El Vado Motel

2.5 star property
Motel connected to a shopping centre in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

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2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albuquerque

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at El Vado Motel, and within a short 5-minute stroll of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Highlights at this motel include 7 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this West Park motel include University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown.

What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Little Anita's New Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping centre in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants
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 1195 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal 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.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 1195 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Seasonal 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

  • 1,195 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 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 October to 30 April:
  • Swimming pool

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Vado Motel?

El Vado Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Vado Motel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 26 Nov 2025 start from AU$215.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Vado Motel?

Yep, El Vado Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! El Vado Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 31 to October 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Vado Motel?

No, El Vado Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Vado Motel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 7 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Vado Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Vado Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.