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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Albuquerque with free parking

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Compact kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel sink, and wooden floor.
Convenient laundry facilities feature a washer and dryer unit with an ice dispenser.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and ample storage.
Park your car in the designated spaces and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Relax in comfort with plush sofas arranged around a central coffee table.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Expo New Mexico - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 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, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 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

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Inn & Suites on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$98.76, 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 2 miles (3 km) of Beverly Mountain Guides, Cibola National Forest and Sandia Foothills Open Space. Hinkle Family Fun Center and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 416 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The external of the inn was clean, however the rooms lacked detailed cleaning- I photographed a roach and dry blood on the door handle. The bedding was recycled and felt itchy. The sheets and pillow cases were changed on request. Otherwise, unremarkable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially a lady with a lot of rings but I forgot her name
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

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

8/10

Beds and blankets were clean and comfortable. Hotel is older which is ok, but bathroom ceiling mold was coming through the paint. Otherwise it was pretty clean. Towels were clean, but well used. Overall for the price it was fine. Im glad the beds were comfy and the woman who checked us in was super nice and helped us find dinner across the street. The neighbors were very loud during the night which was unfortunate but not a fault of the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Pricing was great and quailty was well worth it. Quiet rooms with chill customers. Felt safe the entire time and found the quality of the room to be quiet enjoyable. My girlfiend didnt like the bed but i loved it. Needed to stay here while securing a new apartment and would gladly stay here again just to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

Two stars.

10/10

everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Was great visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel very convenient and close to everything. Very clean, and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful motel - very clean and very easy check-in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Security was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

excellent security guard and front desk support
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

East check in and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Excellent, way better than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

I didn’t like how my key didn’t work and had issues opening my room, but i was transferred to another room that was better. The staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024