With a stay at Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham in Albuquerque (Westside), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Old Town Plaza and 6 minutes from Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from University of New Mexico and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from University of New Mexico Hospital.
Albuquerque Biological Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile
Tingley Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
Old Town Plaza - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
La Guelaguetza - 3 min drive
Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
Golden Pride - 8 min walk
Mac's La Sierra Restaurant - 19 min walk
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Albuquerque, NM, Coors & Central - 4 min drive
About this property
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Garden
On a lake
On the boardwalk/promenade
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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hotel features a Tesla charging station, and a universal electric vehicle charging station.
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
2 children, up to the age of 10 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
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, 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
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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
Property is also known as
Sandia Peak Inn
Sandia Peak Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Motel
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Propeety was old and worn. Staff was friendly. Had a couple issues but staff took care of it immediately
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jason
Mar 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I prepaid my stay online but the staff still put my card as pending for the 2 nights, instead of using it for deposit.
Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joy
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are not as nice as they seem in the pictures. Price is a little high compared to the same type of rooms elsewhere.
Joy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian
Feb 16, 2026
The beds were nice & firm with 2 fluffy pillows. The staff was helpful with the issues I had & did what they could do accommodate. The biggest negative is
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Seth
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was noisy, right by a busy raid, metal bed made noise every time you moved throughout the night, an employee pacing around playing music loudly in his phone outside our room, and the breakfast was pretty non-existent.
i’ve came here once a year for my anniversary and we’ve loved it!
Mia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephanie
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the nostalgic Route 66 charm and great value! The front desk staff were warm and welcoming, and the room was very clean. The only downsides were a disorganized breakfast setup and some worn common areas like the pool. With a little extra care and upkeep, this could easily be a 5-star stay!