See all properties
Save

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Coffee service
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • Four Hills Country Club
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Alvarado Transportation Center
    13 min drive
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Exterior

WoodSpring Suites Albuquerque East I-40 Tramway

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
2.6 out of 5, (562)
The price is AU$93
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
WoodSpring Suites Albuquerque East I-40 Tramway

About the area

Albuquerque

A stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites places you in the heart of Albuquerque, within a 5-minute drive of Beverly Mountain Guides and Hinkle Family Fun Center. .This motel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cibola National Forest.
View more Motels in AlbuquerqueOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 6 min drive
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive
  • Expo New Mexico - 9 min drive
  • Tingley Coliseum - 9 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weck's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Albuquerque motel in Northeast Heights with free parking
Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers 67 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 122

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Albuquerque
Quality Albuquerque
Quality Inn
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Albuquerque
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel Albuquerque

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 371 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

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

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara

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

8/10 Good

Peggy, Lawrenceville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terri

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BUGS
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Parkwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, way better than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
State Fair weekend
I came forva car show at the fairgrounds. The staff were friendly & professional, clean room, comfortable bed, nice cold AC, gated parking lot. A bit noisy at night due to the reving up of cars getting on and off I-40, but after I fell asleep, it was a comfortable night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

OFELIA, LAKEWOOD

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The security guard was cool. He made sure to interact with everyone he saw outside of the building. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok. Have to leave a deposit even though I paid with a credit card and had to wait at checkout for them to check my room? Ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert, Sun Lakes

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to interstate. Gated entry. However, the proximity to interstate and the local traffic made for a sleepless night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness
S
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very convenient and close to everything. Very clean, and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and helpful. I appreciated the fact that it was gated and had security
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024