Desert Sands Inn & Suites
$59
/ night
Avg. for September
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$59
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Desert Sands Inn & Suites average $55 in August, the cheapest month, and $80 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $57 |
| February | $58 |
| March | $55 |
| April | $57 |
| May | $58 |
| June | $57 |
| July | $55 |
| August | $55 |
| September | $59 |
| October | $80 |
| November | $60 |
| December | $55 |
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Most expensive: October (~$80)
Cheapest: August (~$55)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Albuquerque, within a 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from University of New Mexico.
What's nearby
Icon Cinema 4 Hills(0.3 miles)
Sandia Foothills Open Space(1.5 miles)
Cibola National Forest(1.7 miles)
Hinkle Family Fun Center(2 miles)
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History(2.4 miles)
Los Altos Golf Course(2.8 miles)
Kirtland Air Force Base(4.9 miles)
Winrock Shopping Center(5.1 miles)
Regal Winrock(5.2 miles)
ABQ Uptown(5.3 miles)
Jerry Cline Tennis Center(5.3 miles)
Coronado Center(5.6 miles)
New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial(5.7 miles)
Turquoise Lodge Hospital(6 miles)
Tingley Coliseum(6.1 miles)
The preferred airport for Desert Sands Inn & Suites is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)(14 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
Vending Machines
Location
13317 Central Avenue Northeast, Northeast Heights, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Icon Cinema 4 Hills (0.3 miles)
Sandia Foothills Open Space (1.5 miles)
Cibola National Forest (1.7 miles)
Hinkle Family Fun Center (2 miles)
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (2.4 miles)
Los Altos Golf Course (2.8 miles)
Room options
4
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
300 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
350 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
300 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
350 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
7.3
Good
Based on 574 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
8%
Couple
33%
Family
47%
Group
11%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Desert Sands Inn & Suites draws frequent praise for friendly staff, clean budget rooms, and secure gated parking, while some guests note traffic noise, strict deposit policies, and an area that feels rough despite on-site security.
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What guests think
Desert Sands Inn & Suites draws frequent praise for friendly staff, clean budget rooms, and secure gated parking, while some guests note traffic noise, strict deposit policies, and an area that feels rough despite on-site security.
Rooms are basic with mixed comfort and amenities, and Wi-Fi/TV quality varies. Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent, ranging from spotless to reports of odors, stains, pests, and maintenance lapses. Overall, it suits short, budget stays prioritizing security and highway access.
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Facilities
Guests frequently mention gated, secure parking with on-site security; some find the locked side gates and security interactions inconvenient. Laundry facilities are available.
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Douglas
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was great on check in. Little weird doing the laundry having to get the key and return it after every time you go thru the door. But laundry worked great, needed the extra steps i guess.
Staff was great on check in. Little weird doing the laundry having to get the key and return it after every time you go thru the door. But laundry worked great, needed the extra steps i guess.
10
Laura
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff was very polite and helpful. I appreciated the fact that it was gated and had security
The staff was very polite and helpful. I appreciated the fact that it was gated and had security
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Johnathan
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
10
Amanda
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
10
Ricardo
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.
Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.
8
Christopher
Apr 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Security was very rude
Security was very rude
10
Bill
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Senzaga
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
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Chandra
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Liked that it was gated and had security.
Liked that it was gated and had security.
10
John
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Safe parking
Safe parking
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Cleanliness
Feedback ranges from very clean and even spotless rooms to reports of odors, stained linens, pests (bedbugs and roaches), and poor detailing in some areas. Overall standards appear inconsistent.
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Rosalyn
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sheets and towels were either stained or had not been washed. Bedspread had a lot of dirt on the underside and hugh urine stains. Wall by bathtub was falling apart.
Sheets and towels were either stained or had not been washed. Bedspread had a lot of dirt on the underside and hugh urine stains. Wall by bathtub was falling apart.
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Roland
Feb 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wir waren zur Durchreise für eine Nacht. Wichtigstes Highlight. Das Zimmer war schlicht, günstig Und sehr sauber. Ab circa 10:00 Uhr in der Nacht wird es dann auch mal etwas leiser so dass man gut schlafen kann. Ausser Kaffeemaschine ist alles vorhanden. Ganz wichtig: keine Teppichböden was auf jeden Fall sehr hygienisch ist. Ich kann das Hotel gerne weiter empfehlen.
