El Malpais National Monument, NM

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Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
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Photo by Barbara Day
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Photo by Donna Muller
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Escape everyday life and get off the beaten track at El Malpais National Monument. Everyone will love the stunning landscapes of this protected natural site.

Located in Grants, this protected natural landscape is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find a great deal more to see in the area. La Ventana Natural Arch, and El Malpais National Conservation Area aren't too far away from El Malpais National Monument.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

2.5 out of 5
1608 E Santa Fe Avenue, Grants, NM
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$91 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. The service was above and beyond!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants
Days Inn by Wyndham Grants

Days Inn by Wyndham Grants

2 out of 5
1504 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$66 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (894 reviews)
"I do appreciate a clean room to sleep, AC unit works fine"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Grants
Motel 6 Grants, NM

Motel 6 Grants, NM

2 out of 5
1505 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM
$50 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$57 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Grants. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (986 reviews)
"Solo 2 night stay. Low noise and comfortable room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Motel 6 Grants, NM
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Cantina Stagecoach Stop

Cantina Stagecoach Stop

Grants
Stay at this vacation home in Grants. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Stay was clean, driveway was easy to pull in to with a trailer."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Cantina Stagecoach Stop
Charming Dragonfly Casita with WiFi in Pinehill - perfect for a getaway

Charming Dragonfly Casita with WiFi in Pinehill - perfect for a getaway

Pinehill
Stay at this cabin in Cibola County. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions El Morro National Monument ...
Charming Dragonfly Casita with WiFi in Pinehill - perfect for a getaway
Comfortable home with large deck on 20 acres - surrounded by National Forest

Comfortable home with large deck on 20 acres - surrounded by National Forest

Pie Town
Stay at this vacation home in Catron County. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker.
3/10 (2 reviews)
Horrible, just a nightmare
"We booked the house for 5 days and ended up leaving on the 3rd day. The house was located 11 miles down a dirt road. We were 90 minutes away from everything We get to the house and inside the temperature was over 80 degrees. The A/C unit was not working. We tried to open the windows because there ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Comfortable home with large deck on 20 acres - surrounded by National Forest
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Popular places to visit

Located near Acoma Pueblo, La Ventana

La Ventana Natural Arch

4/5(11 reviews)

You can take time to visit La Ventana Natural Arch during your travels to Grants. Wander the parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

La Ventana Natural Arch

Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano during your travels in Grants. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

El Calderon Trail

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit El Calderon Trail during your travels to Grants. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and waterfalls.

El Calderon Trail

Mount Taylor

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Taylor during your travels in Grants. Visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mount Taylor

Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Grants, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center

New Mexico State University Grants

Walk around the campus at New Mexico State University Grants during your stay in Grants. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

New Mexico State University Grants

Cities near El Malpais National Monument

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Acoma

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Grants

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Ramah