Lava Flow Hostel is a co-ed, queer friendly place to stay for hikers, cyclists, adventurers, and travelers looking for something simple!
The Lava Flow Hostel is owned by siblings Ranger Ross and Natalie Huschka. The hostel was created when Ranger Ross moved to Grants, New Mexico to work as a protection officer at El Malpais National Monument. The hostel was created to provide a community space and camaraderie for hikers, bicyclists and adventurers who are exploring the Continental Divide Trail or wherever their adventure is taking them! Of course, it is also open to any travelers who are on an adventure and not mean. We don't like mean people, and we reserve the right to serve everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, social class, or educational level :)
The Lava Flow Hostel offers no fancy amenities suitable for on-line advertising. But if your lucky there might be some Food-Club brand Frosted Flakes for breakfast. The Hostel is a place for self-sufficient travelers, you should plan to bring your own bedding and bath towel if possible, but don't worry, we have you covered if you need them!
The Lava Flow Hostel sits on a half-acre lot in the center of Grants, New Mexico next door to the bowling alley. The property has three small buildings, the Dorm House, the Back Cottage, and the Bunk House. All three buildings where built in the 1940's. The Back Cottage and the Bunk House were built using ammunition crates from World War II. The Dorm House originally sat on Route 66, at the corner of Santa Fe Ave and First Street. There is now a Pizza Hut where the house was originally constructed. It was moved to this lot in the 1950's. Under the Dorm House is a concrete fall-out shelter constructed during the Cold War.
Hostel Security and rules enforcement is handled by the Hostel's resident felines, Frank and Frankie. If your traveling with a pet they are welcome to stay with you. However, be aware they will need to tolerate the cats. Also, if you have any cat allergies you will probably not enjoy a visit to the Hostel, sorry :(
The Dorm House: Two bedrooms, each with a queen size bunk bed; shared bathroom; kitchen; and living room.
The Back Cottage: Two bedrooms, each with one queen size bed; shared bathroom; kitchen and living room. The back cottage has no shower, visitors are welcome to use the shower in the Dorm House.
Powered by the sun! The Lava Flow Hostel is not connected to the power grid. It is completely powered by solar power. This impacts the way power can be consumed... be sure to charge your Google-pads during the day. There is only a limited amount of battery backup power to run lights at night.
Show off your Lava Flow Hostel pride by sporting our fun line of wearables.
The Dorm House has two bedrooms, the Green Room and the Purple Room. Each room has a queen size bunk bed. There is one shared bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room in the Dorm House.
The Dorm House has two bedrooms, the Green Room and the Purple Room. Each room has a queen size bunk bed. There is one shared bathroom in the Dorm House.
Price is for one queen bed, in a shared room.
Price is for one queen bed, in a shared room.
Queen size beds are plenty big enough for two.... but three just won't fit
If your traveling with your own sleeping bag and towel we encourage you to use them... Ranger Ross doesn't have a lot of time to do laundry. But if you need them we have you covered!
The Dorm House has two bedrooms, the Green Room and the Purple Room. Each room has a queen size bunk bed. There is one shared bathroom in the Dorm House.
Price is for one queen bed, in a shared room.
Price is for one queen bed, in a shared room.
If your traveling with a partner and want to share a bed, no problem!
If your traveling with your own sleeping bag and towel we encourage you to use them... Ranger Ross doesn't have a lot of time to do laundry. But if you need them we have you covered!
The Back Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. There is a shared 1/2 bath, visitors are welcome to use the shower in the Dorm House.
Price is for one queen bed, in a single room.
Traveling is more fun with someone to talk to!
If your traveling with your own sleeping bag and towel we encourage you to use them... Ranger Ross doesn't have a lot of time to do laundry. But if you need them we have you covered!
The Back Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. There is a shared 1/2 bath, visitors are welcome to use the shower in the Dorm House.
Price is for one queen bed, in a single room.
Queen size beds are big enough to share!
If your traveling with your own sleeping bag and towel we encourage you to use them... Ranger Ross doesn't have a lot of time to do laundry. But if you need them we have you covered!
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Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming place for minorities and people on the margins of mainstream society. If you consider yourself mainstream and expect us to cater to your preferences and expectations this is not the place for you. If you are too busy being yourself to care what the mainstream is doing, you’ll find your tribe here! We look forward to having you visit.
Ready to book with us? Have a question about our rooms or services? We'll be happy to help!
320 Jefferson Avenue, Grants, New Mexico 87020, United States