Best Western Kokopelli Lodge

Kokopelli BW was a wonderful surprise! I've never stayed in a small town inn of this quality. The proprietors obviously take great pride in their hotel and have gone to great lengths to make it special. The phrase 'bloom where you're planted' kept coming to mind! less

This hotel is great! The staff are friendly, helpful, and happy. T he rooms are clean and comfortable. We got a courtesy call from the front desk about an hour after we got settled in our room to see if we were OK or needed anything. This is not a typical occurrence at the hotels we have stayed in before. We went to the breakfast in the morning and there was a good variety of foods to choose from and it was very good tasting. We Will be back. less

This is a superior Best Western and a hospitality highlight for Clayton. Check-in, complete with doggie treats, was friendly and easy. The property is uniquely decorated in New Mexican style with everything freshly painted and in beautiful condition. The pool and surrounding grounds are lovely. Very nice Native American jewelry, etc in the lobby area. The highlight was the authentic northern New Mexico cuisine served at breakfast. Homemade red and green chile accompanied eggs. Biscuits and gravy with great sausage were all house prepared. Kokopelli served the best breakfast we have had at a Best Western. Bill Cook, manager, was wonderful. Highly recommend if you are in Clayton. less

For reference, I rate typical BWs 3-stars and typical Hamptons are 4-stars. We enjoy the BW brand because they are all different, similar to Forest Gump's "... like a box full of chocolates..." Assuming you have stayed at other BWs, then you know that the room layout and furnishings are basic. Our room was clean, the bed comfortable, and all the appliances functional. The property appeared well maintained, with a swimming pool, shuffleboard court, and a grassy area with outdoor tables and chairs. Hotel staff were friendly and professional. The complimentary breakfast was above average. Tortillas and Red and Green chili sauces added a traditional southwestern flare. There are a couple of local restaurants within 5-blocks. This part of NM/OK/TX is sparsely populated. Dalhart, TX is about 35 miles to the south and Springer, NM is about 85 miles to the west. The morning after our stay the BW parking lot was full, I recommend making reservations. less

One of our best hotel experiences. Extremely clean, excellent breakfast buffet, organic products (soap, shampoo, lotion), crafts in lobby for purchase, comfortable beds, unique décor - not cookie cutter, helpful & knowledgeable staff. less