Best Family Hotels in New Mexico

Located about 25 miles north of Albuquerque in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa receives praise for its tranquil ambiance and variety of activities. Guests can try horseback riding or golfing at the on-site course, while the on-site Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon and three heated pools (plus a whirlpool) make for a more relaxing afternoon. Guest rooms feature a traditional pueblo design and showcase local artwork, plus flat-screen TVs, iHome docks and coffee makers. Previous guests highly recommend reserving a room with views of the Sandia Mountains, though these accommodations sometimes cost extra. And when dinnertime rolls around, visitors say that the Southwestern fare – like green chile mac and cheese and pan seared duck breast – served at Corn Maiden is spot-on. But for many guests, it was the excellent customer service that inspired a repeat visit. And because this resort falls under the Hyatt name, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points here.

La Posada de Santa Fe charms visitors with its smiling staff members and relaxing ambiance. You'll find a mixture of Southwestern and Colonial-era Spanish art throughout the property, and guest rooms are bright and colorful with amenities like complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and flat-screen TVs. There are plenty of excuses to vacate your accommodations, though. The resort grounds feature a spa and a heated outdoor pool, plus all kinds of activities are offered here, from tequila tastings and s'mores by the fire. And should you develop a case of cabin fever, you're just steps from Santa Fe's top attractions, including the Plaza and the Palace of the Governors. Just make sure you're back in time for dinner: Previous guests described the Southwestern fare served at Julia, A Spirited Santa Fe Restaurant as excellent. What's more, because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

Like many of the elite hotels in Santa Fe, La Fonda has a rich history – this landmark property has been welcoming Santa Fe visitors since the 1920s. And according to guests, the hotel has aged well: Many describe La Fonda as charming and enchanting, marveling at the pueblo-style architecture and Native American artifacts. The guest rooms also feature this type of decor, as well as modern comforts such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Travelers also rave about the friendly and attentive staff and the mouthwatering cuisine served at La Plazuela. Just as its name suggests, you can find this hotel on the famous Santa Fe Plaza; a location that has attracted such visitors as fur trappers, gold miners, businessmen and families for centuries. However, some guests warn that La Fonda's central location can mean the surrounding streets stay a bit crowded and noisy through the night.

Flanking the eastern edge of Taos, New Mexico, (about a 70-mile drive northeast of Santa Fe), the El Monte Sagrado takes hacienda living to a new level. Rooms feature adobe-style fireplaces, hardwood or tile floors and intricately carved furniture, as well as flat-screen TVs and coffee makers. However, some previous visitors note that, despite the privacy offered by the casitas, the rooms are on the decline and in need of a facelift. But guests can venture from their rooms to the Living Spa, which earns high praise for its bulging menu of treatments, or sample the food at De la Tierra restaurant, which impresses with its contemporary American cuisine.