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Motel Safari

722 E. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari, NM 88401
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Motel Safari
Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Tucumcari
4.5 of 5 stars 175 Reviews
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  • Very clean(11)
  • Flat screen TV(11)
  • Most comfortable(7)
  • Small town(4)
  • Road trip(4)
  • Cd player(3)
  • Local restaurants(3)
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Somerville, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Whether you're passing through Tucumcari on the way to somewhere else, on a Route 66 pilgramage or just heading for Tucumcari, you really can't do better than the Motel Safari in terms of atmosphere, condition, hospitality and service. While it is not a luxury hotel, it is among the very best traditional motor court-type motels. It looks traditional, the signage... More

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Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It's a long drive from Phoenix to Tucumcari but Motel Safari is a great stop at day's end. We've stayed at this very clean and comfortable motel several times over the last 4 years and we're never disappointed. Looking forward to September when we'll be heading along Route 66 and our favorite stop - Motel Safari with its wonderful beds... More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

A great place to stay, Gail made us very welcome and went to great lengths to explain all about Tucumcari and our onward journey towards Chicago on Route 66 . The hotel rooms are spacious with overly large comfy beds. Spotlessly clean and quiet, would recommend this little Gem to anyone. Well done to Richard and Gail, wish them every... More

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Hereford, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Our greeting was first class, and very helpful the towels were first rate, Our stay included a dinner at Mel Restaurant, which the owners of Motel Safari recommended, very nice and we will Definitely be staying there again, when we pass that way again. However if your looking for internet connectivity to do email and look for weather conditions Don't... More

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Ruidoso, New Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

My husband graduated from a 12 week college course at Mesalands Community College. This was my first trip to Tucumcari,NM. We needed to spend the night and was drawn to a place that said, "the best beds". We stayed at Motel Safari and it was great. The atmosphere is positively inviting. The rooms are very clean, neat and comfortable. I... More

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hayward california
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Motel Safari has a very unique look about it the owners are great and very helpful the rooms were a delight beds very comfortable. The linens are out of this world very clean and plush the room overall was a delight they should have more like it above all the hospitality is awesome would love to stay again if in... More

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Orem, UT
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Very nice motel at a very affordable price. I always stay here every time I pass through New Mexico.

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Livingston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We booked this motel because of other Tripadvisor reviews and we were not disappointed. Gail was very helpful. Took us to our room and showed us how everything worked. The room was large, clean and nicely decorated in the retro look. Great bed. Room and bath were spotless. Will definately stay again when in this area.

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Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Ok, pulled in to this hotel on 04/13/12 with the wife on vacation. Inn Keeper walks you to your room, explains the A/C system, (nice remote controlled), shows you around, very nice touch....The room had good beds, room was clean as white linen, flat screen TV, good lighting and best of all; No Crappy HBO. Really reasonably priced, good value,... More

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Elyria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Stumbled on the Safari on way back to Ohio from Arizona. Driving for a full day and no reservations, we stopped in the Safari by chance and were pleasantly surprised. A little apprehensive we asked Gail if we could see a room. She gladly showed us the room we could have and were very, very pleased. The room was spotless... More

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  • Safari Motel Tucumcari
Address: 722 E. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari, NM 88401
Price range (per night):* S$63 - 76

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