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El Vado Motel

El Vado Motel
El Vado Motel – Albuquerque, NM
El Vado Motel – Albuquerque, NM
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About El Vado Motel

Comfortable Accommodations El Vado Motel in Albuquerque offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden, pool, or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and modern restaurant serving dinner. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, concierge service, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location Located 6.2 mi from Albuquerque International Sunport, the motel is a 17-minute walk from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Nearby attractions include ABQ BioPark Zoo and Cliff's Amusement Park. Guest Favorites Guests highly rate the convenient location, bar, and swimming pool, making El Vado Motel a preferred choice for relaxation and leisure.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1229 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The property was beautiful, clean and wonderful location. There was nothing we didn’t like

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very nice hotel but not kid friendly. There is a dispensary basically on the premises and marijuana is everywhere. If that bothers you, this place is probably not for you.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The property was so cute. Plenty of outdoor areas to enjoy. Loved the tap room and surrounding small restaurants. Only complaint was that none were open for light breakfast Most visitors were probably on road trip. A small refrigerator in room would be nice

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We appreciated the drink tokens; live music was loud but a nice touch. Parking is very difficult and sparse; we had to use street parking far away from our room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very clean and comfortable very modern retro great vibe Parking was terrible and the pool was shallow and cold

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The rooms were spotless and well designed and the pool was pristine.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Modern clean secure No dining

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very well maintained and comfortable staff was great Pool was cold and parking was terrible lots of street noise

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Fun motel with a funky vibe right on Rt 66 in ABQ. Love the onsite restaurants and tap room. Cool art and beautiful landscaping. Would definitely stay again!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    George and Olivia were great!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Loved the architecture and how the rooms faced onto the pool and nice courtyard. The bed was very comfortable— on the firm side which I like, but soft enough for my spouse. Staff were friendly and moved us to a better room when we had a small issue with the first one. Glad to have the nearby bagel and coffee shop open at 6:30 AM. The automobile entry and parking was confusing and not well signed.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    next to downtown no breakfast available

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Amazing rooms Carry luggage from street parking to room No cart available No breakfast

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The El Vado is a Route 66 classic, updated with a great outdoor gathering space and nice pool, several local shops, an event center, and very comfortable rooms. The location is excellent for walking to restaurants, drugstores, and other shopping. Dash, the manager who greeted us, is personable and very kind. This is a great place to meet your friends, spend a night in an historic motel, and enjoy making memories.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    😊

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cool little boutique hotel. Staff was super helpful and accommodating at check in. Room was big and decorated along the vintage vibe of the hotel. Parking was convenient. Overall great experience on our visit to Albuquerque

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I had a great stay at El Vado Motel! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the room was very clean and comfortable. I also loved the complimentary beer at check-in, such a fun and unique touch! The location is great, with plenty of excellent restaurants nearby. Old Town is only a 5 minute walk from the motel. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Albuquerque!

Frequently asked questions about El Vado Motel

Does El Vado Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, El Vado Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does El Vado Motel offer parking?
Yes, El Vado Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does El Vado Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. El Vado Motel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does El Vado Motel have a fitness center?
El Vado Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is El Vado Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
El Vado Motel is located at 2500 Central SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. With a Walk Score of 63, 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 El Vado Motel
  • Albuquerque Convention Center 1.7 mi
  • University of New Mexico 3.4 mi
  • Albuquerque Airport 5.3 mi
  • Albuquerque International Sunport 5.3 mi
  • National Airlines Flight 27 5.8 mi
  • Sandia National Laboratories 8.1 mi
  • Z machine 8.6 mi

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