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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Albuquerque motel in Northeast Heights with free parking

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Coffee service
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The price is AED 187
AED 227 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

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

Motel located in Northeast Heights
Desert Sands Inn & Suites provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

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/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 48

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Sands Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Desert Sands Inn & Suites located?

Located in Northeast Heights, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cibola National Forest, Sandia Foothills Open Space, and Hinkle Family Fun Center. Sandia Mountain Wilderness and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 378 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 378 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

micalas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn J

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Mesa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evangelos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gilberto

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable and not a good area
Uncomfortable bed and pillows.The area was not good. Overall not the greatest place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cherylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation
It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig, Fishers

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gated to keep zombies out. Staff was rude, room dloor was dirty, maid walked in on me half dressed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jesus

Traveled with family
Closer to freeways,shops
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deanna

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could get over the fact that 3 of my towels and my bedsheet were dirty upon arrival. But it’s unacceptable that some man who never identified himself just entered my room and said he needed to fix my air conditioning even though I didn’t have any issues. He never introduced himself, didn’t say hello, and didn’t even say that he was maintenance. If the air conditioner in my room needed to be fixed then he should’ve called my room to let me know, or left a note on my door, or better yet, maybe don’t put people in rooms that need maintenance without notifying them. I could have been in the bathroom or shower and he just decided to let himself in my room. That is UNACCEPTABLE for ANY reason! The room also smelled like cigarettes even though I booked a non smoking room. The window shade didn’t fully cover the window, so there was always light in my room at night. There’s a lot of road noise here as well. The positive is that there’s 2 grocery stores, a gas station, and mcdonalds within walking distance. I don’t ask for much with motels because you get what you pay for, but that doesn’t excuse that man entering a WOMAN’S room uninvited.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024