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Sands Motel

112 McArthur St, Grants, NM
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Sands Motel
Ranked #7 of 11 hotels in Grants
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Guernsey, Channel Islands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Given the budget price this was a friendly place, fairly quite (half block off old 66) and well located. Wi-Fi and coffee/donuts in morning a bonus. Really everything worked well or near-enough and I felt comfortable here

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

This motel is a Route 66 time warp and all the more fun for that. Yes, it's old and can't match current standards, but it's cheap and conveniently located on the main drag. BUT - it looks as if the current team isn't keeping on top of the maintenance issues: in our room (107), the bedside clock radio had a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

I wanted to stay at an old Route 66 motel, so I chose this place. The price was very reasonable, the front desk staff was friendly and helpful.......even offering to let me use their front desk computer to check my email! Very small continental breakfast was offered, which was nice, I hate having to look for a restaurant first thing... More

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Asheville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

This a an older motel consistent with Route 66 ties. I was so hesitant to stay I asked to see rooms before committing. I was pleasantly surprised. My room was clean and comfortable. Sure there are age issues but everything was in working order and the price was right. The family that owns this motel are very nice and gracious.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012 via mobile

Our family of four enjoyed our night at the Sands. We arrived late and only spent 1 night but would have stayed longer if we had time. Staff was very polite and room was spacious and clean. Microwave and refrig in room also. Very economical at $40 for 4 (we had a coupon from a travel guide).

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Okay, I'm a sucker for a good motel sign, and the Sands has one of the best in Grants. Reception was polite and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. Although it had seen better days, some effort had been made to keep everything in neat and good repair. The Wifi worked fine and the bed was comfortable. All... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011 via mobile

We stayed at the Sands not by choice but out of necessity because of car troubles. The rooms were shabby and the towels were yellow. As an extra bonus our room had some paranormal activity. I would not be shocked to see this place on Ghost Hunters very soon. If you don't mind any of these things then this is... More

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Chicago
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

We stayed one night after a long day's drive. Arrived about 11:30 and out the door around 8:00 to get back on the road. I have mixed emotions here. In no way, shape, or form is this place nice. Had we spent more time as guests, the approval would have declined even more because it was very uncomfortable. Old and... More

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RESERVE
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

We spent one night at this hotel and the managers were very helpful and gracious. They are foreigners, but they went out of the way to help. This is an old-timey motel that is only one story with outside entrances to all rooms. The room was not the greatest to look at, but it had a small refrigerator, microwave and... More

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Orange, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011

This room wasn't too pleasing to the eye, but serviceable. The price was really cheap, only $40 per a night and AAA discounts are available. As is such, the bathroom was pretty gross (giant crack fixed by adding a pile of white sealing putty that was yellowing, stains on shower curtain) and the dark hardly-even-carpet material probably hid a lot... More

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Address: 112 McArthur St, Grants, NM
Region: United States > New Mexico > Grants
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Ranked #7 of 11 hotels in Grants
Price range (per night): S$55 - 67
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