Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in the heart of Albuquerque

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

January 2026

February 2026

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Desert Sands Inn & Suites (Albuquerque)

Laundry room - Desert Sands Inn & Suites (Albuquerque)

Coffee service - Desert Sands Inn & Suites (Albuquerque)

Exterior - Desert Sands Inn & Suites (Albuquerque)

Reception - Desert Sands Inn & Suites (Albuquerque)

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities

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

$59 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Tomorrow

Dec 23 - Dec 24

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

325 sq ft
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

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

300 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

300 sq ft
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

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

350 sq ft
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

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

350 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

300 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$59 nightly

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

Sign in Sign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

Icon Cinema 4 Hills - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Beverly Mountain Guides - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sandia Foothills Open Space - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Four Hills Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Canyon Club Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 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
‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

When you stay 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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

More

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 (18-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 is in Northeast Heights, a short 16-minute walk from Beverly Mountain Guides.

Have a question?

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Bed

Budget

Bathtub

Bathroom

Towns

Car

Location

Parking

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 30, 2025

Very clean.....close to highway.

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 1, 2025

Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,

Danny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2025

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.

Angie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

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.

kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

It was extremely excellent

It was very good we really appreciate and enjoyed the visit on staying in this hotel.

Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2025

Good place for the Price

Alfonso, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 21, 2025

The facilities and breakfast are very good! The hygiene is average, dead cockroaches and spider webs in the corridor...

hailong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Property perfect location and view of the mountains.

April, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 25, 2025

Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.

Ricardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 5, 2025

Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.

Erik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2025

very clean

Ronny, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 5, 2025

Roach Infestation

This hotel room was full of roaches. I will never book again

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2025

Overnight

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Close to freeway but surprisingly quiet. One complaint was no in room coffee. There was in lobby. Had a fridge which I used and microwave. I would stay again

Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 6, 2025

Staff was great! Room was clean and bed comfortable. Area seemed good, Sprouts across the street and Chinese restaurant.No hair dryer in room only negative. Secure parking was awesome.

Bill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 27, 2025

Just a place to sleep. Didn't have time to enjoy your facility

Arline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 17, 2025

Worth the low price and comfortable.

Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2025

The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially a lady with a lot of rings but I forgot her name

David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 19, 2025

The morning clerk and evening clerk were friendly and helpful. The price was not too bad for just needing a place to sleep for one night. The property definitely needs some upgrades, but by the show of the new floor in the room, they are slowly working on it. The room wasn’t nasty, but more detail could’ve been made to make it cleaner.

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 11, 2024

Was great visit

Korey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2023

Wonderful motel - very clean and very easy check-in and checkout.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 18, 2025

The external of the inn was clean, however the rooms lacked detailed cleaning- I photographed a roach and dry blood on the door handle. The bedding was recycled and felt itchy. The sheets and pillow cases were changed on request. Otherwise, unremarkable and quiet.