Tucumcari is home to Tristar Inn Xpress. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tucumcari Mountain and Watson Island, while New Mexico Route 66 Museum and Mesalands Dinosaur Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Tucumcari travel guide
88401, NM, Tucumcari, 1302 West Route 66 Boulevard
What's nearby
New Mexico Route 66 Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Mesalands Community College
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Odeon Theater
1 min drive - 1.5 km
Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
1 min drive - 1.5 km
Tucumcari Historical Museum
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Clovis, NM (CVN-Clovis Municipal)
105 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop
6 min drive
Godfathers Pizza
6 min drive
Chester's Chicken
6 min drive
Allsup's
3 min drive
La Cita
20 min walk
About this property
Tristar Inn Xpress
Property highlights
Tristar Inn Xpress provides amenities like a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and a banquet hall
Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Tristar Inn Xpress?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tristar Inn Xpress on Oct 26, 2026 start from ¥10,306, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Tristar Inn Xpress?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Tristar Inn Xpress?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Tristar Inn Xpress located?
Situated in Tucumcari, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mesalands Community College and New Mexico Route 66 Museum. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Tucumcari Historical Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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
Tristar Inn Xpress Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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It is not a new motel at all but the room was really clean, the proprietor was super nice and for a decent place to sleep after a late arrival and early departure, it fit the bill perfectly.
Pleasant surprise how nice this place is, especially because the price is so low. Room is very large, hotel very quiet, easy location. And the fella that checked us in, is super nice too. Definitely would stay here again!
Want a clean room you can park right outside your room? This is the place. Our room was large and clean. The AC worked beautifully. The bathroom was clean and fairly large. It was also remodeled not that long ago. Would recommend.
This is a Route 66 motel that gives 50’s vibe, but delivers modern, upgraded rooms. Our bed was super comfortable; the bathroom had recently been redone with a newly tiled shower. The swimming pool was lovely, with a nice fence to block the wind. The check-in was easy, and every staff member we saw was helpful and friendly.
Don’t let the price scare you away—this place is a gem!!!
Dated property, but very, very clean, which is our biggest concern wherever we stay. It was quiet, owner was very nice. Full bar on premises, which was nice after a long day on the road. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Patti
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This motel is a blast from the past. Super clean and the bed was very comfortable. The owner was awesome!
Everything was as advertised; clean, comfortable bed, nice hot water with pressure. We were one of two cars in the parking lot, so we had the run of the place! The owner was super nice and I enjoyed talking with him.
We've stayed at this property many times and are always comfortable, rooms are always clean and the full bar is an excellent extra amenity with a fantastic host, Mike!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tammy
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Shannon
Jun 7, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Front desk guy was extremely friendly. Gave some suggestion for restaurants. The building is very dated. Had a hard time finding outlets to be able to plug in my electronics. Obviously work is being done so there's a lot of construction materials in the parking lot. There were only a couple of guests there. The town of Tumucari itself is pretty run down. Most businesses are boarded up. It took me a bit to find a place for the pup to be able to run that wasn't full of mud or in an iffy area.
The property itself is very good. Nice little bar attached to the property. Clean rooms. A nice place to stay for a good night's sleep on a long road trip.