Have not personally stayed at the Lodge since we own a cabin - previously 1st Calvary tent a few blocks away. However, it was a goal to check out the lodge so that I could attest to others on its history. Emily at the front desk was so nice as well as the manager. They allowed me to walk the hotel, have coffee and cookies, take in the historic site and relax. I asked could I see one of the rooms since online the pictures were great and they have kept the original look and feel. the manager said he had step better than a standard room. He handed me a key to look at the Governors suite (see video). I returned the next day after hiking to have lunch and peruse the gift shop. Prices are a little higher, however the food is pretty amazing. I split a burger and chips. Food is great in the bar area. Dinning opens in evening but requires reservations. Pets are allowed for Small fee There is a golf course across the parking lot. Majestic views and well kept greens. don't be surprised but if you find yourself golfing around the deer, elk or wild horses. If you're lucky, you may see snow which makes all that much more beautiful. There is rich history of the lodge hanging in the walls and in areas to read upon. This used to be timber country and the original lodge burned down years and years and years ago. While at the Lodge check out Cloudcroft museum to take in all the history that included the Lodge, baby sanatorium and 1st Calvary visits, where it all started this beautifully small town. read more

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Fantastic romantic historical spot up on the clouds. Worth the crazy drive up in the snow. Watch that sunset from the tower!! Excellent dinner there too. read more

It's cute but I absolutely would not stay here again for the soul fact I was in the lower level and who ever was above me started pacing at 4am and never stopped till check out. The floors are so loud and creaky you hear every single step the person above you takes. I got maybe 3hrs of sleep. Don't stay here if you like quiet. read more

This review is for the restaurant at dinner. We did not stay at the hotel. I would suggest not eating dinner here. It's way over priced and not much food. I guess if you are rich and only care about presentation you will like it. My wife and I came here for our anniversary and it sucked. I couldn't be more disappointed. I got the elk and it had no flavor. The potato that came with it was terrible. My wife got chicken and it was awful also. Don't waste your money here at the restaurant. This is the most disappointing nice meal I've ever had. read more

The Lodge at Cloudcroft - Elk blackstrap. - Hotels Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

One of the notable hotel and restaurant in Cloudcroft's history is The Lodge Resort, still known as " The Lodge ". It was constructed in 1899 as a luxurious mountain retreat for railroad passengers. It has become an iconic landmark in the village and they used to serve a mean brunch. It appears the new management eliminated that brunch altogether. The Lodge's original building has been recently renovated and it shows a unique blend of Victorian and Southwest architecture. But the bear and the moose's head are still standing, The Lodge has preserved its historic charm and is still haunted by the presence of Rebecca who may come and murmur something to you. The Lodge offers great relaxation and escape into nature. I had one of the best Rib Eye (16oz) and an insanely good Caesar salad with some fresh anchovies made in front of you. Service was good but nothing happens in a rush here. So arm yourself with patience as after all you here to relax.... read more

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Stepping into The Lodge feels like stepping into a time capsule from the turn of the century. We stayed in the main building, where the rooms are quaint, cozy, and evoke a sense of history--though, to my disappointment, not a hint of the paranormal. For a place supposedly haunted by the infamous ghost "Rebecca," it all felt rather peaceful, not a goosebump in sight. The real magic, however, is in the tower. Upon getting the key to the observation tower, we ascended to a breathtaking view of the pines of Cloudcroft, stretching all the way to the shimmering dunes of White Sands. It's a view worth every step and every gasp of thin mountain air. While we didn't dine at the hotel, the fireplace in the lobby was the kind of inviting, flickering warmth that makes you want to sit down with a book and never leave. The new color scheme on the building is, dare I say, stunning--an update that somehow feels perfectly in keeping with its rich past. The service was as friendly and warm as the fire itself, a testament to the Lodge's enduring charm. For hikers, history lovers, or those seeking an idyllic retreat in the mountains, this place does not disappoint. read more

A lovely old girl, a bit worn around the edges. Our room was comfortable, the staff was pleasant. I was surprised to see the "pool" could only accommodate 10 guests. Cloudcroft itself is a tiny little town, undergoing what, I sure, due to the climate, is it's summer maintenance. Would I return? Only if I were traveling through that way again. read more

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I'm rounding my review from a 3.25 to a 4 instead of a 3 for the sake of honesty. My family has had a cabin in Cloudcroft for quite some time and we were so excited when the Duncan's took over the lodge. We've known them from their other hotels in West Texas and the restaurants they've helmed. It's always unfortunate that good help is so hard to come by these days and I truly believe that is the issue here. This review is only for Rebecca's restaurant and not the lodging or amenities since we only come to dine from our cabin as a treat. While the menu is limited, and the service is a hit or miss, this time the service was great but the food was sub par. My parents each ordered the Pistachio crusted Trout and I had the King Salmon Ceasar Salad. The salmon was very overcooked but I still enjoyed my salad. My parents plates were both very cold, almost chilled. The server discounted our ticket because of the quality of the food, although our bottle of Drumheller Cab was nice. Of course we'll be back even though we never truly know what to expect as we always want to support the local businesses of the village. read more

