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
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 14 minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park
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

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El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 705 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

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

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no restaurant in the hotel, just a bar that serves beer and wine. Other dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathyrn

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

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing restoration on a 1937 property. There is a bar that serves a good selection of beer. There is also some food/coffee outlets on property. Pool was interesting but had a lot of “floaters” in it. Room could use a fridge and microwave. Outdoor furniture could be replaced. Cushions had sun damage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Plainfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and updated. Quaint motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Mendham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place. Lovely people. Great food. Comfy beds. Great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this completely remodeled, historic motel. If you are someone who tries to avoid the run-of-the-mill basic hotel with average ‘free’ breakfast, then you will enjoy this place. The front desk attendant is nice and helpful and our king suite was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Klamath Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hate that we didnt have more time to spend there! Hidden gem in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathyrn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

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

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, comfortable, close to Old Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024