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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in the heart of Albuquerque

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Coffee service

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good
Located in Northeast Heights, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking and barbecue grills while appreciating the helpful multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

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

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

At Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Also, University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 48
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Desert Sands Inn & Suites and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking.

What's the area around Desert Sands Inn & Suites like?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites is in Northeast Heights, a short 16-minute walk from Beverly Mountain Guides.

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Erik, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Price woth the Quailty

Pricing was great and quailty was well worth it. Quiet rooms with chill customers. Felt safe the entire time and found the quality of the room to be quiet enjoyable. My girlfiend didnt like the bed but i loved it. Needed to stay here while securing a new apartment and would gladly stay here again just to relax.
Avery, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent place to stay. Not expecting much. Just needed a place to sleep while traveling.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, peaceful, comfortable.
Senzaga, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for the price no frills but had a refrig

Hotel was a good budget motel with refrigerator gated. Ok for a trip on a budget
Ronald, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not recommended

Very bad area.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don't skip this place!

We booked a very last minute stay while on our drive cross country and the proximity to the Freeway and the reviews mentioned very comfortable beds. Our bed and pillows were VERY comfortable, the lot was secured with security patrol, and the strong coffee in the lobby was the perfect touch at checkout. I would highly recommend you stay here!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel very convenient and close to everything. Very clean, and quiet,
Maria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Closer to freeways,shops
Jesus, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I didn’t like how my key didn’t work and had issues opening my room, but i was transferred to another room that was better. The staff was very nice and helpful
Amanda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It sucks.

Treat you like a criminal. Check the room before you check out to make sure you have not stolen anything. Have to sign a waiver you will have no guests. Have a gate to enter/exit. It's a prison. Not a hotel.
Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was great visit
Korey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The check-in took awhile. The room was ok but the bed was uncomfortable. The TV had a terrible picture so you couldn't watch it. My partner felt it wasn't real safe. You could smell that someone had smoked pot inside and outside of room.
Marilyn J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
Marianne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vacation

It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
Cherylynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, way better than I expected
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Security was top notch!
Maxine, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Gated to keep zombies out. Staff was rude, room dloor was dirty, maid walked in on me half dressed
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

excellent security guard and front desk support
Ramon C, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful motel - very clean and very easy check-in and checkout.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked that it was gated and had security.
Chandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

State Fair weekend

I came forva car show at the fairgrounds. The staff were friendly & professional, clean room, comfortable bed, nice cold AC, gated parking lot. A bit noisy at night due to the reving up of cars getting on and off I-40, but after I fell asleep, it was a comfortable night.
Jose, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good!
Peggy, 1-night trip