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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Desert Sands Inn & Suites
Desert Sands Inn & Suites – Albuquerque, NM
Desert Sands Inn & Suites – Albuquerque, NM
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Comfortable Accommodations Desert Sands Inn & Suites in Albuquerque offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a refrigerator, work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities Guests enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, full-day security, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include walk-in showers and interconnected rooms. Prime Location Located 6.2 mi from Albuquerque International Sunport and near attractions such as Stranger Factory and Cliff's Amusement Park, the motel provides easy access to local points of interest. Guest Satisfaction Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, attentive staff, and convenient location, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 594 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Overall cleanliness, easy on and off freeway access, restaurants and shopping in the area. Freeway noise to

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    My room was both clean and comfortable. A nice sized fridge/freezer, big TV. The staff was always helpful, plenty of parking near my room and a beautiful view of the Sandia mountains to the east. The parking lot is completely fenced-in with electric gates for entry/exit and there is a security officer parked in the lot at night. Great location on the east side of town with a McDonalds next door. Nothing beats a cup of McDonalds coffee in the morning! This was my second stay here within the past two years.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Last minute reservation. Traveling from Las Vegas back to Texas. Staff was Amazing. Super clean comfy rooms. Amazing water pressure. Will definitely be back for another stay but much longer. Thank you

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    H

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    coffee at six am Traffic noise throughout the night.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location was noisy; it sounded like people were drag racing on Rt 66 outside. Everything else was very good to excellent

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Laundry availability. Most staff were friendly and helpful. No breakfast. Coffee in small cups. No coffee in room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I ended up staying a week because for the modest price it had everything l needed that more expensive hotels sometimes lack. It had a microwave, fridge, good size flat panel TV with an easy to use remote, a working ice machine, a working laundry, a phone in the room so you can call the desk, consistently hot shower, very good wifi in the room as well as cell service, and convenient location near Interstste 40 to.get quickly to Interstate 25. Best of all for me was they have a security guard in the parking lot, which has automatic gates that open for your car, and a separate gate that opens when you exit. I had some camping equipment in the car, but it felt safe knowing there was security in the parking lot. So if you are on a budget and need a place that is inexpensive but has all the basic needs and a comfortable bed, this hotel may be for you. I gave it five stars because for a budget hotel it is outstanding. I was very happy to find it. Like many hotels with two floors it doesn't have an elevator, but when reserving I was able to ask for a ground floor room because I have challenges with stairs. Each time I renewed the room I worked with the desk to make sure I stayed in the same room as I re-booked online with booking.com. So their lack of an elevator was no problem for me.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Property was clean, well lit and quiet NA

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good location, right at the welcome sign of Albuquerque. Convenient to get food.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Quiet & no issues nice place No Breakfest

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The bed and pillows were very clean and nice. The price was very low compared to other places. The location was not great, but it was reasonably secure with security person and gate. The refrigerator had been left unplugged, and water was on the floor when we arrived, although when I called the front desk, she took care of it right away.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Not a lot. And this place was highly rated on booking.com. I killed 2 cockroaches in room. Walls were paper thin and I could hear neighbors plain as day. Getting into bed, it sounded like a gong bell going off. No kidding, it did. And a bad thunderstorm came through that night and water was coming in at front door that was closed tight.

Frequently asked questions about Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites offer parking?
Yes, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers free parking on-site.
Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Desert Sands Inn & Suites does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Albuquerque, see business hotels in Albuquerque.
Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have a fitness center?
Desert Sands Inn & Suites does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Desert Sands Inn & Suites located, and how walkable is the area?
Desert Sands Inn & Suites is located at 13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Desert Sands Inn & Suites
  • Sandia National Laboratories 2.8 mi
  • Z machine 3.4 mi
  • National Airlines Flight 27 5.7 mi
  • Albuquerque International Sunport 6.6 mi
  • Albuquerque Airport 6.6 mi
  • University of New Mexico 6.9 mi
  • Albuquerque Convention Center 8.6 mi

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