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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Albuquerque

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A spacious room with a long bench, a blue chair, a patterned rug, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
Laundry room
A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a stack of white cups.
A reception area with teal patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a reception desk.
A kitchen area with a framed painting, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sugar container on the counter.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 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, Sandia Foothills Open Space
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

City center stay.Your stay at this Northeast Heights motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Beverly Mountain Guides and Sandia Foothills Open Space. Cibola National Forest and Hinkle Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beverly Mountain Guides - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sandia Foothills Open Space - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Four Hills Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Canyon Club Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

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
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel perfectly located for exploring Albuquerque
As a guest of Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Desert Sands Inn & Suites also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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 (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 23 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Desert Sands Inn & Suites to the airport?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites is 14 mi (19-min drive) away from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Inn & Suites on Aug 2, 2026 start from $62, 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.

Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Desert Sands Inn & Suites.

Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have a pool?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites does not have a pool.

Does Desert Sands Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Desert Sands Inn & Suites to downtown Albuquerque?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites is 8.3 mi away from Albuquerque.

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 522 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an ideal place at an ideal price for a quick stop to sleep for a single male traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite armed and knowledgeable security officer was a sure comfort along with the gated parking and noticeable cameras were a well enjoyed safety feature. It was a more comfortable area than any place I’ve stayed before
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood that it is in is kind of sketchy. But the staff is amazing, the rooms are clean, and it felt secure due to the fencing around it. The price is amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing front desk staff! Very kind and helpful! ☺️ clean rooms and clean bedding a good place to lay your head for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vetrivelan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was smelling like cigarettes. AC was also smelling. Parking seemed safe. Had nice Mountain View.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Friedemann

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

4/10 Poor

Deborah

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guy

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

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like someone just had smoked before we got there. They should also be careful with who they rent their rooms to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
So the beds are on a sheet metal base which sounds like the drums of your ansestors awakening every time you move a muscle. That coupled with the fact I think they used box springs instead of mattresses. They felt like cardboard pallets to sleep on. My neice moved to the floor and.i seriously considered sleeping in the car for the night. Oh and if you like hearing the fridge make a constant growl that almost sounds like Darth Vader sleeping next to you, than this is for sure the room for you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was great for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family rented three rooms. The rooms were clean, the staff were very helpful, the location was amazing, and plenty of food selections around to accommodate everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice large room, clean, has a very large refrigerator and a has a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room. Not completely updated but ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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