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Amboy is a great photo opportunity. A small visit to the past. It appears future renovation may be in the works. The nearby Volcano national monument has great hiking and picnic areas. Fun to say we got a taste of old Route 66.
Perfect place to stop off on our road trip for refreshments and a bit of Route 66 nostalgia, very welcoming and very interesting place to visit. Definitely recommend.
The times weve been through here in the past 1.5 years neither the diner or motel were open. I dont think they will ever re-open. Right now they are re-plumbing the restrooms so the only options are port a pottys. The gas is probably priced for delivery based on the fact that they are located in the middle of nowhere.The employees are always super friendly and helpful and knowledgeable.Plus they have an awesome dog that hangs around in the store. The sweetest ever!
MUST STOP! Literally the sweetest people! Have an adorable shop dog and super cool novelty sodas like Bug Barf flavor lol support them!
Found this place by accident while driving through the desert. It’s very weird that’s what makes it cool. There is some interesting history with Amboy and Roy’s. I would recommend stopping by and grabbing some sodas. Apparently soon the diner will be operational which would be great. There are also some cool things near by like the Amboy lions, Amboy crater, and tons more to do in the Mojave national preserve to the north.
Interesting roadside attraction on HWY 66! There are odd old abandoned motel rooms to walk through. There is also a gold Budda and a pillar made of trash.
This place which is on the original Route 66 is worth stopping just for the nostalgia. Be Sure and stop in the gift shop and get a few items as well as some Route 66 root beer or cream soda or several other varieties. Take a look at the old building next to it honoring the founders. It’s like a snapshot of the past. The current owners are very friendly and will happily tell you all about the history. There is even a functional very small US post office right across the street.
Okay. Stop here and step back in time. Classic, eclectic and cool. Ports potties for toilets and really expensive gas. Grateful for it and the full service.
It is a great stop in the middle of nowhere. Good spot to take photos. The restrooms are not clean.
Roys Motel is such a neat place to visit. While its not something to explore alot of theres still alot to do near there. Like the Amboy Crater. The lion statues aswell. There is a gas station in the area which helps alot. But Roys is full of history and its just one of those iconic spots. They recently started to light the sign up again. You can also walk through the old motel rooms there as they are open to the public. This is must stop forsure while youre taking your trip on the good ol historic route 66.
Stopped at Roy’s on our way back from Laughlin and were met with friendly faces, ice cream, and a place to rest weary wandering souls. Definitely will return on our next trip!!
Our adventures led us to this gem! The staff was beyond friendly. After cuddles from the adorable dog, we left with big smiles, awesome souvenirs, and useful information.
Classic remote desert location on Historic Route 66/National Trails Highway. Theres a convenience store in front, porta-potties for relief, a restored neon sign that would be a beacon from 10 miles away, driving in from the South, and a large motel (currently not in use), school (also not in use), and an air strip. There are a lot of things to look at, and its well worth the stop, even if only to break up the monotony of long-haul desert driving.
We went here cuz we wanted to travel down Route 66. The cool part of this place is the sign. The cafe itself is very small and was not serving much of anything. Also just east of Amboy the road itself was closed and rerouted us to 40. This was on May 16
Ive past this place soooo many times and never stopped. Today we did and it was worth it! The guy working gave us a little tour out back. We picked up some cool souvenirs and as soon as my boyfriend bought a lucky rabbits foot....I got a call for the job Id been waiting for! This will forever be a stop for me in the future 😎💕
Really awesome store with a good selection of snacks and drinks! The staff are very welcoming and friendly! Awesome people all around. Cool merchandise and souvenirs. Will definitely have to stop here again when Im in the area 😊
The lady here was amazing! Her customer service was so good. It’s an old school gas station. She pumped our gas for us! We got to see dogs while here! I’m so happy we decided to stop here!
Pretty cool experience and a nostalgic remembrance of the past on Route 66. Friendly environment and sweet pup (Xena) greeting you at the door.
Nice place to stop for Gas, Food, souvenirs, Historic point of the Rout66!! Nice pics, gotta go!! Super recommend!! @guia_los_angeles
This place is really worth a visit,two reasons 1. Just because it exists on good ol Route 66.A timely rest after a long drive. 2. The people there are really great,friendly honest to goodness workers who obviously want to enlarge the business into what it should be,as it was years ago before the interstate....... a Motel,gas station and bar and more. I really think they deserve OUR (you and me) help to achieve that goal....by visiting them. Good luck all at Roys. Stay safe.Dave the Brit.
