About
Just 4 minutes’ walk from Eastern New Mexico University, this motel features air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet. Oasis State Park is 9 miles away. A cable TV with HBO film channels, a refrigerator and a microwave are included in all guest rooms at Sands Motel. Each private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer. Free coffee and water are also offered in each room. Motel Sands is 1 mile from Portales Historical Marker. Tours of the Sunland Peanut are available 8 minutes’ drive away.
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Good
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Room Options
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
227 sqft • 2 Queen
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Queen Room
227 sqft • 1 Queen
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Triple Room
248 sqft • 3 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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Good
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Pros +
- We went for my aunt's funeral and it was 2 minutes from the church there was six of us so having three beds in one room was very nice I didn't have to get two rooms. The owner was very very nice I would stay again it's very old but it was clean
- They did not have breakfast at this location, room was clean & bed was comfortable, the owners were very nice, location was good for our event
- Very nice workers respecting
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- I have no complaints with this property The owners were friendly , room was clean & comfortable,
- Good space nd clean
Business Traveler (1)
Solo Traveler (9)
Traveling as Couple (7)
Family with Young Children (16)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (1)
Group Traveler (1)
Total (53)
Sharla
•Posted on: 2-3-2026
We went for my aunt's funeral and it was 2 minutes from the church there was six of us so having three beds in one room was very nice I didn't have to get two rooms. The owner was very very nice I would stay again it's very old but it was clean
Sylvia
•Posted on: 1-19-2026
They did not have breakfast at this location, room was clean & bed was comfortable, the owners were very nice, location was good for our event
I have no complaints with this property The owners were friendly , room was clean & comfortable,
Lindsay
•Posted on: 1-17-2026
Very nice workers respecting
Good space nd clean
Avella
•Posted on: 12-22-2025
The owners are good people i paid only i thought it didn't go thru but it had checked out early around 7 lady chased me to tell me I over payed i am very satisfied
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Check-in:
After 01:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 10:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Sands Motel
1130 West 1st Street, Portales, NM
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