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Reviews of Sunset Motel

2.5 out of 5
Sunset Motel
501 East Central Avenue (Old Route 66), Moriarty, NM

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 920 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 30 Apr 2024
THANK YOU HUNG! Appreciate you taking time to do this. See you again. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is magnificent!! We were scheduled to arrive after the 10:30 PM check-in time, so we called ahead of time to let them know. They set us up with a lock box connected to our door so we could access the room after hours. The room itself is so COOL. We were fully transported to another era! The beds were super comfortable, the bedding is top-of-the-line… each bed came with THREE fluffy, supportive pillows! The Sunset Motel is an absolute gem. Do yourself a favor and skip Albuquerque — book a stay at this place! A big thank you to the staff for being so accommodating in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 29 Apr 2024
CHELSEA!! You are AMAZING!! Made our WEEK!! See you again! My Mom, Dad, Brother and I built the motel in the 50's and 60's. COME BACK!!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a little firm, but there were so many unique touches to make this stay special, including the breakfast bag that I snacked on the whole next day. So retro it feels like a film set! Shonda at the front desk is fantastic. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 24 Apr 2024
Allison! Thanks so much! I'm passing this on to Chanda! We opened in 1959, there have been 14 movie shoots at the motel in the last 5 years! Family built and operated! Hurry back! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sunset is a mid-century treasure that will leave you nostalgic. They’ve done a great job bringing in modern conveniences, like TV, coffee, microwave and fridge, but still keeping the retro vibe with decor and furnishings. It’s also pet friendly ($15), and has a specific pet walk area. There’s an outdoor bbq area. We heard there was an award winning brewery around the corner, but it closes at 5, so we can’t vouch for that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 24 Apr 2024
Hey Georgianna! THANK YOU!!! Family (Mom, Dad, Brother and I) built the motel in the 50's and 60's. We LOVE our litte motel. Hope to see you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya, Walnut Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 9 Apr 2024
THANKS SO MUCH Vevginiya! We enjoyed having you! Hurry back. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best roadside motel ever!!! Clean, quiet, and safe! The carpet on our room look like it was starting to need replacing. Hopefully the owners can continue to invest in this gem for future generations to enjoy. Our 2nd time here and will stay again next time through
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 7 Apr 2024
AWE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Warms our heart to hear this. New carpet ordered for May installation!! See you soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accomodating, friendly and do a lot of extras to make your stay feel warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 7 Apr 2024
THANKS SHEILA! Please come stay with us again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Sanger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 6 Apr 2024
Dean! THANKS SO MUCH! Hope to see you again soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners for 51 years.

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host who checked us in was super friendly and helpful. Made good suggestions for dinner. Room was nostalgic but neat and clean (with a REAL key!) To go breakfast pastries were delicious. Loved the office cat. (Did NOT love someone’s barking dog in the middle of the night…)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 3 Apr 2024
Lynette! Thanks for staying with us and writing this kind review. Sorry about the dog. We are considering going no pets. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 30 Mar 2024
THANKS!!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Tamba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunset Motel was a step back in time. The owner has exceptional customer service—during check-in and check-out. Homemade pastries for breakfast were delicious. Although somewhat outdated, the room was clean, bed was comfortable. The carpet could stand a good shampoo cleaning. Some plugs near the beds for charging phones and other electronics would also be nice. We would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 30 Mar 2024
THANKS SO MUCH for taking time to write this review. We ARE replacing the carpet this spring! See you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Mariette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Everything about it is just perfect. Immaculately clean, comfortable, charming. Mike the owner is accessible and so anxious for your stay to be perfect. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 30 Mar 2024
THANK YOU MARIETTE!!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nicely restored. The homemade pastries were a nice touch for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 30 Mar 2024
THANKS SALLY! Family built the motel in the 50's and 60's! See you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 20 Mar 2024
Thanks Pam! See you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, blast from the past.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 22 Mar 2024
THX SPENCE!!! We try hard. Look forward to seeing you again! Mike and Debbe Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Jai, Abilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice and friendly, and the property is very clean. Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 20 Mar 2024
Jai, love your name. THANK YOU!! We appreciate your comments! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 20 Mar 2024
Joanne, THANKS SO MUCH!!! Please come stay with us again, soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

copeland

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people clean rooms welcomed our dogs. Very nice stay. Dog area was large and pretty clean for the most part. We would do it again on our way home. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Room was clean, site was well maintained. Staff very friendly and helpful. Suggested a restaurant for dinner that was really good. Will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 6 Mar 2024
THANKS DENNIS!! Nice to meet you. We agree that Nachos is arguably one of the best "New Mexican" restaurants in New Mexico. Its cuisine!!! See you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
This is a vintage motel. If you are traveling Historic Route 66, you need to stay at a vintage motel!! That said, as a retired person, I want clean, quiet and comfortable. The bathroom was very clean, the beds and pillows were comfortable and the furniture in good repair. It was also quiet!! Three for three! Also patio chairs outside your door to enjoy the New Mexico sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 6 Mar 2024
Thanks Julie! We work hard to provide our guests with an enoyable experience! We opened in 1959! Recently featured in New Mexico Magazine! Come see us again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

George, Vincennes

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice retro style .perfect route 66 motel. Nice friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 4 Mar 2024
PERFECT!! GOOD TO HEAR! Built by my Mom, Dad, brother and I in the 50's and 60;s! Mike and Debbie Pogue. owners