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Don't golf at the Lodge. Their course marshall is more like a German Field Marshall. The instructions at the Lodge Golf Course begin with not a welcome but, "You can't" and "Don't". a long litany of what you better not do, resulting in our case, before we teed off on #1 with, "If you don't like my rules, you and your bitch can get off my golf course." It is a 9 hole course, they don't water much, it is a waste of money particularly given their rudeness and crudeness. read more

Charming. Historic. Ever so slightly shabby chic, as in built in 1911, but not run down. Old old luxury feel. It's warm and friendly, and I'll return in the summer to experience the golf course. Our room was so nice, beds and linens super nice. Heated bathroom floor. Stellar service staff. read more

The Lodge at Cloudcroft - We woke up to this. Beautiful! - Hotels Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

The Lodge is a beautiful, timeless spot that makes you wonder if time travel is possible. You can feel the history and tradition the minute you step into the lobby. For our family, that tradition goes back many, many years. My wife and I went for our anniversary lunch. We chose the venerable Lodge because we knew that Rebecca's would set the tone for the experience we were seeking. At noon the only seating is the bar and we knew that. The service was friendly and professional, and we enjoyed cocktails before lunch. Our entrees (Caesar Salad and Roast Turkey sandwich) were well-prepared and perfectly presented. Dessert, a house-made treat with strawberries and layers of cream and pastry, was remarkable. read more

Delicious food, I had the steak, my wife had fish. Atmosphere was great & service attentive. I accidentally left my CC there & got a call later that they still had it. Fortunately I was less than 5 minutes away. read more

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Do not come here it's terrible there's no breakfast absolutely pricey please don't Not comes here please

I would give 5 stars but Emily at the front desk was just not polite. From each phone call to each in person interaction she was truly not pleasant to myself, my husband or the guests in our group. Johnathan and all F&B staff were great! The rooms were clean and the lodge was stunning. The grounds were kept nice. The tower was unique. Beautiful stay! read more

Staying at the Lodge is almost like staying at a living museum. They still use an actual metal key for the rooms and the hotel is full of vintage mountain lodge charm. The drive to the lodge via 244 is a nice relaxing drive through high altitude mountains with meadows. We booked a special room but Omg the wind whistling through the window all night...... we did appreciate the heated floors in the bathroom. Our stay was all inclusive, we ate dinner at the restaurant in the lodge. I had the cowboy ribeye which was very good. We ate breakfast in the restaurant in the morning, it was a buffet with limited options but was good. We will be back! read more

The lodge is an older hotel that has been lovingly restored and is a surprise in the tiny town of Cloudcroft. Even with covid, they've managed to find good employees who are happy to be there, are attentive and friendly. At lunch, my dining companion had the Monte Cristo sandwich and reported it was delicious. Honestly it was one of the largest sandwiches I think I've ever seen! Since we were there on Saint Patrick's day, we had to share the greenvelvet cake. It's a very pretty little hotel, and I suggest stopping by if you are in Cloudcroft. read more

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Had their burger 1/2 pound burger was very salty and could not finish eating. Had their breakfast buffet next day and service was marginal and breakfast buffet food was generally cold. My stay so far is good with exception of their food. Nice stay but go somewhere else to eat. read more

Had the nicest time here! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! They told us a bit of the history of this lodge as well as gave us a key to explore the tower! I recommend going up there for the sunrise or sunset! Absolutely stunning! We had such a great time exploring the lodge and learning the history! Such a cozy place! read more

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This is for the restaurant as we didn't stay at the hotel. I would like to give the food a 4.5 star rating, but unfortunately the service and management was about a negative 3. Our reservations were early at 6:45. We didn't get our food until 8:15, and in the interim we were told twice they were out of various items ordered by our 7 top table for a birthday celebration. (Pretty sure this restarted the clock on their re-firing every order together, and meanwhile other tables coming in well after us got their food and it appeared to be some of the "out of stock" dishes.. ) Since they ran out of certain dishes we asked if the individual's at our table who no longer had an order could order a burger from the "bar area" which is literally on the other side of the same room. Even tho it comes out of the same kitchen, we were told no, it would "impact their Michelin star rating." Possibly the worst insult to injury was when paying at the end we were reminded that "fine dining takes an hour to an hour and a half." Um.. yeah maybe total.. not to get the food. They also then accused us of trying to get free drinks when, as previously implied, would be comped. If you have the patience to watch paint dry and eat the wood chips after because there is no more food, this place is for you. Otherwise do not recommend until management improves. read more

