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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in the heart of Albuquerque

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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.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 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 $61
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Nuclear Science & History - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • ABQ Uptown - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • University of New Mexico - 14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 (18-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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Reviews

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

6.8

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place for the Price
Alfonso, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Roach Infestation

This hotel room was full of roaches. I will never book again
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
April, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and the staff was extremely nice.
Kim, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Philip J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Johnathan, 1-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

8/10 Very good

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

I needed a place to stay last min. Nothing fancy just safe and clean. The staff was friendly.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good!
Peggy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay

It's an older motel style place, but updated bed and flooring. Clean. Happy for the price.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Entry and exit to the property is limited. Gated parking is nice. No complaints about the room.
Leda, 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

8/10 Very good

The beds and pillows are very comfortable. I wish the breakfast was open later. Traveling through different time zones makes it hard to wake up early, and we missed breakfast.
lynda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was far more run down than what the photos represented. Bed was comfortable. Desk attendant in the morning was super friendly.
Cynthia, 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

8/10 Very good

Nice and clean , just a little bit noisy!!! Thank you!!
José G, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I had made reservations due to their site stated i had until sep 29 to cancel . They did not refund my cancelation due to the balloon fest was happening and they keeped my funds.
Gilberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Surprised

The Motel was clean and staff friendly. My room was neat and clean. Only thing, the towels are a bit small and hard. Other than that, very nice.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked everything except the 75 dollar deposit.
MICHAEL, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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Bernadette, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was a bit dingy; there were cigarette burns in the blanket. room smelled like years of smoke. Front desk staff and all staff on duty were incredibly friendly. I booked a cheap place only a week before for an emergency visit in town for a former friend and classmate who needed help so I only needed something for the weekend.
Jeena, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

We made reservations 5 days in advance. When we arrived they had no rooms available. They had cancelled our reservation and didn't even try to notify us. Unbelievable! We will never use that establishment again.
Rick, 1-night trip