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

Reviews

9.0 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
  • Old Town Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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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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About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping centre in Albuquerque 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, bathrobes, 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 cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 10 minutes by foot from Old Town Plaza and a 4-minute drive from Albuquerque Convention Center
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 at the property
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 at the property.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 735 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

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Kyuhyung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too expensive for what it is
It is expensive for just a Motel, the place is OK, but next time I am getting something cheaper.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This little motel has quite a bit of charm and wasn't expensive relative to other "boutique" options. The front desk and cleaning service were both great. The little taproom was also excellent. In terms of function, the room was between poor and average. The bathroom area is large and wheelchair-friendly. This normally wouldn't have been a problem except the shower area had no shower curtain and the shower nozzle barely put out any water so we were perpetually cold. The room is also naturally quite dim. Even during the day, with the curtains pulled open, the room will not get bright, so if you like to sleep in, this may be the room for you! Lighting in the morning and evening is equally as challenging. There is only one ceiling light in the room and it's a task light over the bar, so if you're making coffee or getting something in/out of the fridge, you'll be fine. It's also the only light controlled by a wall switch. The other lights were lamps controlled at the lamp. The last thing that I felt was lacking was a microwave. With Los Compadres right across the road, it would have been nice to have some way to reheat the green chile queso for Round #2. Finally, I don't know if it's normal, but the room lost power at one point for about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

NADINE

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, on busy street. Beer and wine served but no snacks. Parking in back of motel, not convenient to lobby. Bed is comfortable and room nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MYKHAILO

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

8/10 Good

James, Marin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Classic motel that has been refurbished. Convenient to Rt 66 sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean room and overall motel grounds. Very comfortable bed. Spacious room. Great quality free coffee. Great location. Internet was intermittent or not working, especially at night. Poor Verizon cellular service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at revived historic motel. Very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My husband and I have stayed at the El Vado Motel a number of times over the past 4 years. We love the retro feel of the motel, location and the rooms are very comfortable. It’s nice to have the taproom, shops and restaurants on site. This time though was slightly disappointing.The front desk staff was not nearly as welcoming. Our room had definite signs of wear and tear; dirty walls, paint chipped, broken headboard and stained towels. Not a huge deal overall but worth mentioning. We will most likely stay here again and recommend it if you are visiting Albuquerque.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An eclectic gem
Clean and updated eclectic hotel. Comfortable accommodations and tastefully decorated. Excellent value and within walking distance of old historic Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Millie, Roanoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did already
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
they had live music in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katixa

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
We liked the tap room service and good coffee in the office in the morning. The Costa Rican restaurant right on the circle the tap room guy recommended was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

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

8/10 Good

Mellissa, Seattle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute little motel, with live music and restaurants open in the courtyard (you might want to check times). We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO, MASON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024