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The Monterey Motel

2.0 star property

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A modern building with a swimming pool, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A motel with outdoor seating and a sign advertising a cocktail bar.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and wardrobe.
A modern lounge area with a yellow sofa, a table with a lamp, and a decorative wall panel.
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $109
$94 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Explore the area

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2402 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, Turquoise Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a large wall art piece.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wall-mounted macrame piece, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a large wall art piece.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family - 1 Queen, 6 Twin

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a wardrobe.

Family - 1 Queen, 6 Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family - 1 Queen, 4 Double

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and wardrobe.

Family - 1 Queen, 4 Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

With a stay at The Monterey Motel in Albuquerque (West Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albuquerque Convention Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo. .This motel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of New Mexico.
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What's nearby

  • Turquoise Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Motel

The Monterey Motel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers, 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; 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

Property is also known as

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The Monterey Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 806 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay really enjoyed the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy and Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price,plentiful parking, hip and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly & the check in/out process was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been refurbished and the rooms are large and comfortable. It was great to stay Ihistoric part of Rt. 66 on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and the bar was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place. We were only there to sleep, for the most part, and it served it purpose. Fun place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet despite being off a main drive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, great staff, the onsite pub was the perfect place to watch a football game after a long day of traveling. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming people. Clean room with nice decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Clean room, cool staff, and a bed that was comfortable to me. I have stayed here more than once and enjoyed my stay each time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay at thia A+ establishment! Uber clean, friendly staff, quiet, easy parking, great lounge and awesome location! Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price, big comfortable room, and a free drink in the lounge - what's not to like?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a nice little hotel with a great bar and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Atara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous well appointed lots of amenities perfect stay. Clean and retro very authentic and lovely !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome, location is great, room is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar was excellent, and the lounge was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, cleanliness, and location all excellent. Five minute walk to Old Town; added bonus actually on Route 66! Cute, modern renovated motel with bar, great to hang out in morning or night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was impeccably clean, beds were comfortable, amenities were up to par. Easy to check in, ample parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, wonderful staff. My husband and I will definitely be making this place our go-to spot to stay every time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. Wish the pool would have been open cause it was 95 degrees out but understand it was only March.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful room and we had a great night's sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are comfortable, clean, and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room, nice and quiet, and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply a great place to stay, staff, cleanliness, location, everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, impeccable cleaning, comfortable bed and pillows…, and convenient location, close to good restaurants. They offered a welcome cocktail and live music in the lobby. This is a highly recommended spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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