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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property
Motel connected to a shopping centre in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

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
(12 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
(74 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
(28 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
  • Albuquerque Biological Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Albuquerque Museum - 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

Motel connected to a shopping centre in Albuquerque with 7 restaurants
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 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 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

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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 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 10 Mar 2026 start from NZ$213.64, 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. 619 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 911 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER, FARMINGTON

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff. They were a cool ass a thickel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Banning

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Eastbourne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Rooms beautifully renovated. Clean and comfortable. Outside areas clean and attractive. Lovely seating areas. Pool looked nicenut not heated and too cold to use this time of year. There are nearby eating options but we stayed on a Sunday night so they were limited. Rooms are a bit pricey, especially as there is no breakfast provided, not even a few snacks. You do get a free drink in the bar.There was coffee in the lobby, but that wasn't great. It is situated on a very busy, noisy road but our room was far enough away that we got a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LisBeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a short walk to Old Town, Tingley Beach, Botanical Garden. Great staff, pleasant and accommodating. Great space with micro food pods and shops. Great vibes all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Albuquerque layover

This motel is fabulous. It is definitely an upscale motel. Staff is friendly and competent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Travelled with family
A/c above bed was not working and it took us a few requests before it was fixed. The dresser fell over as we were putting close in. Staff came and fixed it, securing it to the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Chungwhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the establishment was fancy, clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the property - hip, renovated motel with great on-site amenities and several restaurants and a bar immediately adjacent. Fun vibe, live music, fire pits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's an interesting U-turn required to get into the parking lot. The property is surrounded by small shops. Once inside the reception area, we found very friendly staff who were able to help us navigate the property and also provided restaurant recommendations in the area. They also provided to each adult a complimentary welcome drink at the bar. The style of the motel is awesome...lots of great updates! The room was a nice size.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ludovic

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrible experience as we booked for 2 adults and 1 child via Expedia and we were offered a King size room with no bed for our child. The receptionist at the El Vado Motel was extremely unpleasant to us and didn’t care. He think Expedia did a bad job and that the staff at El Vado was not totally unprofessional at our arrival. Will not return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaitlin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place is an old hotel that was updated. Everything seemed OK but the room had a funny smell, but the longer we stayed seemed like the worst that old moldy musky smell became. Was like as if you were living in a basement that was once flooded. We left early the last night and let the staff know they did call and apologize, which was nice. But for the price it cost to stay I don’t think we’ll be back at this hotel ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pets not accepted
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service from Kimberley who made us drinks and even fresh popcorn. Really enjoyed the hospitality and the room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025