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About the Hotel

464 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, New Mexico, United States, 87532

Santa Claran Casino Resort, situated in the scenic Española Valley of northern New Mexico, is known for its vibrant gaming scene and rich cultural heritage. The property features a 2.5 m² casino and offers stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This hotel is renowned for combining modern amenities with traditional Southwestern decor. It serves as a pivotal location for exploring nearby attractions, including the historic Santa Clara Pueblo.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Santa Fe and 30 km from Los Alamos, making it an ideal base for exploring northern New Mexico. Guests can enjoy nearby attractions, including local markets that celebrate Spanish culture and artisan work. Transportation options are easily accessible, allowing for a seamless connection to regional sites and events.

Rooms

The hotel accommodates guests in 122 guest rooms, including 19 spacious suites. Each room reflects a Southwestern style with Native American design elements and includes amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, mini refrigerators, and granite bathrooms with glass-walled showers. Selected rooms offer private balconies and stunning mountain views. The property is fully non-smoking, ensuring a comfortable environment for all visitors.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Santa Claran includes options like The Grill, where guests can enjoy a variety of American cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. The Snack Bar offers quick bites for those on the go, while FatBurger & Buffalo’s Express serves customizable burgers and tasty buffalo wings. Guests also have access to room service, allowing for a convenient dining experience right from their accommodations.

Leisure & Business

Recreation options include the on-site 2.5 m² casino featuring over 650 slot machines and varied promotions for guests. The nearby Black Mesa Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course with breathtaking desert landscapes. For those interested in cultural exploration, the historic Puye Cliff Dwellings are within easy reach, providing a glimpse into the region's Native American heritage. Additional amenities include bowling lanes and a sports book.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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28 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Mountain view
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Getting around

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City Centre
Espanola700 m
Airports
Los Alamos (LAM) 27.5 km
Santa Fe Municipal (SAF) 54.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bath/ Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

464 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, New Mexico, United States, 87532
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464 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, New Mexico, United States, 87532
Nearby
Chimayo Trading Post Historic Site
560 m
Restaurants
El Rodeo
8.1 km
648 N Riverside Dr
Big Dawgs Chuckwagon Cafe
9.6 km
107 Riverside Dr
Stop and Eat Drive In
720 m
102 S Riverside Dr
Tortas Rainbow
8.5 km
745 N Riverside Dr
KFC
8.6 km
813 Riverside Drive

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
spacious rooms
unfriendly staff
noisy environment
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
8.1
Location
8.9
Service
7.5
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 17 reviews
8.3
8.3/10based on 62 reviews
Mark
United States, June  2024
8.4/10

The hotel offers exceptionally comfortable rooms that feel just like home and are impeccably clean. The service, though with some issues downstairs, is overall excellent and the staff are always gracious and friendly. The location is superb, close to restaurants, gas stations, and even a casino nearby. The dining experience is a mix of pros and cons, including a dislike (smoke) and a positive note of gluten-free dishes available. The facilities provided are fantastic and contribute to an enjoyable stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms are especially comfortable with all the comforts of home and very clean.
Service
8.0
The staff, despite some unfortunate incidents downstairs, are excellent and always gracious and friendly during check-in and check-out.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, being close to restaurants, gas stations, the casino, and not far from Bandelier.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, despite some drawbacks like smoke, does offer gluten-free dishes.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities are over the top and contribute to a great overall stay.
James
United States, May  2024
7.6/10

The hotel's location was excellent, close to restaurants and gas stations. The rooms were spacious and equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, making my stay comfortable. Despite the drawbacks, the proximity to essential amenities was convenient.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large and well-equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
5.0
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was close to restaurants and gas stations, making it convenient for daily needs.
Dining
10.0
Facilities
7.0
convenient location
unfriendly staff
John
United States, May  2024
6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located near restaurants and gas stations, making it easy to access necessities. The rooms are equipped with everything one needs and boast a beautiful design, such as the charming queen room with a tiny lamp between the beds. However, there were issues with noise and appearances at the front desk that slightly affected the overall experience.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are all great, providing everything one needs while away from home. The queen room with the lovely tiny lamp between the beds was particularly beautiful.
Service
6.0
The service had some challenges, such as the hallway being blocked, which made moving around difficult. Furthermore, there were unpleasant encounters in New Mexico and Gilbert, indicating inconsistent service quality.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location is excellent, being close to restaurants and gas stations. It was particularly beneficial to be in the valley after leaving Taos in search of lower elevation. However, the surrounding areas in Espanola and Abiquiu were not as appealing.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was average, with some issues like smoke lingering around. However, the French fries were enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were decent, though not outstanding. Some improvements could be made to enhance the overall guest experience.
Reginald
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.2/10

