Ten Thousand WavesvsInn and Spa at Loretto
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Inn and Spa at Loretto ranks significantly better than Ten Thousand Waves. Inn and Spa at Loretto comes in at 84 with endorsements from 10 sources including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
Inn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This plush, oft-photographed, pueblo-inspired property attracts a loyal clientele, many of whom swear by the friendly staff and high decorating standards." Full review
Jetsetter
"An inn with authentic Southwestern architecture and a luxurious full-service spa." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A historic chapel adjoins the hotel, the location by the Plaza can't be beat, and the decor is classic southwestern." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Modeled after the Taos Pueblo, this gorgeous old hotel has large, luxurious rooms with a Native American theme that includes local art hanging on dark-red walls." Full review
Rough Guide
"Rising between the plaza and the river, this upmarket hotel is an extraordinary spectacle, designed with its seven tiers to resemble Taos Pueblo."
Star Service
"On the Old Sante Fe Trail, one block south of the plaza, this four-story, pueblo-style inn is an upscale version of La Fonda, which in turn resembles the ancient Taos Pueblo." Full review
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The top-floor Deluxe rooms and suites come with balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or church; these are worth requesting.
Gayot
"The design of an ancient pueblo contains the plush accommodations of a contemporary Southwestern hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Situated at the end of the Santa Fe Trail and surrounded by several museums, this Taos Pueblo replica just a block from the historic plaza "captures the spirit of the landscape."" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Taking its name from Santa Fe’s famous Loretto Chapel next door, the Inn and Spa at Loretto recently underwent a major renovation inspired by the area’s Native American spirit." Full review
Frommer's
"With a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2008, this has become a comfortable and elegant place to stay." Full review