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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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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.
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.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and ample storage.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
  • ABQ Uptown
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tingley Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kirtland Air Force Base
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. .This motel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from University of New Mexico.
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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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in Albuquerque with free parking
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

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 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

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

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

Quality Inn Albuquerque
Quality Albuquerque
Quality Inn
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Albuquerque
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel Albuquerque

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 419 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

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senzaga

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My first choice!

Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaswinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s OK
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Worth the low price and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Price woth the Quailty

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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

betzaida

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Javis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
Two stars.

2/10 Terrible

Senzaga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phongsavath

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

micalas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in took awhile. The room was ok but the bed was uncomfortable. The TV had a terrible picture so you couldn't watch it. My partner felt it wasn't real safe. You could smell that someone had smoked pot inside and outside of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Not recommended

Very bad area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024