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Jan 29, 2008 by E. M. from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The food is always good, it's peaceful and smells great.
• That valet parking is $15 even for overnight guests. For the high price of a room valet parking should be included.

“The place is peaceful with clean rooms and nice bedding. The lobby is attractive and comfortable. The food is always good.”

Jan 24, 2008 by Frank from Hudson, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Spa.
• Food expensive.

“Great relaxing experience. Be sure to use spa, much included in your stay. Nice people!”

Jan 23, 2008 by Lois from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Helpful and sincere except for 1 person.
• Checkout wanted to charge 15.00 for use of facilities not used.

“Great place EVEN DOG friendly. The dog had a care package upon arrival. Even dog friendly. Our Dog had a walk out room and a goodie bag.”

Jan 16, 2008 by Adam from The Colony, TX
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Friendly staff.
• Way off the beaten path.

“This is a nice hotel with a very friendly staff. It is way out in the middle of nowhere but it is self sufficient if you need anything.”

Jan 10, 2008 by Gary from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• We liked the setting and amenities.
• The extra resort fee we had to pay.

“Best hotel I ever stayed in. Will go back.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Arnis from Sugarland, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Mountain view. Fridge in room. Great heated pool & slide.
• $14 a day surprise "spa" fee when no spa services were used.

“Beautiful and clean.”

Dec 1, 2007 by Nancy from Santa Fe, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff.
• Nothing.

“We enjoyed our stay. It exceeded our expectations. We will return.”

Nov 6, 2007 by Gina from Taos, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The ambiance was beyond words.
• The water slide should open earlier in the am.

“The views are spectacular, the service impeccable, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations.”

Nov 5, 2007 by John from Taos, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The ambiance was amazing.
• I wish the water slide opened earlier.

“This hotel was a wonderful experience. Both adults and children were thoroughly entranced by the hotel. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. The ambiance is beyond words.”

Oct 25, 2007 by Ev from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The emphasis on detail.
• NA.

“Exceeded my expectations. I will be back for a longer stay!”

Oct 23, 2007 by Sally from Corrales, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It's close to my daughter's house.
• They have a bad bird problem and even though posted it needs to be addressed.

“Overall we really enjoyed our stay and the indoor pool was great.”

Oct 22, 2007 by Scott from Ormond Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The ambiance is very relaxing and inviting.
• I have nothing negative to say about this resort.

“There is something for everyone at the Tamara resort. The grounds of this large property are beautiful. The staff is very helpful and professional. Dining is first rate. I only wish that I had stayed longer. Make sure that your hotel room has a balcony, as there is no cellular telephone reception inside the building.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Jackie from Corrales, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, beautiful, great layout.
• Nothing.

“It is an oasis in the middle of the desert! Serene location. Wonderful staff. A definite place to retreat! Will go again.”

Sep 6, 2007 by Joel from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Scenery was great amenities were too.
• Food service was marginal.

“Great stay enjoyed the environment, the service and the amenities. Worth the money spent.”

Sep 5, 2007 by Jeff from Las Cruces, NM
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Quiet and family friendly.
• Food very expensive and limited options.

“Great for family, would be a nice romantic getaway.”

Aug 20, 2007 by Larry from Lubbock, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful, remote setting, very quiet and romantic. A little pricey for the bang.
• Restaurants are very expensive and not that good.

“Overall we love the place because of its remote location, but we wish they were more reasonable.”

Jun 27, 2007 by Laura from Michigan
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[6]

• The pool is nice.
• The security needs some work.

“The food is awful and the staff is not helpful.”

Jun 27, 2007 by ChrissyMarie from Bridgewater
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• The property is pretty.
• The staff is negligent.

“We had an incident at the hotel involving theft of personal property to which the hotel took full responsibility. They then never replaced any of the stolen items. The staff will tell you what you want to hear when you want to hear it, and then change the story when convenient.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Apr 28, 2007 by Gretchen from Richlandtown, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Myriad of activities to attract to different age groups and a stunning view.
• The blue corn maiden restaurant (4 stars) fell far below our expectations.

“Close to the red rock canyons of the Jemez mountains, the Hyatt regency Tamara resort and spa provided the perfect off-season getaway to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed walking trails by the Rio grandee at dawn, French pressed coffee tableside at breakfast, and a myriad of recommended activities both on and off the resort. Local Native American staff members from the Santa Ana pueblo provide a unique perspective on historic and modern Native American life in new Mexico. The hotel had a number of activities scheduled daily. We only regret not spending more time and will bring our 2 children on our next vacation. The only disappointment was that the dinner in the blue corn maiden restaurant fell far short of our expectations at this price level which should have been exceptional, not mediocre.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 11, 2007 by Greg from Columbia, SC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Absolutely stunning locale.
• Nicked and dimmed you with charges for everything.

