Stayed at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa for three days for a conference. The resort is in Santa…read moreAna Pueblo, which is about 25 minutes outside Albuquerque and another 50 minutes from Santa Fe (though with the conference schedule, I was unable to make it to Santa Fe). The property itself is beautiful and expansive, sits on Tamayame land, and at the outset of the conference a member of the Native American tribe welcomed us and shared about the land and setting. The property has with multiple event spaces, an on-site trail, a large gym, and several pools. It is a fairly large resort (our room was at one end, so it was about a 7-10 minute walk to the main lobby area). Each day began with a large breakfast buffet, and lunch was similarly well done. One of the highlights was being able to sit outside during meals at large tables overlooking the grounds, mountains, trees, and fresh air made for a really peaceful setting. For breakfast, I enjoyed the red/green chilies chilaquiles (New Mexican style breakfast), it was very flavorful and I enjoyed trying but was very spicy/heavy. From a conference and events perspective, the resort is very impressive. There is a large main conference room with a stage, and the room can accommodate over 100 people (at round tables), along with many smaller breakout rooms. Over two evenings, we attended events at different venues on the property, one about a 10-minute walk away (with hotel mini-bus transportation available), and another closer to the main area under a tent. The more distant venue was quite large and set apart, likely used for weddings and larger celebrations. That evening included a buffet dinner, DJ, dancing, and multiple bar setups. The second evening closer to the main hotel was a seated dinner under a tent, with music and performances in a more contained setting. There is also a nice bar and restaurant in the lobby, as well as another more casual restaurant by the pool. Given time constraints, I was not able to fully take advantage of all the amenities (including the spa, horseback riding, and longer trail walks), but I would absolutely recommend this property. It is incredibly scenic, serene, and feels immersed in nature, and I would gladly return.

Driving up to the resort, it truly feels like you're entering a private, exclusive getaway, tucked…read moreaway from everything. Beautiful, classic New Mexican architecture surrounded by desert and mountain views. The grounds are beautiful with options for biking (included), tennis/pickleball, walks, horseback riding, and golf. Located about 30 minutes north of Albuquerque and 45 minutes south of Santa Fe, made it easy to spend time in either. We were able to check in early, which was so nice after an early travel morning. Our room was large and included the classic hotel amenities, including waters. We were staying slightly during the off season, so two pools were open, which was fine as it wasn't that busy and it didn't get hot until about noon. Due to the location of the resort, it is easiest to eat at the property and there are a couple of options available: The Corn Maiden - nicer dining experience, Santa Ana Cafe - casual sit-down, Rio Grande Lounge - bar and bites, and Plaza - pool cafe. During our visit the Plaza pool restaurant was only open on Saturday. We tried in-room dining for breakfast one morning, as we were up early, the eggs had little to no flavor, and a couple of our items were forgotten/late. Not a huge deal as we understood they were training a lot of staff during the time of our stay. Overall, the food throughout all the dining options was just okay, and if there were more dining options close by, I would probably go there. The restaurants all tasted the same and there didn't seem to be much variety. It would be nice if at least one of the dining options was a different kind of cuisine to bring some variety. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, the staff was so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of activities to do at the resort and we loved that they had nightly s'mores. The room was great, but food could be better.

Extremely relaxing, absolutely beautiful and the staff will always greet you with a smile. 2nd time…read morehere and we are already planning the next stay! We rented a suite for Christmas Day and the following night. Even on Christmas, the staff was great! We added an extra guest last minute and they had a wrist band and a robe to us immediately. A rollaway bed with extra towels, blankets and pillows were brought to our Room in 15 minutes. Private soaking tubs are excellent and the gift spa/gift shop has quality local items. If you want to get away to replenish and rejuvenate yourself, this should be your next place to visit. Unfortunately the steam room was out of order and I was looking forward to that. The soaking pools were also very busy this time but I can understand everyone wanting to be here. Overall it's an amazing hidden gem!

Pros: Great location. Nice scenery. Calm. The waitress and server staff were nice and gave my…read morefriend a dessert for her birthday. Free birthday soak in group pools. Nice comfortable hammocks. Cons: Expensive and felt "nickled and dimed". $65 for group soaks. Spent $50 on lunch, and they require people to rent the robes for an additional $20. They also run out of lockers sometimes, so in that case, you've got to put your valuables in your car (parking is also not great/limited). I asked that my robe rental be comped because we had to store our stuff in our hot cars, and the assistant manager wouldn't budge. We also waited quite a while to be seated in the restaurant and a number of other groups were waiting as well -- even one that had reservations. Advice to management: If you run out of lockers, reduce the price of something or give a customer more. As an example, forsake the $20 robe rental fee if you are not delivering the full experience and are putting the customer out (this is not Motel 6). Make sure the restaurant is properly staffed - even in between lunch and dinner rushes. Advice to customers: Bring your own robe! Expect to drop at least $150 there, if you eat anything. Call ahead to see how busy they are -- probably best to go in the middle of the week (not Friday or the weekend). I was there on Friday at 12:15P and it was packed. No chairs were available by the pools.

