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El Vado Motel

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of the city, and a wooden ceiling. - El Vado Motel (Albuquerque)
A building with a neon sign reading "El Vado Tap Room" and a smaller sign for "El Vado Motel". - El Vado Motel (Albuquerque)
A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, bedside table, TV, and a potted plant. - El Vado Motel (Albuquerque)
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, and a desk with a chair. - El Vado Motel (Albuquerque)
A table with a red water bottle, a glass of beer, and a potted plant. - El Vado Motel (Albuquerque)
A terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at El Vado Motel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 7 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a blue armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, bedside table, TV, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of the city, and a wooden ceiling.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in West Park neighborhood, El Vado Motel is connected to a shopping center. Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and UNM North Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Atomic Museum and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Harwood Art Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
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2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

  • A sea turtle swimming underwater in an aquarium.
    ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A greenhouse with a glass ceiling, various plants, rocks, and a sandy floor.
    ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A church with two towers and a central dome, surrounded by trees and buildings.
    Old Town Plaza
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Albuquerque Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Monte Carlo Liquors & Steak House
    14 min walk
  • Los Compadres Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque
    18 min walk
  • Blake's Lotaburger
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does El Vado Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 15 to April 30.

Is El Vado Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Vado Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Vado Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Vado Motel located?

Located in West Park, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of ABQ BioPark Aquarium and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Turquoise Museum and Albuquerque Biological Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Vado Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice modernized route 66 motel with a great pool, bar and food options on site!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a superior stay. Location very convenient to most places we wanted to be old town, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little boutique hotel. Staff was super helpful and accommodating at check in. Room was big and decorated along the vintage vibe of the hotel. Parking was convenient. Overall great experience on our visit to Albuquerque
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great change from big chain hotels in a long trip. Nice quiet space but fun people to socialize if you want. Nicely updated rooms and outdoor space as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding Historic motel. Staff was great. Loved the shops and restaurants on property. Bed super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, the room was clean. Tge internet was dlown my entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at El Vado Motel! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the room was very clean and comfortable. I also loved the complimentary beer at check-in, such a fun and unique touch! The location is great, with plenty of excellent restaurants nearby. Old Town is only a 5 minute walk from the motel. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Albuquerque!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with a great location. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Vado is a Route 66 classic, updated with a great outdoor gathering space and nice pool, several local shops, an event center, and very comfortable rooms. The location is excellent for walking to restaurants, drugstores, and other shopping. Dash, the manager who greeted us, is personable and very kind. This is a great place to meet your friends, spend a night in an historic motel, and enjoy making memories.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel but not kid friendly. There is a dispensary basically on the premises and marijuana is everywhere. If that bothers you, this place is probably not for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room, very comfortable and a good night's sleep. The only drawback was the parking, which is a public parking lot for a shopping center. and somewhat confusting to locate if you have not been there before. Aside from that, really liked the property and the ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night after flying all day. Clean and comfortable room plus restaurant choices onsite! The history of this place was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Such a cool property. Easy parking. Friendly and helpful staff. The room was so comfortable! Classic Route 66 hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room was nice. Would of been nice to have a small microwave to warm up leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay at the El Vado Motel. It has been very nicely refurbished and was very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and the cold beer from the tap room is a nice plus. The motel is set up very nicely with a private interior courtyard with lots of seating and cute clean pool and is walking distance to old town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very cute, well maintained property. Loved the restaurants and sweet shop on property. Would like to come back and stay a couple of days rather than just for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean rooms, cool spot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Signora

Beautiful room & courtyard areas. The room was clean. Staff were very friendly. Check in & out was very easy. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint historic hotel! Beautifully remodeled yet still holds the charm of the original hotel but with added amenities! Loved the courtyard and tap room. Lovely area to relax after a long day of traveling. Chef inspired restaurants are in the courtyard as well! Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The amenities were a nice convenience. Easy walking to good restaurants easy parking. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay there again myself.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and decor were modern chic. The lodging is located conveniently next to Old Town. I was fortunate to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors by sitting in the courtyard. However, there were quite a few shrieking children playing in the common area shared by the businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel clean, tidy modern rooms, decent bar and only a few minutes from Old town for good food and vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars aren't enough for this place. We love the way the historic motor court has been renovated. The design choices, inside and out, are perfect. Our room was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed dining outside and the complimentary drinks in the tap room. Also, it's within walking distance of Old Town Albuquerque. Central Avenue makes a fun Route 66 drive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool motel! Great location to explore Albuquerque. Can walk to many things. Restaurants, shops and outdoor hangout area at the motel. Very nice vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is perfect, within walking distance to Old Town. The room is clean, bed is comfortable, and staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoy the garden as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026