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Tristar Inn Xpress

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Tucumcari hotel

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Lounge
Laundry room
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Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Billiards

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1302 West Route 66 Boulevard, Tucumcari, NM, 88401
  • Place, New Mexico Route 66 Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tucumcari Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tucumcari Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Tucumcari

In Tucumcari .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mesalands Communtiy College and New Mexico Route 66 Museum. Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Tucumcari Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mesalands Communtiy College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Mexico Route 66 Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mesalands Dinosaur Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Tucumcari Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Tucumcari Mountain - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Clovis, NM (CVN-Clovis Municipal) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Allsup's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tristar Inn Xpress

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Tucumcari hotel
WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Tristar Inn Xpress also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tucumcari hotel.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Tristar Inn Xpress offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior bell for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tristar Inn Xpress to the airport?

Tristar Inn Xpress is 89.3 mi (117-min drive) away from the Clovis, NM (CVN-Clovis Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tristar Inn Xpress have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tristar Inn Xpress.

Does Tristar Inn Xpress offer free breakfast?

Tristar Inn Xpress does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tristar Inn Xpress?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tristar Inn Xpress?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Tristar Inn Xpress?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tristar Inn Xpress have a pool?

Tristar Inn Xpress does not have a pool.

Does Tristar Inn Xpress have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tristar Inn Xpress to downtown Tucumcari?

Tristar Inn Xpress is 2.8 mi away from Tucumcari.

Reviews

Tristar Inn Xpress Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 699 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is right on the original Route 66. Coming from the West, it’s the first place you come to. Sadly the glory days of Route 66 are over but back in the day, this hotel was hopping. It has a beautiful stocked full bar area and a nice bar size pool table You can sense the thousands of guests that frequented the bar/restaurant along with a mix of locals that would come by to enjoy live music. Once a Ramada, it’s now the Tri-Star Inn Express and Mike, the owner recently celebrated 20 years at this location. He previously owned a hotel about 70 miles south of Tucumcari prior to settling in Tucumcari. As an immigrant, he moved his family from New York to the desert southwest decades ago. A hard working family man indeed, doing everything from repairs to cleaning toilets, making beds to making breakfast. He made it work. Covid hit and changed a lot. He struggled through it but now faces a depleted, unmotivated work force and no longer has the restaurant portion open. The business is for sale and I’m hoping the right person comes along to keep this place going. It needs a little TLC, a dedicated owner with community support and a free good employees. If I had the funds to buy it I would consider it and relocate to NM. Hopefully someone will come along. Mike, it was a pleasure to get to know you and visit during the two visits I made this summer. I wish you luck and look forward to stopping by again. Keep room 111 open for me! — Patrick from MO ,
An awesome bar
Room 111 I stayed in same room on two separate visits. Coincidence? Maybe. Convenient, yes.
Local kitty. Friendly but cautious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old, but clean quite, large room. Could see what looked to be ongoing improvements. The tiled floors were nice. No dirty smelly carpets. Price was fair for an independent. Great shower and hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Grapevine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love the host and location. The only bar in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean. They had a coffee pot in the room and it was great. Coffee. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very friendly owners, clean, would definitely stay again. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Other than check-in being a bit longer than expected and a few hairs on the sheets of both beds, the big banana isn’t the fault of the hotel. Be aware that using a third-party to book a room means you’re stuck with what you get. We overlooked the small print: The tiny word that says SMOKING ROOM. The clerk, professional and courteous, offered an upgrade at a cost but emphasized they dog the room. It didn’t take long to adjust. It wasn’t near as bad as a smoking room on 14th St in NYC where rooms are rented by the hour, IF you know what I mean. In this era where smoking rooms are practically obsolete we “ass-umed” it was a nonsmoking room. In to the good stuff. Everything worked fine and the room’s mostly clean. Traffic noise wasn’t bad. Easy parking and on/off I10. Riverside restaurant is near and worth it! The smart TV is only smart if you have the matching Samsung phone. You get what you pay for and for less than 70 bucks it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KIMBERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great spacious clean older motel

A great older property, clean spacious and comfortable. Looks questionable when you first show up but it warms up on you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, old decorated, musty smelling, rundown, old towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

EVON, TUCSON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

EVON, TUCSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome owner, lovely property and a must see part of Route 66 with the only bar in the area too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Fairview

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff but the room was old, worn out and a little on the creepy side. Especially the bath tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Grapevine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the staff and on-site bar. We will happily return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stop and see this place!

Tucimcari is a place that many travelers just stop to rest during their long drives across the country. This hotel is a great place to stop, hang out with the ownee, play some pool, visit with some locals and you can be on your way the next morning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It met my needs, clean room, bed pretty comfortable and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on the original Rt 66, the Tristar Inn is a diamond in the rough, full of nostalgic charm. The owner, Mike, was great & got us checked in quickly. We spent a couple hours in the very well stocked hotel bar (with a pool table) where we enjoyed a few beers & pizza before turning in. Our room was very clean, spacious & comfortable with everything we needed. Fun to think we’re now a part of this cool hotels new history. We’ll be sure to stop again on our next trip through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loretta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised … like stepping into a scene from Mayberry RFD.. quiet. Clean. And in walking distance of restaurant and grocers ..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025