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Sands Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful stay awaits at this quiet property where guests can park for free and enjoy a smoke-free environment that enhances relaxation

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Travelers find genuine tranquility at Sands Motel, where the smoke-free premises create a calm atmosphere previous guests have valued. The in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected while the hassle-free self parking makes coming and going simple.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Single Use | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Van Horn is home to Sands Motel. Local points of interest include Clark Hotel Museum and Mountain View Golf Course. Visit our Van Horn travel guide
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Map
805 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mountain View Golf Course
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Prada Marfa
    41 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Hangout Grill
    13 min walk
  • Broadway cafe
    18 min walk
  • Cattle Company
    3 min drive

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands Motel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sands Motel located?

Situated in Van Horn, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Clark Hotel Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mountain View Golf Course. Prada Marfa is 32 mi (51.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sands Motel Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua and Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good value for the price when we stay here. Faucets and floors a little worn and broken but still working, heater works well, and we were decently comfortable. Never any signs of bugs at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly environment and pet friendly. A little ran down, I pulled the sheets back and found a stain so I moved to second bed. Bathtub curtain only had three rings and was grimy so I decided not to shower. I'm a marine and not bougie by any means, but this place could use some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua and Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing glamorous, but clean and practical for a very good price. Heater worked well, TV worked, mini fridge and microwave worked. We would definitely recommend it for cheap lodgings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice and affordable place to stay! It’s always a blessing to find somewhere budget-friendly while traveling. The staff was friendly, the rooms were spacious, and the AC worked perfectly. I’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old hotel and shows its age. However, it was clean, in pretty good repair, smelled fresh, and had hot water. We got there late and left early. It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay very clean and comfortable will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hey great value the bed was extremely comfortable. I would definitely stay there again and we all know it is not a super expensive hotel so keep it all in perspective.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean and the A/C was working well. There is no pet area but my dog and I were able to manage things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was dirty and the windows didnt even lock didnt feel very safe in my room had a truck stop right across the way and alot of traffic and its in a dark area..not comfortable at all..the room made me feel like i was in prison
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Good basic amenities for great price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean, the bed was comfortable and the hist was very attentive and kind. The cooler was very efficient but loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a clean no frills place to stop for the night. great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L

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

Good motel for the price

It is a no frill motel but the bed was super comfortable, the room was clean, and the staff bent over backwards to help with a key problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how fast the service was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was great for the price. Room was quiet even when the trains would pass behind the old motor inn. Never heard a train whistle until the next day after i checked out and was driving through town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Disliked: Amenities
For $36 its about what I expected. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Check-in

The on-duty manager did everything in their power to make my stay comfortable. Missing was water cups.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great prices those kind of noisy at night with neighbors otherwise not much else rubes was great heating and cooling wasn't the best but for 40 bucks it fit the budget
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a place to sleep. Clean sheets , comfortable bed! That's it ! For $$$ it's ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, both times I've stayed there. Flys were bothersome, but I was able to take care of that myself. (Doors must be open for some reason during the day.)It's very inexpensive, but I saw painting and improvements being made.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The manager guy was nice it was a decnt convienent location. But when people. Can just walk into your room twice in the coarse of being there for less then 10hours doesnt make for an enjoyable stay would not reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

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

Lacking towels

The man at the front desk was about as professional as they come. He was ready for me when I walked in the door. Quick and clean. The only issue I had was there weren't any towels or wash clothes in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sands doesn't look like much as you pull in, but the rooms have updates and are clean. We have stayed several times, as it's one of the cheapest places in town and is a good value for travelers who don't mind funky/older places. We even like that the train tracks are right out back. When we hear the horn or feel the rumble, we walk out to see/feel the trains blowing through town. For coffee,tea, bevs, snacks and gas, there's a decent Love's literally across the street, and there's a nicer Pilot a half mile away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024