“This is an exceptionally beautiful hotel and spa. All amenities are available. However, all amenities i.e. Internet access, use of pool, etc. Are an additional charge. If money is no object this is your place.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jan 2, 2007 by Robin from Foothill Ranch, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Ambiance, lobby is fantastic and the staff is very accommodating.
• The restaurant staff is not very responsive and the concierge was too busy to be helpful.

“This is my second time to the Tamara resort and it never disappoints. It is truly a jewel of a hotel and I will most likely return in the future.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Oct 20, 2006 by Lisl from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful design, lots of quality activities for young children, impeccable decor, very luxurious.
• Disorganized staff at front desk (they lost a gift certificate that was purchased over the phone) and bad service by hostess at restaurant.

“NA.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Jul 22, 2006 by Michael B. from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Friendly Staff.
• Pool closed for special function when we arrived. Waiters too chummy for romantic meal at high-end restaurant.

“N/A”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jun 11, 2006 by Grant from Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• Staff friendly.
• The hotel did not communicate in advance a $14/day facilities charge in addition to the negotiated rate.

“The hidden facilities charges put a damper on the stay. I expected the negotiated rate to be the final cost. Maybe it was a coincidence but the hidden charges were just about what we negotiated off The staff was especially friendly. The facilities were very nice. The location was very quiet, away from traffic.”

Apr 11, 2006 by Lauda from Rio Rancho, NM
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Wonderful bed with fabulous pillows, fantastic soap, shampoo & conditioner.
• We were given an accessible room, so no bathtub, and the rod in the closet was very low, so my dress hung on the floor.

“Tamaya is located in a beautiful setting in northern New Mexico. The rooms are very nice. The lunch at the cafe was outstanding, and the spa is fabulous, a little pricey, but worth it.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Apr 3, 2006 by Bob from Riverside, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Absolutely everything!
• I wish I could have stayed longer.

“This is one of the most beautiful properties I have ever stayed in. Hidden in a valley on 3 sides and by a beautiful grove of trees on the East. Wonderful room, great staff, ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 30, 2006 by Connie from Las Cruces, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Beautifully appointed, artistically designed, tranquil setting, friendly and well-trained staff.
• Santa Ana Cafe has no vegetarian menu options for dinner. Chef apparently does not know meaning of "vegetarian."

“My spouse and I had a wonderful one-night stay during the off-season. We are local residents and had heard great things about Tamaya. The resort is gorgeous. Our one negative experience was in ordering vegetarian dinners at the Santa Ana Cafe. There was nothing appropriate listed on the menu, but our waitress assured us the chef would create a veggie adaptation of a linguine dish on the menu. What arrived was pasta in lobster cream sauce (same as the item on the menu). This was a special-occasion dinner for us, and we were quite disappointed--and surprised that a top chef would think lobster suitable for vegetarians. The staff (our server and the maitre d') more than made up for this lapse, however. What we had eaten (salad, wine) was compensated; fruit and cheese were sent to our rooms; and on checkout we received a $100 certificate for a future meal at any Hyatt restaurant. This did much to assuage our initial disappointment at a ruined meal. We will be back!”

Mar 16, 2006 by Suzsee from Westminster, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Very peaceful.
• Far from town.

“Awesome staff and very peaceful setting.”

Mar 8, 2006 by Sue from Los Alamos, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful surroundings and excellent service.
• Room was smaller than I thought it would be.

“A wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. Great detail to customer service. Polite staff and always ready to assist. SPA services very pricey and very busy. I would love to stay there for a longer period of time and enjoy all the amenities.”

Mar 1, 2006 by Sherri from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• It was secluded in a beautiful atmosphere. Quality resort.
• Expensive. Pricey food and amenities. A little higher than the area.

“If you want quality and class, you find it at this hotel. However, expect to pay for that as well. The service is very nice, warm receptive staff. The food is fine, but very pricey for the location. Very quiet, stars fill the sky at night, golfing next to resort, very nice spa. Great place if you have the money to throw a grand wedding!”

Feb 15, 2006 by Marsha from Santa Fe, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The most accommodating hotel I have ever stayed at.
• Loved everything.

“Great location, excellent staff and a spa with treatments to die for. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to get away from reality and be pampered.”

Feb 14, 2006 by Josh from Rio Rancho, NM
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Away from the city.
• There was an additional charge of 16.00 when we arrived.

“This hotel was great, the only thing that really bugged me is that they charged us 16.00 more when we checked out. They said this was an amenity fee for their pool, work out room, we didn't use any of this. The money wasn't a big deal at all just the idea that they would charge without letting us know really rubbed me the wrong way!”

Nov 29, 2005 by Caria from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The free bikes and bike trails.
• I cant. I liked it all.

“This was a great place for me and my family to go. The kids loved and so did we. We will be going back.”

Oct 19, 2005 by Stacie from Springfield, MO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• It was like a breathe of fresh air. I was able to relax and unwind.
• Some services were seasonal and not offered while I was there.

