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Branding Iron Motel

Property class: 2

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A building with a stone wall, an American flag, and hanging flower baskets.
Property grounds
A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the walls.
A compact kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a mirror.
A coffee maker, a tray with coffee pods, a cup, and a coffee maker instruction manual on a wooden table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1511 Hwy 17, Chama, NM, 87520
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Chama Church of Christ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Corner

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Corner

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chama

A stay at Branding Iron Motel places you in the heart of Chama, within a 5-minute drive of Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rio Chama.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Chama - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chama Church of Christ - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Heron Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilder Bakeshop & Espresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Branding Iron Motel

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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2026.

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.
This motel features designated smoking areas, snowboarding nearby, and hot springs nearby. Recreational activities include downhill skiing nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and microwave in a common area. 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 transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 528 yds
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2026

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Branding Iron Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 342 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people up front were super friendly and gave us some good information on the wedding we were going to. The mirrrors in the room were pretty dirty and smeared but otherwise the room was comfortable and the hotel was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Motel was fine. It advertised yards outside of each room but that was misleading. Not a lot of amenities but overall ok for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ice machine never worked, plumbing was slow at best. It was clean & check in guy was very kind & did what he could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Comforter needed to be washed & the bathtub needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Good value

Clean rooms, friendly staff and a convenient location for our trip. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff provided great customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot around everything. Cheap and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quiet, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Simple, clean not bad for a quick over night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s fine for visiting Cumbres and Toltec Railroad. Clean & basic priced right Motel. The surrounding area is beautiful and good for fly fishing / hunting. Outlaw, Local and Boxcar are great places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very clean and nice place. Wish in future they would have refrigerator and microwave in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tonya was awesome she was very accommodateing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022