Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wooden floor.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Northeast Heights, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, Desert Sands Inn & Suites is in a shopping district. Hinkle Family Fun Center and National Museum of Nuclear Science & History are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit ABQ Uptown and Winrock Shopping Center. Expo New Mexico and Popejoy Hall are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and mountain biking. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • A large rock face with climbers scaling it.
    Sandia Foothills Open Space
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Icon Cinema 4 Hills
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Four Hills Country Club
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • ABQ Uptown
    7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Sandia Casino
    23 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center
    15 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maverik
    3 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

  • Motel near ABQ Uptown
  • 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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
    • 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
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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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. A cleaning fee of USD 30 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sands Inn & Suites on Oct 30, 2026 start from $66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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 Sandia Foothills Open Space, Cibola National Forest, and Hinkle Family Fun Center. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History and Los Altos Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 577 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Wonderful staff, fenced parking, clean rooms. Very comfortable bed. Older property, but nicely updated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Okay room, staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and it seemed cleaned and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was amazing and clean. Will definitely comeback in my travels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older motel but rooms were totally remodeled. Great area easy access and quiet. Accepts pets. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ok is clean tha people in tha off is good people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The family that stays and runs this place is amazing! Idk if they own it but if they don't the owner should really be grateful to have such great staff! Bed was great I am very particular about cleanliness and it was very clean no bugs. Staff was very helpful and kind, would definitely stay again if I'm passing through
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My room was both clean and comfortable. A nice sized fridge/freezer, big TV. The staff was always helpful, plenty of parking near my room and a beautiful view of the Sandia mountains to the east. The parking lot is completely fenced-in with electric gates for entry/exit and there is a security officer parked in the lot at night. Great location on the east side of town with a McDonalds next door. Nothing beats a cup of McDonalds coffee in the morning! This was my second stay here within the past two years.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean staff can is good ( owner is bit of a stickler eventually came around) over all nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The onsite armed and knowledgeable security officer was a sure comfort along with the gated parking and noticeable cameras were a well enjoyed safety feature. It was a more comfortable area than any place I’ve stayed before
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood that it is in is kind of sketchy. But the staff is amazing, the rooms are clean, and it felt secure due to the fencing around it. The price is amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing front desk staff! Very kind and helpful! ☺️ clean rooms and clean bedding a good place to lay your head for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Nice little
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No tv remote but staff provided one without too much hassle. Secure parking but a little inconvenient due to having one way driving flow.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable, lady at the front office was great. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, nice large room, clean, has a very large refrigerator and a has a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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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