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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $82
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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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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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in Northeast Heights
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, RV/bus/truck parking, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Desert Sands Inn & Suites features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Albuquerque motel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Desert Sands Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
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. 161 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 501 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Guy

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

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
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8/10 Good

Dennis

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

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

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
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8/10 Good

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sping was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Chris

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

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

Joesph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. Quiet, clean and very nice people. Rates were good. Definitely the place to stay if you want to hop right back onto I 40. Gas and food all right there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a nice quick stop but would like an area for pets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, well maintained, and very close to the ocean. There are many dining options within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

It was extremely excellent

It was very good we really appreciate and enjoyed the visit on staying in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very nice. I was a little concerned about the gate to park since we were there for the balloon festival and would be coming and going at odd hours. However, we never had any problems and it made me feel secure. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025