Hotels in Chama, NM

“In February, I booked our room for two nights for mid-September to stay at Vista Del Rio Lodge. The visit to Chama was to take the Cumbres & Toltec train in celebration of my 70th birthday. The lodge is located two miles south of the train station. I am retired but for 27 years I was Director of Housekeeping for luxury properties throughout the US. Consequently, I have high cleaning and service expectations for hotels where I stay. The price has to reflect the quality of the property. Vista del Rio is a simple very clean charming hotel with rustic New Mexico accents. I booked a two-queen bed room to share it with my wife and son. The beds are firm, the two pillows on each bed were too flat for my taste. The beds also have two sham pillows with the same design of the Southwestern pattern bedspread. The layout of the room is motel style. One thing that differs from other motels, is that the rooms have a ceiling fan, love it! The bathtub/ shower and toilet are enclosed but the bathroom vanity and closet are not. The room has a microwave, mini refrigerator and a single coffee maker. The TV remote control is difficult to use, even with the instructions in the room. It got to a point that we couldn't figure it out and we didn't call the front desk for help so we turned it off. The ice machine is located next to the hotel office. Included in the room rate continental breakfast is offered. For breakfast they offer different types of store bought danish, cereal, fresh fruit, bagels and sliced bread to toast, yogurt, selection of juices, coffee and tea. The staff is very pleasant and cordial. The one story building has rooms on both sides. Our room faced the highway and I thought it was going to be noisy but it was not. The back rooms face a very large grass field with a bbq grill and a covered picnic area. The river is behind the hotel property is blocked by large trees but since it had rained heavily before arriving it was too muddy to explore. We live in Las Cruces, NM and we have lots of friends wanting to visit Chama and take the train so I will be recommending it.”

“Love staying here! The staff sends nice reminders of how to access, and is always available. So clean and thought-minded. I think I sleep the best when I visit Chama and stay here.”

“I had a great experience housing 4 employees here for their trip to the surrounding area. The customer service when I called was always so kind and personalized. Will definitely be booking there again!”

“This was a nice place to stay. We hadn't made any reservations, so we got lucky they had a room available. This was close to the train ride that we had reservations for. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.”

“We decided to eat here after a hike on part of the CDT trail which is between Ghost Ranch and Chama. The food was excellent. Well prepared and flavorful. I had the Train Robber and my spouse the Fig panini. Our server, Bailey was great and shared a bunch of information about the hotel and the area. We also got a tour of the place and saw a couple rooms. Beautifully decorated. If you are looking for a place to stay and eat in Chama put the Iron Rail Inn at the top of your list!”

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The absolute best wedding venue in northern New Mexico!

We got married at Timbers Ranch in Chama, NM this summer, and I can’t say enough amazing things about it! From the moment we booked, Ashley and Beck, the owners, went above and beyond to help make our day perfect. They were incredibly kind, responsive, and hands-on throughout the whole planning process—answering questions, offering ideas, and making us feel completely supported every step of the way.

The property itself is absolutely stunning. The mountain views, the peaceful forest setting, and the rustic charm of the ranch made for the dreamiest backdrop to our outdoor wedding. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything was!

If you’re looking for a place that feels magical, personal, and truly special—Timbers Ranch is it. We feel so lucky to have found this venue, and even luckier to have had Ashley and Beck be a part of our story.”

“Great place to unwind and relax. Whether you are staying in one of the rooms, RV or tent spots, you’re sure to enjoy your stay along the Rio Chama. The owners have gone out of their way to make this a special place and the camp hosts are amazing and super friendly. Wonderful continental breakfast provided if you are staying in one of the lodge rooms. Peaceful, relaxing, rejuvenating… can’t wait to go back!”

“The room we had was very spacious and very clean, large king size bed and the hot tub was perfect temperature and also very very clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful.”

“The staff at the Elkhorn Lodge were very friendly and helpful with our stay. They went far and beyond to ensure that our visit was a positive experience. I have recently retired and the Elkhorn Lodge in Chama will be one of my favorite getaway visits for my wife, myself, and our dog Bella. The setting for our cabin near the Chama River was absolutely beautiful and our dog Bella became good friends with the owners dog, Kit Carson.”

“Riding a motorcycle from PA to CA and coming down from Colorado and got caught in some serious rain and dropping temperatures before stumbling into Chama. This was the first motel I came across and immediately stopped as I was soaked and slightly hypothermic. Initially they did not have any rooms when I asked, but they managed to find one that was available as long as I was only staying a single night. I agreed, paid and went to my room. Got warm, most of my gear was able to be dried out and I watched the weather like a hawk. Left in the middle of the night before the next storm rolled in, but this is part of the adventure. But the people that helped me here were the real heros.”