A brief drive just north of Santa Fe & you'll find yourself in a zone of luxurious peace. We stayed in a casita complete with fireplace, you call the desk & they get the fire going so no need for boy scout skills. The staff were welcoming, helpful and made our stay that much better. Loved the heated bathroom floor, the lg bathtub & spacious shower; robes were nice too. We had a nice patio. In gen. we were very close to Santa Fe Opera & near several tribally owned casinos just 4 or 5 miles up the rd. The workout rm was well equipped, new top of the line. I was also able to use the yoga room, wooden floor, great sound system, yoga mats, pilates equipment, ballet bar, and more. Only the hot tub was available. There is an outdoor pool open during summer. We did not eat there so I could only give 4-stars.

We won a trip to this hotel via Luxury Link which was a fabulous deal! The Four Seasons just took over this property in July and are making improvements. While there was some construction on a new parking lot, the noise wasn't too bad. Management sent treats to our room as a way of saying "thank you" for puttin up with the noise. The property is small and beautiful with a varienty of accomodations. We stayed in a free standing casita with a king bed, outdoor sitting area, two fireplaces with one being outside. Beautiful! The amenities were nice but expected more such as bathrobes. They gave us slippers but no robes (we ended up asking the spa for one!). The spa is heavenly! We had a couples massage with a private casita and while expensive, it was worth every penny. This is a small property withing the moutain range and if you are looking for quiet and seclusion, this is perfect. It is important to note that you are about 8 miles from the center of Santa Fe but the hotel will drive you into town for free!

The Four Seasons - although out of town just a bit - is the perfect place to relax and breath in the clear air. They have shuttles to/from Santa Fe (awesome galleries and shops) so no need to rent a car here. The rooms are amazing with heated bathroom floors, robes, fireplaces and patios/private terraces. The fireplace butler will assist with your fire if you like. And don't miss
the fabulous dining experience where Chef Andrew (recently imported from Hawaii) and Chef Kevin go to the morning market to gather the day's offerings. The meals are part of the wonderful experience! Engage Hans to take you on an interesting nature hike and white water rafting is available too. The warming room at the spa leaves nothing to be desired after a wonderful massage. Great for a girl's getaway too!

Four Seasons has recently taken over the management of this property from Auberge. Hopefully plans to improve the property will be shortly forthcoming. I was sorely disappointed with the Vista Casita room expecting a scenic view of the New Mexico desert. Instead I overlooked both the employee and guest parking lots and a service road and maintenance building. I was also expecting the property to provide a true Southwestern feel beyond the building exteriors. Instead Auberge has decorated the interior of the guest rooms, lobby, restaurant etc. with a modern theme that I feel detracts from the historical significance and ambiance of staying at a New Mexico resort. While disappointed with certain aspects of the rooms and decor I cannot say enough good things about the staff of Encantado. Extremely personable and helpful.