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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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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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About this property

El Vado Motel

Albuquerque motel connected to a shopping center in West Park
This smoke-free motel features 7 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Dining is available at one of the motel's 7 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1190 square feet (111 square meters) include conference space. This Albuquerque motel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

El Vado Motel is a smoke-free property.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 721 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 721 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 721 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 721 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

10/10 Excellent

Katixa

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group
We liked the tap room service and good coffee in the office in the morning. The Costa Rican restaurant right on the circle the tap room guy recommended was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

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

8/10 Good

Mellissa, Seattle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute little motel, with live music and restaurants open in the courtyard (you might want to check times). We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO, MASON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was perfect, will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical motel on Route 66 Nice rooms nothing extraordinary. They did a great job remodeling. No real restaurant on site or close but can walk to old town which is about .6 miles away. Simple but clean rooms. No refrigerator
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun Stop on Historic Route 66
Great stop along Historic Route 66 and close to ABQ BioPark and Old Town. Property was well-maintained and updated. WiFi was a consistent problem, but we learned upon checkout that a hot air balloon (from the International Balloon Fiesta) had apparently hit a WiFi tower. Only other complaint was that there was no shower curtain on the zero-barrier access to the shower (ADA room), leaving water to go everywhere. We did enjoy a beer at the bar one evening but didn't take full advantage of the restaurant, patio, or pool (chilly evenings). Overall great stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost any amenity you could want in the immediate area! Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, just had an issue with the key card all weekend long! Other than that nice place, the bed was super comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for walking/biking. Love the retro vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little motel within walking distance of Old Town Albuquerque. Nicely remodeled. Suite was very comfortable & surprisingly quiet even though the motel is on a main road. Fun to stay in a place with some history, a refurbished Route 66 motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Las Vegas

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I specifically requested that the front desk charge one card for my stay and a separate for the incidentals, and went back a second time because it appeared they charged both to one card and was assured by the front desk lady that it was fixed. Lo and behold, they charged everything to one card. This is HIGHLY inconvenient as I am dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The stay was just okay, it was a bed to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and very clean rooms. Would definitely stay here again if we get the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool property with excellent, comfortable furnishings. It was convenient to Old Town and we were able to get there, park and walk to a nice restaurant within minutes. The food pods at the property were closed as it was a Monday. Having coffee in the morning in the courtyard was really enjoyable! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was comfortable enough, however the finishes were showing quite a bit of wear. The property was nice overall, retro chic, and the price was good so I think it was a good value for what you got. Unfortunately it seems as though the room could already use a bit of revamping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garnet A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully renovated, charming hotel
Beautifully renovated, spotlessly clean, retro style hotel. The El Vado is a few blocks from Old Town Albuquerque. It has a lovely pool area that the rooms look onto, but the pool perhaps needs to be cleaned more regularly. The patio area was very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Overall a great experience, absolutely no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool area and very large courtyard. The room was not huge but looked like it had been recently renovated and it had a very comfortable bed and a great walk-in shower. The motel was close enough to walk to the old town with many shops and restaurants. Best of all, the rate per night was very reasonable. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024