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4- and 5-star hotels in Santa Fe
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Santa Fe, from Plaza-side landmarks to spa resorts in the surrounding hills. It is for travellers deciding where to base themselves, whether they want to walk to the Plaza or stay out among the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Staying in Santa Fe
Santa Fe draws visitors for its Pueblo-style adobe architecture, the historic Plaza, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Loretto Chapel with its spiral staircase. It is the oldest state capital in the U.S. and a centre for Native American and Hispanic art, with Canyon Road's galleries and the Railyard District's farmers' market and contemporary venues rounding out the picture. Cuisine carries the tri-cultural heritage, with red and green chile a staple. Most of these hotels cluster in or near Downtown/Plaza: Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi on Washington Avenue, The Inn of The Five Graces on East De Vargas Street, La Fonda on the Plaza on East San Francisco Street and Inn and Spa at Loretto on Old Santa Fe Trail all sit within 0.6 km of the centre. Couples, families and business travellers all find something here; short breaks work best downtown, spa and resort stays suit those with a car.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
198 State Road 592, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Pool and spa · Business trips
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet on State Road 592, about 13.1 km from the centre, this 5-star resort suits guests who want a full spread of facilities on site rather than a downtown base. An outdoor pool, a spa and horse riding are among the options, and a fitness centre and sauna round out the day. Families are covered with babysitting service, and the 4.6 rating from 577 reviews reflects steady satisfaction.
See Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa FeRosewood Inn of the Anasazi
113 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereRosewood Inn of the Anasazi sits 0.6 km from the centre on Washington Avenue, a 5-star address with a guest rating of 4.4 from 472 reviews. Interiors feature fireplaces and balconies, and guests have a fitness centre, massage service and lounge on hand. Suited to travellers who want a full-service stay close to the heart of Santa Fe, whether for a short break or a longer visit.
See Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziLa Posada de Santa Fe A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa by Marriott
330 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 5-star resort on East Palace Avenue, 0.8 km from the centre, with a garden, an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi for slower afternoons. Pets are allowed and family rooms are available, so it works for households travelling together. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the 4.1 rating comes from 1177 reviews, making it a practical choice for longer stays.
See La Posada de Santa Fe A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa by MarriottCasa Kearney Holiday Home
111 Kearny, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereCasa Kearney Holiday Home is a 5-star property on Kearny, 1.1 km from the centre. It is a practical choice for guests arriving by car, with free parking on site, and the wheelchair accessible layout helps those who need step-free access. An ATM is available for everyday needs. Those who prefer independent accommodation over a staffed hotel will find the setup convenient, and the location keeps Santa Fe within easy reach.
See Casa Kearney Holiday HomeCasita O'Keeffe
258 Staab St 87501 Santa Fe Nm Santa Fe, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Staab St, 0.8 km from the centre, Casita O'Keeffe is a 5-star option for visitors who want their own space near the city. Free wifi keeps the stay connected, and free car parking makes arrival straightforward. The property is wheelchair accessible, and pets are not allowed, so the atmosphere stays quiet for guests sensitive to animals. It suits couples or solo travellers looking for a simple, self-contained base within walking distance of central Santa Fe.
See Casita O'KeeffeHotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Paseo De Peralta, 0.5 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel earns a 4.7 rating from 1510 reviews. An outdoor pool, a jacuzzi and a fitness centre handle the unwinding, while family rooms and pet-friendly policies make it easy to bring everyone. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and a restaurant and room service cover meals.
See Hotel Santa FeThe Inn of The Five Graces
150 East De Vargas St Santa Fe New Mexico 87501, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt 150 East De Vargas St, 0.1 km from the centre, this 4-star inn is as close to the plaza as it gets on this list. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the rooms suit longer stays, and an outdoor pool with a pool bar, plus a spa, add to the appeal. Free wifi and free car parking are provided; the 4.8 rating from 160 reviews is the highest here.
