El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa

Hotels
8.9 (711 reviews)
317 Kit Carson Road , Taos , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cordial staff
Nice location
Functional room
Cons:
Reservation errors
Needs more investment in amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Room is a bit old but functional and in generally good condition.
Service
9.45
Front desk staff were cordial and welcoming; manager made efforts to inform and accommodate.
Location
9.49
Very well-located just off the center of town in a quiet wooded area.
Room Quality
8.44
Room is a bit old but functional.
Amenities
8.47
Lovely property with sufficient land; could benefit from more investment.
Value for Money
9.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.95
Could improve with more investment and better organization.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:24

Property Description

Luxurious Resort & Spa Experience:
Discover a sanctuary just minutes away from Harwood Museum of Art and Kit Carson Park. El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa offers a tranquil escape with an on-site spa, indoor pool, and fitness centre for ultimate relaxation.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at our two top-notch restaurants, De La Tierra and The Gardens, offering a delectable dining experience. Unwind after with a crafted cocktail at Anaconda Bar, where an extensive list awaits.

Prime Location:
Conveniently situated, Carson National Forest is a short 30-minute drive away, while Taos Regional Airport is just 13.5 km from our doors. Embrace luxury and nature seamlessly at El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: TSM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 25 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 711 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Sarah S • couple • us
10
Very pleased
Cons:

Heating in room not functioning properly

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
6
Very pretentious; very little to show
Pros:

Soaking tub in room, comfortable bed, and most staff were friendly.

Cons:

The hotel sent way too many messages prior to arriving. We got a message two days before we arrived saying the pool would be closed. I phoned to ask about it and was told it was an emergency. But we when arrived we were told the pool had to be re-plastered. Two different stories!!!
We decided to have a VERY EXPENSIVE massage since we couldn’t use the pool. Then we found out the steam room was out of commission!!
The valet parking seemed unnecessary, but you have to check in with them when you arrive. We never used the service; the whole set-up was very aggressive.
Overall, this hotel/resort tries to portray a very pretentious image, but has little to show for it. We won’t be going back.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Hausmann-Marshall • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Evelyne • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
Pros:

Did not have breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere the hotel offers. Staff very helpful and friendly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • us
8
It was average
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and so is the location

Cons:

The way the gallon in the morning at the check-in handled the complaint I had about a dog barking from 830 till 10 o’clock across the hall from me, she said I’ll see what I can do. I’ll check on it.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Leah • family_with_children • us
9
We took a short family trip to Taos and stayed at the beautiful resort in the Mexico house. The rooms were decorated bea
Pros:

The property was beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. My family loved it even my small children.

Cons:

I felt like some of the other guests were a little too full of themselves, but for the most part, the property and staff were beautiful. It was clean and we loved spending time there.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • us
9
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • us
7
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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nedtraveler • Family
2
Why are we being asked to write a 2nd review of this terrible resort?
Pros:

We already wrote a TA review last spring. Why is TA asking us to write another review in an email received today? This was probably once a nice resort, but it was being run terribly by a new owner last spring.

2025-12-31 • via Tripadvisor
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papayalover • Family
4
HUGE reservation error
Pros:

We had a massive issue with this hotel recently and were unable to stay due to a reservation error.

The story: we had originally booked a global 2-bedroom suite for our family Jan 1, 2026-Jan 4, 2026. In October before our stay, we called reservations to add an extra day, we wanted to come December 31st. When reservations changed our booking, they moved our check in to Dec. 31 *2026* —- 1 year later! Fortunately the manager caught this the night before our arrival, and we’re giving an extra star for Amy who tried her best to inform and accommodate us. She was able to give us two separate rooms in the hotel, much inferior to what we had booked. We were not offered any financial compensation for the reservation mishap, however, we were told reservations would be reprimanded.

We were able to find an Airbnb elsewhere, and so decided not to stay with El Monte Sagrado. Bummer. We were really looking forward to this trip.

2025-12-31 • via Tripadvisor
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TJ • couple • us
10
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Maria Claudia • extended_group • br
8
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee