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Ten Thousand WavesvsInn of the Governors
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Inn of the Governors scores slightly better than Ten Thousand Waves. Inn of the Governors comes in at #15 in Santa Fe with approval from 7 publications like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Ten Thousand Waves
Fodor's
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
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
"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.
"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."
Top choice
"This Japanese spa 4 miles from the Plaza features 13 gorgeous, Zen-inspired freestanding guest houses." Full review
"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
"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
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 of the Governors
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
101 West Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This rambling, reasonably priced hotel by the Santa Fe River is staffed by a polite, enthusiastic bunch." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"Colorful Santa Fe-style decor gives the rooms and interior spaces a cozy, authentic feel, and the hopping Del Charro Saloon attracts the locals and serves tasty eats." Full review
"You can't beat the location, just blocks from the Plaza. Rooms are elegantly decorated with kiva fireplaces, warm-hued bedspreads and Southwestern-style doors and windows." Full review
"The value here is in the moderate rates and bundled perks, and in the casual but efficient service." Full review
"Major renovations... have transformed an already pleasant old-fashioned downtown property into an upscale but still reasonably priced winner."
"Set right in the heart of downtown, with a year-round outdoor heated pool, giant “Mountain Sunrise Breakfasts,” and seven mini-suites, this inn has plenty of space for even big family groups." Full review
"Rooms in this inn tucked 2 blocks from the plaza have the feel of a Southwestern home but come with the service and amenities of a fine hotel." Full review