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

Explore the area

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    2 min walk
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    5 min walk
  • Albuquerque Biological Park
    6 min walk
  • 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1007)
The price is €163
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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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
  • 7 minutes by car from University of New Mexico and 9 minutes from ABQ Uptown
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

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
El Vado Albuquerque
El Vado
El Vado Motel Motel
El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Motel Motel Albuquerque

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 693 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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel
We love this renovated motel! It’s so cute and has an awesome pool for kids! Downside- loud cars can be heard at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful find! We will return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a Joke!
They didn't have our room reservation ready and wanted to give us a room with only one bed. Then the toilet did not work. They tried to provide us with a key to another room where we could use the bathroom or move to another bedroom. Then, at 9 p.m., they closed the bar of on-tap beer. The girl at the check-in had to call someone to assist her in doing everything. Needless to say, we checked out and asked for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot to stay when exploring Albuquerque. Close walk to Old Town and lots of great, affordable restaurants. We were tired from travelling all day and were thrilled to know we could eat at one of three restos on site and get happy hour prices till closing at the tap room and the neighbouring motel cocktail lounge too! Bed was beyond comfortable and clean and the staff were amazing and helpful. We’re going back to explore more of Old Albuquerque and Route 66 at the end of our trip. Highly recommend! Go to Duran’s pharmacy for breakfast (don’t ask…just do it) Diner IS open on Sundays but the actual pharmacy isn’t (so don’t trust Google) Their mimosas are great as well. Enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Experience. Renovated and Great Historical Location. Sparkling Clean Pool. Live music onsite. Great gathering place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
So so
Front desk staff usually unavailable. No housekeeping - told we should have arranged for it in advance, No refrigerator or microwave. Bathroom in need of cosmetic work. Close to Old Town, Comfortable bed. Pretty pricey for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, clean and comfortable
Overall great place. Good sized room (king) even for a family of three, very clean and comfortable. Fun (though small) pool, part of large and courtyard with lots of comfortable seating, which we would have enjoyed even more had it not been so hot. Location was good too, close to Old Town if you want that. In room coffee and even better coffee available throughout the day at the front desk. The tap room was a nice addition though I don't think they actually honored any guest discount or happy hour they had promoted to us. It also inexplicably closed early, which was disappointing. I say inexplicable because the staff member upon check in had told us the hours, but when I saw it closing much earlier than that and asked, she just said "yes, we're just closing now" without explanation or apology. Wifi was spotty. One annoyance regarding check in. We'd called ahead to ask for a slightly early check in. On the phone the staff member told us it would be no problem, we even said we'd come later than they offered. But when we arrived not only did they say we had to wait until normal check in, but they looked at me as if I was crazy, they had no knowledge of the previous conversation and promise. That was frustrating, especially since we could have taken more time on our way but had chosen to get there early to rest. It was a very hot day and we were forced to find a way to kill time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!!!
Love this motel, it's gorgeous. We felt so safe here, every room is within a enclosed court yard only accessible with a room key card. Pool area was great. Walking distance of food places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

April

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The right quarters, inconvenience of everything that wasn't there. Nonexistent staff. UNSAFE areas around the neighborhood, but also inside because of the things left from construction! We stayed there because my patient just got released from surgery. I had to keep him in the car for the majority of the time there. Unreal! Y'all need to make this right!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms, good location. Downside was no fridge or microwave. Water pressure insane lol
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaNee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this Motel!
Came in to town to attend a wedding and the reception was held in the Event Center in the motel. Love this property! All the employees were super nice and helpful. The motel is in an excellent location with the Zoo being across the street and many restaurants nearby. There was a live band in the courtyard on Friday night and a cocktail bar on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omoro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great vibe
Super cute hotel with a cool vibe, just across the street from the Botanical Garden and Aquarium; just a few blackish from old town. The food and drink available are great, just be aware that the restaurants close at 6:30 and the bar at 8:30. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DeeAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the history and unique features of this motel. It had such a wonderful feel and we really enjoyed the ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jevovna Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay and I would love to come back again. The Coffee was excellent and it was amazing close to Mesa Verde.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Remy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean begs where comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024