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El Vado Motel

2.5 star property
Motel connected to a shopping centre in West Park with 7 restaurants

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €155
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

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 near Albuquerque Convention Center
At El Vado Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, 3 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guest rooms at El Vado Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and heating

Languages

English

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 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 cot
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
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

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 cots are available on request at the property

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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at El Vado Motel?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Vado Motel on 2 Mar 2025 start from €154.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Vado Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Vado Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Vado Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Vado Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Vado Motel located?

Located in West Park, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Turquoise Museum and Albuquerque Biological Park are also within 10 minutes.

El Vado Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 727 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

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated historic property close to old town. Quiet area that is variable in states of renovation. Tap room small and cozy with live music on weekend. Relatively empty the weekend we were there in January. Small room but very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the night and thought it was a very unique and neat stay. Keep in mind that the rooms are older and it shows in a few minor areas. We had some issues with a dirty towel in the bathroom, but we typically travel with our own bedding and some towels (been there/done that in cheaper motels) just in case so we used those instead of asking for new ones as we got there kind of late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The El Vado is super cute and a place we’d stay again in a pinch. But our room smelled like mildew water the entire time we were there. You walked in and it would destroy your nose. You eventually would get used to it but it was pretty putrid. We would leave the door open for fresh air. Also the internet was pretty bad. I think we got what I call the “Expedia” room which is the cheapest, worst room on property because you pay the cheap Expedia price. Room 8. Avoid!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shoshanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not fancy, but clean and the service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just awesome, we had the suites and they were perfect, great location, ambiance, friendly staff and the real adobe motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su-Yin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyuhyung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This little motel has quite a bit of charm and wasn't expensive relative to other "boutique" options. The front desk and cleaning service were both great. The little taproom was also excellent. In terms of function, the room was between poor and average. The bathroom area is large and wheelchair-friendly. This normally wouldn't have been a problem except the shower area had no shower curtain and the shower nozzle barely put out any water so we were perpetually cold. The room is also naturally quite dim. Even during the day, with the curtains pulled open, the room will not get bright, so if you like to sleep in, this may be the room for you! Lighting in the morning and evening is equally as challenging. There is only one ceiling light in the room and it's a task light over the bar, so if you're making coffee or getting something in/out of the fridge, you'll be fine. It's also the only light controlled by a wall switch. The other lights were lamps controlled at the lamp. The last thing that I felt was lacking was a microwave. With Los Compadres right across the road, it would have been nice to have some way to reheat the green chile queso for Round #2. Finally, I don't know if it's normal, but the room lost power at one point for about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

NADINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, on busy street. Beer and wine served but no snacks. Parking in back of motel, not convenient to lobby. Bed is comfortable and room nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James, Marin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Classic motel that has been refurbished. Convenient to Rt 66 sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at revived historic motel. Very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An eclectic gem
Clean and updated eclectic hotel. Comfortable accommodations and tastefully decorated. Excellent value and within walking distance of old historic Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Millie, Roanoke

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
they had live music in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024