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CHECK-IN 3:00-10:00PM MOUNTAIN TIME
Enjoy mid-century modern style with today's convenience! All rooms include free WiFi, premium DirecTV, and in-room classic radio. Get your zzz's on a plush Sealy Posturepedic pillow-top mattress.
Centrally located on Historic Route 66 in the iconic town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Walk or drive to nearby local dining, shopping and museums.
Owner/operator Larry Smith is a true Route 66 enthusiast and a big fan of all things mid-century modern. With his trusty sidekick, Sam, his goal is to make your stay at the Safari a major highlight of your next epic road trip. (Please note that Sam lives here; the motel itself is NOT pet-friendly.)
Relax in affordable comfort! All rooms are non-smoking - and sorry, but pets are not allowed. Check-In: 3:00-10:00PM MT. CLOSED FEBRUARY 2024.
2 Full Size Beds - includes Sealy Posturepedic pillowtop mattress, hypo-allergenic down pillows, full-size luxury cotton bath towels, premium bath amenities, 40-inch LED HDTV with premium DirecTV, Keurig coffee maker, Tivoli Audio radio with Bluetooth, and fiber optic WiFi. Maximum 4 persons, including children.
King Size Bed - includes Sealy Posturepedic pillowtop mattress, hypo-allergenic down pillows, full-size luxury cotton bath towels, premium bath amenities, 40-inch LED HDTV with premium DirecTV, Keurig coffee maker, Tivoli Audio radio with Bluetooth, and fiber optic WiFi. Maximum 2 persons, including children.
Go big with our deluxe Rockabilly & Rawhide Suites, two of the best and most unique suites on the Mother Road! Enjoy all our standard amenities plus fabulous upgrades! FAMILY WITH CHILDREN COMBO is also available: adjoining standard king and double for 1 or 2 parents or guardians and up to 4 children 18 and under.
Take a spin in our popular ROCKABILLY SUITE! Features a king bed, wood floors, stone tile, glass-top vanity, living room area with a 50" HDTV, authentic 50s dinette set, a small refrigerator, and microwave. Enjoy a custom mural and memorabilia honoring Wanda Jackson, the Queen of Rockabilly, plus cool wall art and signed memorabilia from past musician guests. MAXIMUM 2 ADULTS; NO CHILDREN PLEASE.
Saddle up to our one-of-a-kind RAWHIDE SUITE! The perfect option for extended stays as well as a great choice for those looking for a true home away from home, it features wood floors, walk-in shower with bench, 50" HDTV, living room area, dining room and fully stocked kitchen. Decor is inspired by Tucumcari's annual Rawhide Days and is highlighted with cowboy gear, memorabilia and Clint Eastwood photography.
MAXIMUM 2 ADULTS; NO CHILDREN PLEASE.
Check-in 3:00-10:00pm* MT
Check-out by 10:00am MT
Lobby opens at 7:00am MT
* We may close early if all reservations are checked in, so always book ahead!
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