In the heart of West Park, El Vado Motel offers a warm welcome with 7 on-site restaurants and shopping at your doorstep. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind in the garden near a cozy fireplace. With high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff that guests rave about.
Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
University of New Mexico - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive
Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Baskin-Robbins - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Los Compadres Restaurant - 2 min walk
Duran Central Pharmacy - 14 min walk
Blake's Lotaburger - 15 min walk
About this property
El Vado Motel
El Vado Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Albuquerque Convention Center and University of New Mexico. You can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool, visit one of the 7 restaurants for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit 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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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
7 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Shopping
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Conference space (1190 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to October 01
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
El Vado Motel Motel
El Vado Motel Albuquerque
El Vado Motel Motel Albuquerque
Frequently asked questions
Does El Vado Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Vado Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Vado Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at El Vado Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Vado Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Vado Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at El Vado Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Route 66 Casino (11-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at El Vado Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Vado Motel?
Yes, there are 7 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around El Vado Motel like?
El Vado Motel is a short 2-minute walk from ABQ BioPark Aquarium and 9 minutes' walk from Rio Grande. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
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El Vado Motel Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
On-site dining options were excellent with a variety of choices and happy hour prices available. (18 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
It was amazing clean and comfortable beds
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Awesome cute and comfy place to stay! We loved the vibe
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Fantastic motel redo with friendly staff and a great New Mexico vibe.
Banning
Banning, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Hotel had a great vibe. Grounds were nice with native plants and lots of hummingbirds. Pool and fire-pit area were nice to relax in. Brew pub/bar had a nice atmosphere. Complimentary beer at check in was a nice surprise. You could walk to the botanical gardens across the street- which was also great.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
10 out of 10 would recommend
Amazing stay. The staff was friendly. The rooms were clean. Beds extremely comfortable. The pool is not deep enough but thats ok. The whole experience was great will be going back. Great romantic getaway
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2025
I have stayed here several times and always a great experience
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
The place to stay in Albuquerque
Beautifully decorated and comfortable bed; the staff was super friendly. There was a delightful sense of the history of the area situated as it is on Route 66. Local eateries were convenient to the site as was the Albuquerque Biological Park.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Great comfy beds! Super location
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2025
Disappointed in the condition of the pool (it was filled with leaves and dead bugs that I had to remove myself with their skimming tool), but the room was clean and comfortable.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Had a nice time, there was some bad weather at first but a nice 3 nights
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Jun 2025
A tight room and not a lot of wiggle room, very small bathroom. The courtyard is amazing, the rooms are very secured. Close to Old Town but otherwise not the greatest neighborhood. We still felt safe walking around and comfortable in the courtyard at night. Although a tight room, the bed was very comfortable and except for the crazy traffic going by the rooms were quiet.
DY
DY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
A comfortable place with great atmosphere.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Great location with some small restaurants almost on-site. Parking can be limited at times but each time we had a need to park we could find a spot. There is also a small bar that is part of the Hotel that we got one free drink per night
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2025
Good vibes!
I love the Googie style sign. It felt like stepping back in time with all of today's amenities. Our room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Mindy
Mindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
El Vado was a great place to stay in Albuquerque, it had a fun Route 66 vibe. Very clean and comfortable
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Wonderfully restored old motel. Walking distance to old town.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Excellent renovated property with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Botanical Gardens, Zoo, and Old Town are all within walking distance. Rooms are extremely comfy with great mattresses and very quiet.
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Apr 2025
Route 66 redo done perfectly.
Very cute, vintage with a modern touch. If you love route 66 vintage you'll love this place.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
A Gem on the Mother Road
A beautifully restored Route 66 motel that’s very close to Old Town Albuquerque.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
This is a beautiful restoration of an old Route 66 motel, listed on a register of historic places. Comfortable, elegant and simple all at once, with great craft beers in the lobby bar and detailed story of the evolution of the place from a drive-in motel to a chic overnight stay.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2025
Great place
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2025
Fantastic stay.
Fantastic stay. Great value. Office was hard to find. They give you two keys. One electronic key to get into amenities and one normal key for room. I don’t know why they can’t go 100% electronic card. Rooms were hard to get into. Rooms were very upscale.
ERICK
ERICK, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2025
Unfortunately the pool was closed, we had been looking forward to using it :-(
Anne Catrine
Anne Catrine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2025
Very nice
Rashelle
Rashelle, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 May 2025
Ok, but.
Good basic model, with a couple of nice amenities; pool and weekend live music. Also a couple of good eating venues on the property. Serious problems with their electronic for keys. Had to go to the office to recharge our kets 14 times over our three day stay. Very aggravating.