Shamrock City Swimming Pool - 21 min drive - 38.9 km
Elmore Park - 21 min drive - 39.6 km
Shamrock Country Club - 24 min drive - 40.7 km
Restaurants
Red River Steakhouse - 1 min walk
Cactus Rose Taphouse - 12 min walk
Chuck Wagon - 11 min walk
Chuckwagon - 12 min walk
Po - 13 min drive
About this property
Cactus Inn
Cactus Inn is a great choice for a stay in McLean. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 4 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Food and drink
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Cactus Inn Motel
Cactus Inn McLean
Cactus Inn Motel McLean
Frequently asked questions
Does Cactus Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cactus Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cactus Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Cactus Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cactus Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cactus Inn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include U-Drop Inn (21.4 mi) and Elmore Park (22.5 mi), along with Shamrock Country Club (23.2 mi) and Mobeetie Jail Museum (29.3 mi).
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Reviews
Cactus Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The on-site restaurant next door was highly praised for its exceptional service and delicious meals. (7 reviews)
Room was cool during the hot temperatures, beds comfortable, with a nice size fridge for whatever you needed to keep cold. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2026
Short but sweet stay; perfect little stop on our roadtrip. Place was clean, staff was very accommodating. It was a lovely Inn.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2026
Second stay in a month. Cute, old fashioned “motor lodge”. Rooms are individually decorated, with a fridge and microwave. Comfy beds. A/C was great! Nothing fancy, but if you’re looking for the Ritz, this is not the place for you! I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2026
The cactus Inn was a wonderful experience for my wife and I. It was a 39th anniversary and it took us back to the days of our youth. Excellent staff and pleasant location.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Friendly Staff, Cute room.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2026
Small motel with 10 rooms. Very clean and rooms have nostalgic Route 66 decor. Easy check in. Good restaurant next door.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
The room was clean and comfortable. I will stay here the next time I am in town.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2026
Clean room, comfy bed. Quiet and isolated for great sleep. Also, if you have a full car no worries about theft. Slept like a baby!!!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2026
Clean room, great staff, easiest check in I've ever had.
Great place to stop for over night when you are on a road trip.
Comfy bed and pillows( a must for my husband).
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
Very clean and comfortable. A great change of pace from the chain hotels. I would definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good
May 27, 2026
Cactus Inn is an enjoyable stopover in the Route 66 journey. It’s a very quiet and homey place, feeling safe and decorated with lots of fun historical photos, memorabilia, unique art of the west. My room was clean and equipped with an apartment sized fridge/freezer and customary microwave etc. Staff was quick to respond with help as needed. And there are even a few Adirondack chairs to sit and chat or enjoy the sunset. I’ll stop over again
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6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2026
Room was clean, ac blew very cold. Hot water worked. Only thing was my toilet did not have any kinda of toilet seat
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6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2026
Property was decently clean and the bed was comfortable. However, all the wood surfaces were sticky, not to the touch, but if you sat anything on them, it stuck. All rooms were full and the parking spaces are very narrow, which was an iffy situation with all the big trucks in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2026
I am more than halfway through driving the route 66 from California to Illinois. This was a gem of a place. I arrived late in the evening called the number posted on the door and a very nice person. Gave me instructions about getting in my room. I booked through Expedia, but was dealing with a small roadside motel. It was so nice to have the individual interaction. The room was clean and everything was great on my drive. I will stay here again if I’m going through the area.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
Straightforward process, nice rooms with personal care. Good rates. I'll only stay there when i travel through. Not a chain hotel and money well spent
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8/10 Very good
May 25, 2026
Last minute, as we were driving home from vacation we just needed a place to stay the night. Booked it about 5 hours out. We arrived after midnight. This is an old motel-office door was locked, but our room key was in the key drop (yes a key!) the room was decorated with a vintage vibe, or maybe that was the original furniture? Either way it was cute! Everything was clean and tidy. Finding breakfast in McLean proved to be more difficult, but our night at the Cactus Inn was good.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2025
Older route 66 motel. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Clean fun decorated Route 66 room
Small simple comfortable pillows and bedding.
Will definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
Very happy with room and staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
The best hotel I stayed at on my cross country trip. Every room was themed as a different state in Route 66 and the staff was amazing and kind.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Quiet, clean, nice place. Loved the cat there. Sooo friendly, i wanted to take her home with us.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Very reasonable price for a very very clean room!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Room is very clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
We stayed in the "Kansas" room. It was decorated so darling! The room was clean and spacious. Check in/out was seamless. The price of the room is more than fair. The location is fabulous if you are eating at the scrumptious Red River Steakhouse next door and attending the dance at the McLean Dance Hall, like we were! :)