El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel with a pool, a parking lot, and a sunset view.
The El Sendero Inn sign with a free wifi claim and a flower garden in front.
A modern interior with a reception desk, several blue armchairs, a coffee machine, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A building entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a stone facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgia O'Keefe Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(207 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(163 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(168 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Santa Fe

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you steps from Loretto Chapel and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Fe Plaza. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. A meeting room and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In the area of this Downtown Santa Fe hotel, you'll find Meow Wolf.

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace of the Governors - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The French Pastry Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Del Charro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪35 Degrees North Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 83 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Fe hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zheng Chinese Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snow sports gear
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Garretts Desert
Garretts Desert Inn
Garretts Desert Inn Santa Fe
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Garrett`s Desert Hotel Santa Fe
Garretts Desert Hotel
El Sendero Inn
Garretts Desert Inn
Sendero Inn, Ascend Collection
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Santa Fe
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Santa Fe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to October).

What makes El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 1687 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1687 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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The motel was clean and very close to the main downtown attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice option in Santa Fe for small budgets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, helpful staff, restaurant next to hotel, and location, location, location right in town practically you can walk everywhere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great place! It was well clean and the walk around historic site was even better!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location and great for walking to the plaza.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and updated motel. Would definitely recommend and I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great value for location. There is a parking fee that was charged separately, but it is very reasonable for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, really good location. Super nice at night with the lights and beautiful flowers! And the rooms were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and great, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything we wanted to see were in walking distance from the hotel. Staff was very helpful, hotel is older and renovated nicely, pool area was pleasant. Santa Fe is very artsy and we enjoyed the vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicely updated motel in a great location! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and amenities on property. Room clean and well maintained. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about area and activities. We would recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and parking excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Within walking distance from old town Santa Fe, you couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great economical choice for a stay near downtown SantaFe. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, nice staff very important to me.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great price and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms, parking, bar , restaurant , casino and staff were all amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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convenient to downtown Santa Fe, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beds were super comfy and the location was walkable to shopping & restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and helpful staff. The convenience of how close it is to the plaza area was awesome and the parking was way more convenient than most other motel / hotels. Yes, it cost extra i.e. not thru Expedia's services but easy in and out! Plan on staying there again when I visit Santa Fe!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay in downtown Santa Fe. Clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff. Easy to walk to all the galleries and historic plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026