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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
Courtyard
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
TV, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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
Exterior
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is $161
per night
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

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 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Route 66 Casino and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

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

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 693 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 693 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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel
We love this renovated motel! It’s so cute and has an awesome pool for kids! Downside- loud cars can be heard at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful find! We will return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a Joke!
They didn't have our room reservation ready and wanted to give us a room with only one bed. Then the toilet did not work. They tried to provide us with a key to another room where we could use the bathroom or move to another bedroom. Then, at 9 p.m., they closed the bar of on-tap beer. The girl at the check-in had to call someone to assist her in doing everything. Needless to say, we checked out and asked for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot to stay when exploring Albuquerque. Close walk to Old Town and lots of great, affordable restaurants. We were tired from travelling all day and were thrilled to know we could eat at one of three restos on site and get happy hour prices till closing at the tap room and the neighbouring motel cocktail lounge too! Bed was beyond comfortable and clean and the staff were amazing and helpful. We’re going back to explore more of Old Albuquerque and Route 66 at the end of our trip. Highly recommend! Go to Duran’s pharmacy for breakfast (don’t ask…just do it) Diner IS open on Sundays but the actual pharmacy isn’t (so don’t trust Google) Their mimosas are great as well. Enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Experience. Renovated and Great Historical Location. Sparkling Clean Pool. Live music onsite. Great gathering place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
So so
Front desk staff usually unavailable. No housekeeping - told we should have arranged for it in advance, No refrigerator or microwave. Bathroom in need of cosmetic work. Close to Old Town, Comfortable bed. Pretty pricey for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, clean and comfortable
Overall great place. Good sized room (king) even for a family of three, very clean and comfortable. Fun (though small) pool, part of large and courtyard with lots of comfortable seating, which we would have enjoyed even more had it not been so hot. Location was good too, close to Old Town if you want that. In room coffee and even better coffee available throughout the day at the front desk. The tap room was a nice addition though I don't think they actually honored any guest discount or happy hour they had promoted to us. It also inexplicably closed early, which was disappointing. I say inexplicable because the staff member upon check in had told us the hours, but when I saw it closing much earlier than that and asked, she just said "yes, we're just closing now" without explanation or apology. Wifi was spotty. One annoyance regarding check in. We'd called ahead to ask for a slightly early check in. On the phone the staff member told us it would be no problem, we even said we'd come later than they offered. But when we arrived not only did they say we had to wait until normal check in, but they looked at me as if I was crazy, they had no knowledge of the previous conversation and promise. That was frustrating, especially since we could have taken more time on our way but had chosen to get there early to rest. It was a very hot day and we were forced to find a way to kill time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!!!
Love this motel, it's gorgeous. We felt so safe here, every room is within a enclosed court yard only accessible with a room key card. Pool area was great. Walking distance of food places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

April

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The right quarters, inconvenience of everything that wasn't there. Nonexistent staff. UNSAFE areas around the neighborhood, but also inside because of the things left from construction! We stayed there because my patient just got released from surgery. I had to keep him in the car for the majority of the time there. Unreal! Y'all need to make this right!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms, good location. Downside was no fridge or microwave. Water pressure insane lol
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaNee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this Motel!
Came in to town to attend a wedding and the reception was held in the Event Center in the motel. Love this property! All the employees were super nice and helpful. The motel is in an excellent location with the Zoo being across the street and many restaurants nearby. There was a live band in the courtyard on Friday night and a cocktail bar on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omoro

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great vibe
Super cute hotel with a cool vibe, just across the street from the Botanical Garden and Aquarium; just a few blackish from old town. The food and drink available are great, just be aware that the restaurants close at 6:30 and the bar at 8:30. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DeeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the history and unique features of this motel. It had such a wonderful feel and we really enjoyed the ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jevovna Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay and I would love to come back again. The Coffee was excellent and it was amazing close to Mesa Verde.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Remy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean begs where comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024