Wir waren zur Durchreise für eine Nacht. Wichtigstes Highlight. Das Zimmer war schlicht, günstig Und sehr sauber. Ab circa 10:00 Uhr in der Nacht wird es dann auch mal etwas leiser so dass man gut schlafen kann. Ausser Kaffeemaschine ist alles vorhanden. Ganz wichtig: keine Teppichböden was auf jeden Fall sehr hygienisch ist. Ich kann das Hotel gerne weiter empfehlen.
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Alicia
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This place is disgusting. Says all rooms non smoking but reeks of cigarette smoke. Holes in the blankets boogers on the curtains cockroaches on the walls
This place is disgusting. Says all rooms non smoking but reeks of cigarette smoke. Holes in the blankets boogers on the curtains cockroaches on the walls
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Yvette
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Infested with bedbugs never staying here again
Infested with bedbugs never staying here again
10
Judith
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful.
My room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful.
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George
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Yolanda M.
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Woke up covered in bed bug bites. Still itching really bad from all the bug bites 😫
Woke up covered in bed bug bites. Still itching really bad from all the bug bites 😫
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Luis
Oct 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It is a two star motel. My expectations were not very high but the photos on Expedia and google do not match the room itself. There are no smoking signs everywhere yet the room smelled like cigarette smoke. I bought a deodorizer and some plug ins while I was there. The sheets are also pretty gross. They were yellow and stained. The mattress itself was falling apart it seems. Idk the last time it was updated but it is poorly kept. I bought some sheets at target myself and left them there. They probably need them more than I do. The price was also pretty high, I believe for the balloon festival going on. I would never have selected this place had there been availability elsewhere. To be honest, there were other places available in the area but the two nights at this place was the same price as one night at the other places that were not 1 or 2 star motels. Everyone jumped on the high demand bus and jacked up their prices. I think had i not come during this ballon festival then there would have been plenty more places to pick from and at a reasonable price. Bad luck and timing on my end. If I ever need to stay in Albuquerque again in the future, I will never pick this place ever again.
It is a two star motel. My expectations were not very high but the photos on Expedia and google do not match the room itself. There are no smoking signs everywhere yet the room smelled like cigarette smoke. I bought a deodorizer and some plug ins while I was there. The sheets are also pretty gross. They were yellow and stained. The mattress itself was falling apart it seems. Idk the last time it was updated but it is poorly kept. I bought some sheets at target myself and left them there. They probably need them more than I do. The price was also pretty high, I believe for the balloon festival going on. I would never have selected this place had there been availability elsewhere. To be honest, there were other places available in the area but the two nights at this place was the same price as one night at the other places that were not 1 or 2 star motels. Everyone jumped on the high demand bus and jacked up their prices. I think had i not come during this ballon festival then there would have been plenty more places to pick from and at a reasonable price. Bad luck and timing on my end. If I ever need to stay in Albuquerque again in the future, I will never pick this place ever again.
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Christina
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
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Daniel
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, but smelled musty. TV needs internet services. Gates should require a code, or what’s the purpose?
Room was clean, but smelled musty. TV needs internet services. Gates should require a code, or what’s the purpose?
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and generally comfortable for short stays, with mixed feedback on bed comfort and TV/Wi-Fi quality. Traffic and neighbor noise are recurring concerns, and room sizes vary.
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Cherylynn
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
It was very nice. A good hot shower comfy bed. Only complaint road noise. But can't really help that.
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Robert
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to interstate. Gated entry. However, the proximity to interstate and the local traffic made for a sleepless night.
Convenient to interstate. Gated entry. However, the proximity to interstate and the local traffic made for a sleepless night.
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April
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
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Raymond
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
room was so small and cramped for space my spouse did not have room for her walker. We had to leave, take a room elsewhere and forfeit our deposit as manager refused to give a refund. This despite the fact we could not use the room and didn't use it at all. Just looked at it. Worst experience of our trip.
room was so small and cramped for space my spouse did not have room for her walker. We had to leave, take a room elsewhere and forfeit our deposit as manager refused to give a refund. This despite the fact we could not use the room and didn't use it at all. Just looked at it. Worst experience of our trip.
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Bryan
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The wifi server was corrupt, no USB outlets, the a/c unit was noisy and no toilet paper.
The wifi server was corrupt, no USB outlets, the a/c unit was noisy and no toilet paper.
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Ryan
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
For the price I don’t know what else I expected. The room smelled like stale cigarettes, the bathroom was not very clean, the bed is very loud (makes a metal banging sound when you move on it), the tv is very old, picture on the tv was reminiscent of of VHS tapes, the blanket on the bed is paper thin. The pillows were nice though.
