My husband and I have stayed at Ten Thousand Waves twice in the past year. The lodging is AWESOME! We have stayed in Yado and Hangestu - both are so unique and super cool. Neat bathrooms w sexy showers, great little kitchen area (no major appliances where we stayed), great bedding, nice decorative touches and the patios were so "zen".... More

My wife and I went of vacation for our birthday. We went to Ten Thousand Waves. I did the research on this place and decided to have the massage and to stay at the hotel. I will give both the positive and negatives that we experienced and you decide weather or not this place is for you or not. Negatives.....The... More

I had my wedding in Santa Fe, so have had the opportunity to experience most of the hotels in Santa Fe. Ten Thousand Waves is an experience that we continue to stay at for a weekend getaway. Compared to other hotels, the rooms here are very heterogenous. They are all Japanese-themed, and can vary from cozy rooms with only a... More

After all the hype about this spa, we were expecting this to be a special experience. Instead, we found a kind of fake Japanese wannabe Zen experience. The staff was appropriately superior and snobbish, and the prices for services were outrageous. Even the prices for the tiny snacks in the lobby were exorbitant- a rip-off. so we thought, at least... More

I hadn't been back here since 1986, and though much has changed, the best things about this place have not changed at all. The new accommodations are incredibly peaceful, beautiful, modern and efficient. The spa is wonderful and we spoiled ourselves for a whole day and were so fabulously relaxed and happy afterwards. Best facial EVER times 10! Masters massage... More

This is a great romantic get away from it all with great views, surrounded by nature, nice to hike nearby and have the private baths practically at your doorstep. That part was wonderful! Great to exit your room wearing your kimonos and walk to the spa! The massage was mediocre- I guess i expected better considering the facility. I would... More

Even after all the reviews I read my experience wasn't at all what I was anticipating. If you like to be pampered this is not the place. The staff was perfectly nice and my master massage was very different but beneficial. However, I felt like I was in a glorified camp with hot tubs. I'm not sure what the draw... More

While listening to two women rave about this spa in the mountains outside of Santa Fe, I thought they just do not know how many hot springs are available in New Mexico. I called and was told the day rate for using the pool. Parking is easy but the Japanese wooden stairs seem like a long climb. If you are... More

It's such a shame some of the previous reviewers had stressful experiences, ours was absolutely just the opposite. Complete relaxation. The rooms were very clean and Japanese stylish with the assorted snacks of fruit and granola as stated. The robes are a nice touch and you also have an outer one to use while walking to the spa/pool. It's nice... More