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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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A spacious room with a long bench, a blue chair, a patterned rug, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A kitchen area with a framed painting, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sugar container on the counter.
A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a stack of white cups.
Laundry room
A reception area with teal patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a reception desk.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $73
$63 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • Place, Icon Cinema 4 Hills
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beverly Mountain Guides
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandia Foothills Open Space
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. .This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from University of New Mexico.
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What's nearby

  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beverly Mountain Guides - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Four Hills Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Canyon Club Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 522 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an ideal place at an ideal price for a quick stop to sleep for a single male traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite armed and knowledgeable security officer was a sure comfort along with the gated parking and noticeable cameras were a well enjoyed safety feature. It was a more comfortable area than any place I’ve stayed before
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood that it is in is kind of sketchy. But the staff is amazing, the rooms are clean, and it felt secure due to the fencing around it. The price is amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no complaints about the property or the room. My biggest concern is always bedbugs but thankfully the bed was free as I assume the whole room is. I will return if the opportunity presents itself to me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing front desk staff! Very kind and helpful! ☺️ clean rooms and clean bedding a good place to lay your head for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vetrivelan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was smelling like cigarettes. AC was also smelling. Parking seemed safe. Had nice Mountain View.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Friedemann

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great and the room was ok, a bit worn but fairly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guy

Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Nice little
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like someone just had smoked before we got there. They should also be careful with who they rent their rooms to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable, lady at the front office was great. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
So the beds are on a sheet metal base which sounds like the drums of your ansestors awakening every time you move a muscle. That coupled with the fact I think they used box springs instead of mattresses. They felt like cardboard pallets to sleep on. My neice moved to the floor and.i seriously considered sleeping in the car for the night. Oh and if you like hearing the fridge make a constant growl that almost sounds like Darth Vader sleeping next to you, than this is for sure the room for you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean.....close to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was great for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family rented three rooms. The rooms were clean, the staff were very helpful, the location was amazing, and plenty of food selections around to accommodate everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ma

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front clerks were very helpful and nice. Motel was clean and very secure. Love the dog potty area. It was clean and fenced in. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025