Must-see hotels in New Mexico

  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Spending a night or two in the fully equipped campground in this spring-fed canyon, 12 miles south of Alamogordo, will give you the chance to see ferns…

  • Step Back Inn

    New Mexico

    The welcoming scent of cinnamon rolls – served in the morning – drifts across the lobby at this friendly and unexpectedly smart little motel on the…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

    Santa Fe Region

    This welcoming outpost of the national chain is nothing special, but it is well-maintained and includes a hot breakfast. The hotel is less than a half…

  • Raton Pass Motor Inn

    New Mexico

    Raton Pass Motor Inn, we dig your mid-century cool. Revamped in 2016 under new ownership, this classic motor court gives sleepy Raton a kick in the pants…

  • Rocket Inn

    New Mexico

    You'll get the lowdown on the best hot springs in town from the friendly folks at this revamped motor court. Rooms are simple but still pop with modern…

  • Juniper Campground

    Santa Fe Region

    Set among the pines near the monument entrance, the park campground holds about 100 campsites, drinking water, toilets, picnic tables and fire grates, but…

  • Soaring Eagle Lodge

    New Mexico

    For anglers especially, this peaceful riverside lodge offers multiday guided fishing tours and half- and full-board options (perfect for those wanting to…

  • Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Santa Fe Region

    In addition to pleasant, if nothing-special, historic hotel rooms, the resort has added some plush, boldly colored suites with kiva fireplaces and private…

  • Rio Chama Campground

    Santa Fe Region

    Riverside camping with 11 sites surrounded by brilliant colored cliffs, birds and the silence of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. It's 1 mile south of…

  • Casa Escondida

    Santa Fe Region

    Set on 6 acres, a mile or so north of Chimayó, this unpretentious and highly recommended B&B features nine beautiful rooms, all en-suite and furnished in…

  • Elaine’s Bed & Breakfast

    Central New Mexico

    This beautifully decorated lodge, nestled up in the woods with superb views, holds five antique-furnished B&B rooms, each with private bath. The lovely…

  • Historic Route 66 Motel

    New Mexico

    When it comes to budget digs, you can't beat this motel, with giant plate-glass doors and mesa views; look for the light plane outside. The 25 rooms are…

  • Hotel Eklund

    New Mexico

    For a meal, a drink or a good night's sleep you can't do better than this historic 1890 hotel, which has been extensively renovated while retaining the…

  • Upper Canyon Inn

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Rooms and cabins here range from simple good values to rustic-chic luxury. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean more expensive, so look at a few options. The…

  • Albuquerque North Bernalillo KOA

    Albuquerque

    About 15 miles north of the city limits, a mile from the nearest RailRunner station, the better of Albuquerque’s two KOA franchises has rental cabins as…

  • Home2 Suites

    New Mexico

    With kitchens, full refrigerators and microwaves, the rooms at this spiffy new Hilton property are a good basecamp for exploring the region. There's a…

  • Sandia Peak Inn

    Albuquerque

    Old-fashioned, family-run and utterly exemplary Route 66 motel, across the Rio Grande a mile west of Old Town (despite the name, it's nowhere near Sandia…

  • Laguna Vista Lodge

    Central New Mexico

    This in-town lodge doesn’t look that promising from the outside, but its rooms and cabins are spacious and comfortable – some located beside the lake have…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Yes, it's part of a large and faceless international hotel conglomerate, but this outpost has welcoming staff and rooms were coming off a sleek revamp in…

  • Harry Pye Cabin

    New Mexico

    Stay in Chloride's oldest building, which has been renovated and modernized into comfortable two-bedroom accommodations. It's got a mini-kitchenette with…

  • Cinnamon Morning B&B

    Albuquerque

    This friendly B&B, not far north of Old Town, has three guest rooms in the main house, two casitas with kitchenettes and private patios, and a two-bedroom…

  • Elkhorn Lodge & Cafe

    New Mexico

    On the banks of the Rio Chama, the Elkhorn offers proximity to blue-ribbon fly-fishing spots. Choose a simple but spacious motel room in the main log…

  • St James Hotel

    New Mexico

    The public spaces here, including a decent midrange restaurant and a bar with a pool table, are pure Victoriana, all dark wood and animal heads. The 12…

  • Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

    New Mexico

    The pick of the city's larger hotels, this Spanish Colonial resort property holds 200 spacious rooms, decorated in warm Southwestern tones, plus a palm…

  • Laughing Lizard Inn

    Santa Fe Region

    This simple motel is nuthin' fancy, but has been renovated with care and has a homey feel. Mattresses are springy, and each room is unique. All open onto…

  • Joe Skeen Campground

    New Mexico

    Eleven miles south of I-40 on Hwy 117, in El Malpais National Conservation Area, this small, peaceful campground offers first-come, first-served campsites…

  • Gallo Campground

    New Mexico

    This lovely but isolated spot is 1 mile east of the visitor center (the only place with water). Reserve ahead or check availability online to ensure you…

  • Wortley Hotel

    Southeastern New Mexico

    A seven-room B&B, the Wortley has been a Lincoln fixture since 1874. Watch the world go by from the front-porch rocking chairs, or soak up the history in…

  • Murray Hotel

    New Mexico

    Built in 1938, this downtown hotel is more about art-deco panache than Wild West history; it’s the city's classiest option, with five stories of lightly…

  • Java Junction B&B

    Central New Mexico

    Conveniently located above a cafe where they take their brew very seriously, this friendly B&B consists of just one bright, light kitchenette suite,…

  • Cottonwood Campground

    New Mexico

    Administered by Navajo Dam State Park, this campground occupies a lovely spot under the cottonwoods on the north side of the San Juan River, 8 miles west…

  • Socorro Old Town B&B

    New Mexico

    Across from San Miguel Mission in the Old Town neighborhood, and housed in an extensively restored old adobe, this B&B has the feeling of a family home,…

  • El Morro RV Park & Cabins

    New Mexico

    This private campground is located about a mile east of the El Morro visitor center and offers 26 campsites and six cabins. Showers are also available…

  • Turquoise Trail Campground

    Central New Mexico

    Camp in a meadow, just off NM 14 near the Tinkertown Museum, with hot showers and cool shade, or rent a simple cabin. This is one of the nicest campsites…

  • Santa Fe Skies RV Park

    Santa Fe

    Considered the best of Santa Fe's RV options, with 98 total sites in a convenient location 13 miles southwest of town and expansive vistas of the…

  • Valley of Fires Campground

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Camp beside the lava flow, with easy access to hikes. Each of the 19 first-come first-served campsites has a covered picnic table, a grill and potable…

  • Three Rivers Campground

    Southeastern New Mexico

    A road continues beyond the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site for roughly 9 miles to the White Mountain Wilderness, where you’ll find the Three Rivers…

  • La Casita

    Santa Fe Region

    This traditional adobe comes equipped with a kitchen and wood-burning stove. Two-night minimum stay. Price does not include cleaning and service fees,…

  • Red Rock Park Campground

    New Mexico

    Pop your tent up in this beautiful setting with easy access to tons of hiking trails. Six miles east of town, it has showers, flush toilets, drinking…

  • Guadalupe Inn

    Santa Fe

    This intimate place features spacious upper balcony rooms with soaker tubs and gas fireplaces. Nice location in a quiet residential area dotted with low…