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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Old Town Plaza, connected to a shopping center in Albuquerque

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Courtyard
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Popular LocationABQ BioPark Aquarium2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Town Plaza10 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlbuquerque Convention Center4 min drive
  • AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)14 min drive

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1131)
The price is $200
per night
$251 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

West Park stay.At this West Park motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Turquoise Museum and Albuquerque Biological Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Old Town Pizza Parlor - 8 min walk
  • Baskin-Robbins - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Little Anita's New Mexican Food - 13 min walk
  • Boxing Bear Brewing - West Downtown Taproom - 17 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel near Old Town Plaza, connected to a shopping center in Albuquerque
There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1190 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. An 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
  • 1190 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Vado Motel to the airport?

El Vado Motel is 8.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on Jul 2, 2024 start from $159.0, excluding 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.

Does El Vado Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Vado Motel.

Does El Vado Motel offer free breakfast?

El Vado Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Vado Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Route 66 Casino (11-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at El Vado Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Vado Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

El Vado Motel features an outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 10 AM.

Does El Vado Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 7 restaurants on site.

Does El Vado Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Vado Motel to downtown Albuquerque?

El Vado Motel is 2 mi away from Albuquerque.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 520 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun to stay in an old motor court on Route 66!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Vado
Nice patio area with food vendors which we enjoyed. Wide selection of beer in tap room. Room was clean, bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from road is an issue, which I expected, but the walls are thin. We heard our neighbors quite clearly. Overall a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute place
Cute place! Used coffee pod from previous guest was left in the coffee maker, so that was a bit off-putting. Other than that, the room was clean and comfortable for our one night stop in Albuquerque on our way to Colorado
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aymee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somayya, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean motel close to running trail
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024