Sands Motel

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1130 W 1st St
Portales, NM 88130
+1 (575) 356-4424
https://sands-motel-portales.booked.net
See why so many travelers make Sands Motel their motel of choice when visiting Portales. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Sands Motel offer air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the cafes, including McCarty's Cafe, The Happy Place, and Do Drop In, all of which are a short distance from Sands Motel. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Blackwater Draw Museum (0.9 mi), which is a popular Portales attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the motel. At Sands Motel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Portales.

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3.04 reviews
Pete g.
10/4/2025

Staff was extremely nice. The rooms were clean and large. It's an older motel, but it was super quiet and you couldn't ask for a better location and it was half the price of the other motels.

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Sharon C.
12/13/2021

They won't refund money after you pay.... but conveniently forgot to tell us they had cockroaches. Disgusting!!!!!

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Francois' W.
3/4/2015

This little place is right across from the university! Walking distance to ALL things! Restaurants, Dollar Stores, fuel station~ safe, quiet, freshly remodeled & I mean new tile! New paint! New...

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Codey M.
5/7/2016

I recently stayed at this motel and I not only had 5 cock roaches in my room, one was in my bed. My pipes were backed up, room service is hardly around and the staff is extremely rude. I would not...

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