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Cactus Cove Inn & Suites · Amarillo, TX

MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY.

Big fun. Texas hospitality. An experience worth the stop.

The Main Event

Twelve Things
To Do Without
Leaving The Hotel.

Who Says You Have To Leave The Hotel?

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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Heated Indoor Pool

Open daily 9 AM–9 PM, all year.

Meet Carl

Carl the dinosaur crashes free breakfast every morning at 9 AM. Bring the camera.

The Indoor Slide

Two stories of slide, from the second floor to the lobby.

The Indoor Playground

The Cove, our wooden play fort with slides. Open daily 9 AM–9 PM.

Sky The Mermaid

Poolside Fridays & Saturdays, 6–9 PM.

Mini Golf In The Atrium

A putting green under the string lights.

The Game Room

Pool table, darts, PS5, popcorn machine.

The Arcade

Claw machines and a Mystery Prize machine in the Game Zone.

The Cosmic Cowboy

Our space-cowboy mascot, ray gun and rocket in hand. Find him on the east wall mural.

Bounce Houses

Two of them, every evening 6–9 PM.

Pickleball Court

Indoor pickleball court. Ask the front desk to reserve an hour.

Western Horseman Club

Steaks, whiskey and live music, on the property.

Rooms & Suites Five Ways To Sleep

Find Your Spot at the Cove.

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.

Deluxe Suite living room with a gray sectional, a round wood coffee table and windmill wall art, with the bedroom visible through the doorway

The Big One

Deluxe Suite

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

With every stay

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Free hot breakfast, 7–10 AM
  • Heated indoor pool, 9 AM–9 PM

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

Chosen by Amarillo. Loved by our guests.

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

A man and the costumed Cosmic Cowboy mascot holding a sign that reads 2026 The Official Community’s Choice Awards Winner, in front of a Best of Amarillo backdrop

★ 2026 ★

Community’s
Choice

Winner

Celebrating our 2026 Community’s Choice win at Best of Amarillo, with the Cosmic Cowboy.

Guest reviews

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See what guests are saying about their stays at Cactus Cove.

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Fun Beyond The Cove

Cadillac Ranch Is Twelve Minutes From Your Pillow.

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

Got Something to Celebrate?

Birthdays, quinceañeras, wedding receptions, team celebrations — there’s always a reason to get everyone together.

Indoor atrium pool at Cactus Cove with colorful floats, lounge chairs, wood-slat fence, and string lights

Private Sky Deck Up to 45 guests

Pool Parties

Make a splash with a private Sky Deck, heated indoor pool, and playground fun.

A father-daughter dance in the Cactus Cove banquet hall in front of pink drapes and marquee letters
Banquet hall set with black tablecloths, floral centerpieces, candles, string lights, and the Cactus Cove logo

Banquet hall Game room Atrium

Events & Venues

From birthday parties to wedding receptions, we’ve got a space for bringing people together.

After Dark On The Property

Chandeliers Over Cowhide.

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

Mon–Thu
4 PM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–2 AM
Saturday
10 AM–2 AM
Sunday
10 AM–12 AM

Quick answers

Good To Know.

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.

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We’ve Got the Fun.

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.