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hosts and a throwback park in front of your room motel. Dated but clean and the pastry and Keurig coffee were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 26 Feb 2024
THANKS JAMES!! Hope to see you again, soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel constructed in 1959, but has received much TLC and is maintained with cleanliness in mind. May be considered a gem by folks who are exploring segments of old Route 66 as it is located along the old route. Classic 1959 architecture and signage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 26 Feb 2024
THX ROBERT!! My Mom, Dad, brother and I built the motel in the 50;s and 60's! Recently featured in New Mexico Magazine! See you soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy from semi traffic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 7 Feb 2024
THANKS SO MUCH FOR STAYING WITH US! We can offer you a room a little further away from the freeway next time! Please ask! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Much better than staying in Albuquerque. We stayed in winter (27 degrees) and the room was warm. The heater is silent and works well. Free breakfast in a bag was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Debbie on 26 Jan 2024
Thanks so much! Glad to hear you were nice and toasty.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Debbie on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, the hotel is older but in great shape, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Debbie on 26 Jan 2024
Our staff is wonderful! They take great pride in their workplace and we think it shows. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,comfortable,quiet,very nice I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mike on 26 Jan 2024
THANKS ROBERT! My Mom, Dad, Brother and I built the Sunset Motel in the 50's and 60's. We like our little motel! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

8/10 Good

Odie

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from MIke on 26 Jan 2024
THANK YOU ODIE!! See you soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable motel
We really enjoyed our stay. We got caught in a snow storm and had to stop unexpectedly for the night. This is a cute little motel, everything was clean, and very comfortable. Cute little touches like the rubber duck at the bath tub and Hershey kiss on the nightstand. The breakfast pastries were great also.We will definitely stay here again on our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mike on 10 Jan 2024
THANK YOU STACY!! We love our little motel. May be the only VIntage Route 66 motel still owned and operated by the family who built it! See you soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner / front desk person , offering good advice. Room nice for a property so old. Cute accents. Heating very powerful and easy to set and adjust during the winter!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mike on 10 Jan 2024
Rafael! Thanks so much! My Mom, Dad, Brother and I built the motel in the 50's and 60's on, what was then, Route 66! Come see us again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mike on 10 Jan 2024
THANK YOU DIANNA!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Costumer service is A plus !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from MIke Pogue on 10 Jan 2024
THANK YOU ROLAND!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveler
Overnight stay- convenient, able to park right outside our door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mike on 10 Jan 2024
Janet!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Please come stay with us again!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mike on 26 Jan 2024
THANKS SO MUCH KERI! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to i-40. Windows and doors not well insulated and lot of noise from freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mike on 6 Jan 2024
Sorry for the noise. Do you recall your room number? We can check the weather stripping! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Mike on 17 Dec 2023
THANK YOU!!

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for Fast, Easy, In and Out Overnight Stay
This is a very traditional, old school motel. Doors open to parking lot etc. The rooms, we used 4 total, are extremely clean and well kept. For fast, just off the highway, easy in and out, this motel is excellent. The mattresses may need to be updated. Otherwise, super nice people and good value without getting into the challenge of East Albuquerque hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 17 Dec 2023
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! We appreciate you taking time to write this thoughtful review. We do have extra firm mattresses! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Alayna, wheatland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love all the personal touches, felt like I went back in time as the owners care about you and go the extra mile to make the rooms and property nice.. loved my rubber ducky in the bathtub… it put a smile on my face after a long drive!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mike on 17 Dec 2023
THANK YOU ALAYNA!! Please come see us again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mike on 7 Dec 2023
Sorry to disappoint. What can we do better? Thanks for staying with us. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have great breakfast in a bag. Loved the coffee cake!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from MIke on 5 Dec 2023
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We have a local baker making us bear claws and muffins! See you soon! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owner

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms,not sure its dark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 22 Nov 2023
THANK YOU! come see us again. Mike and Debbbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed a few times now when traveling through. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. We love the baked goods too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from MIKE on 19 Nov 2023
Do you have any idea how wonderful it makes us feel to wake up to this kind of review? Incents us to go out and make sure our next guest share the same experience! Come back! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will likely stay here again.
Attractive setting. Room good— clean, nice looking but more electrical outlets in the room easy to get to needed. Extra towel hooks and a safety bar in tub/shower needed. Lighting in room could use updating. Overall we liked the hotel and will likely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 19 Nov 2023
Thanks! Good recommendations that we will act on! Come again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 19 Nov 2023
THANKS!!!! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute little retro motel. Nothing fancy but very clean, comfortable beds and fluffy towels. Great water pressure too. Everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Loved the nostalgic feel too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 19 Nov 2023
Do you have any idea how wonderful it makes us feel to wake up to this kind of review? Incents us to go out and make sure our next guest share the same experience! Come back! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in guy was THE NICEST and a really fun guy.. Also gave us the best dining tip.. The room was super clean and the mattress was lie new
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 12 Nov 2023
Rhanda! Thank you! Great to meet you! Please come see us again. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners

10/10 Excellent

Walter paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in easy lady was friendly and nice. Received goody bag. Would stay again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 12 Nov 2023
THANKS SO MUCH. Appreciate you taking to to write this nice review! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice mom and pop older motel. Lots of cute touches and a nice walking area for pets.Well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike on 12 Nov 2023
THANKS PAUL! Our dog guests really do appreciate our pet lawn area. It takes a lot time to maintain it, but the little guys really appreciate it! See you again. Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly checkin Nice pastry and fruit breakfast bag Older style motel but very well kept up Clean and quiet Owner goes out of way to provide info on local eateries and places to go to 9/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Mike on 31 Oct 2023
Michael! Thanks so much! Look forward to seeing you again! Mike and Debbie Pogue, owners.