“I have highly recommended this hotel to others. I would like to return in the future.”

Sep 29, 2005 by Maria from Parkville, MO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The location is great with lots of free outdoor activities.
• No bathrobes were provided, and despite low occupancy, we rec'd one of the few rooms w/o a balcony although we paid extra for an upgraded pool view.

“The hotel staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Free outdoor activities included archery classes, nice walking/bicycle trails with a fitness loop, bicycles, three heated pools, including a 2 story waterslide, and an outdoor whirlpool.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Sep 11, 2005 by Deborah from Charleston, SC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• the outdoor ambiance, the indoor ambiance, & the cheerfulness & helpfulness of the staff at the front door. The maid service in rooms just avera
• The formal diningroom hostess & some of the other service personnel were not as polite as I have had elsewhere.

“A wonderful family hotel - Tons to do for the members not playing golf: archery & baking bread w/indians, beautiful walking paths, peaceful ambiance on luxurious grounds, 3 pools to choose from, & lots of privacy. Lovely furnishings & ambiance.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Sep 2, 2005 by Graham from Hayling Island England, UT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Stunning location.
• On Saturdays they cater several private events and many facilities are closed to regular hotel guests.

“A top class resort hotel in a stunning location. Despite being very full the property was always quiet and relaxing, never crowded. Dinner in the Corn Maiden was good and, while not cheap, was not expensive for the standards they aspire to.Service was always exceptionally friendly and helpful.It is difficult to imagine a better base for exploring the delights of New Mexico, or indeed just to relax and chill out.”

Aug 24, 2005 by Ryan from Bennett, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• pools, location and staff
• cost of rooms

“Great hotel, staff and the "extras". The locations is a great for a true get away vacation! We also liked having out small dog with us!”

Aug 4, 2005 by Laura from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The horseback riding experience was the best. The staff at the stables were friendly and I would highly recommend.
• The restaurants in the hotel had only limited variety on the menu.

“A great place for a relaxing atmosphere. Something to do for the whole family. The trail ride on horseback was the best. Quality of service was very good.”

Jul 26, 2005 by Jennifer from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great service, friendly staff, lots to do with children.

“A beautiful place to stay with lots of outdoor and family activities. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely return.”

Jun 15, 2005 by Tim from Ross, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Great kid amenities (pool, play area & activities)
• Flat layout with long walks to the rooms

“Great views of the surrounding mountains with numerous activities for families and children to enjoy. The water slide was a highlight for the kids as was Misty the friendly horse and native american arts & crafts and cultural event they had during the weekend.”

Jun 10, 2005 by Big L. from Los Altos, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Georgeous desert setting, excellent staff.

“Very kid friendly, excellent food, and terrific all around service. No attitude.”

Jun 10, 2005 by Edmundo from Roswell, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, design, interior appointments, attention, etc.
• Perhaps a little costly relative to other comparable hotels.

“Unique and unusual hotel in a environmentally and harmonious setting. It is significant that the hotel is owned by the Santa Ana Indian Pueblo, and that they have sought to educate and make the general public aware of their culture, their concern for the environment and their ability to blend both their unique heritage with a competitive environment.”

Jun 3, 2005 by Laura from El Paso, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• beautiful grounds

“Hotel was wonderful and relaxing. Great activities for the kids and a wonderful experience for the adults”

May 17, 2005 by Marci from Taos Ski Valley, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• use of the day spa for hotel guests will keep me coming back
• no robes in the rooms

“incredibly situated, beautiful, peaceful and quiet. I loved my stay!! didn't want to leave and I plan to keep coming back.”

Apr 7, 2005 by Brook from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Ambience and service were incredible
• Room service prices were outrageous

“A perfect isolated oasis in the middle of the desert. We will be back.”

Mar 24, 2005 by Debra from Chandler, OK
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Peaceful setting, lots of activities
• Hotel was first class - room not too impressive

“Tamaya is a wonderful place to relax....spa, golf course, beautiful heated pools, restaurants - and a peaceful, quiet setting. The resort is first class. On the downside, the rooms are like any 3 start hotel so the only way I would stay here is by getting it at a discount.”

Mar 11, 2005 by Vicky from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms,lobby,grounds are beauitful, charming, relaxing,and quiet.
• The Sunday brunch was not good, over priced, not a big selection. We got there at 12:00 noon the food was old and cold.

“We enjoyed are stay. The dinner was wonderful in the main dinning room. The resort is charming.”

Feb 24, 2005 by Don from Englewood, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Southwestern theme
• paid $40 per night more than the last two years staying there

“Resort has a quiet, Southwestern atmosphere. Restaurants have excellent food also with a Southwestern flavor.”

Feb 23, 2005 by Steve from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• great service in peaceful and tranquil getaway
• I really had to beg to get a 1 pm checkout (1 hour ext)

“Overall great hotel with plenty of amenities set in a perfect location.”