A New Mexico getaway should be everything: Art, food, culture, comfort, history, and more. We are the cozy home base at Inn of the Turquoise Bear for your next getaway. We often get asked, “Why do people visit Santa Fe?” To that, we answer with this list of the 8 reasons to visit our Santa Fe bed and breakfast:
1. We’re Rated the #4 Bed and Breakfast in the Country
Don’t take our word for it — take TripAdvisor’s word in their recently released Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, where Inn of the Turquoise Bear rated the #4 bed and breakfast in the country!
The Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel and is awarded to Inn’s, which receives a high volume of “above-and-beyond” reviews from the Tripadvisor community over 12 months. Out of TripAdvisor’s 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieved this milestone. Needless to say, we are extremely blessed and thankful to have such a strong following and community behind us. Thank you for supporting us and our work — we are lucky to serve you! Read more about some of our other press and awards.
Now, how did we get to the #4 bed and breakfast in the country? Keep reading to learn more about what makes Inn of the Turquoise Bear and Santa Fe, NM, so special.
2. Santa Fe-Style Gourmet Breakfast Every Morning
At Inn of the Turquoise Bear, you can expect to wake up daily to an authentic and gourmet New Mexican breakfast. Our breakfast menu is top-of-the-line, offering comfort foods with innovative twists every morning. Each breakfast is multi-course, with fruits, juices, smoothies, coffee, pastries, and a hot-served entrée (that can always be subbed with eggs to order or homemade huevos rancheros!).
Breakfast can be enjoyed in your cozy room, in our casual indoor dining space, on our terraced outdoor patio, or packed to go for your next Santa Fe adventure.
Each course of breakfast can be creatively accommodated to suit each guest’s dietary preferences by providing vegetarian, vegan, or gluten/dairy-free options when notified at the time of booking.
3. Our Artistic & Comfortable Rooms
At the Turquoise Bear, our comfortable rooms are steeped in Santa Fe style and elegance. We have 9 unique rooms, each styled to pay tribute to prominent New Mexican artists, poets, musicians, citizens, and more who have passed through this icon adobe estate.
The rooms feature a king or queen-sized bed and private ensuite baths with showers, clawfoot tubs, or spa showers. We provide rich amenities to each room, ensuring you have luxurious linens, towels, bathrobes, and more. Our wood-burning fireplaces are available Oct. 15 – Apr. 15 each year. For all types of travelers, know that there are additional accommodations to fit your unique needs.
We understand that Santa Fe is a paradise for pets, so we are open to pet accommodations in four enchanting suites.
View our property map for a look into the layout of our rolling estate.
4. Unbelievable Natural Landscapes in our Backyard
Santa Fe is lucky to have an incredibly diverse array of natural landscapes in every direction from our centrally located Inn. It has everything from vast deserts to the tall Sangre de Cristo mountains.
There are so many ways to enjoy nature during your time at the Inn. Lace-up your boots and go on a hike, enjoy a picnic from the Turquoise Bear kitchen, horseback ride through the Sangre de Cristo foothills, or simply take time to enjoy our comfortable patio with views of lush gardens and towering pines. Santa Fe is also a hidden gem in the fall, offering some of the best foliage viewing in New Mexico. We are lucky to have enjoyed all four seasons here at the Inn.
Who knew Santa Fe, NM, would be a nature-lovers oasis?
5. Historic & Cultural Significance
In the capital of New Mexico, history is alive and thriving. The arts and culture scene is prevalent in our historic Inn and downtown.
The Inn’s rich history began as the home of famous poet, translator, and essayist Witter Bynner (1881-1968) and has since been passed through many generations of notable and important citizens, colleges, and B&B owners. The legacy of this magnificent property, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places, is at the heart of our stewardship goals as the new owners of the Inn (since 2014).
From the Inn, there are historic destinations in every direction. Santa Fe’s spirit and community are deeply interwoven with the Native American cultures of the Navajo and Pueblo peoples. The city’s rich cultural heritage and unique architecture create a captivating backdrop for history enthusiasts and wanderers alike.
6. Specials & Add-Ons to Enhance Your Stay
When you stay at our iconic Inn, you can expect to be pampered with more than just the bare minimum. Part of the beauty of booking a bed and breakfast is that each getaway is unique and can be specifically tailored to you.
We offer several specials throughout the year to enhance your stay with us. Each season is different, but we are currently offering a Rest Easy Cancellation Coverage and a Book Direct Special.
Some of our more constant enhancements, which can be booked all year long, include everything from a welcome bear basket, a bottle of wine, or fresh-cut flowers to more robust options such as a turquoise bear trekking experience, picnic basket add-on, or even a specialty proposal package. Explore more of the enhancements we are currently offering. Everything can be added to your stay at the time of booking.
7. A Food & Drink Hotspot
It’s no secret that Santa Fe is a city for foodies. From authentic Mexican and New Mexican cuisine to stunning rooftop bars with views of adobe-style architecture, there is something for everyone to enjoy here.
We come chock-full of recommendations for the best of the best places to enjoy the food and drink scene here in Santa Fe. Enjoy outdoor and patio dining during the summer months, or go to one (or two) of our all-time favorite restaurants. Are you looking to go out on the town for just drinks? Explore our favorite places to grab a beverage, and don’t forget to check out our famous margarita trail!
Are you overwhelmed by your options? Don’t be afraid to ask one of your friendly innkeepers for a personal recommendation during your stay.
8. Inn of the Turquoise Bear is Here for YOU!
Inn of the Turquoise Bear is genuinely here to make your getaway everything you want it to be. After reading our 8 reasons to visit our Santa Fe bed and breakfast, we hope you have all the confidence to book your next stay with us. Your next New Mexico adventure will be about comfort, breakfasts, history, culture, food, drink, nature, enhancements, and most importantly, you!
Check availability now to book your travel dates today. We can’t wait to see you!
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