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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Albuquerque with free parking

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Compact kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel sink, and wooden floor.
Relax in comfort with plush sofas arranged around a central coffee table.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and ample storage.
Convenient laundry facilities feature a washer and dryer unit with an ice dispenser.
Park your car in the designated spaces and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • ABQ Uptown
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tingley Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kirtland Air Force Base
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Three beds feature geometric patterned bedspreads in a stylish room with a painting and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Three beds feature geometric patterned bedspreads in a stylish room with a painting and a window.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

Desert Sands Inn & Suites puts you in the centre of Albuquerque, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Cibola National Forest and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Sandia Foothills Open Space. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Northeast Heights motel include ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Expo New Mexico - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in Albuquerque with free parking
As a guest of Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Desert Sands Inn & Suites also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers 67 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (122 centimetre wide)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 23 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Albuquerque
Quality Albuquerque
Quality Inn
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Albuquerque
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yep, Desert Sands Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Inn & Suites on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$106.59, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, Desert Sands Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 420 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and blankets were clean and comfortable. Hotel is older which is ok, but bathroom ceiling mold was coming through the paint. Otherwise it was pretty clean. Towels were clean, but well used. Overall for the price it was fine. Im glad the beds were comfy and the woman who checked us in was super nice and helped us find dinner across the street. The neighbors were very loud during the night which was unfortunate but not a fault of the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

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

My first choice!

Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaswinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s OK
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Worth the low price and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

8/10 Good

Avery

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

Price woth the Quailty

Pricing was great and quailty was well worth it. Quiet rooms with chill customers. Felt safe the entire time and found the quality of the room to be quiet enjoyable. My girlfiend didnt like the bed but i loved it. Needed to stay here while securing a new apartment and would gladly stay here again just to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

betzaida

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially a lady with a lot of rings but I forgot her name
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
Two stars.

2/10 Terrible

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phongsavath

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

micalas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in took awhile. The room was ok but the bed was uncomfortable. The TV had a terrible picture so you couldn't watch it. My partner felt it wasn't real safe. You could smell that someone had smoked pot inside and outside of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025