Route 66 roadside attraction. The motel is closed , the restaurant is closed, but the convenience store is open and they have gas for sale. They also have port a potties, so, amice little place to take a break from driving, stretch your legs and pick up a souvenir in the store.
Funky little stop on Route 66 off of the I-40. You can stop here on your way to the Amboy Crater or on your way back to the interstate.
We love to visit this place... we have ghost hunted at night, visited the cemetery of shallow graves and been here in the day where they let us go around back and explore the spooky old school...we always nail something up on the pole (3rd time in 5 years) and the owners are great! I got my Amboy tank top here and its my favorite shirt
Stopped at the iconic place in 2013 while on a motorcycle trip. The hotel wasnt open and all we saw were the buildings which looked pretty cool but certainly not exciting at that time.Cool picture taking spot!
Awesome place with a special vibe and realy quiet. Nicole the girl who works at the gas station is the nicest person. She was closing up when we showed up but still she tokk care of us and even lit up the sign so that we could take photos. Thank you Nicole! I hope I see you again some day!
Stopped here to do part of an Geocaching Adventure Lab, we went into the Cafe and found it to be an extremely Geocaching friendly place. We enjoyed seeing all the historical sights on Old Route 66 here in Amboy. We visited for awhile, got a cool drink and we were on our way.
Super neat site! A historical site that’s scenic for pictures. Staff is sooooo nice 😊
This place is amazing!! A definite must stop shop. We heard the history of this place...and wowwww! This place is very cool. So much fun stuff and Miss Nicole is the nicest lady!! Would definitely stop back just to say hi.
Dope little spot . The adventure journal for all passing through is awesome! Shout out miss Nicole !
What a cool stop along our journey between Las Vegas and Palm Springs. I knew I was in good company when the guy behind the register was wearing a Cleveland Indians cap. This is in Amboy, which is along famous Route 66 and it looks the full part. Grab some snacks and take some snaps!
I was on empty and almost ran out of gas and just barely made it to the gas station. I also paid the price gas was $5.00 a gallon! The café was not up and running yet. The owner is still working on getting drinkable water to the location. The town of Amboy has kind of a cool history. They used to mine a lot of minerals in the area. Many tourists stopped in Amboy when route 66 what is the main road through the Mojave desert. On the freeway was put in The town was pretty much cut off. A new owner but the whole town and is now trying to make it a tourist destination. It was super fun to visit and you should really try out their homemade root beer
Amboy the place that time left behind.. if you decided to take the back way to Vegas and didnt filled up before you left be ready to pay a pretty penny for that fuel.. and remember that was your fault! Get off stretch the legs look around use the facilities pick up a snack or a little memento of your travel on the old route 66 and head on out to your destination 😉 and remember the road only gets more lonely from there 😁🤣🤣
Great historical place to stop at and visit
Great to support bringing a bit of history back to life. Waxing nostalgic for the past. Near the lava field and meteor crater. Stop for refreshments and souvenirs.
Last spot to get gas and fast snacks on Amboy price is high so if your on a budget make sure to carry extra fuel from less expensive places. Great staff
A great photo op and dont forget to stop at gas station next door. Both a part of Route 66 history!
Great service. Wish the cafe was still in operation.
This place was so small. There wasnt much to do there. We walked across the street behind the Church and played the piano. I like the fact that movies, music videos and commercials were filmed there. Now I can say I was there too!
Do you know that this town was listed on ebay for sale ? And this man bought it for 400k , its very historic and beautiful like route 66
It was a really interesting place. A historic ghost town in the back and Roys in the front. Currently they have a gift shop in the cafe. Amboy is the epicenter of many movies including Road to Paloma...great stop on Route 66.
Roys Cafe is a MUST SEE on your trup on the Route 66!!!If you pass, make a stop for some beautiful pictures of this iconic place!Support the little shop by buying something, a drink, a souvenir, ...We also could appreciate the iconic old but clean restrooms.So glad we made a stop!!!
Very authentic place. Some would call it a dive...but thats part of the charm with a place like this. I actually really enjoyed the stop!I pulled up to get gas, and just like the old days...the man came out to pump my gas for me! 😁I was shocked and then realized what a special jem this place really is even though at first glance it seems kinda dumpy. Theres a painted Route66 badge in the middle of the road where I took several pictures!
This is a pretty cool place to explore because there seemingly abandoned buildings with old desks and signs in them.
My 2022 may be last road trip because I am diagnosed with ALS. Great western spot off of old route 66
Was such a great day trip to Roys! There is so much history on Route 66. Im so glad that they preserved this little slice of history. They had fun souvenirs and also squished pennies! Definitely worth the drive!
