El Vado Motel

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 590
SAR 671 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel near University of New Mexico
At El Vado Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 3 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at El Vado Motel offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM.

Is El Vado Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Vado Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Vado Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Vado Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Vado Motel located?

Located in West Park, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Turquoise Museum and Albuquerque Biological Park are also within 10 minutes.

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El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 765 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

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times and always a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

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

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Anne Catrine

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

10/10 Excellent

Rashelle

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

april

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk checkin. The property was quiet and feels safe. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We’ve stayed here previously and will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, and convenient. No surprises and an awesome spot in ABQ
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site bar.

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was perfect, will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great Little Room

We enjoyed our stay at El Vado. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had great pressure and was nice. The room is small. We were here for one night and it was perfect. We woulto return in the summer so we can enjoy the pool and outdoor amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated historic property close to old town. Quiet area that is variable in states of renovation. Tap room small and cozy with live music on weekend. Relatively empty the weekend we were there in January. Small room but very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

Natalya

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