Bishop's Lodge Auberge Resorts CollectionvsTen Thousand Waves
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Ten Thousand Waves. Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa ranks #6 in Santa Fe with praise from 10 reviews such as Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Bishop's Lodge Auberge Resorts Collection Show All Reviews
1297 Bishops Lodge Road, PO Box 2367, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Concierge
"Rooms are Southwestern all the way, with the compulsory ocher-olive-terra-cotta palette, adobe walls, exposed beams, and kiva fires."
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Invest in a deluxe room or above; these have outdoor spaces, whereas some regular rooms are claustrophobically viewless.
Frommer's
"As well as the tranquillity and peace of an Old World resort, this place offers excellent service." Full review
Star Service
"It is blessed with some of the largest and most engaging accommodations in the region, and that won't change with the upcoming renovation project." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Built in 1851 as the retreat of the first bishop of Santa Fe, this resort lies hidden in a valley 3.5mi north of downtown."
Fodor's
"Its setting in a bucolic valley at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it feel worlds apart." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Come play (upscale) cowgirl on 450 acres of almost untouched piñon wilderness just 3 miles from the Plaza." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this dude-ranch-style resort has horseback riding and beautiful hiking trails." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A beautiful, scenic property that's within a 10-minute drive of historic Santa Fe... consists of a cluster of 15 adobe lodges and a main house." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The brainchild of miner James Thorpe, who bought the property in 1918 and also gave the property its name, Bishop’s Lodge lays claim to being New Mexico’s very first resort." Full review
Gayot
"THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL EARLY SUMMER 2018."
Ten Thousand Waves
3451 Hyde Park Rd., 4 Mi From The Plaza On Road To Santa Fe Ski Basin (Box 10200), Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Devotees appreciate the authentic onsen (Japanese-style baths) atmosphere of this 20-acre Japanese-inspired spa and boutique inn a few miles northeast of town." Full review
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Consider the Nose to Toes therapy with its Japanese head, neck, shoulder, and foot rubs.
Gayot
"Ten Thousand Waves is atypical of upscale Santa Fe accommodations... nestled on a hillside four miles east of downtown, and known foremost as a spa rather than a hotel."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This Japanese spa 4 miles from the Plaza features 13 gorgeous, Zen-inspired freestanding guest houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just four miles outside of downtown, the Houses of the Moon has recreated a Japanese mountain retreat with 12 Zen-inspired suites and landscaping." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Your stay in Santa Fe is not complete until you've visited the serene Ten Thousand Waves, nestled in the high hills among piñons and junipers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"We’re soaking up some serious ryokan vibes from this spa-centric sanctuary, headquartered just four miles outside Santa Fe." Full review