The Best Motels to Book in El Paso, Texas

A mainstay of the US road trip, a stay in a Motel 6 never disappoints – and this one bears all the classic hallmarks. Rooms with a colorful look and a comfy feel set along shared terraces and balconies around an expansive courtyard – this one dotted with Texan palms – and coin laundry and vending machines for your convenience. The airport is close by and a free shuttle is offered to help you catch your flight.

Set against a backdrop of rusty sloping hills yet within easy reach of downtown, this is a great choice if you’re looking for cheap motels in El Paso. Rooms all have large fridges and microwaves so you can cook for yourself if you wish – while the palm-fringed outdoor pool is a lovely spot to relax and cool off from the afternoon sun. The Sun Bowl stadium nearby is an iconic venue to catch a college football match.

The Super 8 portfolio of motels are always comfortable and reliable and this one – near El Paso airport – upholds that proud tradition. A colonnaded porch studded with Texan stars opens onto spacious rooms with a classic, comfortable design – with accessible rooms also available. There is a free shuttle service to nearby attractions – which include El Paso Zoo, Science Center and Cielo Vista Mall.

A comfortable oasis in the El Paso desert, this classic motel features comfy rooms with a down-home, cozy design, an outdoor pool – including a kids’ pool – where you can take refuge from the Texan sun and friendly staff who will help you organise trips to the local attractions. These include the Surreal Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden and the Sun Bowl Stadium.

The much-loved Days Inn brand delivers another winner in this sunny yellow motel, which has comfy rooms with deep pile carpets, spacious en-suite bathrooms – some with accessible features like shower chairs and bath rungs – and a large outdoor pool where you can cool off from the midday sun. The lovely Yucca Park nearby is a popular spot for a stroll.

Motel 6’s classic aesthetic of cheerful, primary-colored feature walls, modern bathrooms and a sizeable outdoor pool are all in evidence at this property in the west of El Paso. This hotel’s location means that a different choice of attractions can be explored nearby – including golf at El Paso Country Club, hiking at Resler Canyon and stunning desert landscapes at Mammoth Rock.

This low-slung property close to Highway 54 is a classic cheap El Paso motel – with rooms which vary from no-frills doubles to larger suites, featuring polished wood floors and spacious living areas. These also feature kitchens, so you can cook for yourself as you would at home. Most spacious of all the Townhomes: fully furnished, two-bedroomed houses which are perfect for a longer-term stay.

If you’re after classic motels in El Paso, this vintage-styled “Motor Inn” – complete with retro signs and characterful, wood-paneled walls with TVs set in wooden dressers – is for you. If you’re into hiking, don’t miss the gorgeous trails of the Franklin Mountains State Park nearby – while golfers will flock to the Underwood Golf Centre, a short way south down Highway 54.

Specially designed for extended stays, this professional, comfortable hotel features spacious rooms – even the smallest of which have full kitchens so you can whip up your favorite dishes as if you were at home. Communal areas include a barbecue and picnic area – great for getting to know your fellow guests – along with a convenience store where you can buy ingredients and a fully equipped gym so you can keep on top of your workout routine.