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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

Albuquerque New Mexico
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at Desert Sands Inn & Suites, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, within a 15-minute drive of Kirtland Air Force Base and University of New Mexico. This motel is 40 minutes drive to Balloon Fiesta Park and 45 minutes drive to Sandia Casino.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, air conditioning, daily housekeeping and a flat-screen TV, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include a desk, a phone and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

  • Secured parking
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 122
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 48
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 6
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Total number of rooms - 67
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Sandia Foothills Open Space - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cibola National Forest - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Hinkle Family Fun Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Los Altos Golf Course - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Musical Theatre Southwest - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Kirtland Air Force Base - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Winrock Shopping Center - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
ABQ Uptown - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Coronado Center - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi
New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial - 9.3 km / 5.7 mi
Turquoise Lodge Hospital - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Tingley Coliseum - 9.7 km / 6.1 mi
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Expo New Mexico - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
The preferred airport for Desert Sands Inn & Suites is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 22.5 km / 14 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 23
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123, United States
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