Santa Fe Saloon & Motel - Goldfield, Nevada

Massimo Quaglia

Un salto nel passato.

Danette Kuzel

Walked there from campground. It was too smoky for us-tgus the atmosphere reading low (allergies) but those that smoke would like this place. Very historic. Bartender was very friendly. We stayed for a drink, looked around to read history info & left. Cool, historic place. Not sure they had food. Full bar, slot machines, pool table, restrooms.

Kynaru Helio

A bar where Wyatt Earp once worked and still standing! Great place to hang, nice atmosphere too. Even though the only food is really frozen pizza, it's better than most frozen pizza I've had.

It's historic and worth checking out if you're into the old west.

Robert Blevins

The wife and I stopped in at this place for a couple of days on our way from Washington state to Vegas. We also stayed in the motel out back, and the rooms are nice for the money you pay, which is a lot less than a hundred a night. It is the oldest continuing-to-operate tavern in Nevada. Late in his life, Virgil Earp was a deputy sheriff in Goldfield and he hung out at the Santa Fe occasionally. It is definitely real Wild West stuff and not phony for tourists stuff. It is the REAL DEAL. Watch out non-smokers. Smoking is allowed in the bar.

Some caveats: There is no store in Goldfield and no gas stations. I mean ZIP, NADA, NOTHING. So pick up whatever you need before you arrive. Gas, snacks, whatever. And if you want a motel room out back of the bar, CALL THEM ON THE PHONE first. They don't do Hotels dot com or any of that modern stuff. They have a big book where they write in the reservations. The barmaids do it. You call the bar and they put you in the book. Pay when you arrive at the bar.

For a good meal, drive the 25 miles north to Tonopah and hit up the casino. (No worries. Highway is flat, speed limit is HIGH, and you'll be there in minutes.) Order the steak dinners for 25 bucks and get the best beef you've probably had in a long time. The casino has a line on some of the absolutely best beef in Nevada. Trust me on this one. All the services and stores and gas are in Tonopah as well. There IS a small cafe in Goldfield that is open spotty hours, but even the locals don't eat there. Coffee maybe. If they are open.

Bar is open from 2PM until 10PM seven days a week. No worries. We just kept drinking our pre-purchased Michelob Ultras from our coolers after the bar closed. However, the barmaid will stay and the place will remain open for a while longer if the tips are coming and business is good. It's Nice People Hanging Out Party Central for sure. You can stumble off later to your motel room anyway, since it is just out back of the bar. There is a laundry room between them if you need to wash your duds while you are there.

While you are in Goldfield, you might want to make a stop at nearby GEMfield, which is a Bureau of Land Management mining claim offering chalcedony gemstone. Hand tools only. You walk in from the parking area. Walk out with your rocks, weigh them on the scale and pay a buck a pound. They take PayPal or just mail them a check.

Shane Murray

One of the coolest bars I've been to. Established in 1905, it's got that great "patina" the one expects from and old bar. It's got a great vibe and the staff and the other customers were friendly. Best of all, IT'S DOG FRIENDLY! Don't pass this place up.

Yashira Marcial

I'm a Realtor and am helping a lovely lady sell her land in Goldfield. While in Goldfield to take pictures of the land, I decided to explore this historically rich town. I stayed the night at the Santa Fe and was pleasantly surprised. Check In was at the bar area and was easy and prompt. The waitress seemed helpful and friendly. I filled out a check in cheat, she took my payment and off I went with my key. There is a laundry on the premises but I didn't need it. We stayed in Room 8 and I was very happy with the accommodations. The room has 2 queen beds, tv, mini fridge, microwave, bathroom and small closet. The room was nice and warm when we walked in. Beds were very comfy. We brought our own pillows so can't comment on those. Parking was right outside the room. In the morning we walked across the street to the old railroad boneyard. Some amazing stuff in this town! Would definitely stay here again.

Esteban Corbera

The wife and I broke down just outside of Goldfield, NV. We got to stay in this nice little hotel, which is very affordable. They don’t charge a pet fee which was amazing as well, the bar is a nice place to hang out as well with some of the locals. Overall the hotel was nice and pretty clean, just need to get there and get food before 8 because the town will be shut down after that.

Ben Sales

Great little historic watering hole. Super friendly barkeep and locals couldn't have been more welcoming.