Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, El Vado Motel is a hotel. It offers a swimming pool, 5 on-site restaurants and free parking. Guests rate it 4.4/5 across 709 reviews.
Should you book El Vado Motel?
Expect guest scores around 4.4/5.
Best for
- Travelers who want a pool
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
- Business travelers
Take a dip in the pool
The pool is a welcome spot to cool off and unwind during your stay.
The location
El Vado Motel is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, rated 4.4/5 by guests.
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 5 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- 5 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Pool view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Location
2500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico
El Vado Motel is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What guests say
El Vado Motel wins consistent praise for its beautifully restored midcentury character, lively pool and patio, and a convenient location close to Route 66 and Old Town Albuquerque. However, several guests flag recurring practical shortcomings — dim room lighting, scarce parking, weak Wi-Fi, and missing in-room fridges — that temper an otherwise enthusiastic reception. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most guests finding the charm and atmosphere well worth the minor inconveniences.
“Whoever designed this set up of rooms and food and pool and social area is a genius!!!”
“It was fun to see a midcentury ethos filtered through a New Mexico vibe.”
“The room was dark and could have used one or two more lights.”
From Booking.com guest reviews · 653 reviews · scored 8.9/10 there
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does El Vado Motel have a pool?
Yes, El Vado Motel has a pool for guests.
What amenities does El Vado Motel offer?
El Vado Motel offers Outdoor swimming pool, Non-smoking rooms, Free Wifi, Free parking, Facilities for disabled guests, 5 restaurants, Family rooms, Bar, Parking, Air conditioning, View, and Bathrobe.
Where is El Vado Motel located?
El Vado Motel is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 2500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, United States.