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Garrett's Desert Inn

2.5 of 5
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Garrett's Desert Inn
Ranked #45 of 60 hotels in Santa Fe
3.5 of 5 stars 142 Reviews
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Buda, Texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We stayed there during Spring Break and it was a very nice, simple, and clean hotel. We were able to bring our dog as well. Good location next to a great pizza place and wine bar! More

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Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Location, location location....For first time tourist , you would not go wrong . Right in the center/walking distance to Santa Fe historical sites and great restaurants. Great value for your money. More

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Silver City, New Mexico
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Knowing that this was an older motel I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the room. I got a terrific price on Orbitz to make the deal even nicer. I called the hotel direct to see if they would match the Orbitz price. The first thing I was told by the desk person was they... More

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Miami, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Santa Fe has some of the best hotels in the USA, at some of the highest prices, but this isn't one of them. It's a basic, old fashioned, two story motel, with rooms arranged around a large parking lot. It probably hasn't changed much in decades, and that includes the decor and the furniture. There's a nice swimming pool and... More

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El Paso, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Hotel has a great French rest and great pizza parlor next door. Nice staff. Second stay here. First with buddies and second with family. Ski Santa Fe! Paid $69 and received an upgrade to two queens. Same price. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is similar to a Rodeway Inn or Motel 8. It offer the basic amenities (a bed, tv, bathroom), but nothing more. It is cheap, relative to the other hotels in the area. It's located about a 5 minute walk to the Square and next door to some good restaurants. More

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Albuquerque
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I have frequent business in Santa Fe. The weather was cold and looked bad for Monday travel so I hit the road Sunday night and had my wife make a reservation for me. They convinced her the "suite" was the best room they had. I arrived at 10pm and checked in. The receptionist was pleasant but the room was terrible.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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Garrett's Desert Inn was a perfect fit for my recent stay in Santa Fe. I had seen a very negative review, but decided to book a room anyway. Let me assure you, that review could not have been more wrong. The hotel is in an excellent location, just a few blocks from the Plaza and other points of interest. Although... More

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Santa Fe, NM
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

Garrett's is ideally located near the plaza in the historic heart of Santa Fe. While not fancy, rooms have everything you need. There is plenty of free parking and a comfortable pool area. Staff is very friendly and helpful, too. Onsite restaurant is pretty good, and you are within walking distance to all the downtown attractions, museums, restaurants and galleries.... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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Very close to the plaza. Rooms were clean and fairly large. I would stay here again. More

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  • Garretts Desert Hotel
  • Garretts Desert Santa Fe
Address: 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Price range (per night):* RM358 - 487

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