Came in with kiddos. Made a reservation the moment the reservation opened. Kids can only visit with…read moreparents in private rooms. We came in a little early. Checked in, signed waivers, got 3 robes. We got private room 3. It comes with hot spring filled hot tub (jet set button is on the wall near the bench. Typical 15 min timer), tiny cold plunge, full bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) AND a private Sauna. Small indoor bed for rest with a big jar of ice water. On top of the indoor bed, it came with plenty of towels and slippers. It was private enough that we felt safe to be nude in the private space. We absolutely enjoyed the time here. Love the hot spring water. Love the sauna. The cold plunge is doing its thing. The view is soothing and you can smell the wood burning smell in the air. Somehow, it was incredibly grounding. When your 90 min is up. They give you a nice notice from the intercom. We went out shortly after and spend some time shopping at the gift store. Then walked over to the restaurant for our reservation. We would like to stay overnight here next time we are in town. There is no signal here and takes about 99 stairs to go up to the spa. All worth it.

Is it worth it to fly to Santa Fe, drive all the way up a mountain to a private bath in a secluded…read morefaux-Asian spa to release all your worries by sweating in a sauna, freezing in a cold plunge, and then longing in a pool until you're gazing up at the sun through the leaves (木漏れ日 style) and realizing you're feeling the most at peace you've been in weeks? Ten Thousand Waves makes the case for yes.

Lovely place but I was racially targeted with some comment that didn't sit well with me .Good…read moreenvironment but never again

I came here in late March - blizzard and rainy. Driving here from East (Los Alamos) during a winter…read morestorm warning was not wise. Don't do that unless you have a 4WD and like fear - think The Shining. I saw deer too so yay. It's definitely far out from any major town so you know it's going to be special. Check in: super easy, no staff on site because it was late and off-season but entry instructions were clear and easy. Main lobby is a great lounge area with tons of games, books, snacky stuff, full kitchen, stocked fridge. Area: awesome location, near the base of a mountain with a river stream nearby. It's magical. Room: clean, super quiet, new Mexican decor. Also, I think the floor tiles were heated, which is something I didn't think I needed in my life until that moment. Other: I didn't pool or hot tub it given wintery weather but they're there. Also, there's a really old saloon Los Ojos nearby and it's the very definition of dive bar. I felt like I was in the Hateful Eight. Oh, there's the jemez springs which is also great in the winter I'll be back.

Went for happy hour with 6 of my favorite friends. We sat on the lounge patio which was a perfect…read moreplace for happy hour goodies. Starts at 3pm to 5. It's a little drive from Santa Fe and definitely worth the drive. I occasionally crave onion rings so that was what I ordered. Biggest and crunchiest I've ever had. And the view? Breathtaking! You have to go!!!

It was the best place to spend Valentine's Day! Everyone from the valet to the front desk was…read moredelightful. Everyone was super helpful and accommodating. The accommodations were even better than before. The only thing that we never get a chance to do is go to the pool. Maybe next time we'll be able to try out the pool. The workout room/gym is always amazing and has everything you need for a workout. Everything you could possibly need for a great workout was in the gym. The gift shop had soooo many beautiful gifts. I thought they couldn't have topped last times visit, but they did!

Stopped by the lobby, really more of a living room, to inquire about the historic inn and rooms…read more Food is served at Campo and there's also a Farm Shop that serves coffee/tea/pastries and a library bar. I appreciated Elizabeth's service at the inn in providing room rates, pictures, and information.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

We had our first, but definitely not last, visit to The Inn of the Five Graces to celebrate our…read more50th Wedding Anniversary. Without question, the level of service at this property is beyond any we have experienced in our world travels. They were instantly responsive to every request and it was clear that the staff is fully committed to the guest experience. The rooms are incredibly unique in this building that is centuries old and uniquely decorated from the owners world travels but keeping with the Santa Fe feel. The included breakfasts were amazing with incredible service. They also have included town car service within 3 miles so almost all of the local restaurants and shopping/art galleries within distance. It was so easy to get dropped off and picked up for meals and shopping which we did many times. While certainly not an inexpensive property, I can truly say that it was worth the value for an unbelievably memorable experience.

Specifically for the spa:…read more The highlight of our trip. Bar none. The facilities are BEAUTIFUL. The services were FANTASTIC (one of the best massages I've had). The service was IMPECCABLE. This place was truly one of the most luxurious experiences I've had - on this trip and many others. I cannot recommend it enough. Every single nook and cranny of this spa is filled with something beautiful. I absolutely adored this experience.

Came into town to help a friend celebrate his retirement. Since the ceremony/party was at the…read morehotel, I decided to stay here for the duration of my visit. We had several friends do the same, so it was nice to hang out in seating area on the lawn and catch up. The room is pretty basic but comfortable. Large bed, mini fridge, dresser... all of the basic amenities you would need. They also have some snacks and items in the fridge for purchase. It does make it confusing when you bring in your own stuff, but I managed :) Staff here is great, accomodating and very friendly. What sells me on this place is the location. Situated on a golf course, the views are great and if are up early enough you can see the hot air balloons. The hotel is set back from the main street so for the most part, it's a very quiet area. (I say most part because you do get the occasional tee time announcement over the loud speaker but it wasn't bad). You are also close to a lot of restaurants and shopping. Getting into the city is also easy, maybe 20-30 minutes away. So... the real question. Would I stay here again? If I am traveling solo or with my wife, yes. As a family, probably not. I am not sure what other room styles they have but with no microwave and only a mini fridge, I need something larger for the family.

The El Verde Inn is the perfect location for a relaxing stay if you are ever in Albuquerque. The…read morestaff is top notch, the rooms are spacious an very comfortable, an the courtyard is a wonderful place to relax and decompress. I loved sitting outside of my room in the cool morning hours, sipping coffee, and watching the balloons gently float by. The staff is amazing and very accommodating. If you golf, they are literally right on the golf course as well. 100% recommended!