Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 197 reviews.
DenelleK
Couple · December 2025
“Wow, just wow !”
+We were on a 21 day road trip and this was the best place we stayed. It was better than all of the Best Westerns, Days Inn and a few independents we stayed at. Parking right at the door, good heater, good bathroom with two sink areas. Nice carpet, great weather stripping on the door. Light and bright old fashioned decor, good sized room with a nice table to eat or work at. The only thing I hope they improve would be the size of the TV. Breakfast bag included a muffin and a very tasty bear claw. There are coffee pods in the room. This motel is family owned for generations. It was also the cleanest place we stayed. Just a super nice place and very reasonable.
Galeda
Couple · November 2025
“A genuine vintage motor court on Route 66”
+My husband and I were travelling across country and wanted to stay in vintage lodging along Route 66. We chose the Sunset Motel, and we were not disappointed! The property is in a “L”-shaped motor court design and was opened in 1959. The original motor court has been maintained, with attractive landscaping and many art pieces evocative of Route 66. Attention has been paid to the property’s original appearance, and vintage elements have been kept and lovingly maintained (e.g., paneling in the rooms, the tile bathroom and sink, and the mid-century furniture and lamps). At the same time, necessary modern elements have been incorporated (the individual heating/cooling unit for the room [“mini-split”], modern TV, microwave and fridge, and low-flow toilet) which all worked well. There are charging stations for EVs in the central parking area. We especially appreciated the thoughtful elements like the rubber duck in the bathroom, Peet’s coffee for our coffeemaker, and chocolate kisses on the nightstand. There are plenty of bed linens (including extra blankets) and towels and washcloths for the bathroom. Our room had a nice set-up, with a sink in the bathroom as well as second one in the a
sandrabM2039CD
Family · November 2025
“Hospitality at its finest!”
+I believe we were checked in by the owner, she was absolutely sweet and hospitable! She checked us in and sent us to our room with a delightful carry out breakfast for the morning. The breakfast was bakery, muffins and little cutes ( mini tangerines) The room had a cute little rubber duckie at the tub, a nostalgic clock and clean, inviting feeling to it. The hotel is at an easy location just off hwy 40 a bit. Quiet, tucked away from traffic noise yet easy enough to get back on the road again. Thank you for the wonderful stay and special little touches you’ve added to make it such a friendly stay! We will definitely stay again when passing through for a night stay over
Navigator14164086649
Couple · October 2025
“The perfect stopover!”
+The motel is immaculately retro. Every aspect was perfect. We were given a continental breakfast to enjoy in the morning. Don’t forget to say hi to the rubber ducky on the bathtub. We would highly recommend this motel. We will be back.
+An overnight stay on the way west. This is the only motel in 2400 miles of historic Route 66 that is still run by the family who built it. Their commitment to your comfort is as good as you'll find. A good alternative to staying in Albuquerque if that is not your ultimate destination.
+Nice stop. Clean and comfy. Not much walkable around the area.
+I can’t say enough good things about my experience here. The front desk manager Christina was polite, professional and very kind. This is a boutique style motel so it was unique with its own special touches, vintage western decor and truly fit the classic Route 66 vibes I would expect in the “blink and you miss it” town of Moriarty. The “good night kiss” Hershey’s kisses in the room as well as the little rubber ducky on the bath towels were adorable and appreciated! The bedding was soft, beds were comfortable and the cleanliness was impressive given the age of the building. I would definitely recommend this motel.
Franklin
Family · October 2025
+It was clean and quiet. Check in was fast and access to the room was easy. We were on a road trip and appreciated a fast in and out, no hassle experience at a reasonable price. We like the old school privately owned hotels that are well kept like Sunset. Back up to the door and haul your junk straight into the room. No dragging coolers through lobbies and elevators and hallways. After all, we didn't fly half way across the country to waste time looking at hotels, did we? Breakfast.... well, that's not a breakfast where we come from. We had to hit the cooler and food stash for breakfast that morning. Still, we'd stay there again.
+Very cool, older motor inn from a time gone by. Its completely renovated, spotless and very convenient. This property truly shows pride of ownership!
+Room was old but nice. Bed was comfortable.