Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available onsite.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located within a 15-minute walk of Walsenburg City Hall and Museum of Friends, approximately 0.7 mi from Walsenberg Mining Museum and 2.6 mi from Lathrop State Park.

Sands

What guests think

Across reviews for Sands, guests consistently describe an older, budget-friendly roadside motel with clean rooms and very friendly staff, alongside recurring drawbacks like dim lighting, limited outlets, dated fixtures, and noticeable train noise at night.

Many find the price reasonable and parking convenient, with an easy check-in and proximity to local dining. Common issues include weak or slow-to-cool AC in some rooms, worn furnishings, and occasional maintenance or security concerns. Overall, expect a basic, no-frills stay suited to short stopovers.

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Facilities

An older property with noticeably worn infrastructure; several guests say the motel needs renovation. Parking is easy and close to the rooms.

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6

David

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Gentleman who checked me in was very nice, efficient, and helped me with suggestions on where to eat. The room was clean, with a coffee maker, coffee, microwave, and refrigerator. The AC unit was too small for the room and did not cool the room down for hours. The ceiling fan helped. Only one nightstand, and it had no lamp. There were no plug-ins near the bed. The lights on the desk and ceiling were very dim, so the room was pretty dark. No kleenex. The room was quiet. The TV (although smalk) worked well. Lots of channels but no HBO or other movie channels. Convenient parking right outside the room.

10

DAVID

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and cozy, with forced hot air heating, that lead to a perfect nights sleep. WIFI is excellent. Good dining and breweries within walking distance.

4

Jeff

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facilities are rundown and in poor condition. A MAJOR upgrade is needed if the Sands motel is going to continue to be a motel.

10

Richard

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Let me park my bike under the canopy directly in front of my room. The room was dated, but very nice. It’s an old roadside motel and great for the price.

4

Virginia

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and secure. The bed was comfortable and made perfectly. Room. Felt crowded with big furniture. Rug needs a good shampoo

4

Virginia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was old and run down, but it was clean.

4

Vinnie

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is in desperate need of renovation inside and out. Our room was in poor condition and was missing furniture.. Even the window next to the door was cracked. The tub in the bathroom looked pretty nasty, but the hot water was surprisingly decent. The train rolls next to the building throughout the night, horn blaring. The bed was super springy and the pillows were very thin and flat. Overall, the room was clean enough, but we did regret booking here. Out of a 10 day Colorado road trip, this was the only room we considered going elsewhere, rather than staying.

10

Bert

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thebstaff person was freindly, the facilities were adequate and comfortable. Yet some things in the room are old and not in the best repair. I seem to have been affected a little by allergies during the night, but don't know what it was from.

6

John B

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel that is not accessible. I thought I was booking a park at the door room, but I found it involved three steps up to a level and another cumbersome step into the room. Room lacked bedside lights. Needed to use my extension cords. Room did have a nice large frig with freezer.

4

Charley

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very old motel. 1950’s style. Door lock was loose on frame. Not secure. Room A/C was not on. Room warm.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note clean rooms, while others report issues such as stained or worn tubs, carpets needing shampoo, strong deodorizer smells, or occasional missed details (e.g., hair in sheets).

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6

Deena

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, adequately furnished as a place to sleep. Short on outlets for charging. No staff interaction beyond check in.

4

John

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly clean, beds were comfy, train blasted it's horn like a block away, very old.

6

Thomas

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Easy check in.

2

Gary

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dark with one dim overhead bulb. There was hair in the sheets. The bathroom door would not shut and the area with the coffee pot was so dark i had to get a flashlight.

4

Virginia

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and secure. The bed was comfortable and made perfectly. Room. Felt crowded with big furniture. Rug needs a good shampoo

8

Lynn

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. We appreciate being able to find a last minute place to stay at a reasonable price. Very convenient to local restaurants.

4

Virginia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was old and run down, but it was clean.

4

Vinnie

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is in desperate need of renovation inside and out. Our room was in poor condition and was missing furniture.. Even the window next to the door was cracked. The tub in the bathroom looked pretty nasty, but the hot water was surprisingly decent. The train rolls next to the building throughout the night, horn blaring. The bed was super springy and the pillows were very thin and flat. Overall, the room was clean enough, but we did regret booking here. Out of a 10 day Colorado road trip, this was the only room we considered going elsewhere, rather than staying.

6

Robert

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and clean - okay for budget stay but should be about $30 lower in rate for what you get. The overwhelming perfume, likely from carpet deodorant, is hard to take. They've done a good job with cleaning, a high spot for them, but other things take away from that such as broken door chain/hoop lock; cuts in curtains; peeling paint throughout room ceiling; carpet (needs replacing with linoleum), and; many other things like almost transparent towels and unattractive elements of the room including almost no light. I'd stay at again at lower rate but my wife would not (and she isn't overly picky.)

10

nathan

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s dated but kept clean and staff was super nice.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with dim lighting and few outlets; some report weak AC and uncomfortable, springy mattresses, while others sleep fine. Train noise is audible at night in multiple rooms.

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Lee

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was clean but the floor squeaked everywhere you walked. The lighting was poor-very dim. Walls are paper thin- heard every word of the next door neighbor’s fight. Water was hot and pressure was good.

