The ClassicDeluxe King
Sleeps 2 · One plush king
Comes with a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station for road-trip snacks and a quiet morning cup.
Welcome To Cactus Cove
Inn & Suites
A Hotel Unlike Any Other
Amarillo, Texas · Right Off Route 66
The Main Event
Ten Things To Do Without
Leaving The Hotel.
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Meet Carl
Carl the dinosaur crashes free breakfast every morning at 9 AM. Bring the camera.
See Carl’s breakfast schedule
The Cosmic Cowboy
Our space-cowboy mascot, ray gun and rocket in hand. Find him on the east wall mural.
Meet the Resident Legends
Five Ways To Sleep
Our Rooms And Suites.
The Classic
The Family FavoriteDeluxe Double
Sleeps 4 · Two doubles
Room for four, plus a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station.
The Big OneDeluxe Suite
Sleeps 4 · Separate living room · Kitchenette
A private bedroom plus a real living area of its own.
“The size of the suite was fantastic.” Dwayne, Booking.com guest
The Easy WinBasic Double
Sleeps 4 · Two doubles
A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Less on the room, more for Cadillac Ranch spray paint.
The Straight ShooterBasic King
Sleeps 2 · One king
A flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a king bed after a long day on I-40.
With every stay
- Flat-screen TV
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Free hot breakfast, 7–10 AM
- Heated indoor pool, 9 AM–9 PM
Deluxe rooms and the Suite add a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station.
Rates change by date and room. Pick your dates to see live prices and availability. Booking here puts your reservation directly with the hotel.
Accessible rooms have walk-in showers, with shower chairs and suction grab bars on request. Call 806-905-6089 to reserve one.
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Guest reviews
The Hotel Amarillo
Thinks Of First.
4.3/5
1,649 Google reviews
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- Tripadvisor 4.0/5 (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia 8.0/10 (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com 7.5/10 (opens in a new tab)
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“Fun, clean, quirky West Texas hospitality!”
Google Reviews
4.3
1,649 reviews
See all reviews“Being a local and what this place used to be they have absolutely done amazing job of turning it around.”
AAmandaUnited States · Verified guest
“It can keep kids from all ages entertained. It has entertainment for adults too.”
Guest review · Trip.com
AAprilGoogle review
“We love Cactus Cove! It’s such a warm, family-friendly place—perfect for anyone traveling with kids. The rooms are spacious, the amenities are fantastic, and the atmosphere is so comforting.”
“The size of the suite was fantastic. The expansive bottom floor of the lobby is extremely family friendly.”
DDwayneUnited States · Verified guest
Tripadvisor
“This place is amazing. The photos posted online don't necessarily do the in person experience justice.”
Guest review · Tripadvisor
AAnna V.Google review
“This is the most child friendly hotel I’ve ever seen. So many fun things to do. Indoor pool, koi fountain where you can feed the fish, indoor playground, slide from the second floor, and a dinosaur at breakfast!”
“Clean and plenty of things for kids to do and great Breakfast”
AAlexUnited States · Verified guest
Tripadvisor
4.0
Traveler rating
Read on TripadvisorMMonica H.Google review
“I travel for work and this is by far a hidden gem. The staff was so friendly! Fresh breakfast with real cook and griddle for free!”
“It has a unique atmosphere. Lovely room. Bed was comfortable.”
JJudyUnited States · Verified guest
Tripadvisor
“Stayed here whilst doing Route 66 road trip for 1 night. Would have liked to stay longer.”
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KKatrina G.Google review
“This is a great place as a family. … Heated indoor pool area was beautiful, the kids playground was nice and most important it was clean.”
8.0/10Very good
Verified guest rating
Read on ExpediaFun Beyond The Cove
Cadillac Ranch Is Twelve
Minutes From Your Pillow.
Route 66 landmarks, canyon country and family classics, all an easy drive.
1min walk
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
Next door: the story of the American Quarter Horse.
10min drive
Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary
Big cats, reptiles and birds in Thompson Park.
10min drive
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Hands-on science, space and weather for kids.
11min drive
Wonderland Amusement Park
Coasters, water rides and arcade classics. Check their season dates before you go.
12min drive
Cadillac Ranch
Route 66 icon. Bring spray paint, leave your mark.
35min drive
Palo Duro Canyon
The Grand Canyon of Texas. Hike the Lighthouse Trail.
Approximate drive times from the hotel.
See more things to do near the hotelProud Partners
Celebrate At The Cove
Pool Parties, Birthdays And
Receptions, Right Here At The Hotel.
Pool Parties
Private Sky Deck, heated pool and playground access for up to 45 guests.
See pool party pricing & dates
Events & Venues
Banquet hall, game room or atrium for birthdays, quinceañeras, team nights and wedding receptions. $100 an hour with a $50 refundable deposit.
See spaces, pricing & inquiry formCactus Cove Inn & Suites
The Whole Vacation
Fits Under One Atrium.
There’s mini golf under string lights, a heated indoor pool that stays open all winter and the Western Horseman Club for steaks and live music. The iconic world-record mural is on the wall outside. And yes, a dinosaur named Carl stops by breakfast every morning at 9.
Independently owned & operatedA Fans First company
See the daily schedule & everything to do
Yes, that’s a real horse in the atrium
After Dark
The WesternHorseman Club
Chandeliers over cowhide.
Steaks, whiskey and live music behind a gilded bull door you’d never expect at a roadside inn. It’s on the property, so hotel guests can leave the car parked.
- Mon–Thu4 PM–12 AM
- Friday11 AM–2 AM
- Saturday10 AM–2 AM
- Sunday10 AM–12 AM
Quick answers
Good To Know.
How much is a room?
It depends on the date and the room type. Pick your dates on the booking page to see live prices for all five rooms.
Is the pool heated and open year-round?
Yes. The indoor pool is heated and open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, all year.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Free hot breakfast every morning from 7 to 10 AM, and Carl the dinosaur stops by at 9.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes. The free hotel shuttle runs from 11 AM to 9 PM, airport runs included. To schedule a ride, call the front desk at 806-905-6089.
Do you have accessible rooms?
Yes. Our accessible rooms have walk-in showers, and shower chairs and suction grab bars are available on request. Call 806-905-6089 to reserve one.
What is there to do at the hotel?
An arcade, an indoor playground with a two-story slide, mini golf, a pickleball court, the heated pool, and the Western Horseman Club for dinner, drinks and live music.
Where is Cactus Cove?
2501 E Interstate Dr #40, Amarillo, TX 79104, right off I-40 on historic Route 66 and about 12 minutes from Cadillac Ranch.
Book direct
Pick Your Dates.
Breakfast Is On Us.
See live rates for all five rooms on the next screen. Need an accessible room? Call the front desk to reserve one.
“Clean and plenty of things for kids to do and great Breakfast”