Inn of the Turquoise Bear

Beautiful property with incredible hospitality that no longer exists elsewhere! We absolutely loved the people and the breakfast was delicious every morning! The evening reception was an added perk as well. Everything in Santa Fe was an easy 15min walk and a great location for day trips as well. We met wonderful people here and would HIGHLY recommend this B&B to friends and family!

The staff were so welcoming and helpful! We received several text messages ahead of our visit seeking our preferences. That was truly appreciated. The breakfast selections were numerous and delicious! We would definitely return. We also purchased their cookbook

- Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 4 - Interior: 4 - Ambiance: 5 - Witter Byner Room: 5 - Witter Byner Bathroom: 4 - Breakfast: 5 - Amenities: 5 - Hosts: 5 - Housekeeping: 5 - Parking: 4 - Value: 5 For the first stop on our driving tour of the Southwest US, we stayed in Santa Fe for 5 nights. But where? Reviewers touted the Inn Of The Turquoise Bear…..and they were right. Pros: - Location: Central. Just south of the downtown area and a 15 minute walk to Canyon Road. - Exterior: A sprawling property in a residential neighborhood. Several smaller buildings seem to have been added over the (many) years to the main building seen on most photos of the property. - Interior: Like going back 100 years. Things were fixed, of course…especially in public spaces…but you might feel as if you’re in a living museum. - Our Room (Witter Byner): Large and rambling. More than enough room for 2 people plus a balcony overlooking the front of the property. Very comfortable. I could live there for a month if we didn’t mind going up and down 15 stairs to the main floor. One interesting aspect: The bathroom. It was very nice and fully equipped, but separate from our room and down 5 stairs. That wasn’t a problem during the day, but a few nights were an adventure - Breakfast: Unreal. Everything was homemade with great taste. The buffet portion had sliced fruit, granola, juices, pastries and yogurt. The hosts and kitchen staff had 3-5 entrees available each day. I rarely tried those since I filled up on the buffet, but my wife ate one every day and only had good things to say. Service at the community table was gracious and unhurried with lots of interesting conversation. - Amenities: A 1-2 hour Happy Hour every day starting at 430 or 5 PM. Fresh cookies, fruit, tea and jug water were available all day (coffee from 630-10 AM). Umbrellas. Plenty of smiles. - Hosts: Everyone was very friendly, helpful, informative and even charming. Special thanks to Aileen (sp?). - Housekeeping: Effective, efficient and unobtrusive. - Parking: Sufficient. The large courtyard in front of the of the property provided enough room for cars in the 11 room B&B. - Price and Value: Reasonable. It’s not cheap, but as in most cases you get what you pay for. We’d heartily recommend the Inn Of The Turquoise Bear, but make reservations well in advance.

This is a great place to stay in Santa Fe. Fun rooms that vary in size, wine tasting in the afternoon and an excellent breakfast. Staff are super friendly and there are numerous places to hang out during the day. They have fresh cookies to snack on all day long and dessert treats in the afternoon. Convenient parking too.

I stayed at the Inn of the Turquoise Bear for a long weekend during the 2025 Santa Fe International Literary Festival. It was a perfect home base in Santa Fe! I loved that it was an easy walk into town (15 minutes), but felt serene and quiet and tucked into nature. The staff was so friendly and kind, and the breakfasts and baked goods (frittata, cookies, fresh juices!) were delicious. My room was lovely and comfortable with the perfect amount of Santa Fe charm. They really thought of everything a guest might want (refillable water bottles, snacks, extra blanket for the colder nights, reliable internet, a clothing steamer) and I didn't find myself lacking for anything during my entire stay— a rare treat. I can't wait to come back!

The food was fabulous. the room was comfortable and quiet. The house and history are so interesting. So many celebrities had stayed there! The architecture grounds and furnishings are really awesome. 15min. Walk to town. The staff was so nice and accommodating. I highly recommend it.