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Sharon Motel

Sharon Motel is located in Wells, Nevada, and has a view overlooking the Ruby mountains. Guests who stay at the property are free to use any of the amenities provided, including a cable TV, bathroom products, a small refrigerator, and a microwave. There is also a park right in front of the property that guests are also free to use. Anita and Paul Mayes are the current owners of the business, which has been passed down to them by Paul's father. The owners and staff strive to make this property as friendly as they can so that their visitors can feel more at home.

About

Sharon Motel is an old-fashioned-styled motel with ten rooms available for guests to stay at. Visitors are able to park directly in front of their room and enjoy a view of the Ruby mountains. Amenities provided to guests include cable TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, bathroom products, and comfortable beds. Bed accommodations include rooms with single queen beds, two queen beds, and a single king-size bedroom. Guests are welcome to take advantage of the outdoor amenities. There is a grassy area for a place to have a picnic or a barbeque that guests can use.

While at the Sharon Motel, guests can enjoy coffee, tea, and hot chocolate from the main office. The manager and staff enjoy chatting with customers and hearing their stories in the office. Sharon Motel can be a personable place where guests can feel welcome and at home. Sharon Motel welcomes guests' pets and asks that they take special care of them while on the property. Sharon Motel is typically busiest during the summer and fall seasons. Sharon Motel has many surrounding outdoor activities for guests to participate in. The Ruby Mountains and Angel Lake are both nearby attractions that give guests the chance to hike, fish, canoe, and an abundance of other activities.

After participating in many of the outdoor activities that Wells, Nevada has to offer, there are various local restaurants that guests can enjoy. Bella's Restaurant and Espresso serves homemade dishes for breakfast and lunch. Betaso's Restaurant and Bar is a spot where guests can find American and Mexican cuisine, including chicken enchiladas and jumbo deep-fried shrimp. At Luther's Bar & Grill, guests can find ribs, burgers, and French dip sandwiches.

Culture

The culture that the owners and the staff strive for at Sharon Motel is a friendly environment. They hope to be helpful to the guests so that guests have the experience they are looking for. The manager and staff are willing to advise on the best restaurants in town and fun sites to visit. Anita Mayes, the current owner, says there are a variety of guests that come and stay at Sharon Motel. One population of their clientele tends to be "snowbirds," or those who live in Arizona for the winter and then head back to Washington or Canada for the warmer seasons. The Sharon Motel is one of the halfway points for these travelers.

The Sharon Motel is also a popular spot for a home base during hunting season. Hunters come for antelope, mountain lion, and coyote hunting in September or October. Sharon Motel is known for being extremely clean. Anita says that it is "the most pristine place in town." The head of housekeeping has been working with them for over ten years, and they follow a strict protocol to ensure that the rooms are spick and span. The Sharon Motel is also a non-smoking motel, adding to the clean feeling that is found there. Fred Mayes, the original owner, loved running the motel and meeting the guests that came and stayed. For this reason, Sharon Motel has many return customers because of the impression that Fred made on them. Fred provided great customer service, and Paul, Anita, and the rest of the staff try to continue that legacy of quality customer service.

History

The Sharon Motel has been passed down in the family to the current owners, Anita and Paul Mayes. The motel has been in the family since 1998 and was first owned by Paul's father, Fred Mayes. Fred opened the motel as part of his retirement plan when he was 67 years old. He was a release manager for many years at a Motel 6 and then decided to get his own place. Fred and his wife lived at the motel and ran it together. In 2016, Anita and her husband inherited the motel and have been running it from California with the help of a good manager and staff. Fred Mayes, the original owner, loved running the motel and meeting the guests that came and stayed. For this reason, Sharon Motel has many return customers because of the impression that Fred made on them. Fred provided excellent customer service, and Paul, Anita, and the rest of the staff try to continue that quality customer service legacy.

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Established
1998
Location

635 6th St.
Wells, Nevada 89835
United States

Type

Bed and Breakfast

Owners

Anita Mayes

Owned Since
2016
Previous Owners

Fred Mayes

Phone
775-752-3232
Reviews
3.2 (59 Reviews)
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