See The Inn of The Five GracesArroyo's Edge
28 Tano Trail Santa Fe New Mexico 87506, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star property on Tano Trail, 6.5 km from the centre, with free car parking and wheelchair access. It holds 1 - 50 rooms, so it stays quiet, and a sofa bed and cribs make it workable for families. Pets are not allowed. The 4.7 rating from 389 reviews suggests guests are consistently pleased with the stay.
See Arroyo's EdgeLa Fonda on the Plaza
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereRight on the plaza at 100 E San Francisco St, 0.4 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, plus a restaurant and room service. Family rooms, pet-friendly rules and free wifi make it flexible. Skiing is among the listed activities, and 2730 reviews give it a 4.5 rating.
See La Fonda on the PlazaInn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereOn Old Santa Fe Trail, 0.4 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel includes an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and massage, along with a chapel and garden on site. Family rooms and pet-friendly policies help, and free wifi is provided. Room service and a restaurant cover meals; the 4.4 rating comes from 1106 reviews.
See Inn and Spa at LorettoThe Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe
537 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn South Guadalupe Street, 0.6 km from the centre, this 4-star hacienda pairs an outdoor pool and jacuzzi with a fitness centre and massage. Breakfast is available and breakfast in room is offered, and free wifi and free car parking are included. Family rooms and pet-friendly rules apply; 86 reviews give it a 4.5 rating.
See The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa FeOjo Santa Fe Spa Resort
242 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star spa resort on Los Pinos Road, 18.3 km from the centre, built around its spa, sauna and steam room, with yoga and an outdoor pool. A restaurant, library and garden fill the days, and free wifi and free car parking are included. It suits guests who want to stay put; the 4.3 rating comes from 1874 reviews.
See Ojo Santa Fe Spa ResortAlameda Cactus Flower 303 One Bedroom Condo
1405 Vegas Verdes #303, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereAlameda Cactus Flower 303 One Bedroom Condo is a 4-star condo at 1405 Vegas Verdes, 7.6 km from the centre. Guests have rated it 4.5 out of 5 across 30 reviews. The one-bedroom layout gives more room than a standard hotel room, with a lift serving the building and wheelchair access, and free car parking included. With the centre farther out, it favours travellers with a vehicle who value space and a quieter setting over a central address.
See Alameda Cactus Flower 303 One Bedroom CondoZona Rosa Suites
429 West San Francisco Street Santa Fe West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Business trips
Why stay hereZona Rosa Suites occupies 429 West San Francisco Street, 0.7 km from the centre, with a 4.4 out of 5 guest rating from 33 reviews. The 4-star property includes a restaurant on site, so meals need no planning, and conference facilities make it workable for business gatherings. Lifts serve the building. It fits guests who want to be near the middle of Santa Fe with dining and meeting space under the same roof.
See Zona Rosa SuitesHilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Buffalo Thunder Trail, 20.4 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel brings a casino and a golf course alongside indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi and a spa. A fitness centre, games room and several bars keep the day full, and free car parking is included. Family rooms and pet-friendly rules apply; 3979 reviews give it a 4.1 rating.
See Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 577 | – | – | Yes | – | 13.1 km |
| Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi | ★★★★★ | 4.4 | 472 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.6 km |
| La Posada de Santa Fe A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa by Marriott | ★★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,177 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Casa Kearney Holiday Home | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Casita O'Keeffe | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Hotel Santa Fe | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,510 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.5 km |
| The Inn of The Five Graces | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 160 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Arroyo's Edge | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 389 | Yes | – | – | – | 6.5 km |
| La Fonda on the Plaza | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 2,730 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Inn and Spa at Loretto | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,106 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.4 km |
| The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 86 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 1,874 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 18.3 km |
| Alameda Cactus Flower 303 One Bedroom Condo | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 30 | Yes | – | – | – | 7.6 km |
| Zona Rosa Suites | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 33 | – | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 3,979 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 20.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For Plaza walks
These four are the closest to the centre: The Inn of The Five Graces at 0.1 km, La Fonda on the Plaza and Inn and Spa at Loretto at 0.4 km each, and Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi at 0.6 km. La Fonda on the Plaza has the largest review base of the group 2730, with a 4.5 rating; The Inn of The Five Graces scores 4.8 from 160 reviews.
