The city was founded in 1706 by the Spanish as a colonial outpost in the New World. Sitting along the Rio Grande at an elevation of 5,312-ft, Albuquerque occupies a high desert environment. Shuttle service is offered to the Albuquerque Airport for free. However, attractions such as the Santa Fe Opera are only a 5-minute drive away, and the Sandia Tram can be reached within 10-15 minutes. There is little to do in the immediate area but the Sandia is a destination resort, so some guests don't leave the grounds during their stay. The Sandia Resort sits in an isolated location near I-25 on the Sandia Pueblo reservation, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. If you obtain a players' club card at the front desk, you’ll receive perks such as room and food discounts. The cigarette smoke can be an issue for some guests in the lobby area, as the casino is adjacent to it. The casino also offers performances (at the Tlur Pa Lounge) and features numerous slot machines, a poker room, and other gaming options. If golf isn’t on your agenda, live entertainment can be had outside at the amphitheater where large shows are regularly staged featuring artists such as Santana. The Sandia Golf Club offers an 18-hole course with great views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In addition to the outdoor pool, the resort's sprawling grounds include a golf course and amphitheater. Many visitors have also raved about the spa, which offers a full range of services and understated, nature-themed treatment rooms. Some guests find it an impressive place to soak while enjoying the mountain vistas. The seasonal pool is large and surrounded by dozens of lounge chairs, several cabanas, fire pits, a Jacuzzi, and the poolside bar. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the stunning views of the mountains and the pool area. The lobby's massive central space and spacious hallways leading to the many meeting rooms off of it are completed by an impressive Pueblo-style ceiling of wood beams and hundreds of vigas. The sculpture is a prelude to the array of local art on display in the massive lobby - such as pottery, historic photographs, and Native rugs.

A large bronze sculpture of a horned Pueblo dancer clutching a gourd greets guests at the hotel entrance. The Sandia sits in a spectacular, isolated location in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains within a six-story, Pueblo-style building.

Sandia casino spa