Overall Ratings & Reviews Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

This was our first time staying at a Four Seasons, and while the hotel is absolutely beautiful, and the location was lovely, it really was not what we expected from a 5 star hotel at this price point. For us, the big differentiator between a 4 and 5 star hotel comes down to the service, and unfortunately there were just a lot of little things that piled up and left us feeling disappointed. They lost some groceries we got delivered (eventually found them a day later after we bought more), only serviced the room once per day even though the website says twice, it took 45 minutes (not exaggerating) to get a lemonade and chips at the pool (and they got the order wrong), and we were upsold a suite because we were told it was private, but the back patio looked over the parking lot with people walking by all day. Also, on our last night, someone called our room at nearly 9pm (we were getting ready for bed) to ask if we wanted turn down or needed any towels. It was just very weird. Everyone was very polite and sweet, but it’s like nothing was ever quite “right.” The bed was very comfy and the room was spacious. The location is unbeatable. The place has a ton of potential. But I just expected something more “special.” We’ve stayed at the Peninsula and Intercontinental, and the service was just on another level. If I’m going to spend that kind of money again, I’d go somewhere that will deliver the equivalent service.

Beautiful property … amazing staff I think that is the most valuable asset of this four seasons. B they made our stay wonderful and went out of their way to make us comfortable.. highly recommend it .

We had a magical time! Must do: guided hike with Amy! We loved every second of our time here-will be back for sure!

Amazing resort with Santa Fe architecture! We will definitely be back

Very different from a regular Four Seasons. Rooms are like little Casitas. Staff is very helpful.

Beautiful hotel

Fantastic trip for a girl's spa weekend. Everything was exceptional -- only flaw is that the wifi and cell service is spotty at best. However, if you are going to unplug and rewind -- that can work in your favor! Forced us to truly step away from everyday lives and just relax. Hotel staff is fantastic! Friendly, helpful and kind. Beds are to die for! Food was incredible. Definitely go back!

One of the best resort hotels we have had the pleasure of visiting. I cannot recommend this hotel strongly enough!

Gorgeous landscape, year round pool, super friendly staff

This is paradise. The staff is exquisite and attentive. The food is outstanding at Terra and their location is pure.

I’ve stayed at 18 different Four Seasons properties around the world. This one is just not worthy of the Four Seasons name. I don’t even know how to explain it - maybe it was just because we came in January, and maybe that’s a rotten time to come. Starting with an unbelievably foul methane smell right at the front desk, to agonizingly slow service in the bar, to no-show services that were offered,…….it was just a not-good experience. Even great hotels get it wrong sometimes, so I’m just going to assume this was one of those times. It seemed like it just wasn’t meant to be. We won’t be back, and we suggest if you are going, do it some other time than January. Just bein’ honest.

Everything and everyone was excellent. But for environment conscientious guests it was a disappointment that they did not give the opportunity to let the guests decide to reuse towels and bed linens, there was no recycle waste basket in the room and in the restaurant and bar they are still using plastic straws...

Oh my. This should not be a Four Seasons branded property at all. Nearly empty with guests, and after seeing their outdated, grubby pool area and other amenity areas, we checked out within the hour and moved to another hotel (with thanks to the Four Season general manager who facilitated this at my request). We will try this "resort" again after they complete a promised (long-overdue) renovation later in 2023.

The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Beautiful views. Heated outdoor pool, we swam in the March rain.

The in-room fireplace service was an excellent touch during the March season when the nights are still a bit chilly.

The hotel was below our expectations for a Four Season property. Well below. We arrived to find out that there was no food service after 10:30 PM, including room service. The following morning we ordered breakfast, but the entire order was wrong. To the managers credit he comped the breakfast. That night again we ordered food, after we ate went to bed, the next morning ants were all over the plates in our room. The entire hotel service was slow, poorly trained for Four Seasons standards. There were a ton of little things that just added up and up, like several times we went in and out there was no door opening, the staff was on the phone. There was only one food option on the property, bar food, this was the same menu for the bar, the restaurant and room service. The bright spot was the manager Roberto, who gave us a credit upon leaving and listened to our experience. We will certainly not return and like all our experiences we will share how poor it was with friends and family. The Four Seasons can do better at this property.

The property is in the mountains outside Santa Fe. They have a shuttle to take you into town so you don’t have to drive or try to park. Everyone of the staff was friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

Delightful staff, beautiful setting, quiet property and guests. Loved the real fireplace in the room and on the patio. Spa staff and facilities are excellent.

Excellent facility and staff.

This is a 5 star resort except: 1. The paper products in the bathroom, although eco-friendly, were unacceptable. 2. The size of the soap at the sink was unacceptable small. 3. All the pumps on the bottles in the shower did not function well. 4. There was an obvious bulb over the bathroom sink that was burned out and never changed during our stay.