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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • 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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque (West Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albuquerque Convention Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo. .This motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of New Mexico and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping center in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants
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 showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 7 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Albuquerque? This motel has 1190 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

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 Motel Albuquerque

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 758 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

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Myda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the night and thought it was a very unique and neat stay. Keep in mind that the rooms are older and it shows in a few minor areas. We had some issues with a dirty towel in the bathroom, but we typically travel with our own bedding and some towels (been there/done that in cheaper motels) just in case so we used those instead of asking for new ones as we got there kind of late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The El Vado is super cute and a place we’d stay again in a pinch. But our room smelled like mildew water the entire time we were there. You walked in and it would destroy your nose. You eventually would get used to it but it was pretty putrid. We would leave the door open for fresh air. Also the internet was pretty bad. I think we got what I call the “Expedia” room which is the cheapest, worst room on property because you pay the cheap Expedia price. Room 8. Avoid!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Shoshanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not fancy, but clean and the service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just awesome, we had the suites and they were perfect, great location, ambiance, friendly staff and the real adobe motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but could be great!

Good little motel. Would be great if they had breakfast served. In regards to the room #3 the floor was un-gluing so that was a bit weird. The Internet is just terrible with little to no signal. The lady who did our check-in was great in the other hand the one who did our check out was just ok and would be edit from more training.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yuliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su-Yin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute and exactly the old school Route 66 vibe we were hoping for. Comfy rooms that have recently been redecorated, and the whole property is well maintained and retains a wonderful vintage appeal. We loved the on-site bar and neighboring dining options and it was so conveniently located to everywhere we were going in Albuquerque. Staff was super sweet and the whole stay was a breeze. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Time machine to the days of the 50's motel scene.

Booked this for a one night stay driving through Albuquerque. It's a re-do of a vintage 50's motor lodge. Nicely remodeled. No bar or restaurant. I thought it would be a good location to shop and dine in historic Old Town. Sadly that area, however is not what it used to be. Still, a nice, convenient place to stay for a cross country Route 40 (old route 66) overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Albuquerque

What a gem! So glad we chose this unique motel. Comfy and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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