Stopped here after leaving the Amboy Crater, which is across the railroad tracks (see pic). Interesting place for photos. I love the retro. Wish I had time to try the cafe.
Roy’s Motel & Cafe is a must stop for all travelers along Route 66 and explorers alike! Great service, snacks, gas, and a ton of tasty sodas to choose from. Miss Nicole, the manager, provided wonderful service and told my group stories and explained the history of Amboy (the deserted town surrounding Roy’s). If you’re interested in Route 66, or just need a place to stop for some gas and snacks, make sure to stop by Roy’s!
Awesome place, super friendly staff, theyre are knowledgeable about the area and very easy to talk too. Had a great experience with staff. This is a must stop. Gift shop is amazing, lots to choose from and there is something for everybody.
Fascinating place right off of “Route 66” heard a couple good stories here. Great little “roadside attraction” Would definitely recommend to see. (fill up gas if you are low, there isn’t another station for miles)
We love this place and are fascinated by Amboy! The first time we stopped we were a bit disappointed to discover that the cafe is not an actual restaurant, but the service in the shop is friendly and we made the most of it. Honestly, with a background in hospitality, I dream about the motel reopening so I can work there someday!
My favorite photos!
An Oasis of an Era Past...definitely worth the stop.They have gas at reasonable rate pumped by the attendant...
We stumbled upon this mirage on a trip from Vegas to 29 Palms. Our rental car only accepts .2 gallons at a time but Vincent was so patient and kind and took the time to fill us up so we could get where we were going. Ill be sure to stop by here anytime we visit!
This is a fun little stop along route 66. I highly recommend you ask the staff about the children’s graveyard. It’s very sad but it’s part of our history, a really bad disease swept through this town back in 1935 and unfortunately killed all the children in the community. They have a graveyard about a half a mile away from the hotel where all the children were very.
Must stop on Route 66! Friendly and helpful staff . Make sure you stop and enjoy the history of old Route 66.
Neat little stop to see a place of history. Shop has cold drinks, souvenirs and quick snacks. Lady at the counter was very friendly and the dog was awesome.
Roy’s was awesome! The nicest people and best gear. Perfect stop along Route 66 and a good break for a long drive! 10/10 recommend
Online it says its open 24-7, we drove a long ways in the middle of the night to get fuel only to find they were closed. Gas stations are super far apart out here. Not a good thing when you are low on fuel.
A cool little tourist stop with really clean bathrooms. They have a shop and serve food also. They have drinks t shirts and other Nick nacks. Plenty of parking haha. They have the rocket parked there right now and it wont be going off any time soon. It is like stepping into a time capsule when you are there. This is route 66 but the freeway bypassed this so now it is kind of deserted. Juan pollo is the owner i think. Also the bridge is washed out just past here so you will be getting back on the 40. Its been washed out for a while, I imagine its a low priority for cal trans. Its has had pumps, but it is expensive! $5.00 in Dec. 2017
Took hwy 62 to Amboy rd North to National Trails hwy & witnessed all the desert nostalgia along the way. So many abandoned homes, groups of clustered mailboxes [still in use] & beautiful Mojave landscapes & Amboy of course. Took this route heading up to Laughlin NV. Took many pics, what a great experience.
The bomb! Great customer service! Shared a glass of Fukola Cola. Good times.
Roy’s is the cutest little spot!! Came to shoot a commercial for Nissan and stocked up on all the merch and pressed pennies!! Absolutely have to stop and hear about the history and meet the owners!!
Awesome place! Been driving for a long time and this was a great top for snacks and super cool souvenirs!! Would definitely recommend! Route 66 and Roy’s is awesome!!
Not much to review. Its just a cool old sign and the remnants of a Route 66 motel. There is also a functioning gas station but dont stop unless you are desperate. Its VERY expensive. Not worth a drive out to Amboy but if youre passing through stop for a look.
Roy’s in Amboy is one the most iconic locations in the California Desert. The history of the motel, cafe, school, church, and airfield date back to the glory days of Route 66 before the freeways bypassed the National Trails Highway. This location has been used for countless photo shoots, video advertising and flim features. It is a tradition to stop and celebrate visiting with a Route 66 Root Beer purchased in the gift shop. Make sure you visit to explore the grounds and experience this legendary location of the Mojave Desert.
Awesome place! Very friendly guy love him!! My daughters favorite place to stop on the way through 💯 😎 everytime
Its an interesting ghost town of the 1950s before the 40 freeway opened up this was a spot everyone passed on route 66 now it sits mostly lonely unless someone comes because they want to see an old ghost town. Theres more photos atInstagram @stevenh83
The coolest, quirkiest stop in the middle of the desert. They sell some dope souvenirs and the dude at the counter is super sick. Thanks for hooking us up with the aliens.
