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    Pelican Spa

    3.5 (81 reviews)
    InexpensiveHotels
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Roo F.

    The Pelican Spa is a classic standby. It gives major hostel feels with communal area where the spa is located. It's dated, quirky, ramshackle and brightly colored. It's also extremely affordable, spacious, pet friendly and conveniently located to everything in walking distance. The rooms are each loosely themed, eclectic and have kitchens which is super helpful as T or C doesn't have many options for food. There is always a couple bugs and wifi can be very spotty. Wifi didn't actually work in Red Pelican but it is clean where it counts and the AC worked like a champ. Overall, I find the Pelican endearing, the baths are relaxing and it's the most affordable spot in town.

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    Arbitrary/creative billing. When I needed to change out reservation, I was billed $10 even though I gave them over a weeks notice. The manager, Rebecca informed me that the policy was "always" in place, but NOW she is deciding to enforce it. Specifically, she said SHE was deciding to enforce it because she is now the manager. Good luck with that. We used to love this place, but like all things, change is in the air. As with many places, their prices have increased. The people who work there used to seem very happy, welcoming, and people that I wanted to look forward to visiting again. NOW, not so much. The accommodations are rustic, and quirky...and never wet especially clean. The main thing it had going for it was the personal touch that made this place worth visiting. So much for that. We are giving two stars only because once upon a time we loved this place. The two stars are for the past experience. We cannot give any stars for this point in time, and will likely never return.

    Here's my confirmation, but apparently, it doesn't mean a thing to PELICAN SPA!
    Ramsey R.

    Zero Stars!!! These incompetent jerks over booked me and left me on the streets of T or C with no place to sleep! I booked a room Tuesday, after I even called and talked to some punk named Matt. Matt told me he was the manager and wouldn't give me his last name! They kept blaming the booking agency for the problem, telling me that it's not their fault. I was ok with the overbooking, and I simply wanted them to help me find another hotel and possibly cover the difference! NOPE! Matt was a total rude jerk, and told me he was at home and didn't want to deal with the problem! I am so disappointed. At the lack of professionalism these kids have. I say kids because the whole time we talked on the phone, he called me "dude".. "Dude, it's not my fault" "dude, we aren't going to help you" "dude, your gonna have to take the refund and find another hotel. REALLY? Saturday nite, 4th of July wknd? There are no hotels available... AND, here's the kicker, the people who had a reservation WERENT EVEN THERE!!! The room was actually available...FML... but, no, they still would t honor my reservation, even though I had already paid, and had confirmation emails... ugh! So pissed! Ef Pelican Spa! They suck! Don't stay there...

    Room was dusty on lamps and tables. Mattress falling apart on sides. Large Roaches. There are 16 rooms and only 4 hit spring tubs. First come first serve including pass holders who are not guests. Tried 5 different times to soak no luck. AVOID!

    Morning sun on the statues in the courtyard.
    Marcia A.

    I just loved this place! The rooms are affordable (albeit funky), the staff is great and the tubs are wonderful. I loved sitting in the sun in the courtyard, the artwork is so fun! We stayed in one of the rooms by the office and I enjoyed going for late and early soaks. This is not a 5 star resort place, but 5 stars to my eclectic taste!

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    Riverbend Hot Springs - View from one of the stone tubs alone the Rio Grande

    Riverbend Hot Springs

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    We soaked here several times while in town visiting the area. The private tubs are a great oasis…read morethat evoke a sense of serenity and calm relaxation. We did not use the common pool area but did soak in three of the different private spaces over four visits. Each was very nice. There are two different styles of private pools here, the classics which run hotter and are a little shallower than the newer pools which they call their deluxe pools. The deluxe pools are to the left and classics to the right. The entire area is a whisper zone, so quiet and tranquil is the feel and vibe here. A guide meets you at the gazebo outside the gated area a few minutes before your session starts to check you in, let you in and point you in the right direction. All private soaking areas are named and numbered on their door front. The soaking areas are very clean, private and nicely appointed with a pair of loungers, a table of some sorts, overhead cool misters, a cold water bucket shower overhead on each pool, towel and clothes hooks and a wall clock to keep you on time, and intercom with the office. Went both during the day and the end at sunset, each offers its own experience. It seems to be quieter during the early hours, than the evening. Sessions are 50 minutes and they are prompt to get you in on time so you can enjoy your full time soaking. About five minutes before your session ends they notify you over the intercom that your time is ending so you do not run over time and allow them time to prep the space for the next people soaking. Definitely worth your time. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for the kind staff and unique spot on the river. 01322

    I have been to Riverbend Hot Springs 3 times, each time was belter than the last…read more This past December we were in the area so we made the journey to TorC for the Hot Springs. I had made the reservations about 3 weeks before. As with the last time I booked, I was very surprised that it wastn closer to sold out already. We have been to a few different hot springs some have been pretty cool, literally. The last one was outside Fairbanks Alaska in the winter. But one thing that is common at these spots is that they are communal pools. There tends to be a creeper now and then. But Riverbend has private pools, facing the Rio Grande. So this time I made note of the temps of each individual pool on the website, and got us the hottest one. It was perfect. It really does have pools that drop off right into the Rio. It was close to dusk and the river was flowing past the long shadows in front of us. The hour of relaxation flew by. It is the best we have been to. I am sorta happy that they arent so known as to be overbooked. Because we will be back again next time we are in the area.

    Pelican Spa - hotels - Updated October 2026

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