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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Comfort meets convenience at this Northeast Heights property where friendly staff welcomes travelers with practical amenities and thoughtful touches

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites provides travelers with the essentials that make a stay work well - from laundry facilities to free in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff helps guests feel at home, while practical features like RV/bus/truck parking and barbecue grills add convenience.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Northeast Heights, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, Desert Sands Inn & Suites is in a shopping district. Hinkle Family Fun Center and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown. Expo New Mexico and iT'Z Albuquerque are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • Came across a large rock face being scaled by climbers on a Sandia foothills trail. Gorgeous hike and lots of fun watching these adventurers climb and rappel!
    Sandia Foothills Open Space
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beverly Mountain Guides
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Four Hills Country Club
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Canyon Club Golf Course
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center
    15 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maverik
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Olive Garden
    3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel located in Northeast Heights
Desert Sands Inn & Suites provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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 and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Sands Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Desert Sands Inn & Suites located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandia Foothills Open Space, Cibola National Forest, and Hinkle Family Fun Center. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History and Los Altos Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Guy

Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Nice little
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family rented three rooms. The rooms were clean, the staff were very helpful, the location was amazing, and plenty of food selections around to accommodate everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice large room, clean, has a very large refrigerator and a has a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joesph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. Quiet, clean and very nice people. Rates were good. Definitely the place to stay if you want to hop right back onto I 40. Gas and food all right there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very nice. I was a little concerned about the gate to park since we were there for the balloon festival and would be coming and going at odd hours. However, we never had any problems and it made me feel secure. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great on check in. Little weird doing the laundry having to get the key and return it after every time you go thru the door. But laundry worked great, needed the extra steps i guess.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, well maintained, and very close to the ocean. There are many dining options within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was clean and bed comfortable. Area seemed good, Sprouts across the street and Chinese restaurant.No hair dryer in room only negative. Secure parking was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Close to freeway but surprisingly quiet. One complaint was no in room coffee. There was in lobby. Had a fridge which I used and microwave. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel - very clean and very easy check-in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Worth the low price and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially a lady with a lot of rings but I forgot her name
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The morning clerk and evening clerk were friendly and helpful. The price was not too bad for just needing a place to sleep for one night. The property definitely needs some upgrades, but by the show of the new floor in the room, they are slowly working on it. The room wasn’t nasty, but more detail could’ve been made to make it cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
East check in and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024