During my one-night stopover from Albuquerque to Taos, the hotel provided large rooms, albeit extremely dark. The room came equipped with a huge bathroom, 2 televisions, sitting and dining areas, a Keurig coffee maker, fridge, microwave, and complimentary water.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large but extremely dark. They had great amenities like a Keurig coffee maker, fridge, and microwave.
Service
7.0
The staff downstairs in New Mexico were friendly and welcoming, but the hallway was sometimes blocked, making it challenging to navigate.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to restaurants, stores, gas stations, and the casino.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience had Sicilian products but was negatively impacted by smoke in the area.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers enough facilities to meet basic needs.
Howard
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.2/10

The hotel has spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms, but noise can be an issue. The service is friendly and gracious during check-in and check-out. The location is excellent, close to perfect restaurants, Starbucks, and other amenities. The dining experience is pleasant but affected by smoke. Overall, the facilities are good and the price offers value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service is always gracious and friendly during check-in and check-out.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, close to perfect restaurants, Starbucks, and other amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience is pleasant but affected by smoke.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are good.
Thomas
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were beautiful and well-equipped but unfortunately noisy at times due to nearby disturbances. The location was convenient with easy access to dining options and gas stations. The dining experience was marred by smoke, but they offered some delicious homemade organic products. The facilities were satisfactory but had room for improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The room was beautiful, with a huge bathroom, multiple amenities, and comfortable for relaxation.
Service
7.0
The service staff were cordial and helpful during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to various dining options, gas stations, and other conveniences.
Dining
7.0
While the dining area had some issues with smoke, they did offer tasty homemade organic products.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent but could use some enhancements for a better overall experience.
Gary
United States, February  2024
9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was delightful overall. The rooms were large, clean, and comfortable, equipped with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The service was outstanding, with the staff being incredibly nice and helpful. The location was perfect, close to restaurants and gas stations for convenience. The dining experience was enjoyable with a nice selection of tapas. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more pleasant.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were beautiful, large, clean, comfortable, and quiet, with a range of amenities including a huge bathroom, 2 televisions, a sitting area, dining area, Keurig coffee maker, fridge, microwave, and complimentary water.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, with incredibly nice staff members who were very attentive to my needs.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was excellent, conveniently close to restaurants, gas stations, and other amenities, making it easy for me to explore the area.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed the dining experience with a nice selection of tapas, although the smoke was a slight inconvenience.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were fantastic, especially the beautiful bowling alley, adding an extra element of fun to my stay.
Ralph
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.4/10

On our way from Albuquerque to Taos, our 1-night stopover at the hotel with their player's card was delightful. The room was comfortable and quiet, offering a beautiful view of the mountains. The service was incredibly nice, but there were some issues with blocked hallways and unfriendly behavior towards my elderly grandma. The location was excellent, close to restaurants and gas stations, even though there were some challenges with parking. The dining experience, although somewhat smoky, featured delicious local meats. Overall, a comfortable and convenient stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The room was comfortable and quiet, overlooking the mountains.
Service
7.0
The service was incredibly nice overall, but there were isolated incidents of unfriendliness towards my grandma.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to restaurants and gas stations, although had some parking challenges.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience featured delicious local meats, but the atmosphere was a bit smoky.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate, but there were issues with blocked hallways and parking.
John
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.0/10

