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Santa Claran Hotel Casino

2.0 star property
Hotel in Espanola with a casino and a 24-hour front desk

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Santa Claran Hotel Casino, amid Espanola's natural beauty, offers an energetic retreat. Enjoy the golf course, vibrant casino, meals at The Grill, free in-room WiFi, the lobby fireplace, or coffee at the onsite cafe.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
464 N Riverside Dr, Espanola, NM, 87532

What's nearby

  • Bond House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 32 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Meow Wolf - 40 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Ski Santa Fe - 55 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Paragua Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Santa Claran Hotel Casino

Hotel adjacent to a golf course
Consider a stay at Santa Claran Hotel Casino and take advantage of a casino, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 658 slot machines, a sportsbook, and 4 casino gaming tables. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Grill, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, golf clubs on site, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
Room features
All 124 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 49-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bowling Snack Bar
  • Center Bar
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 4 gaming tables
  • 658 slot machines
  • Casino
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santa Claran Casino Espanola
Santa Claran Hotel Casino Hotel
Santa Claran Hotel Casino Espanola
Santa Claran Hotel Casino Hotel Espanola

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Claran Hotel Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Santa Claran Hotel Casino pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Claran Hotel Casino?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Santa Claran Hotel Casino?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.

Where is Santa Claran Hotel Casino located?

Situated in Espanola, this golf hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rio Grande, Bond House Museum, and Tesuque Peak Trail. Presbyterian Espanola Hospital is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Santa Claran Hotel Casino Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 44 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel for the value the only thing was my room was extremely dark lighting was for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, in town for personal business. Room was nice, bed a little hard. Air conditioning quiet, same for hallways. No noise problems from adjoining rooms either. Dining choices are all in casino, food was good, but there was a lot of noise from the action on casino floor. Would have preferred one restaurant located somewhere else on property. Overall perceptions were good, have been back to this property several times and would do so again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Bertha Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Deli staff rude and can use customer relation training. Notified manager who said he would talk to employee. Room was clean. Take your own food and drinks. The snack bar/ deli is expensive and out of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

March stay

It was a nice stay. Room was clean and neat. I was only there for a short overnight stay for work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The decor and Santa Clara art was amazing. Check in was good. I realize and understand about Covid restrictions. But not having coffee available in the morning is not really acceptable. I was told I could get coffee in the casino but it wasn’t open even by 8 am. Also the walls are paper thin at least in my room. I could clearly hear everything that was said. For temperature controls I was not able to change the settings so it was uncomfortable. There was no room service even if there was a “Five Star@ restaurant in the casino. Staff could use some training on ways to phrase responses so it sounds like better customer service. I am a tribal member from Oklahoma.This is the first tribally owned hotel that I have not had a good experience. For these reasons, it’s unlikely I’ll stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and nice the only complaint I would say I had is I like for my room to be o the cooler side, I turned the cooling on but I couldn't get my room below 72 degrees so I had to sleep with the window open to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael.

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon check into the rooms (2) both rooms were not cleaned. Took half hour to get new rooms. Clerks were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CHeck in desk staff unknowledgable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Larryssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

Good nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, beautiful decor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Adelene

Disliked: Staff & service
The reservation person was not friendly. I was double charged for my stay. Tried to resolve the booking price but was told to deal with the finance person. The finance person did not report to work on the day of our departure. Still have to get credit back on the double pay. The bed was lumpy, and creaked when I turned over. The phone didn’t work. No restaurant on the property only snack bar and sports bar. I will not stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Donnie Ray, Albuquerque

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could smell smoke from the casino in the hotel lobby, hallways felt like they were not vacuumed carpets had stains on them, room felt like nothing was sanitized the couch had dust an animal hair on the corners, the shower still had water marks on the glass and hair in the sink! Felt like i was staying at a overpriced motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the hotel is wonderful. However I paid for the room before going and they charged me again. I still have not been reimbursed. I was advised Brittany V. would take care of the situation and correct it. It still has not been resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check In was difficult, expedia did something incorrect with the credit card number, and they couldnt get me checked in. They tried to call but couldnt get through. They finally just checked me in manually some how, but asked when I check out to talk to ma aver so i wont get double billed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good trip

I like staying here when I have to travel overnight for work. The walls are a little thin (or my floor was really loud) but otherwise no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back

It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
no coffee available parking lot did not seem safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
COVID-19 policy to retake temperature every time one enters the lobby is stupid beyond comprehension. I am quite certain if one contracts covid while away for 15 minutes, symptoms would not manifest in that 15-minute period. On arrival, staff demeanor toward us was one of more devotion to their covid rules than to welcoming us. On entering the lobby, we were rudely commanded to put on masks and face the device that takes temperature. No hello or a request that we do so; only pointing of fingers and what felt like a scolding. The manager apparently felt compelled to come out of his office to direct (yell across the empty lobby) for my wife to pull her mask up completely over her nose. By this time, we regretted being at the hotel, but our unfamiliarty with the area led us to decide to put up with the rude staff and just bear the stay. Staff may have responsibility to adhere to their corpration's rules, but they also have responsibity for the manner by which they interface with the guests regarding such rules; staff would be more successful if they would politely welcome and make requests of their guests instead of treating them as poorly as we were treated upon arrival. My advice to staff: BACK OFF from giving forceful i struction to your guests; learn some manners or find another line of work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
It was ok. Room did have a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021