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El Vado Motel

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

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, nightstand, and city views.
Relax by the clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building.
Relax in a serene space with a potted plant, refreshing drinks, and plush seating.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and TV, surrounded by a clean and minimalist design.
Guests can enjoy a tranquil outdoor lounge with seating areas, paved grounds, and lush landscaping.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 Albuquerque Convention Center and University of New Mexico.
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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 - 3.0 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

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬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 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 1190 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
  • 1190 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Free 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

  • 1,190 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

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

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 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 7 Aug 2025 start from AU$276.29, 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.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 817 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

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Route 66 redo done perfectly.

Very cute, vintage with a modern touch. If you love route 66 vintage you'll love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with some small restaurants almost on-site. Parking can be limited at times but each time we had a need to park we could find a spot. There is also a small bar that is part of the Hotel that we got one free drink per night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great comfy beds! Super location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice time, there was some bad weather at first but a nice 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Catrine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the pool was closed, we had been looking forward to using it :-(
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot. Sort of walkable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully restored old motel. Walking distance to old town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
El Vado was a great place to stay in Albuquerque, it had a fun Route 66 vibe. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, room was fun and kids loved the vibe. Room just needed a bit of deep cleaning. But if was fun for the family!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent renovated property with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Botanical Gardens, Zoo, and Old Town are all within walking distance. Rooms are extremely comfy with great mattresses and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay...A well preserved slice of history updated for modern travel uet keeping its historic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A Gem on the Mother Road

A beautifully restored Route 66 motel that’s very close to Old Town Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful restoration of an old Route 66 motel, listed on a register of historic places. Comfortable, elegant and simple all at once, with great craft beers in the lobby bar and detailed story of the evolution of the place from a drive-in motel to a chic overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is very unique and beautifully restored. They have food pods and boutique shops on site that were not open while I was there but I love the concept, there is a small taproom that was open and I did buy a couple of canned hard ciders. My room was beautiful, clean as a whistle, the bed and linens were super comfortable. The bathroom was tiny and the shampoo and conditioner dispensers were clogged up so none would dispense and the body wash took about a dozen or so pumps to get an adequate amount so I recommend to bring your own. Also, the toilet is super low, like training potty low, and since I’d injured my knee hiking made using the restroom was tough. While the room is beautiful and comfortable, getting some sleep was another story. During my 1 night stay (March 3) I was awakened just before 11 pm by loud noises outside which sounded like a generator and pressure washer and other loud equipment. I thought at first it was street cleaners right next to the room or something but it just went on and on. I tried going back to sleep but by midnight it was going so I went outside to find that a crew was on the roof above the food pod area across from my room (which is pretty close) doing some kind of work. I eventually fell asleep around 1 am and they were still going. Why schedule maintenance in the middle of the night like that?? And then I was awakened again early in the morning (5/6 ish?) by someone walking on the roof of my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable place with great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025