EL PUEBLO LODGE, Taos

El Pueblo Lodge - Historic Southwestern lodge with outdoor pool, hot tub, 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, offering accommodations with Serta Presidential Plush mattresses, HDTVs, coffee makers, and mini-refrigerators. The property serves a complimentary hot breakfast including eggs, mini burritos, house-made green chili salsa, fresh fruit, and hash browns. A solar-heated outdoor pool operates from mid-May through September (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM), complemented by a 104-degree hot tub available year-round. The grounds include horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and a gazebo for seasonal use. Positioned 0.5 miles from the Mabel Dodge Luhan Historic House and the Taos Center for the Arts, El Pueblo Lodge sits 2 miles from Taos Pueblo and Kit Carson Home and Museum.

Pros

Original architectural elements include thick walls, ceiling vigas, and authentic Southwestern design

Select rooms feature wood-burning fireplaces and kiva-style hearths

Complimentary amenities include charcoal and utensils for BBQ grills

Front desk services available daily from 7:00 AM to midnight

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Taos Regional Airport

Outdoor pool operates seasonally only (closed October through mid-May)