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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
Property grounds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    2 min walk
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    5 min walk
  • Albuquerque Biological Park
    6 min walk
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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Pool
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Pet friendly
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1003)
The price is $192
per night
$222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

With a stay at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque (West Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balloon Fiesta Park and Turquoise Museum. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from American International Rattlesnake Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Old Town Plaza.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

Motel connected to a shopping center in West Park with 7 restaurants
El Vado Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. This Albuquerque motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 an 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 an 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 1190 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.

Languages

English

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • 1,190 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

El Vado Motel Albuquerque
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El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 713 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, Santa Rosa

Traveled with family
No clear signage for main entrance, not conducive for Seniors, it’s a place for the younger generation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, parking, entertainment, food stalls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like better parking options. However, what is available is adequate understanding the history and location. We always have had a great experience staying here. Live music and on location dining options are a plus. We will be returning to stay next time we aee in Albuquerque.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariston, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at properties with character, and El Vado is such a property. The design of the property is great and it's attached to interesting stores and great places to eat. The rooms are nice and the pool is inviting. The common spaces are very pleasant as well. The staff was friendly and accomodating. I would stay here again if I'm in Albuquerque and I would recommend El Vado for those looking for a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
El Vado exceeded our expectations. The room and facilities were top notch. The staff was friendly and offered good suggestions on places to eat. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this cute little renovated Route 66 motel. They have a variety of cute eateries on site. The mattress was the most comfortable hotel mattress I’ve experienced. My only complaint is that the parking lot is small and shared with businesses and an apartment, so we had difficulty finding spot earlier in the day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility and comfortable bed. Navigation lead us to the address behind the motel. Took a while to figure out where the office was. Also, the motel parking spots are marked compact, and we have a larger vehicle. Although some big vehicles were parked there. Otherwise, had to share parking lot with commercial property as well as apartments. The room was very small and for two people only had one chair but had room for another. It could have a small fridge and microwave if they didn’t have so many storage cabinets like a 4drawer dresser. Although the facility is reminiscent of a route 66 motel, the theme evidently is more for parties as the common area between the row of cabins is filled with a pavilion, swimming pool, etc. For the price paid, too many other choices in the area With much better accommodations even for an overnight stay for two people. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Route 66 motel. Clean and modern with an on-site microbrewery, restaurants and shallow pool. Walking distance to many great spots in Albuquerque
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Olympia Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how this remodel was done and the front desk were so kind. I do really appreciate having a quiet room as I slept well. I have stayed at other remodeled Rt 66 hotels but this is actually nice and not just lipstick on a pig. It has beautiful architectural details. The sheets are crisp and they give you a real coffee mug for your in-room coffee. The mini split air conditioning is super cold and very quiet. The garden area around the pool is beautiful and fragrant. I just love how they make use of drought resistant plants in their garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zephaniah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property everything was closer by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location property looks very nice. Little things can be improved on like property up keep and pool wasn't cleaning during our 3 day stay. On site restaurants and little shop were great and convenient. Definitely would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with some history, nicely restored and close to Old Town. Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Moreland Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Vado is a little gem! Everyone is super friendly, and the dining options on-site are excellent! Also, there’s a sweet little patio with misters to keep you cool while you’re eating outside. The standard rooms are a bit small, so I recommend getting a bigger room or suite if you can afford it. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEN-HUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My bed was more comfortable than many hotels. Hostess Ana made the stay 10x better than it already was with her amazing service. Rooms are beautiful, great vibe, everything offered at the motel from drinks, food and live entertainment daily. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Calgary

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property, conveniently located on route 66. Although on route 66, our room was very quiet. We loved the vibe of this place. There’s a lot happening to participate if you wish to we appreciate the on-site taproom, the choice On site restaurants that delivered To our table, the happy hour for hotel guests that went on all evening, and the pool for guests. Our room looked recently renovated and was quite contemporary. Although Small, the room had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern & tasteful room. FUN stuff going on most nights. Friendly helpful staff. Great location. I’ll come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alana

Traveled with partner
It was windy and there was something loose on the roof that caused a loud banging in our room. Could not find any staff at the desk to help. Finally walked around the back of the room and found a circuit box door was open and banging in the wind. I fixed it but then it started up again. Finally found a staff member that tied it up. 2 hours after hearing the banging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024