El Pueblo Lodge, Taos

El Pueblo Lodge - Historic Southwestern lodge with solar-heated pool and mountain views

Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this classic Taos hotel traces its origins to 1912 as a small ranch. El Pueblo Lodge features rooms spread across North, South, and West buildings, combining authentic Southwestern architecture with modern amenities. Guest accommodations include queen and king rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, Serta Presidential Plush mattresses, HDTVs, and mini-refrigerators. The property serves a complimentary hot breakfast with eggs, mini burritos, house-made green chili salsa, and fresh fruit. A solar-heated outdoor pool operates from mid-May through September, complemented by a year-round 104-degree hot tub. The grounds include horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and a gazebo for seasonal use. Positioned 2 miles from Taos Pueblo and Kit Carson Home and Museum, El Pueblo Lodge sits within 1640.4 ft of Mabel Dodge Luhan Historic House and Taos County Courthouse Murals.

Pros

Original adobe building houses three historic 1920s ground-floor rooms

Front desk services available from 7:00 AM to midnight

On-site fitness room and guest laundry facilities

Complimentary charcoal and utensils for barbecue grills

Cons

9.5 miles from Taos Regional Airport

Seasonal pool closure from October through mid-May