At the mention of "Corona," your first thought probably relates to beer. Fair enough. After all, New Mexico’s Corona is home to a mere 172 residents; it’s unlikely to be on your radar unless you’ve read up on the 1947 Roswell Incident.
If so, you know Corona as the town where the rancher who discovered the crash debris came to file a report. But that’s not Corona’s sole appeal. Here, in the middle of nowhere, is a themed hotel that’s guaranteed to make your stay memorable.
So where exactly is Corona? The town is a little over 100 miles from both Albuquerque and Roswell, in the southeastern part of the state, specifically in Lincoln County.
The Corona Motel and RV Park is located at 711 Main Street in Corona.
It may not look that exciting from the outside, but inside you’ll find ten themed rooms.
Travel back in time with a stay in the motel’s 50s-themed room. The checkerboard floor and vinyl seating in the kitchenette channels diner décor and the walls are decorated with retro signs.
Snuggle up with that special someone in the Jungle Room, where animal prints abound.
And, given Corona’s ties to the Roswell Incident, it should come as no surprise that the motel boasts an alien-themed room.
While the idea of an actual little green man watching you sleep is definitely creepy, in the form of décor, it’s adorably kitschy.
The motel’s other rooms are devoted to themes like Hollywood, biker chic, the beach, and cowboys.
Traveling with the family? Check out the bunkhouse, which has two bedrooms and plenty of Western flair.
While there is an RV Park along with tent camping options on-site, unless your RV is decked out to resemble a jungle, you won’t enjoy the same themed experience that a room here provides.
Rates are extremely reasonable. Currently, it costs only $60 per night (plus tax) to book any of the rooms.
The Corona Motel and RV Park bills itself as a desert oasis. You certainly don’t expect to find such a fun and funky hotel in the middle of nowhere. To learn more, visit the motel’s website.
If one-of-a-kind accommodations appeal to you, check out our past article devoted some of the most unusual places you can stay in the Land of Enchantment.
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