The Inn of The Five Graces · La Fonda on the Plaza · Inn and Spa at Loretto · Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
For families
Hotel Santa Fe rates 4.7 from 1510 reviews and sits 0.5 km from the centre; La Posada de Santa Fe offers 1177 reviews at 4.1. Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder adds a casino and games room, 20.4 km out.
Hotel Santa Fe · La Posada de Santa Fe A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa by Marriott · Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
For spa and resort
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe all list a spa, a sauna and an outdoor pool. Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado scores 4.6 from 577 reviews at 13.1 km; Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort has 1874 reviews at 4.3 and adds yoga; The Hacienda & Spa sits 0.6 km from the centre.
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe · Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort · The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe
Top guest ratings
The highest-rated stays on this list are The Inn of The Five Graces at 4.8 from 160 reviews, Hotel Santa Fe at 4.7 from 1510 reviews, Arroyo's Edge at 4.7 from 389 reviews, and Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado at 4.6 from 577 reviews. Arroyo's Edge and Four Seasons are both outside the centre, at 6.5 km and 13.1 km.
The Inn of The Five Graces · Hotel Santa Fe · Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe · Arroyo's Edge
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Santa Fe is served by Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) with limited flights; most travellers fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and drive or take a shuttle north on I-25, about an hour. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express connects Albuquerque to Santa Fe, with a station in the Railyard. Once in Santa Fe, the historic Plaza and Canyon Road are walkable, but a car is useful for exploring the surrounding mountains and pueblos. Santa Fe Trails operates local buses, and ride-sharing is available.
When to go
The best times to visit Santa Fe are spring (April to May) and fall (September to October), when temperatures are mild and the skies are clear. Summer brings afternoon thunderstorms and warm days, while winter offers skiing at Ski Santa Fe and holiday traditions like farolitos on Canyon Road. The Santa Fe Indian Market in August and the Santa Fe Opera season in summer are popular draws. Visitors should note the city sits at about 7,000 feet above sea level, so it pays to take it easy the first day.
Questions, answered
Which hotels are closest to the Santa Fe Plaza?
The Inn of The Five Graces on East De Vargas Street is 0.1 km from the centre, La Fonda on the Plaza and Inn and Spa at Loretto are each 0.4 km away, and Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi on Washington Avenue is 0.6 km. Hotel Santa Fe and The Hacienda & Spa are also within 0.8 km.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Yes. La Posada de Santa Fe, Hotel Santa Fe, The Inn of The Five Graces, La Fonda on the Plaza, Inn and Spa at Loretto, The Hacienda & Spa, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado all list a swimming pool, most of them outdoor.
Which hotels have a spa?
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, The Inn of The Five Graces, La Fonda on the Plaza and Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort list a spa. Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort and The Hacienda & Spa also list a sauna.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Santa Fe?
Hotel Santa Fe sits 0.5 km from the centre, La Posada de Santa Fe 0.8 km, and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder 20.4 km out.
Which hotels allow pets?
La Posada de Santa Fe, Hotel Santa Fe, The Inn of The Five Graces, La Fonda on the Plaza, Inn and Spa at Loretto, The Hacienda & Spa and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder list pets allowed. Casita O'Keeffe and Arroyo's Edge state pets not allowed.
How far are the hotels from Santa Fe Regional Airport?
The hotel data lists distances to the city centre rather than to the airport: Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado is 13.1 km from the centre, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort 18.3 km and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder 20.4 km, while the Plaza-area hotels are under 1 km.
What are the top attractions in Santa Fe?
The Plaza, Palace of the Governors, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Loretto Chapel and Canyon Road are key attractions. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and the Railyard District are also popular.
What is the local cuisine like?
Santa Fe's cuisine is influenced by Native American, Spanish and Mexican traditions. Dishes often feature red or green chile, and the question 'red or green?' is a local custom.