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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Experience comfort at its finest with a stay that offers friendly faces, convenient amenities like barbecue grills.

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Coffee service
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Located in Northeast Heights, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking and barbecue grills while appreciating the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 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 - 6 min drive
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive
  • Expo New Mexico - 9 min drive
  • Tingley Coliseum - 9 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weck's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

When you stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kirtland Air Force Base and University of New Mexico. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and snowboarding. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Albuquerque Convention Center. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 122
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
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.

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

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Desert Sands Inn & Suites and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking.

What's the area around Desert Sands Inn & Suites like?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites puts you in Northeast Heights, in the heart of Albuquerque. Popular attractions include University of New Mexico, which is 11 minutes away by car.

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Senzaga, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Phongsavath, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not recommended
Very bad area.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Decent place to stay. Not expecting much. Just needed a place to sleep while traveling.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Aaron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Blind Sided
I booked my trip with my Hotel.com card i won with NM Lottery 2nd chance promotions. The Clerk a female was very nice but as i noticed the owner there seemed as he wasnt helpful to resolve a small issue i boticed he had peoples skills or he wouldve gave us some kind solution. He was more quick to say bo refunds here. My card was billed 61.00 but they wanted a 100 deposit. Before i areived i had a black plastic bag. I xhooSed to leave it outside the door of office after trying to comebup with solutions i stepped outside and boticed my bag was gone a security guy came in office i let him know that my ztuff was missing when i went to let him know he seemed to ignore me but the 2nd time i said somebody stoled my belongings he had had enough of me coming to window to acknowledge i had been robbed i got upset went to get my room at econolodge after not feeling accepted i got my room at econo only because the security office desided to run after me. He also told me to stay off property so i neve stayd ther ans was not allowed to get my deposit back. People adont care how much you know til they know how much you care. They do not care about you here Instead of them helping me the cutomer they were being entertained by a guy and his son with a bag of stolen goodssuch as Hygene Lotions all up on the counter they must of had 50 different items I left to go get the 35.00 i was short on deposit.I tried to enter bank but door was locked thats when the security came runnig after me th
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Evangelos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, peaceful, comfortable.
Senzaga, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good for the price no frills but had a refrig
Hotel was a good budget motel with refrigerator gated. Ok for a trip on a budget
Ronald, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I had made reservations due to their site stated i had until sep 29 to cancel . They did not refund my cancelation due to the balloon fest was happening and they keeped my funds.
Gilberto, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lidia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Uncomfortable and not a good area
Uncomfortable bed and pillows.The area was not good. Overall not the greatest place to stay
Jeanette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Vacation
It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
Cherylynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Joseph, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Never again
The area is not great and the parking is gated. A lot of homeless in the area, but I never felt threatened or uncomfortable. However, the person at the desk at check I should never be allowed to interact with guests. The booking says a $75 security deposit is required at check in. Then it warns you that it will take a week to be credited back to your card. So I wanted to use a different card so my money wasn’t tied up on my debit card. But the clown at the desk would not accept any other method of payment except the card used to pay for the room. This is a separate function and charge, but the person with only one brain cell could not understand that.
Steven, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jacey, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Gated to keep zombies out. Staff was rude, room dloor was dirty, maid walked in on me half dressed
Craig, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Affordable hotel for a quick trip.
The hotel was a 7 out of 10. The hotel was close to the interstate which was easy to access. The room smelt clean when we arrived but we did find a hair in the sheets. They had limited towels, when we asked the front office for additional towels, the gentleman was not very friendly. The room is small, you can hear all of the noise from outside including the cars passing by. They did have a security guard on site. They also provide bananas, apples or muffins for breakfast. The property outside was clean. There was plenty of space for parking.
Linda, 2-night family trip
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