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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Albuquerque

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior detail
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Coffee service

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
    4 min drive
  • Winrock Shopping Center
    6 min drive
  • Kirtland Air Force Base
    9 min drive
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

City center stay.Your stay at this Northeast Heights motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Beverly Mountain Guides and Cibola National Forest. Sandia Foothills Open Space and Hinkle Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Expo New Mexico - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of New Mexico - 11 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weck's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel perfectly located for exploring Albuquerque
As a guest of Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Desert Sands Inn & Suites also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers 67 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 48

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 23 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Albuquerque
Quality Albuquerque
Quality Inn
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Albuquerque
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel Albuquerque

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 366 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert, Sun Lakes

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to interstate. Gated entry. However, the proximity to interstate and the local traffic made for a sleepless night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness
S
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very convenient and close to everything. Very clean, and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and helpful. I appreciated the fact that it was gated and had security
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked that it was gated and had security.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ramon C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent security guard and front desk support
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alison, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front office staff (at night) were very nice. The room was clean, however there were cigarette burns/stains on the toilet seat. The shower curtain was very dirty. We booked a king room but was given a queen. We were so tired from driving it was not worth changing rooms. Gated parking was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was so small and cramped for space my spouse did not have room for her walker. We had to leave, take a room elsewhere and forfeit our deposit as manager refused to give a refund. This despite the fact we could not use the room and didn't use it at all. Just looked at it. Worst experience of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the key entry it was touchless. I didn't like the squeaky bed and it moved real easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

AMIN

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For a low price and quick 1 night stay, it was nice and did the job. Room was clean, only minor things good use improvement like the facets from the sink and the door lock. The bedding could be better with a comforter or more blankets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean comfortable affordable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belem

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

8/10 Good

Siren

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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