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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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
(64 reviews)
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque (West Park), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Albuquerque Convention Center and 7 minutes from University of New Mexico. .This motel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 7.4 mi (12 km) from ABQ Uptown.
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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪High Noon Restaurant & Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Anita's New Mexican Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Central Grill and Coffee House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping center in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants
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 showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 7 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Albuquerque? This motel has 1190 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
El Vado Motel has 7 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

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 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

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 822 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

8/10 Good

Rajen, Woodinville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to old plaza and just across from Botanical Gardens and aquarium. Pizza, Thai and burger virtually on the property. Parking is free but you must park little farther (leaving spots for the retail businesses there). Lots of dining option. BTW, there is not much to see in ABQ...and the old plaza is not nearly as good and big as Santa Fe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family

The place to stay in Albuquerque

Beautifully decorated and comfortable bed; the staff was super friendly. There was a delightful sense of the history of the area situated as it is on Route 66. Local eateries were convenient to the site as was the Albuquerque Biological Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

graham

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great history and location. Helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic. Thick quiet walls. Nice room details. Free drink included w room. Room and bathroom quite small, and pool was closed. Parking isn’t obvious, and there appears to be a single worker managing front desk and bar. Overall somewhat overpriced for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Vado property is fun and functional with a comfortable bar area and multitasking bartender/front desk attendant, Jessica, nice outdoor area, and nicely remodeled rooms. George was helpful and gave great info. Housekeeping staff deserve an extra star as they were kind, thorough, and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

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

Good vibes!

I love the Googie style sign. It felt like stepping back in time with all of today's amenities. Our room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICK

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

Fantastic stay.

Fantastic stay. Great value. Office was hard to find. They give you two keys. One electronic key to get into amenities and one normal key for room. I don’t know why they can’t go 100% electronic card. Rooms were hard to get into. Rooms were very upscale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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