Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Laundry
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4614 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, Bathtub Grab Bars, Non Smoking (1 King & 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub W/grab Bars)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham in Albuquerque (Westside), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Old Town Plaza and 6 minutes from Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from University of New Mexico and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from University of New Mexico Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of New Mexico - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Guelaguetza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pride - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mac's La Sierra Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Burgers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Boardwalk/promenade motel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel features a Tesla charging station, and a universal electric vehicle charging station.

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
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sandia Peak Inn
Sandia Peak Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Motel

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Quentin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little out dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been trying to find a place to stay consistently. This motel was wonderful. Staff, room, amenities. Beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price and having 3 queen beds. Slightly older in some aspects and the bathroom/shower was a hot mess, but otherwise decent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Great staff and room

The front desk lady was so friendly and happy and talkative it really brought a smile to me and my husband's face after a long stressful day of driving so glad i chose this place and the room was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is on a busy street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald, Coronado

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room and price were okay but no gym, cold pool, very limited breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with group
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Adequate

Excellent front desk help. Property seems extremely old and worn. Bathtub needs replacing. Made the whole place seem dirty and it wasn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The place itself has a charming feel to it, but is on a very busy road and an area that does not feel conducive to walking. It's within a few minutes drive of the Rio Grande River and parks along there which is nice. The staff at check-in didn't know the process (I guess it was the maintenance person filling in) and the check-out person was on a personal call and didn't even listen to my comments that the TV was not working in my room AND the phone in the room is not connected so I could not contact the front desk for help. He did not seem to care at all. The road next to the hotel is VERY LOUD almost all night with tricked-out cars cruising and racing. The AC unit is very loud as well so it did not make for a restful night, although the bed and room was comfortable enough. The morning breakfast was bare-bones with only bananas for fruit and no dairy alternatives for the coffee or tea. Overall, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people but hotel is right on main street. Cars racing around all night keep waking us up. Room was the biggest of all places I stayed on a week-long trip and had the best breakfast too. Pool was indoors & very small....occupied by kids so didn't want to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Updated rooms and friendly owners / staff. Location could be better – lots of folks roaming the sidewalks – but the owners have gone to great lengths to make sure that the property itself feels safe, with multiple security cameras and a well-lit parking lot. Rooms are well-insulated from road noise, A/C is fantastic, and make-your-own waffles for breakfast were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Kingman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
wood foors spotless walls, floors clean no holes in walls etc. no pets good breakfast with clean, shiny floors friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good solid clean place to stay. Nice people running it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty especially breakfast area, reception, doors, swimming pool. Poor breakfast selection. Very busy noisy road used like a speedway
Filthy fridge
Filthy doors
Filthy chairs
Filthy cupboards in breakfast area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very old hotel in dire need of updating. Should not be rated higher than a 5
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tia

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

Wouldn’t recommend

Bed too hard. Not at all what I expected. Hotel old and near very loud road. Poor ability to sleep because of this and bed. Breakfast was awful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to Bio park and Aquarium as well as Old Town. Pillows were too overstuffed and location was noisy.Bed was comfortable and check in was easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was recently remodeled and we stayed in a room with a large jacuzzi. Wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025