Love this place. Stayed here about two years ago and really enjoyed it, including the restaurant and lounge. Spent some time here a week or so ago and a recent renovation has it looking nicer. Don't go expecting perfection or absolute luxury. It's in the middle of nowhere. But it's a fun place to spend some time and Cloudcroft, in general, is a cool little town. read more

This is a classic, historical resort and spa. It's iconic for the area and almost every New Mexican will recognize it! I love the gift shop and all of their local goodies! We have been here multiple times and came in today to have dinner at their beautiful restaurant, Rebecca's. The hotel is decorated for the holidays and it is stunning! It is the epitome of small town charm. Ask them about their seasonal murder mystery! The entire town participates and it is amazing! read more

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Great location, beautiful weather! We loved the Lodge. However, the moths need to be removed! Our room was nice. However! They need to remove the moths, every night we had two to three flying around our room. Being Navy retired, I am a very light sleeper. And the insects got the better of me. I recommend staying upstairs as well. We had a downstairs room and we heard upstairs guest moving around constantly. We will visit again, staying upstairs and leaving a bathroom light on to attract the unwanted night time insects. We want to move there in the future! read more

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We had the nicest experience here. Found them after visiting the dunes and all of Alamogordo was booked. We lucked out. Like stepping back in time Dinner was great. Hot tub all to ourselves Very cool read more

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The selection wasn't great, but everyone said what they ordered was good. I had a hamburger, which wasn't remarkable, but nonetheless tasty. There's not a lot to choose from in Cloudcroft, so keep this place in mind. read more

We attempt to call many times to make reservations and no one answered the phone. We finally gave up and drove to the Lodge. The people were so rude and were still not able to make reservations. We finally left and would suggest not wasting time with this place. read more

Came here and saw the bar which was once owned by Al Capone! The drinks were nice and the bartender was super friendly. I walked into the gift shop area and greeted kindly there as well. There is a nice place outside where you can have a drink overlooking the mountains near a pool. The place also kind of had The Shining vibe to it. read more

Seriously racist restaurant staff. I'm white. My wife is 3rd Gen. American from Mexico. I grew up in rural Texas and I never lived in a big city until after law school. So I'm not particularly sensitive to racism or "Woke" or whatever but after more than a decade into a biracial marriage, you know it when you see it. I saw it here. Specifically, in the restaurant. We were treated differently (and rudely) straight from the "hello! we'd like a table" hostess conversation. After being left alone for an absurd amount of time to watch the very few other tables exclusively full of older Caucasian people get waited on, our waiter finally came over. I don't know his name (he never introduced himself) but he was white, thin, average height, slicked back hair, maybe late 30s. With no introduction and eyes never leaving the pad in his hand, he mechanically recited the the daily special at us sounding angry and annoyed. Once he finished, my wife asked for a few changes to the dish to accommodate her dietary needs (she's vegetarian). Apparently that was a mistake. He went right from annoyed to rude. His immediate response was to sharply and sternly tell us that there was no vegetarian option and he wouldn't consider any changes to any dish on the menu "At all." I'm talking simple stuff like substituting beans for the chicken in a quesadilla that already came with a side of beans. Not only so, but he very rudely refused to even ask (or even pretend to ask) the chef. I asked if I needed to go talk to the chef myself, or better yet a manager. He said something like "yeah good" and we left before he returned. We've never had a waiter be this rude to us, and we were very surprised to be treated this way in what is supposed to be a 5 star restaurant. In the off chance that I totally misread the whole racist thing, then the other option is that his service was so deplorable, so incompetent, and so utterly subpar that his gross dereliction of his basic job duties managed to project an illusion of bigotry without even trying. I'll never return to find out, and I encourage you to follow suit. read more

My husband and I were camping and traveling through new Mexico during new years. We decided to try to stay new years night in cloudcroft. My husband found this place and what a surprise. This place is gorgeous and plenty to do on the grounds. The staff were fantastic and even helpful on such a busy, hectic night for them. This place is very dog friendly. The hotel is historic, but beautiful. Most rooms are remodeled and very comfortable. I hope we can go back over the summer. read more

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Huge disappointment! The first time I visited was 28 years ago and since then over the years I have been a handful of times. Sadly, this was my last time. One star was earned for the kind staff. This place is falling apart and any "repairs" that are in the making are ridiculous. How hard can it be to match paint? Clean mildew in showers, pull weeds? Don't waste you time or many on this historic hotel. read more

The Lodge at Cloudcroft - This is the back of the lodge. Didn't get a pic of the front and surprisingly that is what looks bad - Hotels Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Beautiful old hotel exceeded our expectations. It's so nice to be able to bring our well behaved dog to such a lovely hotel. Our room had beautiful wood work, heavy curtains and a huge and beautifully redone bathroom with large shower with pebble base and heated floor! Can't wait to return! read more

