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Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Grants with 24-hour business center and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
112 McArthur St, Grants, NM, 87020
  • Popular LocationMining Museum2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthwest New Mexico Visitor Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSky City Casino19 min drive
  • AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)75 min drive

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6/10 Okay

Micheal
Mar. 30, 2023
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Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Double Beds and 3 King Beds

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About the area

Grants

Located in Grants, Sands Motel is in the city center and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Malpais National Conservation Area and El Malpais National Monument, while Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum and Acoma Pueblo Indian Museum are cultural highlights. Sky City Casino and Mount Taylor are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mining Museum - 2 min drive
  • Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Sky City Casino - 19 min drive
  • La Ventana Natural Arch - 34 min drive
  • Acoma Pueblo Indian Museum - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • El Ranchero Cafe - 6 min drive
  • El Cafecito - 4 min walk
  • Route 66 Junkyard Brewery - 19 min walk

About this property

Sands Motel

Motel near El Malpais National Conservation Area
You can look forward to 18 holes of golf, a 24-hour business center, and a snack bar/deli at Sands Motel. Active travelers can enjoy hunting at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 2 per day)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Hunting

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 2 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sands Motel grants
Sands grants
Sands Motel Motel
Sands Motel Grants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Motel?

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Motel on May 16, 2024 start from CA $86.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sands Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sands Motel located?

Located in the heart of Grants, this golf motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from El Malpais National Conservation Area and within 20 mi (32 km) of El Malpais National Monument and Sky City Casino. Mount Taylor and La Ventana Natural Arch are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 381 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicht auf den neuesten Stand aber sauber.Sehr freundliches Personal
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Martha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend this property. The motel clerk/owner was rude, said we only paid for one person (I paid online for 2), provided one bath towel, and the floor of the tub/shower was so wobbly that it was necessary to hold onto the grab bar and shower one handed. The only good point was a very nice Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks away - we had a great dinner but I would never stay at this motel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sands is a classic Rt66 motel, but it needs a lot of TLC to bring it up from "rundown" to "iconic". The room seemed clean, but the table was sticky. Parking lot is dirty and broken up. Bathroom door had no latch let alone lock. It's located on the highway near the train tracks, so you expect it to be noisy. On the other hand, the refrigerator was new and the AC worked well, and the price was right.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was charged an extra $15 for a motel fee that was not included in the amount I paid Expedia for the room. Plus the owner was the least agréable person I met in my 17 years traveling in the US….
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

joseph

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Expedia confirmed that my rate was $50 and when I checked out the hotel charged me $60. It is an old and tired hotel in a questionable location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was good excellent !!except the place everything was old it ' needs remodeling!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Duane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Carla

I booked stay based on being pet friendly. Was told when i checked in they were not. Showed staff webpage that stated otherwise. Staff attempted to overcharge me until i showed confirmation with price booked. It was all very sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023