In the atriumMini GolfA putting green under the atrium string lights.Life at the Cove
“A Dinosaur Ate
My Waffles!”
True story. His name is Carl. He’s very polite about it.
Also on the premises: a professional mermaid, a putting green somebody snuck under the string lights, a slide that laughs at stairs, and a saloon behind a very unassuming door.“The least boring hotel in Texas” isn’t a slogan — it’s a diagnosis.
Today at the Cove
Open every dayAmarillo, Texas
Happening now
- Breakfast 7–10 AM · Pool & playground 9 AM–9 PM
Up next
Bounce houses 6–9 PM nightly
Around town
Recreation & entertainment
Rainy Day?
Couldn’t Tell You.
Pool, slide, mini golf and the game room, all indoors, so the weather never cancels the plan.
Every morning · 9 AMMeet CarlA full-size dinosaur, loose in the atrium, every morning at nine.See the breakfast schedule →
Daily · 9 AM–9 PMHeated Indoor PoolOpen daily 9 AM–9 PM, every season.See pool party pricing & dates →In the atriumMini GolfA putting green under the atrium string lights.
Fri & Sat · 6–9 PMSky The MermaidPoolside Fridays & Saturdays, 6–9 PM. Yes, Amarillo has a mermaid.See mermaid nights →
East wall muralThe Cosmic CowboyThe space cowboy of our east wall mural, ray gun and rocket in hand.Meet the Resident Legends →
Two storiesThe Indoor SlideSecond floor to the lobby, no stairs required.
Pool table · PS5Game RoomPool table, darts, PS5 and a popcorn machine.See game room rental ($100/hour) →
Daily · 6–9 PMBounce HousesTwo of them, every evening 6–9 PM.
By the hourPickleball CourtIndoors, by the hour. Ask the front desk to reserve it.Also downstairs: koi fish feeding at the water features, the indoor playground (daily 9 AM–9 PM) and the Cactus Cove Boutique, open 24/7.
Meet all four
The Legends
Of The Cove.
Every hotel has staff. Ours has legends. Two keep a schedule and two never leave the wall. Hover overTap a card to see where to find them.
Swipe the cards · tap one to flip it
Sunrise to nightcap
A Perfect Day
At The Cove.
Seven stops from breakfast to nightcap, and the car keys stay in your pocket. Everything below is on the property.
7:00 AM
Hot Breakfast, On The House
Free every morning until 10. Waffles strongly recommended.
9:00 AM
Breakfast With Carl
The resident dinosaur makes his rounds of the atrium. Cameras ready.
10:30 AM
Mini Golf Under The Lights
A putting green in the atrium, with string lights for a sky.
1:00 PM
Pickleball Hour
An hour on the indoor court. Ask the front desk to reserve it.
3:00 PM
Pool Time
Heated, indoors and open until 9, whatever the weather is doing.
6:00 PM
Bounce Houses, Or A Mermaid
Two bounce houses run 6–9 PM every night. On Fridays and Saturdays, Sky the Mermaid joins the pool.
9:00 PM
Nightcap At The Club
Dinner or a whiskey under the chandeliers at the Western Horseman Club.
- Check Dates & Rates
Want the mermaid too? Pick a Friday or Saturday night.
Daily & weekly schedule
Set Your Watch
By The Fun.
Breakfast from 7 AM every day. The Club stays open until 12 AM most nights and 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
This week
Monday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
10:00 AM
Mini Golf Open Play*
4:00 PM· til 12 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Tuesday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
11:00 AM
Pickleball Open Court*
4:00 PM· til 12 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Wednesday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
3:00 PM
Koi Feeding Hour*
4:00 PM· til 12 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Thursday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
4:00 PM· til 12 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
7:00 PM
Trivia At The Club*
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Friday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
11:00 AM· til 2 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
6:00 PM· til 9
Sky The Mermaid At The Pool
7:00 PM
Movie Night
9:00 PM
Live Music At The Club*
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Saturday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
10:00 AM· til 2 AM
Horseman Club Opens
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
6:00 PM· til 9
Sky The Mermaid At The Pool
9:00 PM
Live Music At The Club*
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
Sunday
7:00 AM· til 10
Free Hot Breakfast
9:00 AM
Meet & Greet Carl
9:00 AM· til 9 PM
Heated Pool & Playground
10:00 AM· til 12 AM
Horseman Club Opens
10:30 AM
Family Mini Golf Morning*
6:00 PM· til 9
Bounce Houses
No Amarillo picks on this day. See more things to do nearby
* Not yet confirmed. Call the front desk at 806-905-6089 before you plan around these. The boutique is open 24/7 and the guest laundry runs 24 hours.Around Town picks are Amarillo events off the property. Check the linked page for tickets and times.
Art at the Cove
Murals Made
For The Photo.
On the exterior wall
World
Record
Mural
A certified world-record mural, larger than life on the side of the Cove — the Panhandle’s most unavoidable photo op.
On the east wall
Disco
In The
Desert
Home of the Cosmic Cowboy: ray gun drawn, a disco-ball moon overhead and a UFO beaming up a longhorn. Stand by the rocket out front for the photo.
After Dark
The Kids Are Asleep.
The Club Is Open.
Steaks, whiskey and live music at the Western Horseman Club, open late every night.
Mon–Thu 4 PM–12 AM · Fri 11 AM–2 AM · Sat 10 AM–2 AM · Sun 10 AM–12 AM
The practical stuff
Good To Know
Before You Go.
- Free hotel shuttle, 11 AM–9 PM, airport runs included
- Guest laundry, open 24 hours
- Cactus Cove Boutique, open 24/7
- The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is next door
Hosting something?
Book direct
Breakfast With A
Dinosaur Starts At 9.
We call it the least boring hotel in Texas. Carl agrees. Free hot breakfast every morning, and the heated pool stays open until 9 PM. Rates change by date, so you’ll see the live price for yours on the next screen.
Need an accessible room? Call us to reserve one.