Southwest Motel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Standard Double Room | In-room dining
Traditional Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1000 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM, 87020
  • Place, Truman Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grants Public Library
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fire and Ice Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Grants

With a stay at Southwest Motel in Grants, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Truman Park and Mining Museum. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Fire and Ice Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Grants Chamber of Commerce and Mining Museum.

What's nearby

  • Truman Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grants Public Library - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fire and Ice Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grants Chamber of Commerce and Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cafecito - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Skillet - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Southwest Motel

Southwest Motel offers 24 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Southwest Motel Hotel
Southwest Motel Grants
Southwest Motel Hotel Grants

Southwest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 150 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean as the outside of the property. I travel as a single woman, South West Motel is a very safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk guy was awesome. Very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Lots of cool recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joaquin

Liked: Staff & service
The heater was very loud and the heat settings unable to turn down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice Route 66 experience. The staff was super helpful and friendly. They really cared about maximizing my guest experience. If I am traveling through Grants, New Mexico again, I will be staying there. I highly recommend the Southwest Motel. A really good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man on staff upon arrival was kind, friendly, and made sure we got settled in! He had tons of local food recommendations, and a few very cute cats in the office. A truly pet-friendly motel- and exceptionally clean to boot! We'll definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice retro motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
yes courteous staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great. Good place to walk the dog. The room was clean, but the shower could have used a good bleach cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Room was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks are deceiving. Very shady looking on the outside but for an old original Route 66 motel, it’s super clean and cute. Pets re free so that was a plus. Staff was super nice and friendly and had a lot of good food options nearby. Bathroom could be updated but really enjoyed the night there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel on route 66. Well decorated, fun, cozy. Owner was very nice. I definitely recommend the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean room. Blankets and bed treatments were great for keeping warm in winter weather in addition the heater works great as well. Shower was nice and hot like I like it. Front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. He messaged me and communicated with me even though I arrived late. Get there before 12am to receive keys in hand.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The gentleman in the office upon my check-in was very kind and helpful! The room was so cozy with great amenities (microwave, fridge and freezer, coffee maker with real coffee - although I didn’t make any, it was appreciated), and a surprisingly spacious bathroom. The bed was super comfortable too! Vintage charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean as a whistle. Old but maintained. New towels and linens. Great owner/manager. A gem of a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super nice staff. Cute retro hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, livonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise! Very clean room. Parking right in front of room. Personally walked to room and shown amenities. A Route 66 gem!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is a gem. If you are looking for the route 66 experience, this is it. Clean rooms, decorated with care, and pets stay free! In fact, our room had a blanket, food, and water bowls, and mat just for our dog. The owners and staff were very friendly and we had a good time chatting with them. The coffee set up in the room was great, too, with real ceramic mugs. Next time we drive Route 66, this is where we will stay.
Pet friendly!
It is New Mexico, after all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025