We knew of this motel due to its history and were excited to book a room there. We had a double room and the facilities wsere first class. We loved the laidback atmosphere at this motel and the scenery did not disappoint. We were slightly disappointed that no one joined us in the evening in the Courtyard but we had... More

We have Expedia and some call center far far away to thank for the night we spent here. The agent from Expedia told us the Gage Hotel was full and offered to make a reservation for a motel right next door. Okay, if next door is Lake Charles, Louisiana. We wandered around and found a room here after sorting out... More

For clean and comfortable this is a very nice place. This is an older motel. We heard the nearby railroad trains go with regular frequency thru the night, but actually managed to sleep good. The television in our room was very old, poor picture, not worth watching. So we spent the evening on the very pretty patio, just enjoying the... More

Marathon is one of the two closest towns north of the park. We had one part of a two unit building. The cabin style architecture seemed very appropriate for the area. In fact, the style was very much like the much pricier units at the Gage Hotel. The price was higher than for comparable accommodations on an interstate highway, but... More

The room with one double bed is a little small, as is the bath, so I would probably go with the double next time and use the second bed for bags and such. The staff seemed to be subtly suggesting that when I made the reservation but I was too dense to pick up on the hint. Nonetheless I was... More

THIS hotel was rustic ,but it had everything that you need for comfort. The beds were comfortable,the pillows fluffy, the shower was hot and had great water pressure. There was a beautiful patio with a fire place and people sat out there at night playing the guitar , watching the sun set and staring at the stars. The only down... More

My husband and I recently stayed at the Marathon Motel and really enjoyed our stay! The room was clean and cozy. They had a restaurant guide, cable, and comfy beds. After camping out for a couple of days, it was perfect! The staff was friendly and the scenery was great. We really enjoyed staying in this quaint little town.

Clean. Quiet. Helpful staff. Comfortable bed. I would stay again.

During a motorcycle trip to Big Bend I recommended we stay at the Marathon Motel, as I have stayed there in the past, and the others liked the place alot. Sitting around the outside fireplace area is always a treat. The adobe surroundings give it a cozy feeling. Watching a great West Texas sunset only added to the experience. A... More