For the price I don’t know what else I expected. The room smelled like stale cigarettes, the bathroom was not very clean, the bed is very loud (makes a metal banging sound when you move on it), the tv is very old, picture on the tv was reminiscent of of VHS tapes, the blanket on the bed is paper thin. The pillows were nice though.
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Alan
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very noisy night with all the hot cars and cycles. Otherwise just fine.
Very noisy night with all the hot cars and cycles. Otherwise just fine.
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Mette Marie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Det ser ud til at være et ældre sted, men de har virkelig gjort meget for at det skal blive fint. Rent og pænt. Der er malet for nylig, sat nye møbler ind og et kæmpe fjernsyn. Måske 50". Der var låge for parkeringspladsen, så bilen og værelserne er aflåst om natten. Rigtig fin tryghed. Meget flinkt personale. Desværre ingen morgenmad og kun almindelig kaffe, ingen koffeinfri. Lidt besværligt at skulle hente nøgle i receptionen for at få is. Men et af de bedste steder, vi har overnattet. Vi har været på mange billige moteller gennem det sydlige USA.
Det ser ud til at være et ældre sted, men de har virkelig gjort meget for at det skal blive fint. Rent og pænt. Der er malet for nylig, sat nye møbler ind og et kæmpe fjernsyn. Måske 50". Der var låge for parkeringspladsen, så bilen og værelserne er aflåst om natten. Rigtig fin tryghed. Meget flinkt personale. Desværre ingen morgenmad og kun almindelig kaffe, ingen koffeinfri. Lidt besværligt at skulle hente nøgle i receptionen for at få is. Men et af de bedste steder, vi har overnattet. Vi har været på mange billige moteller gennem det sydlige USA.
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Marilyn J
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Senzaga
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
Amazing as always. The first place I head to when I get to Albuquerque. It's Quiet, clean, gated, patroled, has laundry facilities, great parking and is centrally located near the freeway for easy access to anywhere you want to go. The staff is polite, friendly and professional. The rooms have strong wi-fi signal with big flat screen TV's. I bring a HDMI cord and my PS4 to Stream movies when I get off work.There are many places to stay in the city but few that remember your name when you return. It's become a second home.
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Service
Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, with some standout employees. However, guests also report slow or inflexible check-in, strict deposit and room-check policies, and occasional rudeness or intrusive maintenance visits.
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Shawn
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was ok. Have to leave a deposit even though I paid with a credit card and had to wait at checkout for them to check my room? Ridiculous
It was ok. Have to leave a deposit even though I paid with a credit card and had to wait at checkout for them to check my room? Ridiculous
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Jacqueline
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Owner/manager was extremely rude and somewhat aggressive. Would not recommend this establishment
Owner/manager was extremely rude and somewhat aggressive. Would not recommend this establishment
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Christopher
Apr 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Security was very rude
Security was very rude
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Jim
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Angie
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Steven
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Craig
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Gated to keep zombies out. Staff was rude, room dloor was dirty, maid walked in on me half dressed
Gated to keep zombies out. Staff was rude, room dloor was dirty, maid walked in on me half dressed
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Deanna
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Christina
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
The room and hotel were exceptionally clean! The staff were helpful and kind. I would stay again.
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dave
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
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Location
Convenient for I-40 access with shops and food nearby, and handy for events like the Balloon Fiesta. Several reviews note the surrounding area feels rough with visible homelessness and some traffic noise.
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Marianne
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
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April
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
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Jesus
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Closer to freeways,shops
Closer to freeways,shops
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Joesph
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Amanda
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
The room was clean. Parking was easy and secure. The location was great for on and off the interstate.
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Angie
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Kerry
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, just off the freeway.
Convenient location, just off the freeway.
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Jacque
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were great and there was a security guard on site. There was a large fence enclosing the hotel rooms. Many homeless people in the area and it was just a poor choice by me to stop for the night in that area. However, the staff made us feel pretty safe.
The staff were great and there was a security guard on site. There was a large fence enclosing the hotel rooms. Many homeless people in the area and it was just a poor choice by me to stop for the night in that area. However, the staff made us feel pretty safe.
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Steven
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Danny
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,
Nice staff and great room by the interstate. Wasn’t too far from the Balloon Fiesta,
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Dining
On-site offerings are limited to coffee and a simple grab-and-go selection (fruit or muffins) at times, with no full breakfast. Hours and availability can be limited.
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cathy
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We only had 1/4 roll of toilet paper and tan out in the middle of the night. There was no breakfast items, only coffee. The area doesn’t feel safe. The front desk lady had the door locked at 8am when we went to check out and locked the door when we left.