After a 1-night stopover on our way from Albuquerque to Taos, the hotel offered beautiful rooms filled with everything one needs while away from home. However, the experience was marred by the noisy environment where I was repeatedly disturbed by the loud sound of nearby doors slamming and people talking in the hallway.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are all great, having everything one needs while away from home, but it was noisy due to the slamming doors and hallway noise.
Service
9.0
The service here was incredibly nice, cordial, and helpful, making it a steal especially at the casino.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to restaurants, gas stations, Los Alamos, and Taos, providing a perfect spot in the valley after leaving Taos in search of lowered elevation.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, like smoke, wasn't ideal for me, but the fresh fish was a highlight for dining options.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were great, with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
beautiful rooms
noisy environment
Eric
United Kingdom, January  2024
7.6/10

The hotel had spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms, but they were extremely dark. The service was friendly and welcoming. The location was excellent, close to various amenities. The facilities met expectations.

Rooms
7.0
The queen room was spacious, clean, and comfortable but very dark.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to various amenities.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was mixed, ranging from smoke to mouth-watering Hungarian beef stew.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities met expectations.
Sarah
United Kingdom, November  2023
8.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to restaurants and gas stations, offering excellent service and a great experience. The dining options are delicious, especially the tandoori dishes, while the facilities are top-notch. The only downside was the slight smoke smell in the dining area.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and well-equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Some areas were a bit dark, but overall comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was incredibly nice, with friendly and welcoming staff.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, close to stores, restaurants, and easily accessible from the highways.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was fantastic, especially the delicious tandoori dishes.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were excellent, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
Brian
United Kingdom, November  2023
8.2/10

The hotel delivers a fantastic stay experience overall, with clean and comfortable rooms and a very friendly staff. Despite some minor drawbacks in the dining area, the location is excellent and the facilities are well-maintained.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very nice, very clean, and especially comfortable with all the comforts of home, including a spacious bathroom, 2 televisions, a sitting area, dining area with a table and four chairs, a Keurig coffee maker, fridge, microwave, and complimentary water.
Service
8.0
The staff at the casino were always gracious and friendly when we checked in and out, making our stay pleasant and welcoming.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to restaurants, gas stations, and convenient stores like Starbucks and Walmart, offering easy access to everything you might need during your stay.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered fresh farm-to-table products, elevating the overall quality of the meals.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were up to par, providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Charles
United States, November  2023
7.2/10

My stay at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were well-equipped with a huge bathroom, two televisions, and a sitting area, but I found them to be noisy and a bit dark at times. The service was generally friendly, and the location was convenient, close to restaurants and gas stations. However, the dining experience left something to be desired for me, particularly due to the smoke in the air. Overall, the facilities were decent, but there were some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-equipped with a huge bathroom, two televisions, a sitting area, dining area with table and four chairs, a Keurig coffee maker, fridge, microwave, and complimentary water.
Service
7.0
The service was generally friendly throughout my stay.
Location
8.0
I found the location to be convenient, close to restaurants and gas stations.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing for me, particularly due to the smoke in the air.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall.
Ira
United States, August  2023
7.4/10

The hotel's location was excellent, close to restaurants and gas stations, making it convenient for visitors. The rooms were beautiful, large, clean, and comfortable, offering a cozy stay despite some areas needing spring cleaning. The staff, although mostly nice, could improve their service, especially towards all guests. Dining options were limited but did offer local products for a unique experience. The facilities were good overall but needed some attention to detail in cleaning.

Rooms
8.0
My room was beautiful, large, clean, and incredibly comfortable, providing a relaxing stay.
Service
6.0
The staff was mostly nice but could be more accommodating to all guests, including my elderly grandma.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to restaurants and gas stations, which made it very convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were limited but did feature local products for a taste of the area.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, but there were some cleanliness issues that needed attention for a better overall experience.
Jenny
United Kingdom, July  2023
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were very nice and very clean, providing a comfortable experience. However, the noise from slamming doors and people talking in the hallway was a bit bothersome. The location was excellent, close to various restaurants, gas stations, and attractions in the area, making it convenient for travelers.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very nice and very clean, offering a comfortable stay.
Service
9.0
The service was cordial and helpful, enhancing my overall experience.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to restaurants, gas stations, and tourist attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory with classic American dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
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