Johnathon and Brianna are good people. They run the place and are attentive and friendly. The restaurant only has snacks and souvenirs. There are plans to open the kitchen as well as the motel, but its not known when.Give them a visit just for the interesting sights and friendship. It was nice talking to the other visitors, too.
This place is the absolutely MOST INCREDIBLE nook in a desert place you’ll ever find! Filmed a Nissan commercial here and it was truly a CRAZY experience!! Must check it out!!
Never been but read alot of great reviews. Ordered a Keychain online and hope to make the 1800 mile road trip one day from Manitoba, Canada!
Theres nothing for you here. No real bathrooms, only porta-potties. NO CAFE. Basically a tourist trap for people who like to post on their social media. Gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because it exhists in the middle of nowhere. Would have gotten more stars if they sold eggs.
This place is in the middle of NOWHERE. Pretty cool. Very small with limited services. But the only services for a while.
This is an old school pit stop. Highly recommend stopping here if you want to do cute pictures! It’s a vibe. Also alien merch!?!?! Ummmm yessss pleassseees!
Overpriced. Stop to take photos or use the restroom. Buy gas before you get here. $5.50 a gallon.
2012. My daughters and I were very low on gas. On the horizon we spotted Roy’s sign. Roy’s saved us. I didn’t know the history of this place until weeks later. We need to keep Roy’s open! Give it a try please.
My husband and I had a 3 hr drive and stopped here to get snacks and was greeted by a very nice gentleman who was very helpful. I would definitely recommend.
Mr. Not-Roy (I forgot his name I’m sorry!!!) was super friendly and helpful! He was so nice and I promised to leave a review but I’m 2 days late. Y’all come through!
Great place to take pictures and some cool merch. I cant wait to see what they do with this place. It has potential to be a wonderful gem along Route 66.
Cool historic place with a small shop.
The guys working the shop were super friendly and helpful, there was also an adorable dog on the other side of the fence named Mamas that I got to say hi to :)
HELLO EVERYONE. IM PLEASED TO SHARE A SPECIAL VISIT. ROYS MOTEL & CAFE. LOCATED IN AMBOY CALIFORNIA. And we met the Owner of Amboy. Mr. Albert Okura. And the Special Lady at the counter of the store/gas station. Nicole . Our trip from 29 Palms Ca. took us east on Amboy rd. To Amboy. Which is on the Original hwy 66. What a truly beautiful drive thru the mountains. And to the town on Amboy. An Historic Town of of Yester year. Do google the vast history of this town. And thank you to Mr. Okura for preserving Amboy. And Also Meeting Him. Thank you Nicole.. Its not the size of the town but rather the experience of Being There . a time capsual. And yet only 1 1/2 hour to Las Vegas NV. to mass civilization. Then proceed Thru the National Preserve for Millions of Joshua Trees. . what a sight. And you exit at Nipton Rd. Onto hwy 15 before NV. CA state Line. Thank you Nicole for turing a great drive into a Beautiful Experience. Love you..
Great place to go to see a proper old Route 66 motel. Must visit place, I loved it! Great tourist spot.
Still spooky as all get out. Fun place to take your Route 66 photos... Stop by and get your snacks.
It was a great pit stop on on Route 66! Many cool souvenirs and great customer service. A must stop and see on Route 66.
I have driven through Amboy about a 100 times. Stopped today to get drinks and snacks. Glad to see they are open for business and hope they do well
Great place to visit. Great service friendly staff at gift shop stop by if your traveling on Route 66.
Historical place. Nice to visit and feel the atmosphere. Gas station is still like it was.
Love the chili dogs you guys should do that more often nice to stop in there on the way back to California from Laughlin
Glad we took a detour to get on Route 66 and found this place. The staff in the convenient store was very friendly and talked to us for a long time about the history of this place. Its worth stopping by.
Came hear after hiking Amboy Crater. Stopping here was exactly what i needed. Friendliest staff ever i have never met people as nice as the employees here
Had a wonderful time at roys cafe love the renovations the sign looks amazing everything about Amboy is cool cant wait to what next who maybe a Quan Pollo cafe hint hint 🤑
This place is in the middle of no where, as well as the first bathroom for a long distance, so they have porta-potties for travelers and I always make sure I get something from them because they provide a great service in the middle of nowhere. they have snacks and tourist item
Very cool mid-century modern building. Its too bad that it no longer functions as intended. They dont have a fresh water supply so no motel or restaurant, other than a $3 cup of pod coffee and no gas the day I was there. Still, a very interesting stop on what remains of old Route 66.
