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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | View from room
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | TV, iPod dock, MP3 dock
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$159
$140 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

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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 | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

With a stay at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque (West Park), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. .This motel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Amapola Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Albuquerque Biological Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albuquerque Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

El Vado Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. This Albuquerque motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 7 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Albuquerque? This motel has 1195 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
El Vado Motel has 7 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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 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 October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Albuquerque
El Vado
El Vado Motel Motel
El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Motel Motel Albuquerque

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 924 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 924 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 924 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 924 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 924 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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