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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Laundry room
Coffee service

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • Place, Icon Cinema 4 Hills
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beverly Mountain Guides
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Hills Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Albuquerque, within a 15-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and University of New Mexico. .This motel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Albuquerque Convention Center and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park.
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What's nearby

  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beverly Mountain Guides - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Four Hills Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Canyon Club Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers 67 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 23 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

Cribs (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 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 492 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mikel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sping was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great and the room was ok, a bit worn but fairly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Guy

Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Nice little
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Our room didn't have hot water, and it took about 24 hours before we were moved to a different room. The bed frames have metal panels that clank when you roll over. The hotel allows dogs, but there's nowhere for them to go potty- just an enclosed parking lot. The rooms are not well equipped, even for a basic motel. Overall, not somewhere I would want to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed clean but saw a roach..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was nice and helpful. However the computer was slow and seemed confusing. Took about 15-20 minutes to check us in. The room was big and bright. Bathroom door would not close. Bed was too tall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front clerks were very helpful and nice. Motel was clean and very secure. Love the dog potty area. It was clean and fenced in. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean.....close to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari D

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable, lady at the front office was great. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
It was great for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025