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
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ¥4,847
¥5,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
10 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Prada Marfa - 41 min drive - 62.6 km

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
  • ‪Gilberts Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sands Motel

Property highlights
Sands Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Property is also known as

Sands Motel Motel
Sands Motel Van Horn
Sands Motel Motel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Motel?

As of Jan 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Motel on Jan 18, 2026 start from ¥4,847, 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 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.

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Reviews

Sands Motel Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 262 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Dan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sean

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

8/10 Good

Randy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Douglas

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was initially allocated the room away from the reception. I found that the wifi in this room was not good. When I told the staff, they kindly moved me to another room. Honestly, lots of flies in the first room. I spent 1 hour+ killing them (more than 20) but they were still there. Luckily the second room was light and clean. The condition seems to vary from room to room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

DAIRL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the parking lot was empty so that was the first worry that I had. The staff was attentive and nice.. unfortunately the bed has hair all over inside the sheets. There is no Outlets to charge anything. The TV is in horrible condition and the channels come in snowy and unwatchable. The only reason why we're saying is because it's the holiday season and really tough to find another room. I would not recommend anybody staying at this location till it's been renovated and updates are made. Also there is no smoke detector it's totally refusinlg. I haven't stayed in the hotel in this part of a condition in many many years I'm very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Not terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025