6

David

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Gentleman who checked me in was very nice, efficient, and helped me with suggestions on where to eat. The room was clean, with a coffee maker, coffee, microwave, and refrigerator. The AC unit was too small for the room and did not cool the room down for hours. The ceiling fan helped. Only one nightstand, and it had no lamp. There were no plug-ins near the bed. The lights on the desk and ceiling were very dim, so the room was pretty dark. No kleenex. The room was quiet. The TV (although smalk) worked well. Lots of channels but no HBO or other movie channels. Convenient parking right outside the room.

10

Julie

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only fault i could find is the railroad trax are close so the train is loud when it passes

2

Laurel

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a 95°+ day, we traveled all day and when we got to the room, the air conditioning hadn’t been turned on and it was so small it took almost all night to cool off. It was a terrible night stay.

10

Carol

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner didn’t cool very well. No hair dryer

2

Phillip

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible lighting; felt the springs in the mattress; three train whistle blasts in the middle of the night; no outlets for devices on two of the three walls in the main room; no lighting at all in the kitchenette. Worst motel experience in years!

8

Michele

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had peeling paint on the ceiling and the bathroom walls. The bathtub needed to be replaced. We opted to not use it. The room had limited outlets. There was limited lighting, just in the room and bathroom. The little kitchen area did not have any lighting.

8

Robert

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was quite for an old motel what we didn't like was the fact that the train ran all night and blew the whistle every time it crossed the street

6

Nicole

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was horrible. Just old and run down

4

Vinnie

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is in desperate need of renovation inside and out. Our room was in poor condition and was missing furniture.. Even the window next to the door was cracked. The tub in the bathroom looked pretty nasty, but the hot water was surprisingly decent. The train rolls next to the building throughout the night, horn blaring. The bed was super springy and the pillows were very thin and flat. Overall, the room was clean enough, but we did regret booking here. Out of a 10 day Colorado road trip, this was the only room we considered going elsewhere, rather than staying.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins. A few guests experienced availability issues at the front desk.

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10

Marie

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was great about late check in

6

David

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Gentleman who checked me in was very nice, efficient, and helped me with suggestions on where to eat. The room was clean, with a coffee maker, coffee, microwave, and refrigerator. The AC unit was too small for the room and did not cool the room down for hours. The ceiling fan helped. Only one nightstand, and it had no lamp. There were no plug-ins near the bed. The lights on the desk and ceiling were very dim, so the room was pretty dark. No kleenex. The room was quiet. The TV (although smalk) worked well. Lots of channels but no HBO or other movie channels. Convenient parking right outside the room.

10

Tereasa

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love how simple it was. We absolutely loved the service and how friendly everyone was. If we need a hotel in the future while we are there we will definitely return to sands motel.

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Mark

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived just before 3 in the afternoon and found the officeclosed and a sign that said return at 3. We waited untill 5:30 with no answer to our phone calls nor did anyone show up to open the office. We left and found accommodation at another place. We want a refund.

8

Don

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient. But AC in the room was weak. The guy checking me in was super nice. Quick drive to local restaurants (Gub Gubs!!!!!).

10

Kimvalrie

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hostess! She made this simple motel feel more like a B&B.

10

Patricia

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adrien was wonderful! So accomadating! I happened on the Sands purely by chance when my car broke down and i couldnt have found a better place. She recommended a shop around the corner, who were very helpful, and when i couldn't get it fixed right away she had no problem extending my reservation for 2 more nights! Everything about this stay was wonderful! If i had to be stranded, im glad it was here!

10

Julie

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were very friendly, the room was clean,i stayed 4 nights and they made sure i had everything i needed. I would definitely recommend it, and will stay again when i come back.

10

nathan

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s dated but kept clean and staff was super nice.

10

Julie

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great lady that owns the place.

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Location

Convenient for road trips and close to local restaurants, some within walking distance. However, proximity to the railroad brings frequent horn noise at night.

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DAVID

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice and cozy, with forced hot air heating, that lead to a perfect nights sleep. WIFI is excellent. Good dining and breweries within walking distance.

10

Julie

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only fault i could find is the railroad trax are close so the train is loud when it passes

8

Joe

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel for what it is was just fine. I kind of enjoyed the horns of the train going by in the middle of the night, really, I'm serious! Reminds me of home...if you're looking for a Hilton then go to a Hilton

6

Kimberly

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kind of put off by the locked door to check in- had to ring the doorbell- made me concerned about the area but the room was fine

8

Don

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient. But AC in the room was weak. The guy checking me in was super nice. Quick drive to local restaurants (Gub Gubs!!!!!).

8

Robert

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was quite for an old motel what we didn't like was the fact that the train ran all night and blew the whistle every time it crossed the street

10

Jesse

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Sands is in a perfect location for travel from south to north. I checked in late at nite . The whole process was pleasant and easy.

8

Lynn

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. We appreciate being able to find a last minute place to stay at a reasonable price. Very convenient to local restaurants.

8

Joseph

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice, convenient motel.

8

Susan

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for a simple, quiet, clean place to rest in your travels across Colorado, this is it.

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Dining

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Sands

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