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Best Hotels for Families in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Last updated 18th April 2019

Albuquerque, New Mexico is a sprawling city set at the base of the Sandia Mountains. A truly singular getaway, it offers families the best of both worlds: a city vacation and an outdoor adventure. Travelers can stroll through historic Old Town, try the famously spicy green chile, ride the Tramway to the top of the mountains, take a hike and enjoy a fiery sunset view practically all in one day.

If your family is planning your trip to this Southwest favorite, check out our picks for the best family hotels in Albuquerque:

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa

Set just outside of the city, this resort is a true Southwestern escape. From the classic adobe architecture to the Native American art found throughout the rooms and halls, highlighting the local culture comes first here. That’s true for the cultural activities they offer too. Kids (and parents) can enjoy a horseback ride across the sprawling property taking in the epic mountain and mesa views, learn to make flatbread in a traditional Huruna oven, take a pottery class or sit under a blanket of stars by a bonfire listening to an elder tell Native American stories.

Rooms here feature breathtaking views of the Sandias or the golf course and suites, as well as interconnecting rooms, give families plenty of room to sprawl out. Kids will love making a splash in the three heated outdoor pools, complete with a waterslide 100 ft in length. Meanwhile, mom and dad can get a relaxing taste of the area with a spa treatment that uses native ingredients like blue corn and red chile.

Los Poblanos

This idyllic oasis, tucked into the quiet area of Los Ranchos, features a gorgeous inn set on 25 acres filled with lavender fields, shady cottonwoods and organic gardens. Guests can take walking farm tours and dine on the fresh food at the divine field-to-fork on-property restaurant, Campo.

Choose from a wide range of accommodations to suit your needs, including rooms located in the historic hacienda building, farm suites with wood-burning fireplaces and the Field Family Suites, which include a full kitchen, dining area, large patio and a separate bunk room just for the kids. Every room is exquisitely decorated to embody classic New Mexican style from carved ceiling beams to ironwork accents.

Hotel Chaco

This newer hotel is conveniently located near Old Town and the downtown area. Featuring quiet décor in natural earth tones, it adds local flair in the form of wool rugs made by Navajo weavers and views of the city skyline or property’s desert garden. The property is also pet-friendly so your fluffy family members can stay too.

What really sets this hotel apart are their tours. Discover the inspiration for the hotel when you hit the wide open roads on a day tour to Chaco Canyon. Scamper up trails with a knowledgable guide and end at historical Native American pueblos and sites. Immerse your family even deeper in the history with an overnight glamping stay at the canyon.

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Located directly in the center of Old Town, this hotel is easy walking distance from historic landmarks, shopping boutiques and restaurants. Even better, the hotel offers a 15% discount on over 100 locally-owned restaurants, shops, galleries and attractions making your stay that much more affordable. Enjoy cooling off at the outdoor pool or hop on the trolley that boards right from the hotel for a tour of the city. Head to one of several museums just around the corner from the hotel including the Natural History Museum and Explora, a hands-on science center just for kids. For an evening you won’t forget, hit the hotel’s lounge for a flamenco performance served along with tapas.

Each room is adorned with traditional Southwestern furnishings and all boast views of the Sandia mountains. Choose from standard double rooms or one of their spacious suites that also feature a private balcony overlooking the city.

By Hannah Freedman