Tesuque, United States

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

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The takeaway

Choose this small-scale high-desert resort for casita privacy, expansive mountain-and-valley views, and a Santa Fe base outside the city’s bustle.

About the hotel

In Tesuque, north of Santa Fe, this 57-acre resort occupies a high-desert hillside overlooking the Rio Grande River Valley and Jemez Mountains. Its 65 casita-style accommodations—56 guest rooms and nine suites—are spread across the landscape rather than gathered in a single hotel block. A former dude ranch, the property traces its hospitality history to Rancho del Monte, renamed Rancho Encantado in 1968; it joined Four Seasons in 2012. The experience centers on Southwestern character, open views and access to Santa Fe.

Choose it if

You want a quieter Tesuque setting, with downtown Santa Fe a short drive away rather than at your doorstep.
You value individual casita-style rooms and suites with private patios or balconies and wood-burning kiva fireplaces.
You want a base for guided hikes, mountain outings and spa time, with the Rio Grande Valley and mountain views close at hand.

Skip it if

You want to stay within walking distance of Santa Fe’s downtown galleries, shops and restaurants; this resort is north of the city and requires a ride.

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