Inn of the Turquoise Bear

Bed & Breakfast · Santa Fe, NM

4.8 (58 · Yelp ) ·Est. 1996 · · LGBTQ-owned

About

Adobe walls, kiva fireplaces, and a garden full of lilacs set the scene at this gay-owned B&B. It occupies the 19th-century home of poet Witter Bynner, whose guest list included D.H. Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Ansel Adams. Each room is named after a former visitor, and the vibe is warm, family-friendly, and pet-friendly. Breakfast is gourmet, with house-baked specialties. It's close to everything. You can walk to the Plaza and restaurants, but the property feels like a secluded retreat. The inn is not exclusively gay in clientele, but the owners are welcoming to all. If you want a more social scene, nearby Ten Thousand Waves Spa Resort & Hotel offers a different vibe, but here you get history and quiet.

Features

  • Historic adobe villa with celebrity guest history
  • Gourmet breakfast with house-baked specialties
  • Pet-friendly and family-friendly atmosphere

Good for

Family FriendlyPet FriendlyBed & Breakfast

Practical

LGBTQ OwnedFree WiFi
4.8

What people say

Rated from 58 reviews. 3 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

“I Was Expecting a Gay B & B”

I made a mistake thinking this would be a gay-focused bed and breakfast. It is owned and run by gay people, but most guests during my visit were not gay. The room was spacious and comfortable with authentic Santa Fe style, though I found it overpriced. Had I known it wasn't a gay-only B&B, I would have chosen a place in downtown Santa Fe for a similar cost instead of this location, which is walkable but not actually downtown.

A visitor · Over a year ago

“BEST IN SANTA FE !!!!!”

This bed and breakfast is absolutely fantastic! It's close enough to walk to the downtown plaza, restaurants, and shops. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming. Rooms are large and interesting, and the property has plenty of outdoor space. We didn't want to leave! We met many guests who come back repeatedly. Truly the finest place in Santa Fe!

A guest · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Is breakfast included? +

Yes, the owner's description notes a gourmet breakfast is served.

Is the inn pet-friendly? +

Yes, it is tagged as pet-friendly.

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