Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in the heart of Albuquerque

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Located in Northeast Heights, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking and barbecue grills while appreciating the helpful multilingual staff.

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Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Tomorrow

Oct 14 - Oct 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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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$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

About the neighborhood

13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

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

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

Restaurants

‪Maverik - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

At Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Also, University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 67 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Ski lifts nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchair-width doorways
Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 48
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Window screens

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Desert Sands Inn & Suites and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking.

What's the area around Desert Sands Inn & Suites like?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites puts you in Northeast Heights, in the heart of Albuquerque. Popular attractions include Balloon Fiesta Park, which is 17 minutes away by car.