The Monterey Motel

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2402 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at The Monterey Motel in Albuquerque (West Old Town), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Albuquerque Convention Center and 6 minutes from University of New Mexico. .This motel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from ABQ Uptown and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater.

What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albuquerque Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duran Central Pharmacy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Compadres Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Motel

The Monterey Motel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01

Property is also known as

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The Monterey Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 722 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little lounge. Decorated nicely:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

YANG, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and new, convenient was great, i could park my car just in front of my room, that’s great for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay at thia A+ establishment! Uber clean, friendly staff, quiet, easy parking, great lounge and awesome location! Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

andrew, gresham

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sungwoo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, great staff, the onsite pub was the perfect place to watch a football game after a long day of traveling. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kids loved the bunks with privacy curtains and cubbies. Door and curtain between parent's and children's room were great options. Super pleasant staff. Best night sleep we have had traveling as a family tied with a Marriott. Clean and pleasant decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cutest Motel. Nicely updated and clean. When you check in you can enjoy a beverage at the Lounge. Restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful room and we had a great night's sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Valley Center

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby/lounge is open 24 hours. The staff was very nice and engaging. The rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room, nice and quiet, and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a nice little hotel with a great bar and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, wonderful staff. My husband and I will definitely be making this place our go-to spot to stay every time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Santini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great bar and bartender.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Like the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025