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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Albuquerque

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at El Vado Motel, and within a short 5-minute stroll of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Highlights at this motel include 7 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this West Park motel include Albuquerque Convention Center and University of New Mexico.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • American International Rattlesnake Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1195 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Vado Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 1195 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Vado Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. This Albuquerque motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 self 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

  • In-room 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

  • 1,195 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 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 October to 30 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.
  • 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 Motel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Vado Motel?

El Vado Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$256, 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 parking available at El Vado Motel?

Yep, El Vado Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! El Vado Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 31 to October 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Vado Motel?

No, El Vado Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Vado Motel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 7 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Vado Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Vado Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 933 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is such a gem of a motel. Showed up on Christmas and everything was closed (predictably) but still grabbed a drink at the little tap room and loved the layout and decor. Passing back through on New Year's Eve and very much looking forward to it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER, FARMINGTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALWAYS A PLEASURE
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great treat when we figured out across from the river of lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were very rude. The room was not clean and they didn’t clean it while we stayed in the motel (3)days. My wife forgot her Apple Watch; her phone app shows that the Apple Watch still in the Motel. We asked for the Apple Watch to be returned to us and they told us that they didn’t find anything in the room. That is unacceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little staycation! Funky cool midcentury modern furniture, surprisingly quiet room considering right off Route 66. Comfy bed and room. Nice area, little shops and taproom. Great service with all things El Vado.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, the rooms were in excellent shape and very comfortable. The tokens for free beer at their bar was a nice touch. I love the way the hotel was set up with the beautiful courtyard and restaurants, shops surrounding them. My only complaint? I had to circle several times to figure out where to park. If you’re facing the hotel, it’s on the left side. If you check in at night, park at the “retail parking only “. If it’s earlier, the area that says “parking permits only”. You think you can’t at either, but it’s the only place you can park. Besides that minor blip, it will be my go to in Albuquerque from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Raenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful, convenient location with restaurants and old town within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Oren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean property rooms are SUPER NICE!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very unique with the logs on the ceiling. It was very clean and close to old town Albuquerque.The staff was super friendly and helpful. Loved that there was a little bar that we could have a beer. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yunfan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. Loved the decor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025