Details on this place:Its no longer a motel or cafe.It is a gas station with a small convenience-style store. They have snacks, bottled drinks and souvenirs.Cash is preferred here. Credit card transactions require a minimum $10 purchase.Retro restrooms are out back.Cool place to stop and explore.Some of the older motels rooms are explorable but be careful.If you stop in the middle of the night and desperately need $5/gallon gas after they close, there is a phone number on the door reading Night Gas.Remember, its in the middle of the desert...its fun, its nifty but its not your typical gas station.
Many thanks to the Okura familys hard work!Neon glow returns, future upgrades on on the way!#route66
We love taking day trips and running out to Amboy and visiting Roy’s has been on the list. Such a great place of history on Route 66. The store had somegreat memorabilia and super yummy Route 66 root beer. When standing by the sign you could almost feel the history. For sure a must see on your Route 66 adventures or if you just wanna see some great history.
Its a great stop between 29 palms and the I40. Stop by and have a drink and watch the trains pass thru the town!
Never been on Route 66. Stopped here because I saw the word cafe and was hungry. Disappointed that the cafe cannot serve food, but the guy behind the counter was really nice and helpful. You get a free lanyard for posting reviews! Also, get yourself a couple of souvenir Route 66 Root Beers!
Something about Roys makes you feel like your in a movie. Cant wait to stay un the motel.
They ask for tips after you purchase items on shelves, absolutely pathetic. Stop guilting people into paying your bills.
Great experience, clean outdoor restrooms & friendly staff! Thank for making our experience great Vince!
A must see on route 66. A fun gift shop, lots of goodies and huge soda collection.
Very nice staff. I spoke to a young lady who was extremely pleasant, and knowledgeable about the area. A must stop if you are in the Amboy area. Space Ship parking friendly.
Very cool stop along historic Route 66. Be sure to walk around and explore the old abandoned buildings, including the ones on the other side of the highway.
Love love love Ms. Nicole and this piece of history. $3 pop and lots of goodies to pick up here. Worth the drive out there.
Mr.Ken was super nice and was very friendly. The store has a welcoming feeling. I walked in and the place looked very clean and had very cool nick nacks.
We didnt stay here but definitely adored the snap back in time of this place!! Loved it!!
Ah Roys... once an icon on Route 66... has now fallen to the fate of time, and no doubt economy... much like that old venerable highway itself.It used to be the quintessential roadside greasy spoon diner, with fixed stool seating at the chrome edged formica counter, with a scattering of tables.But alas, no more burgers or fries or eggs... etc.The kitchen is CLOSED at Roys.Roys still offers chips, sodas, candy and snacks as well as a wide selection of hats and other Route 66 memorabilia. The counter is stll there, as is much of the decor, so certainly worth a visit, just as a reminder of days of the simple open road that inspired treks and songs.Route 66 itself is also closed... just a few miles east of Roys... no doubt this is contributing to the loss of this memorable cafe. Roys can be reached on old Route 66 from the west at the Ludlow exit (go east], or from Kelbaker road, off of I 40, from the east (go south, then west). Look for the Amboy signs... before it all just fades away.Well all miss the shakes... SIGH.
Everyone is very friendly at Roys. Try the pick six deal on the craft sodas and be sure to grab a bottle of that Butterscotch Root Beer, its delicious!
Nice lady behind the counter. But we really stopped for the ice cream we saw advertised along the way. We were thinking maybe a milkshake or a sundae, etc? But the nice lady aimed us toward a freezer, the type in any convenience store. But before purchasing, we made sure they had bathrooms. We saw mens/womens rooms in the building next door, but they were locked. Instead, they had half a dozen porta-potties lined up nearby. I understand this is easier than cleaning the indoor bathroom, but the ones we used were far past servicing, in an overflow mode, and pretty difficult to even peer in to. But they do get at least two stars because we did need to stop for some kind of restroom, even if the ice cream idea was not realistic.
We took the scenic route to Vegas through the desert and hills and it was beautiful. We came across this little tourist spot and decided to stop and its a pretty cool little spot. Theres a tourist shop that you can stop in and ask questions and all of the little hotel rooms are open and you can go inside.
Really hope the revival of this place come to place. It has an amazing history that deserves to be seen by many more people. A famous part of route 66 and the ghost town of Amboy
Stopped here for gas on my way from Vegas to Joshua Tree. It was like stepping back in time, especially with the old gas pumps. Everyone was friendly and polite. My only complaint was the gas prices. It was $5+ That was insanely high. I got enough to get me to 29 Palms and then filled up there instead.
Never been here. I recommend to come here. It is my first time. Had an amazing time here
I love this place. The price is high but I love the people down the earth. Very happy vibes thanks guys
Its an iconic landmark. Last stop for gas on route 66.
Working for the railroad I have passed here on the tracks for years, and now that Im retired we pull the 5th wheel across the Mojave at least annually.
So cool to see this place come back alive again. Even if no need to fill up on gas, this is a perfect lil place to stop and stretch your legs. Ive always had a pleasant and friendly encounter with the employees. I Love how well they have fixed up and restored the office/motel lobby next to the gas station, giving it a real feel of its original era. Although, the motel isnt actually open and appears to be in process of renovating and restoration, at least I hope. If so, I think it would be a interesting place to stay at.
Nice place to stop for Gas, food, suvenir, historic point of the Rout66, nice pics, gotta go!! Super recommend!! @guia_los_angeles
Such a cool spot to stop and take photos. The staff is super friendly as well.
Love this place I always have to stop by when its in my route Mr Ken was very friendly the place has a lot of cool souvenirs and its clean
We drove from Palm Springs to Vegas in a convertible (cliche much) and stopped at Roys for a break and a photo oppAmazing placeDriving through the desert is incredibleDo it!
Nice nostalgic place to stop at in Amboy. I would love to see it re done and motel/ cabins refurbished. Bring it back to life.
Mr Ken and Vince were friendly and gave great service! Great place to stop for gas and a souvenir!
I have stopped at Roys on three different occasions on separate road trips. I always stop here while passing by. I like taking photos of the place and the sign. They dont have any food really, just snacks and cold drinks. This place for me is more of photo op.
Thank you for restoring the sign back to its grandeur! A perfect beacon in the desert! The tacos were a nice surprise. Should have the cart set up every busy weekend.
Heads up that both the motel and the diner are closed for at least another few years. Theres just a small shop with souvenirs and a few snacks now.
Been coming here for years ALWAYS THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE THANK YOU KEN YOUR AWESOME!!
What a great place on Route 66 on nostalgia lane! Also, a great convenience store in the middle of no where!
Ran out of gas near Roys, The staff happily helped us, saving our Christmas. The area is pretty cool, with the old style Pumps, Airport and Cars that sat near by.
An absolute slay everything here is so cute and would def come again
The Staff was amazing and it was a cool little store to visit for a pit stop before going back home
This place is fabulous stop well stocked great conversation and all that history 👍 😀 please keep supporting
They may only have one guy to do all the work, but it is the only place for miles and miles.The Porta-Potties may be near overflowing
Route 66 apparel/gifts, retro feel and a cute dog to pet!
Great spot to stretch and get out and take some pics!
Has been a stop on the way to Laughlin and Vegas. Friendly people and cold drinks a plus in the desert
Definitely worth stopping by for nostalgia and cute Route 66 collectibles!Thanks Miss Nicole!
Twas a dream come true to drive Route 66 and actually stop here and have snacks.The workers are really accommodating.Thank you guys.
This is the coolest gas station and Cafe Ive ever been to! Must stop!
Filming a commercial while passing by.
Its there with route 66 sign and blessed blue mini buildings
Very nice and very organized restuarant took my wife for dinner for her B-Day The wait was very minimum service was good. Employees were very professional and respectful
Was a cool place to visit. The houses show how ppl use to live inside. Interestingly tragic.
We will always stop at Roys. Im so glad that its continuing to be rehabbed and expanding services.
Love this little place, cool route 66 items! and clothing 😁 also got to try pumpkin soda it was awesome!
After about 60 miles of driving with a low tire light on we stopped at Roys. Mr Ken treated us like long lost friends and helped us out. This place is a must stop for Rt 66 memorabilia and memories. Thank You Mr Ken!
This is one of our always stops on the way to Vegas. Use the restrooms and buy a souvenir. The owner of this place is trying to rebuild it and every cent counts. The gift shop has a very reasonable prices, it is small. Let us help keep the history alive.
Very helpful!! Gave good advice and reminded us to fill up on gas!
Stopped for gas and a rest on my way from 29 palms to Laughlin. Its the only show in town. I had a good experience.
A cool mistic place to visit. Right on Route 66 in California side.
Spot in the road to take a break. No grill at the Cafe, only drinks and snacks.
A bit pricey on the memorabilia but cute and staff is Super Friendly.
Just a great photo op on Route 66 and a cool little shop to buy some souvenirs. If they ever get the hotel reopened (which may be in the works), I will definitely make sure I get to stay a night here under the neon sign, which has been restored!
