Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming atmosphere
Great staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.41
Major issues with cleanliness noted, including hair, odor, cracked tiles, peeling caulk, and black mold.
Service
9.88
Staff attempted to address issues, though management was dismissive post-stay.
Location
9.92
Good location mentioned positively in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.37
Rooms did not match descriptions and had maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.9
Amenities such as a bar/lounge and wood burning fireplace were well received.
Value for Money
5.36
Considered poor for the $300+ nightly rate based on cleanliness and room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.91
Positive experiences with drinks and events.
Overall Experience
9.88
Mixed experiences reported, with significant positive feedback tempered by major issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:27

Property Description

Southwestern Charm and Serene Gardens

Individually Decorated Rooms: Experience the essence of Santa Fe in our rooms adorned with original Southwestern artwork and antique furniture.

Relaxation and Recreation: Unwind by the outdoor pool or stay active with complimentary access to the fitness room.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions like the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and Ski Santa Fe, all within easy reach from El Rey Court.

Experience the enchanting blend of culture and comfort at El Rey Court. Book now to secure your Santa Fe getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges, WiFi and Parking are included in daily resort fee.

Housekeeping services are available upon request during check-in.

This property often hosts live music and free gatherings for guests and community members alike. This at times will cause higher noise levels. Please call our front desk to learn what events are happening during your stay.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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 15, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 954 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 6.37
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 5.36
Food and Beverage: 9.91
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Ted • couple • us
7
This is a charming gem of a modern motel that doesn’t live up to its promise.
Pros:

Breakfast at La Reina was a mixed bag. When we eventually got our food, it was fine. However, the fact that they only had two staff members working to the best of their abilities to service far too many guests created a less than favorable experience.

Cons:

The room, while charming in a “boho” kind of way, was marred by the very broken lighting in the walk-in closet, dim lighting in the kitchenette, and the tub/shower combo that was fairly “dicey” to stand in safely.

The front desk staff left me conflicted. I felt like we had some of the best and worst examples of “friendly” to “indifferent”. On our first night, we requested housekeeping, and they followed through as expected. The second day, we asked for housekeeping again, and came back to the room to find it as we left it, without room service. When we inquired, they said “sorry”, and gave us new towels.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Rhoda • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Very old and dated as expected but think the bathroom could do with some basic repairs including paint

Cons:

I liked it. Bed was comfortable, hosts were lovely and an easy walk to a fantastic restaurant and bar

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
THE BEST.
Pros:

EL Rey is a magical motor lodge that has been thoughtfully restores and curated to maximum enjoyment.

Cons:

EVERYTHING

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kasey • extended_group • us
10
Such a cute stay
Pros:

The vibe

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • us
4
Vibes were high but the maintenance and management of facilities was lacking.
Pros:

Very cute and hip vibe, the amenities of the bar and pool were very nice. The atmosphere really lived up to my expectations and more and I really enjoyed this aspect of the stay

Cons:

The other amenities like the spa and sauna seemed pretty old and run down and our room was really quite uncomfortable for the price. Nothing was updated and felt like a motel level experience. The worst part was the old air conditioning unit in the room. It was so loud it made it very difficult to sleep. Less than expected for a nicer “cool” hotel. I also found the front desk not very accommodating. While the employees were incredibly nice, and very welcoming, they didn’t seem well trained in hospitality. We mentioned far in advance we’d be arriving early and we requested an early check in. We were told to call the day of arrival to see whether the early check in would be possible. All totally fine. But when we arrived and called the desk really had no information about whether early check in was possible. When we arrived in person we asked again and they said that it depended on when room service would get to the room to clean it as they were currently making rounds. I asked for an estimate of how long it may take. They said they had no idea and couldnt give an estimate. I asked “ballpark number, are you thinking it will be minutes or more like hours. They could not even make the slightest guess even though I found out later they have the ability to call room service. It seems like they could have asked room service to check on our room specifically but no attempt was made until we had been hanging out in the lobby for hours already and I went to check with the desk again. If I had known the staff would make no attempt to actually do anything to accommodate an early check in, I wouldn’t have even bothered asking them so much it just seemed very odd. Again the staff could not be nicer, they just seemed inexperienced and to be frank a little helpless. I understand a bit of an exchange of comfort/typical accommodation for unique atmosphere and experience. But in this case it just felt a bit unprofessional.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • fr
10
🫶🏼
Pros:

Tout était parfait

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • us
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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GENTILE • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Piera Anastasia • couple • it
8
Route 66 Motel but with the Santa Fe vibes!
Pros:

The design of the rooms and the overall building, the swimming pool and the vibes! Young and modern

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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KAORI • family_with_children • us
9
Cons:

This is minor, but the faucet water wasn't clear, so we didn't drink it. I'm sure it was a temp situation.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jay Gannon • couple • us
7
Pros:

The retro setting is a fun entry/exit point for our time in New Mexico.

Cons:

The pool is kid friendly, which is great, but could have used a cleaning.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Aliya • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Nucera Marri • extended_group • it
4
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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jordangW2353FJ • Family
10
Boutique lovely stay
Pros:

We loved this hotel. Very unique boutique hotel. Quite spacious rooms. Well thought out atmosphere and vibe. Then were very accommodating to use, with our trailer and let us park it for the day while we spent time in town before we left out of town. Highly recommend staying here.

Only down fall sauna didn't work not did the fire place in the hot tub area but we didn’t ask to get it working. Nor did we care too much the whole place is amazing without it.

2026-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
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William • couple • us
5
it's known this is a Rt. 66 throwback motel but many little things caused this review.
Pros:

sq footage. the bed was great.

Cons:

bathroom drains took too long to empty. kitchen had no counter room. half of the light bulbs were out. mold was seen around windows (mostly outside of crank out windows). no elevators, bad for an 80 year old.
dirty windows.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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surabhi • couple • us
7
Excellent property location wise. Needs more attention to room service and customer care. Food is basic on site through
Pros:

The bar, the music, the decor and the staff! The environment was peaceful and lovely to sit among the trees and birds.

Cons:

Room service was not available to change sheets or clean unless you specifically asked then the day before. Even then, I am not sure it would have been done in time. Rooms need more light.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee