Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort

Hotels
Independent
5.8 (46 reviews)
5224 State Road 518, Vadito, New Mexico, 87579 , Vadito , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Golfing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski storage
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Rafting nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Not applicable
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unresponsive service
Run-down rooms
Lack of communication
High price for value

Categories

Cleanliness
3.3
Several guests expressed disappointment with the cleanliness of the hotel, citing unclean rooms and common areas.
Service
3.3
Guests encountered issues with service, including unresponsive staff, lack of communication, and inconvenience upon arrival.
Location
5
The location received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it difficult to locate the hotel while others found it convenient.
Room Quality
3.3
Guests were generally dissatisfied with the room quality, describing it as run-down and not meeting expectations.
Amenities
5
Amenities were not prominently mentioned in the reviews, resulting in a neutral rating for this category.
Value for Money
4.5
Guests felt that the value for money was lacking, particularly due to the high price relative to the quality of services provided.
Food and Beverage
5
Feedback on food and beverage was not provided in the reviews, resulting in a neutral rating for this category.
Overall Experience
3.3
Most guests had a negative overall experience, citing various issues including unmet expectations, inconvenience, and lack of amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-05 04:00

Property Description

Ski-In/Ski-Out Access and Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access and complimentary wireless internet. Store your gear easily with ski storage and indulge in some shopping at the gift shops/newsstands.

Latin American Cuisine and Bar Lounge
Savor delightful Latin American cuisine at Paradise Bar & Grill, where you can also unwind with drinks at the bar/lounge. For a more casual setting, grab a snack at the coffee shop/cafe.

Comfortable Accommodations and Nearby Attractions
Relax in one of the cozy 16 guestrooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet. Explore nearby attractions like Carson National Forest and Picuris Pueblo during your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort? Book your stay now!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABQ

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 46 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.3
Service: 3.3
Location: 5
Room Quality: 3.3
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 3.3
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Khashayar
2
100% would not recommend
Pros:

My family I made a reservation here from the 20th to 21st of April. We booked through hotels.com. Got charged $200. On the day of I tried to call to confirm and no one would answer. This was before 6pm. We arrived to find no one there at all. It was around 7 pm. We had to go find accommodations elsewhere and it was very difficult on our family.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
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jimmy
8
Only issue
Pros:

It’s an amazing place only issue we had is we if we wanted to watch tv we had to by a fire stick or ruko pad to watch tv for $30 we paid 350 almost for 2 nights

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
K
KimBerly family
2
Pros:

This place is just run down. Don’t except much at all.

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
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ALAIN
4
Basic
Pros:

Personne à la réception à l'arrivée
Pas de restaurant ni petit déjeuner
Cadre agréable

2023-07-28 via Nuitee
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Ken
2
Horrible experience
Pros:

Well it said check in deadline was 8 pm, we got there at 7:35 to find no one around. Called the number with no answer, left a message got no reply. Never got to check in. Had to go back to the last town and get a room.

2022-10-07 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Not advertised clearly
Pros:

It is a very convenient location if you are skiing- because of that I would consider staying again. But that’s the only reason. It advertises that all rooms come with a TV- well they do have a TV screen, but no cable or antenna/ nothing. Not even a remote control. When told the front desk - they said “ya you have to bring a fire stick or something. And we will get some new remote controls ordered”. - thanks for the heads up. LOL
It was not very clean. (Mainly because everything is old and needs a good deep clean) but had old coffee in coffee pot, Bobby pins on floor, etc.
it was fine for the teenage boys I brought skiing though:
we stayed on a Thursday night and sipapu restaurant is not open on Thursday nights either. So pack food, and something to plug into a TV. Because after 5:00 there’s nothing to do.

2022-03-28 via Nuitee
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Kevin
6
Pros:

Pretty disappointing as on site restaurant closed early and before arrival so had to drive to find dinner. Staff shortage that wasn’t disclosed at time of booking. Next day the only way to get food was through online app that was down along with a water main break. So again no food other than a package of pop tarts found in their “store”. The room itself was dirty with piece of chewed gum on floor and pistachio shells. No working tv either. Beds were comfortable at least and was more quiet than expected.

2022-03-25 via Nuitee
E
Evyn family
4
Pros:

The only good thing about this resort is the ski mountain itself. Staff is rude, not welcoming in any way whatsoever, hotel room was hardly clean, and the “cafe/restaurant” stated it was open yet they don’t actually have any tables to dine in. This resort has so much potential yet it’s rated 2 stars for a reason.

2022-02-16 via Nuitee
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Tilak
10
Will visit again
Pros:

It’s a nice and family friendly place to stay for a ski trip. A ski in and out resort. Very satisfied overall.

2022-02-14 via Nuitee
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Eunjung family
2
Pros:

Only one ski resort in there. Unfortunately I don't have a choice.

2022-01-09 via Nuitee
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DIANE family
6
Pros:

The tv did not work. Restaurant and gift shop were closed for the season.

2021-10-28 via Nuitee
M
Melissa
4
Pros:

The mpuntai a were grwat room was awful, not clean, old, and no conditioning..very dissatisfied eith the price...

2021-08-09 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

We could see a stream out our window.

2021-06-28 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Beautiful lodge next to a rushing river in pine-clad mountains

2021-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lisa
2
worst "resort" ever!
Pros:

The room was filthy. The beds were sagging in the middle. The heater did not work. The manager was extremely rude. The clerk was kind and apologetic. We did not stay here because the room was so awful and the manager was extremely unhospitable. I will never consider staying at Sipapu again.

2021-05-07 via Nuitee
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Diane
6
Off-Season--hopefully better when season arrives.
Pros:

We stayed at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort off-season and it showed. There were people there who appeared to be workers and hopefully everything will be better when the season arrives. We arrived just before dark and had to drive all the way to Taos to find somewhere to eat.

2021-05-01 via Nuitee
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JILL
4
Pros:

1st I booked a cabin online but it wasnt a cabin at all once I got there. Then the room wasnt cleaned after waiting 3hrs for it to become available. So had to wait another hour for maids to clean it. Then once finally got into the room there was no AC! I didn't stay at this property.

2020-09-28 via Nuitee
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Robert
6
rustic but suitable for 1 night.
Pros:

Old and rustic. Gravel parking lot. TV in room but does not get any stations. No cable. No wifi. Heat didn't work. No phones in room and minimally staffed in off season. Beddeing was decent and the shower was hot.

2020-09-12 via Nuitee
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Jen partner
6
Pros:

The bathroom floor looked like it hadn’t been mopped in about a year. The bathroom towels look old and discolored. The carpet wasn’t vacuumed well.

2020-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jamie S.
10
Great
Pros:

Will be returning

2019-12-11 via Nuitee