You need to stop by for the picture. This place was features in the Cars movies.
An Oasis in the middle of the desert. It is the only gas station within a 100 mile radius. I Stop here for gas sometimes if Im running low but the main reason is getting the Route 66 root beer. It is so good and only get it from Roys during my travels.
Nice facility. Really needed gas when we arrived. I never left the car, but my wife used the very popular restroom and bought a couple Route 66 Beers for the road. It was a blessing to find the place when we did because we were coasting in on fumes!
Cool place, the worker didnt know how to do math so he gave me the wrong change. I went back into the store and he still gave me the wrong change. I gave up and just left. Other than that the snacks were appropriately priced.
I arrived here by bicycle moments before a crazy sandstorm hit the area. I can’t tell you just how accommodating, generous and kind this place (specifically miss Nicole) was to me, a weary traveler trying to shelter from the storm. This lady is a gem and this place is an oasis…not to mention a cool and historic site on Route 66…would highly recommend :)
Very expensive, the most we ever paid for diesel, but the only choice in town! A very personable man pumps the fuel for you. They also sell some tourist-y things as we as some necessities in the store. Plenty of room to park a big rig.
The Motel and Cafe itself are closed and owned by the owner of the place Amboy. That’s why there is a post office that is open, because then the place had a zip code.The motel is from the 60/70ties and people are telling (the post office man told me) that Elvis Presley has stayed in one of the cabins of the old motel when he had enough of the city.The place lies at route 66, but it is really expensive to get gas at the tank station (around 5 dollar).This and another place, are the only two places in America that are owned by someone.
Welcome bathroom and refreshment break in the desert. Really friendly service.
Great place to visiting one of my best road trip stops
I always love stopping by Roys to enjoy the view and walk around.
Lots of friendly visitors and a great pit stop To or From Vegas. Dont forget to try their Route Beer!
Awesome historic stop and take photos and grab a soda.
Stopped here on a 110degree day and got a quart or oil for my motorcycle, a family pulled in and had just blew a heater hose and leaking coolant everywhere. the staff did what they could. would definitely go out of my way to visit again.
Cute find in the middle of nowhere! The gas (both pumping and the haphazard way people pulled in... Lack of direction) was confusing. Nice bathrooms! Good place to stretch your legs
Run across this Motel when I play PS4 game: The Crew2... After researched, I am fascinated with this town of Amboy story, thus I want to dedicate a theme song for this town, its call AMBOI from Altimet, please Deezer/Spotify it out!
IT spot in the middle of nowhere. Unique people running the biz and great to experience historic US atmosphere.
Must see place, in the middle of rehab but! still a great stop on the 66!
The rooms r clean. The people r nice. I like the taco place open 24 hours. Love all the plants , the water stream n the lobby.Only suggestion to help make better. Maybe self check in machine. The lines r long and some people had to go and sit down. Thank goodness the people in line understood. Or have chairs or benches. Almost everyone in line w us was 70 to 92. To stand in line for 45 minutes is hard on them.
Super close to Amboy crater
Can you say Disneys Cars? I thought we were in Radiator Springs for sure.
Artbyjo touring America as fulltimervers during the pandemic and documenting America
I recently had car trouble outside of Amboy on way to Vegas. I was rescued by David and Nicole who manage and work at Roys. They helped me get my car towed. Nicole gave me a ride home to Sky Valley. She lives in 29 Palms! Roys is a unique stop on old Rte 66 filled with all kinds of treasures, memorabilia, food and drinks. If you are every on Natl Trails Hwy or Rte 66, please treat yourself and stop at Roys. Thank you Thank you Thank you
$3 for a bag of chips $3 for a Snickers bar no food the microwave didnt work its a cool place to stop and visit people are nice but they can do better ☺️
Make sure to stop in to get your route 66 passport stamped! They have a lot of very cool nostalgia posted around the building. Check out the old lobby of the Roys motel and see a clear picture into the past. This is a must stop for any mother road fan.
Roy was super great and a sight for sore eyes after driving through the Mojave Desert! He pumped our gas, although gas is expensive in the middle of the desert, LOL! He loved my children and was very kind. Best place in town. Oh thats right, its the only place in town!
Really special place along Rte. 66 in Amboy, CA. Was in a couple movies back in the day. The old hotel rooms are open so you can look in them. There is a gas station and little store there, too, as well as a bathroom. Also, the water is salt water, so no drinking it.
I wouldve given 5 stars, but apparently the person working the shop has to pump the gas for customers, and the person working happened to be a lady. Now, I all for equal rights, but that hurt me as a gentleman having to watch this lady pump my gas for me. Her boss should know better, whoever he is.