We only had 1/4 roll of toilet paper and tan out in the middle of the night. There was no breakfast items, only coffee. The area doesn’t feel safe. The front desk lady had the door locked at 8am when we went to check out and locked the door when we left.
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Greg
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I really appreciate the secure parking lot. Good house keeping to, except no tissues for the dispenser. Very friendly staff. I left before the grab and go breakfast so can't comment. It looks like a lot has been refreshed recently and so far it's still looking fresh. I'll never understand why the caulking in these bathrooms is so bad.
I really appreciate the secure parking lot. Good house keeping to, except no tissues for the dispenser. Very friendly staff. I left before the grab and go breakfast so can't comment. It looks like a lot has been refreshed recently and so far it's still looking fresh. I'll never understand why the caulking in these bathrooms is so bad.
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Nancy
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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hailong
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The facilities and breakfast are very good! The hygiene is average, dead cockroaches and spider webs in the corridor...
The facilities and breakfast are very good! The hygiene is average, dead cockroaches and spider webs in the corridor...
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Linda
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Mette Marie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Det ser ud til at være et ældre sted, men de har virkelig gjort meget for at det skal blive fint. Rent og pænt. Der er malet for nylig, sat nye møbler ind og et kæmpe fjernsyn. Måske 50". Der var låge for parkeringspladsen, så bilen og værelserne er aflåst om natten. Rigtig fin tryghed. Meget flinkt personale. Desværre ingen morgenmad og kun almindelig kaffe, ingen koffeinfri. Lidt besværligt at skulle hente nøgle i receptionen for at få is. Men et af de bedste steder, vi har overnattet. Vi har været på mange billige moteller gennem det sydlige USA.
Det ser ud til at være et ældre sted, men de har virkelig gjort meget for at det skal blive fint. Rent og pænt. Der er malet for nylig, sat nye møbler ind og et kæmpe fjernsyn. Måske 50". Der var låge for parkeringspladsen, så bilen og værelserne er aflåst om natten. Rigtig fin tryghed. Meget flinkt personale. Desværre ingen morgenmad og kun almindelig kaffe, ingen koffeinfri. Lidt besværligt at skulle hente nøgle i receptionen for at få is. Men et af de bedste steder, vi har overnattet. Vi har været på mange billige moteller gennem det sydlige USA.
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lynda
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The beds and pillows are very comfortable. I wish the breakfast was open later. Traveling through different time zones makes it hard to wake up early, and we missed breakfast.
The beds and pillows are very comfortable. I wish the breakfast was open later. Traveling through different time zones makes it hard to wake up early, and we missed breakfast.
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Laylow
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great!!!!! ........................
Great!!!!! ........................
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Mihran
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Okay place. Does the job. Nothing exceptional. I couldn't find the coffee in the common area in the morning!!
Okay place. Does the job. Nothing exceptional. I couldn't find the coffee in the common area in the morning!!
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Alejandro
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was fine, except the TV didn't work. I told reception but they didn't do anything.
The room was fine, except the TV didn't work. I told reception but they didn't do anything.
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B
Jul 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hotels.com has the property rated at 7.2. Seriously??? This hotel was a far cry from a good hotel. In fairness, the mattress was fantastic, but after that, there's really nothing that was even adequate. Oh, there was man who checked me out and he was very nice. But I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about this place. A 7.2 hotel rating is not even close.
Hotels.com has the property rated at 7.2. Seriously??? This hotel was a far cry from a good hotel. In fairness, the mattress was fantastic, but after that, there's really nothing that was even adequate. Oh, there was man who checked me out and he was very nice. But I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about this place. A 7.2 hotel rating is not even close.
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Shellie
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The bed was not stable at all. Every time one of us got up to go to the restroom or something the bed moved like an uneven leg or something and it slid. Super unsafe if you have mobility issues. It was a 1 night stay for us as we were only passing through so we didn't try any amenities.
The bed was not stable at all. Every time one of us got up to go to the restroom or something the bed moved like an uneven leg or something and it slid. Super unsafe if you have mobility issues. It was a 1 night stay for us as we were only passing through so we didn't try any amenities.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Desert Sands Inn & Suites
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15 per pet per night, and service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 30, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Albuquerque, within a 15-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and University of New Mexico. It is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Albuquerque Convention Center and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
- 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
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.
- 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.
Popular amenities
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Family Room
Housekeeping
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General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Vending Machines
Family Room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
Services
Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Internet
Free Wi-Fi