Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
Santa Fe, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
5-star resort on the outskirts of Santa Fe, toward Tesuque, with a spa, pool, trails for hiking and biking, a restaurant and plenty of outdoor activities.
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado sits on State Road 592 on the outskirts of Santa Fe, in the Tesuque area. Unlike the hotels in the historic center, it offers a retreat-style atmosphere, with open spaces, wide views and an unhurried pace. It suits travelers who put nature, scenery and rest ahead of city life and strolls around the old town.
The resort offers activities such as hiking, mountain biking, eco-tours, yoga and Pilates classes, plus private picnics and evening entertainment. It has a full-service spa, a sauna, a steam room, a pool with a bar and a library. Services and activities can change with the season, so confirm them with the hotel before you travel, and pack warm clothes for the evenings.
Why stay here
- 5-star resort on the outskirts of Santa Fe, in the Tesuque area
- Trails, mountain biking and eco-tours in an open setting
- Full-service spa, sauna and steam room
- Santa Fe Opera about 4 minutes by car
- Tip: to get to the Santa Fe Plaza, plan on a car or a transfer
The setting
The setting is the open landscape of northern New Mexico, far from the noise of downtown. The photos show wooden terraces with views, living rooms with fireplaces, modern-style casitas with stone chimneys, bathrooms with roomy tubs and bedrooms with ceiling fans. There are patios with tables for relaxing outdoors. If you would like a fireplace in your room, ask about the room category when you book.
What we like
- Retreat-style atmosphere on the outskirts of Santa Fe, with open spaces
- Trails for hiking and mountain biking nearby
- Full-service spa, sauna and steam room
- Santa Fe Opera about 4 minutes by car
- Fireplace rooms in several categories and patios for outdoor relaxing
Worth knowing
- It is set apart from the Plaza and the historic center, so a car is usually needed
- If you want city life on foot, the area feels quiet
Don't miss
Set aside a morning for the trails and the bike rides the resort offers. If you travel during opera season, Santa Fe Opera is about 4 minutes away by car; check dates and book tickets well in advance.
Facilities
- Pool and hot tub
- Poolside bar
- Full-service spa
- Sauna and steam room
- Restaurant and bar
- Hiking and biking trails
- Mountain biking
- Eco-tours
- Yoga and Pilates classes
- Private picnics
- Private dinners for couples
- Library
- Fitness center
- Pets allowed
Location
The resort is at 198 State Road 592, on the outskirts of Santa Fe in the Tesuque area. Santa Fe Opera is about 4 minutes away by car, the Tesuque casino 2, Glenn Green Galleries & Sculpture Garden 3 and Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino 8. The Santa Fe Depot station is about 11 minutes by car; traffic varies.
Address: 198 State Road 592, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
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Frequently asked questions
Is it in downtown Santa Fe?
No. It is on the outskirts, in the Tesuque area. You will need a car or a transfer to get to the Plaza; the hotel lists a chauffeured car service, so ask about the terms.
What activities are available?
The resort lists hiking, mountain biking, eco-tours, yoga, Pilates and private picnics. The offering can vary with the season, so it is best to confirm it with the hotel.
Is it close to Santa Fe Opera?
The property is about 4 minutes by car from Santa Fe Opera. Check the performance dates and arrange your transportation with the hotel.
Does it have a spa?
Yes. It has a full-service spa, a sauna and a steam room, with treatments such as Ayurvedic therapies and reflexology. Ask the hotel for the service menu and hours.
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