El Vado Motel

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is SAR 538
SAR 611 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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 - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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 - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 4 min drive
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive

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:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and 3 meeting rooms
  • 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

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 and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space (1190 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • TV

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Albuquerque
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El Vado Motel Motel
El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Motel Motel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

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

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

As of 22 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 5 Muharram 2025 start from $162.61, 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 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.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 705 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 705 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

6/10 Okay

Kyuhyung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

James, Marin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Classic motel that has been refurbished. Convenient to Rt 66 sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

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

8/10 Good

Millie, Roanoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did already
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

linda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
they had live music in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group
We liked the tap room service and good coffee in the office in the morning. The Costa Rican restaurant right on the circle the tap room guy recommended was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mellissa, Seattle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute little motel, with live music and restaurants open in the courtyard (you might want to check times). We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical motel on Route 66 Nice rooms nothing extraordinary. They did a great job remodeling. No real restaurant on site or close but can walk to old town which is about .6 miles away. Simple but clean rooms. No refrigerator
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost any amenity you could want in the immediate area! Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for walking/biking. Love the retro vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Las Vegas

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

2/10 Terrible

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I specifically requested that the front desk charge one card for my stay and a separate for the incidentals, and went back a second time because it appeared they charged both to one card and was assured by the front desk lady that it was fixed. Lo and behold, they charged everything to one card. This is HIGHLY inconvenient as I am dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The stay was just okay, it was a bed to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and very clean rooms. Would definitely stay here again if we get the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool property with excellent, comfortable furnishings. It was convenient to Old Town and we were able to get there, park and walk to a nice restaurant within minutes. The food pods at the property were closed as it was a Monday. Having coffee in the morning in the courtyard was really enjoyable! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Overall a great experience, absolutely no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool area and very large courtyard. The room was not huge but looked like it had been recently renovated and it had a very comfortable bed and a great walk-in shower. The motel was close enough to walk to the old town with many shops and restaurants. Best of all, the rate per night was very reasonable. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, Santa Rosa

Traveled with family
No clear signage for main entrance, not conducive for Seniors, it’s a place for the younger generation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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