Angela F. W.
Yelp
Five star resort all the way! I stayed at the Tamaya for my birthday vacation with a friend a few years back. It is one of the best vacations I've had so far!
The location of this resort is perfect. It is located at Santa Ana Pueblo which is at the base of Sandia mountain between ABQ and Santa Fe. The property has spectacular mountain views like no other! It is secluded, private, quiet, and simply gorgeous! I loved the Native American style architectures at the property.
The staff were super nice and attentive the entire time we were there. Upon checking in I mentioned it was my birthday vacation, they instantly upgraded our room for free and gave me a box of chocolate truffles as birthday gift!! Our room had private balcony and a backdoor so we practically had our own entrance to the outdoor heated pool. Awesome!
We went to the tramway in ABQ and took a road trip to Santa Fe. After our day trip, we sat by the outdoor fireplace to enjoy the unbelievable views of the Sandia mountain and sunset. We then had gourmet oven pizza and hand crafted cocktails at the hotel lounge. It was amazing! The resort has three other restaurants. I wish we had time to eat at the Corn Maiden and the Santa Ana cafe, too.
The resort offers four pools: river pool, water slide, heated pool, and whirlpool. We went to enjoy the heated pool after drinks. Since February was a slow month, we had the whole outdoor heated pool to ourselves. It was absolutely one of the best time I've had!
Next morning, we woke up early and went on a hike at several amazing nature trails on the property. We also attended the adobe brick making and made our own adobes!! It was such a unique experience!
Besides the things we did, the hotel also offers horseback riding, hot air ballooning, traditional oven bread making, jewelry making, Native American dance and flute performance, star gazing, wagon and hay ride, guided nature walk, biking, golf, and many other activities. Gosh, I really wish I had more time!
I am definitely returning to Hyatt Tamaya resort for my next big vacation and relaxation. And I am totally doing the hot air ballooning next time. Can't wait!!!