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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    2 min walk
  • Bosque Burger
    1 min walk
  • Alvarado Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1003)
The price is €204
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping centre in West Park with 7 restaurants
This smoke-free motel features 7 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Vado Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. This Albuquerque motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the shopping around El Vado Motel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 7 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 7 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, conference space and multilingual staff
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from ABQ BioPark Aquarium and 5 minutes on foot from ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1190 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Vado Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

El Vado Motel has 7 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,190 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

El Vado Motel Albuquerque
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El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 713 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel! I didn’t sleep… heard the toilet running about every 30 minutes and the air conditioner made a knocking noise once in awhile. Also prefer a comforter/blanket that has a little weight. Loved that it was walking distance to nice shops and old town, and on okd route 66.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, Santa Rosa

Travelled with family
No clear signage for main entrance, not conducive for Seniors, it’s a place for the younger generation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, parking, entertainment, food stalls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like better parking options. However, what is available is adequate understanding the history and location. We always have had a great experience staying here. Live music and on location dining options are a plus. We will be returning to stay next time we aee in Albuquerque.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariston, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at properties with character, and El Vado is such a property. The design of the property is great and it's attached to interesting stores and great places to eat. The rooms are nice and the pool is inviting. The common spaces are very pleasant as well. The staff was friendly and accomodating. I would stay here again if I'm in Albuquerque and I would recommend El Vado for those looking for a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
El Vado exceeded our expectations. The room and facilities were top notch. The staff was friendly and offered good suggestions on places to eat. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this cute little renovated Route 66 motel. They have a variety of cute eateries on site. The mattress was the most comfortable hotel mattress I’ve experienced. My only complaint is that the parking lot is small and shared with businesses and an apartment, so we had difficulty finding spot earlier in the day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility and comfortable bed. Navigation lead us to the address behind the motel. Took a while to figure out where the office was. Also, the motel parking spots are marked compact, and we have a larger vehicle. Although some big vehicles were parked there. Otherwise, had to share parking lot with commercial property as well as apartments. The room was very small and for two people only had one chair but had room for another. It could have a small fridge and microwave if they didn’t have so many storage cabinets like a 4drawer dresser. Although the facility is reminiscent of a route 66 motel, the theme evidently is more for parties as the common area between the row of cabins is filled with a pavilion, swimming pool, etc. For the price paid, too many other choices in the area With much better accommodations even for an overnight stay for two people. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Route 66 motel. Clean and modern with an on-site microbrewery, restaurants and shallow pool. Walking distance to many great spots in Albuquerque
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Olympia Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how this remodel was done and the front desk were so kind. I do really appreciate having a quiet room as I slept well. I have stayed at other remodeled Rt 66 hotels but this is actually nice and not just lipstick on a pig. It has beautiful architectural details. The sheets are crisp and they give you a real coffee mug for your in-room coffee. The mini split air conditioning is super cold and very quiet. The garden area around the pool is beautiful and fragrant. I just love how they make use of drought resistant plants in their garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zephaniah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property everything was closer by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location property looks very nice. Little things can be improved on like property up keep and pool wasn't cleaning during our 3 day stay. On site restaurants and little shop were great and convenient. Definitely would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with some history, nicely restored and close to Old Town. Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Moreland Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Vado is a little gem! Everyone is super friendly, and the dining options on-site are excellent! Also, there’s a sweet little patio with misters to keep you cool while you’re eating outside. The standard rooms are a bit small, so I recommend getting a bigger room or suite if you can afford it. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEN-HUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My bed was more comfortable than many hotels. Hostess Ana made the stay 10x better than it already was with her amazing service. Rooms are beautiful, great vibe, everything offered at the motel from drinks, food and live entertainment daily. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Calgary

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property, conveniently located on route 66. Although on route 66, our room was very quiet. We loved the vibe of this place. There’s a lot happening to participate if you wish to we appreciate the on-site taproom, the choice On site restaurants that delivered To our table, the happy hour for hotel guests that went on all evening, and the pool for guests. Our room looked recently renovated and was quite contemporary. Although Small, the room had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern & tasteful room. FUN stuff going on most nights. Friendly helpful staff. Great location. I’ll come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alana

Travelled with partner
It was windy and there was something loose on the roof that caused a loud banging in our room. Could not find any staff at the desk to help. Finally walked around the back of the room and found a circuit box door was open and banging in the wind. I fixed it but then it started up again. Finally found a staff member that tied it up. 2 hours after hearing the banging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024