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Kids Family-Friendly Hotels

Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa (see below) Riding lessons, tennis
courts with instruction, a pool with a lifeguard, a stocked trout pond just for
kids, a summer daytime program, horseback trail trips, and more make this
a veritable day camp for all ages.
El Rey Inn (p. 152) A picnic area and playground in a courtyard set back
away from the street make this a nice place for families to commune in sum-
mer.
The Lodge at Santa Fe (p. 152) Built above the city, with a bit of a country-
club feel, this place offers a nice outdoor pool and condo units that serve
family needs well.
Santa Fe Sage Inn (p. 149) With its fenced-in pool and reasonable prices, this

is a good spot for families.

Inexpensive
Santa Fe Sage Inn Value Kids If you're looking for a convenient, almost-downtown
location at a reasonable price, this is one of your best bets. This two-story stucco adobe
motel with portals is spread through three buildings and is about a 10-minute walk from
the plaza. Built in 1985, it was remodeled in 2005. The smallish rooms have Southwest-
ern furnishings, with comfortable beds and small baths. There's a park in the back and
an outdoor pool set in a secluded fenced area, a good place for kids. To avoid street noise,
ask for a room at the back of the property.
725 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 866/433-0335 or 505/982-5952. Fax [phone]. www.
santafesageinn.com. 160 units. $58-$95 double. Rates include continental breakfast. Additional person
$10. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities: Outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

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The Northside
Within easy reach of the plaza, the north side encompasses the area that lies north of the
loop of Paseo de Peralta.
Very Expensive
Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa Moments Kids This is a place rich
with history. More than a century ago, when Bishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy was the spiritual
leader of northern New Mexico's Roman Catholic population, he often escaped clerical
politics by hiking into this valley called Little Tesuque. He built a retreat and a humble
chapel (now on the National Register of Historic Places) with high-vaulted ceilings and
a hand-built altar. Today, Lamy's 450-acre getaway has become Bishop's Lodge.
In recent years, a $17-million renovation spruced up the place and added a spa and
8,000 square feet of meeting space. The guest rooms, spread through many buildings,
feature handcrafted furniture and regional artwork. The traditional rooms are medium
size with the rustic feel of the historic buildings they occupy; many have balconies or
patios. The newer Ridge Rooms are spacious, with high ceilings, vigas, gas fireplaces,
patios or balconies, and most with views. All rooms have comfortable beds with fine