Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Lodging

The Mineral Springs

Ojo Caliente (hot water) is one of the oldest health resorts in North America.

It is the only natural hot springs in the worldwith a combination of 4 geothermal mineral waters.

Water

There are many pools and springs to soak in: Arsenic Springs, Iron Springs, Lithia Springs, the Soda Pool and the Mud Pool.

These waters were considered sacred by the ancestors of today's Tewa tribes who built their ancient pueblos overlooking the springs. It was once home to thousands of people.

Many visitors and pilgrims have been coming to these waters for hundreds of years. There are 5 different types of mineral water, over 100,000 gallons a day coming to the surface.

Bathing suits are required in the outdoor pools.

Built in 1916, the "new" mission revival style adobe hotel sets the easy pace of your stay at Ojo Caliente. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

You can use the facilities, all 10 hot pools for your enjoyment.

Also you can arrange for a massage, wrap or facial.

Showers are not available in any of the hotel rooms, as all bathing has been done in the bathhouses for more than a hundred years.

Reservations: 800-222-9162 or 505-583-2233 from 7:30 AM until 8:00 PM MST.

Check In time is 3:00PM and Check Out is at 11:00AM.

Guests are welcome to use the mineral pools until closing after Check Out.

All lodging includes a Deluxe Day Pass to the mineral pools.

The Historic Hotel

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