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Desert Inn

2.0 star property
Inn in Van Horn with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
At Desert Inn, travelers enjoy desert beauty and modern comforts. The on-site restaurant offers satisfying meals, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Helpful staff and free self-parking enhance the relaxing atmosphere of this desert getaway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
401 E. Broadway St, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Prada Marfa - 53 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hangout Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gilberts Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Desert Inn

Property highlights
Desert Inn provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Desert Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Desert Inn Van Horn
Desert Van Horn
Desert Inn Inn
Desert Inn Van Horn
Desert Inn Inn Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Desert Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Inn located?

Situated in Van Horn, this inn is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Clark Hotel Museum and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Mountain View Golf Course. Prada Marfa is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Desert Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute place, clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While we actually didn't end up staying the night on our last trip, this is our go to place in Van Horn. It is away from the interstate and has everything that you need for a night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We just stayed one night to rest along the way to our next stop. It is simple and best for a cheap and overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always feel welcome here, and it’s easy to stop for a night to break up a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Quaint & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

2nd time stay

Clean nice place and good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay. No frills and great price. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice budget motel. Loved the sound of the trains rumbling by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy to check in, friendly staff. Rooms have all the basics at a bargain price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Very clean and friendly.

Very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place with a great price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness

It was clean!

It’s what you expect from a motel in a small town. It’s an older property, so keep that in mind. However, I found it clean and fine for a overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the Desert Inn! Friendly, clean, comfortable, and so affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, well maintained for an almost historic place. Definitely captures the vibe of a small town in a nice structure. I enjoyed mysay. Walls seem thicker than the newer inns and hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaiden

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

Clean, pleasant, simple roadside motel - recommend

The Desert Inn was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desert Inn is a wonderful place to stay. Clean, friendly, covenient and the price is right! The bed was comfortable. Usually I don’t like window air conditioners but this one was quiet and efficient- warmed the room in about 2 minutes. It’s an old-fashion style motel which is nice because it’s easy to unload suitcases for the night. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Will stay again

The bathroom vanity was broken on bottom door and water stained. They could do with a few "soft" pillows as I woke with a neck ache. But overall it was very clean and comfy and I would stay there again and the price was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stop and sleep when on a long road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nicely updated older motel. Perfect for a quick overnight on a road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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

Repeat customer.

Traveling through a couple times a year, Desert Inn is my preferred stop. The value for the price is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

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

On the road stop

New to Hotels.com and this was the perfect intro. The place was small, quaint and very clean. Perfect for a 1 night stay on the way to El Paso. Not fancy but more than adequate. Appreciated the comments prior to mine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Isolated area. Great service and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property in a not so good area of town (many businesses closed). But the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the bath was clean. Thus, it offered good value. Management was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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