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112 McArthur St, Grants, NM
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4 of 5 stars
Springtown, Texas
21 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

With an easy on/off of I40; close to good restaurants; reasonably priced; and quiet; this continues to be our choice when traveling between Dallas and the west coast. While certainly not a 5-star hotel, the Sands Motel is very reasonably priced. If you're watching your budget and/or enjoy quaint motels with great history, this is a wonderful place to stay.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Missouri
30 Nov 2006
2
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Hello, we stayed in Grants, New Mexico over Thanksgiving weekend. The Sands was adequate for this trip, modest price. Staff helpful and friendly. The place was clean and quiet. The rooms were neat , clean with refrigerator and microwave for our use. This motel is also pet friendly. I may bring family dog on next visit here. The Sands is... more

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2 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo, California
29 Oct 2006 | Trip type: Business, Couples
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A few years ago, this motel was one of those well-kept Route 66 gems. But it has gone downhill recently. Although the microwave and minifrig in the rooms are bonuses, otherwise the rooms are below average. The beds are uncomfortable, the bathrooms are shabby and the atmosphere isn't as friendly as it used to be. There are few better budget... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego
23 May 2005
4
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We made a bad choice in selecting the Sands Motel. The first indication of lack of upkeep and maintenance was the many tall weeds lining the sidewalk in front of the rooms. Once we stepped over the weeds and went into the room, our fears were confirmed: the walls were beaten up, there were visible stains on the bedspread as... more

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Decent roadside motel. Clean rooms. Quiet. Felt quite safe. Friendly man at the front counter. A bar/store across the street is super convenient for those tired of driving and has friendly staff. My one complaint would have been that coffee was promised in the morning, but the guy staffing the counter was nowhere to be found. Still, this proved to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Frankfurt, Germany
1 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family
1
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Hallo Leute Wir (2 Erwachsene & 2 Teenager) befanden uns im Juli 2008 für -2- Nächte in diesem Hotel. L... more

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Address: 112 McArthur St, Grants, NM