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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property
Albuquerque motel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping center

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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
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 7 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $159
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

El Vado Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 7 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1190 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Albuquerque
El Vado
El Vado Motel Motel
El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Motel Motel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Does El Vado Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Vado Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Vado Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at El Vado Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Vado Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Vado Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at El Vado Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Route 66 Casino (11-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at El Vado Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Vado Motel?
Yes, there are 7 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around El Vado Motel like?
El Vado Motel is a short 2-minute walk from ABQ BioPark Aquarium and 6 minutes' walk from Albuquerque Biological Park. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Clean room and overall motel grounds. Very comfortable bed. Spacious room. Great quality free coffee. Great location. Internet was intermittent or not working, especially at night. Poor Verizon cellular service.
Laurie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

My husband and I have stayed at the El Vado Motel a number of times over the past 4 years. We love the retro feel of the motel, location and the rooms are very comfortable. It’s nice to have the taproom, shops and restaurants on site. This time though was slightly disappointing.The front desk staff was not nearly as welcoming. Our room had definite signs of wear and tear; dirty walls, paint chipped, broken headboard and stained towels. Not a huge deal overall but worth mentioning. We will most likely stay here again and recommend it if you are visiting Albuquerque.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An eclectic gem
Clean and updated eclectic hotel. Comfortable accommodations and tastefully decorated. Excellent value and within walking distance of old historic Albuquerque.
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Will, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shirley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Katixa, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Inga, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Margaret, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Shauna, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, just had an issue with the key card all weekend long! Other than that nice place, the bed was super comfortable
Bianca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Robert, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Adam, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Garnet A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth J, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mary, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Cute hotel! I didn’t sleep… heard the toilet running about every 30 minutes and the air conditioner made a knocking noise once in awhile. Also prefer a comforter/blanket that has a little weight. Loved that it was walking distance to nice shops and old town, and on okd route 66.
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cheryl, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Billy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dinah, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Edgar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There is no restaurant in the hotel, just a bar that serves beer and wine. Other dining options nearby.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

kathyrn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at this completely remodeled, historic motel. If you are someone who tries to avoid the run-of-the-mill basic hotel with average ‘free’ breakfast, then you will enjoy this place. The front desk attendant is nice and helpful and our king suite was quiet and comfortable.
1-night family trip
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