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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Albuquerque with free parking

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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
The current price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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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/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Shower/bath 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/bath 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/bath 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/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Expo New Mexico - 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

  • 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
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬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
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecues, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (122 centimetre wide)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 per cent

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 any lifts
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 10 kg 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 does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Inn & Suites on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$119.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Desert Sands Inn & Suites located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this motel is within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 443 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was great for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very nice. I was a little concerned about the gate to park since we were there for the balloon festival and would be coming and going at odd hours. However, we never had any problems and it made me feel secure. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind of a dingy place but it works.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate the secure parking lot. Good house keeping to, except no tissues for the dispenser. Very friendly staff. I left before the grab and go breakfast so can't comment. It looks like a lot has been refreshed recently and so far it's still looking fresh. I'll never understand why the caulking in these bathrooms is so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready for an hour after check in . They gave us 3 towels for a 2 day stay . Ran out of toilet paper . The cleaning products they used was such a strong smell we could hardly sit in the room . All the outside garbages were stuffed to the brim .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the Price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach Infestation

This hotel room was full of roaches. I will never book again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Verified traveller

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

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the staff was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Ramon C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent security guard and front desk support
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cherylynn

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

Vacation

It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I needed a place to stay last min. Nothing fancy just safe and clean. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Staff & service
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay

It's an older motel style place, but updated bed and flooring. Clean. Happy for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Leda

Entry and exit to the property is limited. Gated parking is nice. No complaints about the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was far more run down than what the photos represented. Bed was comfortable. Desk attendant in the morning was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Marilyn J

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025