Ten Thousand WavesvsHotel Santa Fe
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Santa Fe is the choice of most writers compared to Ten Thousand Waves. Hotel Santa Fe ranks #17 in Santa Fe with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
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
Hotel Santa Fe Show All Reviews
1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Picurís Pueblo has controlling interest in this handsome Pueblo-style three-story hotel on the Railyard District's edge and a 15-minute walk from the Plaza." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"The four-pearl Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe delivers a private, gorgeous retreat on four gorgeous acres -- just six blocks from the Plaza." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This three-storey downtown adobe offers one of the best deals on resort-style accommodation; it also has a handful of luxe suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Anchoring the funky, hip Guadalupe District, this dapper 128-room (91 of which are suites) Pueblo-style hotel is just a pleasant 10-minute stroll west of the Plaza of the Governors." Full review
Rough Guide
"Run by Picuris Pueblo, this attractive, elegant and very comfortable adobe hotel on the edge of downtown is within walking distance of the plaza."
Star Service
"Part of the Hotel Santa Fe, the luxury Hacienda section operates as a hotel-within-a-hotel, and features the same attractive pueblo-style architecture but it is much posher." Full review
Star Service
"Guests take part in ceremonial dances, listen to native storytellers by the big kiva fireplace in the lobby and eat traditional fried bread, all of which gives the hotel a depth of regional flavor." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The only Native American-owned hotel in Santa Fe is characterized by Puebloan artwork and a traditional terrace design."
Frommer's
"About a 10-minute walk south of the plaza you'll find this newer three-story establishment, the only Native American-owned hotel in Santa Fe." Full review
Gayot
"This low-rise, Pueblo-inspired property on the edge of the funky Guadalupe District offers two distinct lodging experiences."