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Branding Iron Motel

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Flat-screen TV
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1511 Hwy 17, Chama, NM, 87520
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor Daggett Library
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Corner

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Chama

When you stay at Branding Iron Motel in Chama, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Chama Church of Christ and Rio Chama. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area.
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What's nearby

  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chama Church of Christ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eleanor Daggett Library - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Rio Chama - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fina's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santy's Taco Shop - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Branding Iron Motel

Motel in Chama with free parking
Branding Iron Motel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Branding Iron Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was fast and pricing was accurate, friendly desk clerk, the room was VERY well cleaned and quiet. Convenient to C&TRR.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

8/10 Good

adolphus d

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no refri or microwave. The room was ok but the amenities were lacking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

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

Two Night Stay

Our two nights stay left a lot to be desired. Evidently this motel only has two queen bedrooms, others are two single beds. Our queen bed was not very comfortable for two people, and they do not offer king beds although the room is plenty big to accommodate. No microwave, no refrigerator, and the ice machine did not work. A repair man did show up and had it working again by 6 PM or last night, but ice wasn’t ready until midnight. It is a very small town and not a lot of choices so that must be taken into consideration when visiting Chama.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMMY

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

Nice and clean!

Nice and clean room. Quiet area. Good service. I’ve stayed here three years in a row on my Colorado vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Curt

Given the area, it was about what you would expect. Chama pretty much closes up Sunday thru Tuesday during non-elk season
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cozy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

There was no elevator to the second story. Room was just okay. No hairdryer. Restaurant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple place to stay in a simple town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Wow - What a Gem!

We had never been to New Mexico before and love taking the scenic side roads instead of the highways, which led us to this gem. We arrived during a torrential rainstorm, but Tanya went above and beyond to help us get settled in. She even made sure we had a ground-floor room for our dog, which was so appreciated. Though the rain kept us in for the evening, the next morning brought sunshine and the chance to explore this charming town. The people here are incredibly friendly, and the whole experience felt warm and welcoming from start to finish. If you're passing through—especially if you're taking the backroads—definitely stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They just need to let customers know that check-in is at 4 rather than 3 as it says on their web site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

william

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a low budge motel in a nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Simple, clean not bad for a quick over night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small town station town

Clean basic hotel in very small town at the terminus of the Cumbress & Toltec RR. Close to RR station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024