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 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, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, 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
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El Vado
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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Yvonne, Santa Rosa
Traveled with family
30 September 2024
No clear signage for main entrance, not conducive for Seniors, it’s a place for the younger generation.
Would like better parking options. However, what is available is adequate understanding the history and location.
We always have had a great experience staying here. Live music and on location dining options are a plus.
We will be returning to stay next time we aee in Albuquerque.
I love staying at properties with character, and El Vado is such a property. The design of the property is great and it's attached to interesting stores and great places to eat. The rooms are nice and the pool is inviting. The common spaces are very pleasant as well. The staff was friendly and accomodating. I would stay here again if I'm in Albuquerque and I would recommend El Vado for those looking for a fun place to stay.
Ariston
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane
Traveled with partner
27 September 2024
El Vado exceeded our expectations. The room and facilities were top notch. The staff was friendly and offered good suggestions on places to eat. Would highly recommend.
I loved this cute little renovated Route 66 motel. They have a variety of cute eateries on site. The mattress was the most comfortable hotel mattress I’ve experienced. My only complaint is that the parking lot is small and shared with businesses and an apartment, so we had difficulty finding spot earlier in the day.