This place is lovely! Classic, super nice cashier. Lovely
Nice spot to stretch your legs and get a snack. Portapotties onsite.
Took the longer scenic route from San Diego to Las Vegas and made sure we came past this little slice of Americana.Theres not much to see or do, but its still definitely worth a stop.Dont expect to spend more than 15-20 minutes there as you get the obligatory photos of the sign and the Route 66 markings on the road.Dont arrive too late in the day, as the shadows will make it a little bit more tricky to get the perfect snapshot.
Some places and people just put a big smile on your face. This delightful vintage gem beckons those who appreciate historic Route 66. Its just visual eye candy. My disappointment is that I had read each room had been decorated. That is no longer the case sadly. Somebody always has to go mess up things. The young man behind the counter was charming and delightful. Really put a smile on my face. And the most amazing beard.
Best place to stop! Ken and Vince were so helpful and friendly!! :)
Has potential. Its not a diner anymore. Its like a small souvenir shop that was once a Diner and gas station.You can get gas, drinks and souvenirs.It was clean. The gentleman was very nice. They pump the gas, they have to unlock the pump. Another guy was being trained. Loved the plaque on the front giving some history.This sounds weird but the bathrooms were kind of cool. They are in a separate building. Needs some touch ups of paint and tile but you can still see its place in the past.
Cute stop off rt 66. Some amenities like ice for 7$ (crazy) Probably the most expensive gas station in the area and the only one around for quite a ways. Would definitely recommend finding another gas station before or after this one.
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Review №1
2022-06-13Amazing location not that far from the highway.If you want a cool route 66 location to stop in on with friends and family, or just an interesting landmark on your way into California, this is well worth the stop!Great place to stop for some photos, a walk around or a snack.Staff was very helpful, and even in the height of expensive gas it wasnt too terrible for how remote of a location it is.Wide range of snacks available too, plenty of drinks, etc.
Review №2
2022-03-16Had a wonderful time!I enjoy being out here it’s so peaceful and nostalgic !They have great staff . Snacks , souvenirsAnd funGet off the interstate take Route 66 stop in and see them ! It’s worth the timeEspecially for “a ghost town that ain’t dead yet”And they even have gas😉
Review №3
2022-04-04Such a fun place! A few things so see and places to take some fun photos!! The man & woman working the store were great people with helpful information! Kind & friendly.
Review №4
2022-03-13Please support historical gems like Roy’s Motel and Cafe. Pilots be aware of restricted area very close to the runway. If coming from LA or SD area suggest hooking left after 29 palms VOR and start a gradual descent to around 2,000 ft. Use 29 palms weather and altimeter. Make left traffic for east runway. Right traffic for West runway. 2, 000 ft was a bit high for us, we landed east and the rising terrain on the right made it seem like we were surfing 🏄♀️ a wave with the 🏔. Brush up on soft runway. Dirt runway with rocks, you’ll slow down faster than expected, don’t let the nose sink. No avgas. This is what flying is all about
Review №5
2022-03-03Amazing former stop along RT 66 and the National Historic Trail. Souvenir/coffee shop was open. If you stop to take photos- and you will- go buy something.
Review №6
2022-02-28Awesome place definitely a historical landmark for route 66. Yes they have free portapoties but it cost them money to maintain and stock with toilet paper so be sure to stop in to there gift shop and help keep this amazing place going.
Review №7
2022-06-26World class hospitality! Had just closed the gas station when we arrived and turned the pump back on just for us. Very friendly and awesome to see on Route 66.
Review №8
2022-04-29What a cool little stop right at the edge of the Mojave Desert, you feel youve stepped back in time. I had the pleasure to talk to an employee she stated that it once was a very busy place but do to putting in some interstate or highway they bypassed that whole area, sad! Because it truly is a gem. And they have the old fashion gas pumps. Dont panic if your driving from Vegas to Palm Springs after making our way thru the Mojave late at night we panicked not knowing if wed have enough gas to get to our next destination we had never been through the desert, it takes a couple hours to trek thru Mojave, but the gas station Roys is about 25 miles from more towns.
Review №9
2021-09-30We stayed here overnight for n our RV as a Harvest Host location it was a bit loud because of the train but as a offside stop it was fantastic! The staff here are so hospitable and kind. It has such a fun motif and my kids all loved the classic neon sign and famous “Route 66 beer” .
Review №10
2022-05-17Not much to see here, its a gas stop in the middle of nowhere with an iconic road sign. The employee did not seem overly enthusiastic but did his job, so theres that. The little girl that made me coffee was the highlight of the visit. I wish her all the best.