Fodor's Expert Review Riverbend Hot Springs Lodging & Mineral Baths
100 Austin St., Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, 87901, USA Fodor's Choice
All the pools (five public and three private) at Riverbend are right on the Rio Grande, with sweeping views of Turtleback Mountain. With its days as a youth hostel well behind it, Riverbend now offers a smart balance of contemporary comfort with a touch of retro bohemian spirit. Beautiful stonework surrounds the tubs, and inspired stone mosaics line the spa's winding paths; a lovely open-slatted wooden pergola shades a fleet of chaise lounges, all facing riverside. Several styles of room are available—a few are set in cleverly camouflaged and vibrantly painted, single-wide mobile homes, and all have modern furnishings. A casita and several larger suites are ideal for families or groups. Private tubs at $15 an hour are a treat and a bargain. Massage treatments are available by appointment.
PROS
- comfortable
- casual ambience
- staff pays serious attention to details
- comfortable, casual ambience
- staff pays serious attention to details
CONS
- layout less than ideal if you're seeking privacy
- no meals available on-site
- layout less than ideal if you're seeking privacy