El Vado Motel

Property class: 2.5
Albuquerque motel with 7 restaurants, connected to a shopping center

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At El Vado Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. You can splash around at the seasonal 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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 7 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal 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 (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$158 nightly
The total price is $180
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a blue armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, bedside table, TV, and a potted plant.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of the city, and a wooden ceiling.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albuquerque Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive
  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬14 min walk

About this property

El Vado Motel

  • At El Vado Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. You can splash around at the seasonal 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.

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

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

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 (1195 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to October 01

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 a seasonal 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 The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) and Sandia Casino (15-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 amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and 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 9 minutes' walk from Rio Grande. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Reviews

El Vado Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of on-site restaurants and a tap room with delicious food and drinks. (68 reviews)
  • The pool was a lovely spot to relax, with comfortable seating and thoughtful touches like inflatable balls and a life preserver. (45 reviews)
  • The soaking pool was a lovely spot to relax. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and relaxing property, love how they had on site food shops
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun motel with a funky vibe right on Rt 66 in ABQ. Love the onsite restaurants and tap room. Cool art and beautiful landscaping. Would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet. Cute little quirky place. Appreciated the outdoor courtyard for relaxation. Thank you for the lobby coffee.
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8/10 Very good

We loved this place. It was so cute. Everyone was so nice. The only draw back was the parking. We had a hard time finding a place when we got back from dinner. I would stay there again though. The rooms were super clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property had a boutique hotel feel. Quiet surroundings and great location. The staff were all friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night after flying all day. Clean and comfortable room plus restaurant choices onsite! The history of this place was a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here. Such a cool property. Easy parking. Friendly and helpful staff. The room was so comfortable! Classic Route 66 hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Good location, room was nice. Would of been nice to have a small microwave to warm up leftovers.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a very cute, well maintained property. Loved the restaurants and sweet shop on property. Would like to come back and stay a couple of days rather than just for the night.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very pleased with our stay at the El Vado Motel. It has been very nicely refurbished and was very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and the cold beer from the tap room is a nice plus. The motel is set up very nicely with a private interior courtyard with lots of seating and cute clean pool and is walking distance to old town.
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff, clean rooms, cool spot.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room & courtyard areas. The room was clean. Staff were very friendly. Check in & out was very easy. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a quaint historic hotel! Beautifully remodeled yet still holds the charm of the original hotel but with added amenities! Loved the courtyard and tap room. Lovely area to relax after a long day of traveling. Chef inspired restaurants are in the courtyard as well! Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time there.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff member was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The amenities were a nice convenience. Easy walking to good restaurants easy parking. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay there again myself.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms and decor were modern chic. The lodging is located conveniently next to Old Town. I was fortunate to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors by sitting in the courtyard. However, there were quite a few shrieking children playing in the common area shared by the businesses.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel clean, tidy modern rooms, decent bar and only a few minutes from Old town for good food and vibes
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10/10 Exceptional

5 stars aren't enough for this place. We love the way the historic motor court has been renovated. The design choices, inside and out, are perfect. Our room was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed dining outside and the complimentary drinks in the tap room. Also, it's within walking distance of Old Town Albuquerque. Central Avenue makes a fun Route 66 drive.
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8/10 Very good

Such a cool motel! Great location to explore Albuquerque. Can walk to many things. Restaurants, shops and outdoor hangout area at the motel. Very nice vibe.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

Staff was wonderful, convenient location with restaurants and old town within walking distance
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

We are doing Rte 66, so a retro motel sounded like fun. This place went above fun and brought it up to relaxing and comfortable. Nice courtyard with fountain, seating, outdoor dining and a seasonal pool. The thought and planning than went into the renovation shows as bright as the neon light of its namesake. Very affordable for what we got. It is located on a busy corner but it does quiet down by bedtime. We live in the country and don’t like city noise, but this didn’t bother us. This will be our go to place whenever we come back into Albuquerque.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, easy check in. Clean & comfortable room. Great taproom.