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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Albuquerque with free parking

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

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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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 ABQ Uptown and Winrock Shopping Center. Expo New Mexico and Putt-Putt Golf and Games are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and mountain biking.
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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Tingley Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Expo New Mexico - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel near ABQ Uptown
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, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • 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

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

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

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

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 at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

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 Cibola National Forest, Sandia Foothills Open Space, 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

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 421 reviews

Reviews

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

hailong

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The facilities and breakfast are very good! The hygiene is average, dead cockroaches and spider webs in the corridor...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Arline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a place to sleep. Didn't have time to enjoy your facility
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The external of the inn was clean, however the rooms lacked detailed cleaning- I photographed a roach and dry blood on the door handle. The bedding was recycled and felt itchy. The sheets and pillow cases were changed on request. Otherwise, unremarkable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Philip J

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There room didn’t have a blanket and two hand towels is not what I want when I shower. Not good. I would not stay here again. The staff was fine, but the place isn’t.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and blankets were clean and comfortable. Hotel is older which is ok, but bathroom ceiling mold was coming through the paint. Otherwise it was pretty clean. Towels were clean, but well used. Overall for the price it was fine. Im glad the beds were comfy and the woman who checked us in was super nice and helped us find dinner across the street. The neighbors were very loud during the night which was unfortunate but not a fault of the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
Two stars.

8/10 Good

Avery

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Marianne

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

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