EL MONTE SAGRADO RESORT & SPA, Taos

El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa - A Forbes-rated mountain retreat with saltwater pool, organic spa, and award-winning dining in Taos

Set among waterfalls and towering cottonwoods in the mountains of Northern New Mexico, this Forbes-rated Taos hotel features two hydrotherapy tubs and a saltwater pool. The Living Spa utilizes natural and organic products, including their private label 'Sagrado' by Body Bliss, with post-treatment meditation available in the Sacred Circle beneath willow trees. The property's full-service fitness center provides Peloton bikes, treadmills, and free weights. El Monte Sagrado's De La Tierra Restaurant serves international and local cuisine, while the Anaconda Bar, named for its serpentine sculpture centerpiece, offers craft cocktails and entertainment. The resort provides 7000 square feet of meeting space including the 2400-square-foot Rio Grande Ballroom. A complimentary shuttle service operates within a 3-mile radius, connecting guests to Taos Plaza's shopping district. Located 9.5 miles from Taos Regional Airport, El Monte Sagrado sits minutes from the Historic Ledoux Street and Mabel Dodge Luhan House.

Pros

The Sacred Circle offers a centuries-old meditation space revered by local Taos tribes

The spectacular circular lobby features a 90-pound natural Citrine crystal from Brazil

The property incorporates eco-friendly elements like recycled flyash walkways

The Anaconda Bar showcases local artistry with its snake sculpture and Italian gold-plated tiles

Cons

30-minute drive to Taos Ski Valley

9.5 miles distance from Taos Regional Airport