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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, private bathrooms, and mountain or city views. 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, the motel is near attractions such as Cliff's Amusement Park (8.7 mi) and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (12 mi). Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, attentive staff, and convenient location.

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

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 557 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room, friendly staff, safe environment.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Okay place. Does the job. Nothing exceptional. I couldn't find the coffee in the common area in the morning!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Don’t come here

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was fine, except the TV didn't work. I told reception but they didn't do anything.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hotels.com has the property rated at 7.2. Seriously??? This hotel was a far cry from a good hotel. In fairness, the mattress was fantastic, but after that, there's really nothing that was even adequate. Oh, there was man who checked me out and he was very nice. But I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about this place. A 7.2 hotel rating is not even close.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place to stay and it seemed cleaned and spacious!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    N/A

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a little gem. Rooms are secured by a private gate. Very clean and comfortable. Easy access to the freeway.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    NOTHING WAS GOOD! IT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! THE BED KEPT MAKING LOUD OBNOXIOUS CRANKING NOISES ALL NIGHT! NOBODY COULD SLEEP! EVERYTHING LOOKED VERY OLD AND OUTDATED! RUNNING THE SINK FAUCET WAS LIKE RUNNING A SPRINKLER! WATER SPLASHING EVERYWHERE! AND THE BATHROOM SEAT WAS ALSO NOT GOOD! I'VE NEVER SEEN A BATHROOM SEAT SO LOW BEFORE!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The bed was not stable at all. Every time one of us got up to go to the restroom or something the bed moved like an uneven leg or something and it slid. Super unsafe if you have mobility issues. It was a 1 night stay for us as we were only passing through so we didn't try any amenities.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a bare bones hotel, which is what I was looking for. The room was clean and I wasn't kept up by loud neighbors. I had no problems at all there, the price range will attract some less savory characters but I had no issues over my 7 day stay. The gentleman that works up front was great, and he seemed to be easy to deal with if something came up.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Damage Deposit

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Pretty centrally located along old US66 & I40. Is across from a strip mall, next to a McDonalds and across from a Smiths grocery store, so that is convenient if you don't want to go far for supplies. The place has all the basics and no frills so as long as you are looking for a place to stay at a good value, warm water, microwave, mini fridge, w freezer, decent bed, ice machine, laundry machines, TV, wifi and a security gate to keep your car reasonably safe this is the place. No breakfast. Coffee is available. Rooms are dated and a bit worn and kind of depressing. As long as your hotel room is nothing more than a place to sleep you have nothing to worry about.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Near everything, secure, clean, friendly staff, great value Nothing I could think of

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Me gustó limpieza lo malo es que no dan el desayuno me gustó que se pudiera dar los 60 dólares en efectivo y el siguiente día me lo devolvieran de todo lo demás todo bien gracias a Dios

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Made me feel safe knowing my vehicle was safe in a parked location and that security came through to check and the staff was amazing. N/A

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The view of the mountains, it was quite...! It didn't have an elevator, which was a little inconvenient but otherwise it was ok.!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The rooms were clean staff can is good ( owner is bit of a stickler eventually came around) over all nice place to stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and comfortable! All good.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Super sweet check in desk employee Horrific bad smell of cleaning solutions and other fragrance items. Very, very overwhelming.

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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