We had a fabulous stay at the Lodge! Very clean, comfortable and spacious room. The staff was most welcoming and friendly. Nice heated pool and very lovely grounds. The restaurant has delicious food, elegant environment and perfect wait staff. We will definitely be back! read more

Driving through Cloudcroft we were getting tired, stopped for gas & the store clerk told us about the Lodge. So glad we stopped. Quaint piece of history. Comfy bed. Best rest we had on our 4 day trip! Beautiful country with a place to browse and shop called the board walk. We also had dinner at "Rebecca's" super yummy food. Had the sweet potato and jalapeño bisque and filet mignon. Will be coming back for their golf course in the cool pines! read more

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The place is clean and well kept but the creaking floors and haunted theme are not inviting. It's an older place which is pretty interesting but it is not my forte. The beds are warped so you have to sleep feet to headboard. The pillows are not comfortable they feel like packing styrofoam. I had a sleepless night thinking Rebecca was going to get us! Happy haunting! read more

Did not enjoy my stay at the lodge Check is at 4 pm Room was very small and the bed was ridiculously high for my wife to get into. Over priced for what I expected as a getaway for my wife and I. Could not even enjoy TV on the wall was placed in an Awkward location Channels and reception very bad. Bathroom Water Pressure was very low for showering. Room was too small for the chairs we had in the room. No place to put our overnight luggage Had to pay for breakfast. I couldn't wait to leave We were better off renting a cabin, but I feel that also would depend. If people in Cloudcroft try to pass off old furniture as rustic accent. Unless you just want to stay outdoors and just crash in the evenings I say to anyone, pass on staying in Cloudcroft. read more

It's a very beautiful hotel and the history is very interesting. However, for $200.00 a night I would expect a clean room. After my family and I got unpacked and ready for bed we found a tick in the bed. Upon a closer inspection we found dirt in the bed. There was a crusty semen stain, there where other stains of unknown origin in the bed. It was obvious that no one changes the sheets. The front desk staff agreed to move us to a new room, and give us 15% off. We tried to talk to a manager but apparently a manager wouldn't be on duty for at least 3 days. (What kind of place doesn't have someone in charge?) The new room had clean sheets but I still found dried stains on the comforter. The toilet kept running and wouldn't flush properly. The toilet was clean but it had a grime on it that suggested it sat dirty for a long time. My wife emailed the manager 3 days later and we still don't have a response. Also, we never got the promised %15 credit. I would only visit during the day and not stay the night. The restaurant was really good and the service was great. Otherwise the hotel is really neat to walk though because of its history. read more

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This place is a gem. The room is spacious such historical charm with modern amenities that does not lose the old rustic appeal. The food is very flavorful,servers are great and even the Spa is worth it. Especially in the cold icy winter, when we visited for Thanksgiving weekend. read more

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Ah, the mountain air, the sunset view from the restaurant. A delight for the senses. Click on the link for a video of inside the hotel... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2xh4Q4EdCg Did have some service failures with dinner, but stuff happens. Still the overall picture of this place is dark wooden walls, stained glass and service. Caution, dinner will be expensive! The rooms are small and in fine repair. The bed was nice and comfortable. Breakfast was the best part. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict with spinach and smoked salmon. I didn't see the much hyped ghost 'Rebecca', but a staff member was nice enough to show us a picture of herself with the ghost's face which they discovered after taking it. read more

The Lodge at Cloudcroft - Baked Brie with Strawberry Sauce. - Hotels Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Really enjoyed our stay. Could have gotten a better view with an earlier reservation, but it was wonderful and will definitely go back again. The restaurant is very nice also. Staff was excellent in hotel and restaurant. The menu changes so when passing thru Cloudcroft will always look in. What a history! Absolutely no complaints. read more

I was very excited to see them opening again, but unfortunately the experience was not what it used to be. I struggled to find healthy vegetarian options on the menu and the food I did order was quite under cooked. The service was a bit on the slow and inattentive side but I do understand the lack of staffing right now so that wasn't a huge deal. I noticed that they did raise their prices , understandably so, but the food quality did not match the price increase. I will continue to check the menu for new options and hopefully try and visit again after their remodel is finished. Atmosphere was nice as always though. read more

So so. The good: Clean room and reasonable price. Enjoyed dinner at Rebecca's. Common space has pleasant ambience. Nice that it is not part of a chain. The bad: heating in room was not good. No more fitness room - bummer. Breakfast was supposed to be a free continental breakfast - see picture - sheesh. read more

The Lodge at Cloudcroft - Sad continental breakfast. Shameful - Hotels Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico