Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Historic motel near Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum

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Terrace/patio
Original Route 66 Room | In-room business centre
Courtyard
Original Route 66 Room
Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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501 East Central Avenue (Old Route 66), Moriarty, NM, 87035
  • Place, Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, US Southwest Soaring Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Moriarty Civic Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Original Route 66 Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Route 66 Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Route 66 Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Route 66 Four Bed Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

Superior Route 66 Three Bed Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Classic (Pet Free) Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Moriarty

Near the airport.You'll find Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum and US Southwest Soaring Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Moriarty motel. Moriarty Civic Center is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • MAGS Indoor Shooting Range - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • US Southwest Soaring Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moriarty Historical Society Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moriarty Civic Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lisa's Truck Center - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Country Pride - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sunset Motel

Historic motel near Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
Sunset Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Moriarty motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1959
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunset Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 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)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Moriarty
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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the retro room. It was clean, quiet and you have parking spot designated for your room which makes it super easy to carry your bags in to your room as it's right in front of it. The owner is so very kind and even made things right as my husband I messed up on the check in day when we booked ( it was for the next day ) and she took care of it and even gave me a pair of ear plus as I forgot to pack mine. Can't say enough about this motel from 1959... Cute rooms, cute landscape along with a bag with fruit and danish upon check in... A to go breakfast or after dinner snack.... We will be back... Many more times.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nostalgic blast from the past

Like a blast from the past, 70's feel motel The beds was comfortable. Bathroom small, guess it was smaller back then. The vintage chairs needs new cushions, unknown it they where ever replaced The blinds are easily knocked off so be careful but they are easily put back on We had a muffin, bear claw and 2 oranges in our welcome bag. Just leave tbe key on the dresser and head on your way
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
I loved the fresh baked pastries for breakfast and the kurig coffee maker with Sumatra bold coffee. Also the decaf option. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAM, GOLD CANYON

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Route 66 motor inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old 60's style motel. Clean, quiet, nostalgic with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is definitely from another era but it definitely checks all the boxes. Quaint, quiet, safe and very reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic hotel. Site of several movie and tv shows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"old" style motel with real keys. Very easy to find. No breakfast room, but you are handed a gift bag with breakfast to eat at your pleasure!! Bed was comfy, room was sparkling clean and well-furnished. Easy to recommend to those tired of cookie-cutter commercial motel chains!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel from 1959 was such a fun place. Clean and kitsch. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's adorable. Classic mid century. Very well maintained. Large room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Passing through

Place is older looking but very well maintained. Owner very polite and helpful. Good location easy on and off road. Was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
I wish people would be more truthful on these reviews. When people say retro, what they mean is it's old. The staff was fine, but to be rated at a 9.1 is a big stretch. No ice machine exept when the office is open, the breakfast is nothing but a pastry from like a gas station and a piece of fruit. In our room there was a left over cup of soda in the refrigerator. I'm giving it a 3.5 because it was adequate for a one night stay, but nothing to write home about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute themed motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here many times over the years, it’s always been a great choice.it was this time as well with only one exception. The water pressure for a bath or shower was vey poor. Never experienced this before so likely a unusual and one time problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

R David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed at the Sunset Motel twice now and both times have gone great. It’s dog-friendly, close to multiple places to eat, safer than Albuquerque (my opinion), and it has historic charm. The staff is always friendly and the check in & out process is always fast and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Socorro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place!!

This place was a fantastic find! Clean, quiet, comfortable, and well kept. The hotel management was very friendly. Over all an amazing experience and we can’t wait for a reason to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and loving retro room!! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vidya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Cute, retro, and pet friendly. Staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025