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The Monterey Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Albuquerque with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby lounge
The Monterey Motel sits in West Old Town's walkable neighborhood, making it easy for travelers to explore the area on foot. The property features a cozy lobby with a fireplace, an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary in-room WiFi, and an on-site bar for evening relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2402 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Anita's New Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Central Grill and Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Motel

Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Monterey Motel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Monterey Motel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Monterey Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 15 to April 30.

Is The Monterey Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Monterey Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Monterey Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Monterey Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Monterey Motel located?

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

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The Monterey Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 574 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly and helpful, great little motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for walking at BioPark and to Old Town. Loved finding the excellent restaurant Buen Provecho just up the street a bit. Kind helpful hosts. Very comfortable bed and very quiet for sleeping. Nice size of room. Only suggestion is one more chair with a back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here 3 or 4 times, and it's now my go-to in Abq. Great value, great staff, great mattresses, quiet for the location, cute rooms. Albuquerque is an awesome city and this place has all the best Burque vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing! Really clean and quiet rooms - staff was incredibly helpful! Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King size bed with shower was perfect. Free coffee in the lounge too. Very walkable to a few restaurants. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice locally owned hotel near Old Town. Reasonably priced and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms closer to the road were noisy during the night. Room was exceptionally clean. Check in was efficient once I realized where it was. Parking is tight!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, and refurbishment of an old classic motel was very well done which added a nice nights stay on our Route 66 trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most darling little motel. It was so cozy and comfortable and only a short walk to old town. There is laundry available along with a nice pool. We have nothing but nice things to say about the hotel. The neighborhood is a mixed area with nice renovated motels and old town shopping and restaurants but also some run down shady stuff. We walked everywhere and never felt unsafe though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, nostalgic hotel near Albuquerque Old Town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

Monteray downtown abq

Great place to stay. Very fun & hospitble.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

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

Great Stay

Great hotel. I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very new and updated, great area - great food within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

We loved the retro feel and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in process was awesome. Very friendly staff and easy parking. I like staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to stay at a vintage Route 66 hotel on our trip to Albuquerque - this hotel fit the bill. The room was well appointed and comfortable - the bed might be the most comfortable one I have ever slept on in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Near attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, clean, modern, walkable to old town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an awesome hotel. I like staying here. I’m coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bar, amazing service, very quiet, friendly staff, very safe, clean and comfortable. Highly recommended. We will definitely stay here again, it is really close to Old Town, the museum, the zoo, the botanical gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the famiy setup with the queen ans bunk beds. Was convient for us to all stay together
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem. Walking distance to Old Town historic area. Newly renovated, clean, spacious, fabulous bed, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated rt 66 motel. Clean rooms with a cool vibe. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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