Cactus Cove Inn & Suites · Amarillo, TX
Big fun. Texas hospitality. An experience worth the stop.
The Main Event
From pool time and mini golf to dinosaur meet-and-greets and game room fun, there’s a whole lot happening under one roof.
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Meet Carl
Carl the dinosaur crashes free breakfast every morning at 9 AM. Bring the camera.
The Indoor Slide
Indoor Playground
The Cove, our wooden play fort with slides. Open daily 9 AM–9 PM.
Mini Golf In The Atrium
The Game Room
The Arcade
The Cosmic Cowboy
Our space-cowboy mascot, ray gun and rocket in hand. Find him on the east wall mural.
Bounce Houses
Pickleball Court
Western Horseman Club
Steaks, whiskey and live music, on the property.
Rooms & Suites ✦ Five Ways To Sleep
Whether you’re rolling through Amarillo for the night, bringing the whole crew, or staying a little longer, we’ve got a room to make yourself comfortable.
The Classic
Sleeps 2 · One plush king
Comes with a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station for road-trip snacks and a quiet morning cup.
The Family Favorite
Sleeps 4 · Two doubles
Room for four, plus a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station.
The Big One
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 Road Tripper
Sleeps 4 · Two doubles
Two double beds, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, with free hot breakfast and the heated indoor pool included.
The Straight Shooter
Sleeps 2 · One king
One king bed, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an armchair with a reading lamp.
With every stay
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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2026 Best of Amarillo — Community’s Choice Winner
Well, Amarillo, you sure know how to make a hotel feel special.
We’re proud to be your 2026 Best of Amarillo Community’s Choice Winner. From our team to our guests and neighbors, thank you for showing the Cove some love. This one’s for our community!
A Fans First company ✦ Independently owned & operated in Amarillo, Texas
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Celebrating our 2026 Community’s Choice win at Best of Amarillo, with the Cosmic Cowboy.
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In their words
Welcome to the Cove
Check in, settle in, and enjoy a warm, fresh-baked cookie. Because the little things make a stay even sweeter.
Fun Beyond The Cove
Make Cactus Cove your home base for exploring the Texas Panhandle. From Route 66 landmarks to canyon adventures, there’s plenty to see just down the road.
Also close by: Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary 10 min drive · Don Harrington Discovery Center 10 min drive · See all things to do near the hotel →
Approximate drive times from the hotel. Photos via Wikimedia Commons, cropped: Quarter Horse Museum by J. Nguyen (CC BY-SA 3.0); Wonderland Park by Xnatedawgx (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Celebrate At The Cove
Birthdays, quinceañeras, wedding receptions, team celebrations — there’s always a reason to get everyone together.
Private Sky Deck · Up to 45 guests
Make a splash with a private Sky Deck, heated indoor pool, and playground fun.
Banquet hall · Game room · Atrium
From birthday parties to wedding receptions, we’ve got a space for bringing people together.
After Dark ✦ On The Property
Good food, good music, and a little West Texas attitude. Step into the Western Horseman Club for steaks, drinks, and nights worth staying up for. And the best part? It’s right here on the property.
The Western Horseman Club · Hours
Quick answers
Still have a question? Call the front desk at 806-905-6089.
Check-in is at 3 PM and checkout is at 11 AM.
Yes. Free hot breakfast every morning from 7 to 10 AM, and Carl the dinosaur stops by at 9.
Yes. The indoor pool is heated and open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, all year.
Yes. Pets are welcome at Cactus Cove for $20 per night. At The Westerner, our extended-stay hotel on the same property, pets stay free.
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.
Every room has a flat-screen TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi, and every stay includes free hot breakfast (7–10 AM), the heated indoor pool and 24-hour guest laundry. Deluxe rooms and the Suite add a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee station, and the Suite has a kitchenette sink.
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.
An arcade, an indoor playground, a two-story indoor slide, mini golf, a pickleball court, the heated pool, and the Western Horseman Club for dinner, drinks and live music.
It depends on the date and the room type. Pick your dates on the booking page to see live prices for all five rooms.
2501 E Interstate 40 Hwy, Amarillo, TX 79104, right off I-40 on historic Route 66 and about 12 minutes from Cadillac Ranch.
Book direct
Bring the family, plan the road trip, or just get out of town for a bit. Your room, breakfast, heated pool, and plenty of fun are waiting at the Cove.
Front desk: 806-905-6089 · Need an accessible room? Call to reserve one.