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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Meeting facility
Property grounds
TV, iPod dock, MP3 dock
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

El Vado Motel

7 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Vado Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. This Albuquerque motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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 a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the shopping around El Vado Motel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 7 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 7 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, conference space, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 10 minutes by foot from Old Town Plaza and a 4-minute drive from Albuquerque Convention Center
There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1195 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Vado Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

El Vado Motel has 7 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Seasonal 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

  • 1,195 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 at the property

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 31 and close October 01.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Property is 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

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 975 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is perfect, within walking distance to Old Town. The room is clean, bed is comfortable, and staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoy the garden as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place and free drink
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff stood on their heads to make sure our room was perfect. We had a clean, funky room complete with a fireplace. They even delivered (complimentary) wood! The tequila bar was lively and inviting. There was music one evening. They even have a food truck with really delicious food for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, beautiful room and outside area. Love the feel and adobe. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Marco

Rooms need maintenance. It
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive for what it was. Dated. Tiny bathroom. Insufficient lighting. Possibly noisy if there’s a show going on in the common area. Room 8 unacceptably mildewy so we switched to room 5. Helpful staff. Monterey nearby more recently renovated and may be a better deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Banning

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cool how they renovated this old motel and made it totally updated while keeping the vintage appeal. Great location as well Highly recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, easy check in. Clean & comfortable room. Great taproom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Banning

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel clean, tidy modern rooms, decent bar and only a few minutes from Old town for good food and vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tarisai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
parking good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is such a gem of a motel. Showed up on Christmas and everything was closed (predictably) but still grabbed a drink at the little tap room and loved the layout and decor. Passing back through on New Year's Eve and very much looking forward to it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025