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Garretts Desert Inn

2 stars
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5 51 reviews
Vacation

It was awesome, grewat food nice walk to everything all in all a great experiance. See full review

  • DanLouie
  • Oct 4, 2012
Great downtown bargain

It's one of just 2 or 3 bargain-priced places in Santa Fe's downtown. Nice staff, clean room,... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Feb 19, 2012
Prime downtown location for economical Santa Fe trip

Garrett's Desert Inn has kept much of its original charm since this property became a family-owned hotel in the 1970s. This classic motor court style offers guests one of the most affordable options in downtown Santa Fe. Garrett's Desert Inn is a good value when location is an important element of a budget-minded trip. Travelers who plan to spend most of their time in Santa Fe exploring sights, museums, galleries and restaurants can simply walk to attractions, such as the historic plaza just three blocks away.

Highlights
  • Walk to restaurants, galleries and plaza from prime location in historic downtown Santa Fe
  • Pets OK (fees apply)
  • On-site bakery café
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Down the street from the San Miguel Mission, one of the oldest churches in the U.S.
Rooms

Despite a location on a major road, the 83 accommodations at Garrett's Desert Inn are set back far enough to provide a quieter setting. King and queen beds are accompanied by basic amenities including coffee-makers, hair-dryers, irons and TVs with HBO. Five suite rooms have sofa sleepers. Some also have refrigerators and microwaves. High-speed wireless Internet access is available (fees apply).

Features

Garrett's Desert Inn has an outdoor patio area with lounge chairs and heated pool at the center of the property. A small fitness room has basic workout equipment. Guest laundry and on-site parking are convenient (fees apply). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served most days at French-themed Ze French Bistro. Warm up with traditional French onion soup and a glass of wine at this casual indoor-outdoor café and bakery, operated by a Parisian couple, on the tree-lined Santa Fe River.  

Transportation
  • New Mexico Rail Runner Express Santa Fe depot (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (10.1 mi/16.3 km)
  • Albuquerque International Sunport airport (66.2 mi/107 km)
Attractions
  • San Miguel Mission (2 blocks)
  • Santa Fe Plaza National Historic Landmark/Downtown (3 blocks)
  • Santa Fe Opera (7.7 mi/12.3 km)
  • Santa Fe Ski Area (15.5 mi/25 km)
  • Bandelier National Monument (56.6 mi/91.1 km)
  • Albuquerque, NM (62.8 mi/101 km)
  • Taos, NM (70.4 mi/113 km)
Business
  • Computer work station
  • Wi-Fi Internet access in guest rooms (fees apply)
  • Meeting space for 125

Garretts Desert Inn Rooms

Queen Mini Suite
Spacious Rm 1 queen 1 queen sofa bed en-us !DEFAULT! Free WiFI-AC-Cable HBO-3 minute walk to Plaza en-us !DEFAULT!
Standard Queen
Spacious Rm 1 Queen bed-Cable HBO-Free WiFi en-us !DEFAULT! Southwest Decor-AC-3 minute Walk to Plaza en-us !DEFAULT!
Standard 2 Queens
Spacious Rm 2 Queen beds-Cable HBO-Free WiFi en-us !DEFAULT! Southwest Decor-AC-3 minute Walk to Plaza en-us !DEFAULT!
Standard King
Spacious Rm 1 King bed-Cable HBO-Free WiFi en-us !DEFAULT! Southwest Decor-AC-3 minute Walk to Plaza en-us !DEFAULT!

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Services
Guest laundromat
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Internet
High-speed internet
Room
Television with cable
Sofa bed

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Hotel Map

35.6847 -105.9376
Area description
Tourist site

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (51)

Ratings and reviews for Garretts Desert Inn

Overall score

3.5 / 5
About the scores
2 out of 51
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
5
Value:
4.5
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Review of Garretts Desert Inn

Reviewer score

2

Would recommend

Riv
Tucson, Arizona
May 2, 2009

Great Location

Key card opened more than one room ( I mistakenly went to room next door) and locks are flimsy; bed mattresses were worn (bowed in middle). Regardless, you can't beat the location and price as Santa Fe is sooo expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

For breakfast, Pink Adobe (across the street); for dinner, Cafe Pasquale on Don Gaspar Street, Santa Fe.

Review of Garretts Desert Inn

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
Seattle, WA
Nov 24, 2007

My review of Garretts Desert Inn

The Garrett Inn was excellent in regards to cleanliness, accessibility to the lobby, amenities, the car and walkable destinations. Rooms were spacious, clean, and quiet. Bathroom was great, lighting for makeup was great. It was an all around enjoyable place to stay and I would recommend it again to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

We were a half a block from Old Town Santa Fe. You couldn't have been any closer and it was wonderful to walk all over from the motel.

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