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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Coffee service
Laundry room
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$71
$61 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • Place, Beverly Mountain Guides
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandia Foothills Open Space
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Hills Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

With a stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Albuquerque, within a 15-minute drive of Kirtland Air Force Base and University of New Mexico. .This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Albuquerque Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beverly Mountain Guides - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Four Hills Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Canyon Club Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in Albuquerque with free parking
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 shower/tub combinations.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

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 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

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

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

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 461 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, but smelled musty. TV needs internet services. Gates should require a code, or what’s the purpose?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very nice. I was a little concerned about the gate to park since we were there for the balloon festival and would be coming and going at odd hours. However, we never had any problems and it made me feel secure. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie, Pagosa Springs

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a nice quick stop but would like an area for pets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joesph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. Quiet, clean and very nice people. Rates were good. Definitely the place to stay if you want to hop right back onto I 40. Gas and food all right there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind of a dingy place but it works.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy night with all the hot cars and cycles. Otherwise just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready for an hour after check in . They gave us 3 towels for a 2 day stay . Ran out of toilet paper . The cleaning products they used was such a strong smell we could hardly sit in the room . All the outside garbages were stuffed to the brim .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice large room, clean, has a very large refrigerator and a has a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate the secure parking lot. Good house keeping to, except no tissues for the dispenser. Very friendly staff. I left before the grab and go breakfast so can't comment. It looks like a lot has been refreshed recently and so far it's still looking fresh. I'll never understand why the caulking in these bathrooms is so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JENNY

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great on check in. Little weird doing the laundry having to get the key and return it after every time you go thru the door. But laundry worked great, needed the extra steps i guess.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach Infestation

This hotel room was full of roaches. I will never book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, well maintained, and very close to the ocean. There are many dining options within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Overnight

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Close to freeway but surprisingly quiet. One complaint was no in room coffee. There was in lobby. Had a fridge which I used and microwave. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeal

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