Sun God Lodge

Heater dosing work efficiently, coffee maker made mud not coffee, blood stains on the sheets, water pressure in the shower was nil. It was snowing and they didn’t scrape off the snow going up the stairs and there was a gap in the blinds. The wifi did work and the room was nice. I’m a return customer and hope they figure it out.

Booked through
. Checked in and our room had no heating and no hot water. Was told we could change rooms after we went to dinner. Came back and our new room had heating but no hot water. Went to speak with the office and it had a note on the door stating «closed due to water issues.» Left and found another hotel elsewhere. Motel refused to refund
the money, so I am only able to get a coupon on another room, which is okay but not ideal. Horrible business practices and unacceptable lodging facilities. I would give zero stars if I could.

Hotel needs a lot of renovation. No meal accommodations, hot tub not working. Furnishings outdated and didn’t look clean.

Always stay here when I come to play Taos. Very reliable motel. I tip my hat to the super cool GM Reuben– he rocks.

When making the reservation, I specifically asked about wifi. They said it was great! IT WAS SLOW UNRELIABLE AND WAS ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!
The bathroom was dirty, the bathroom sink had a very slow trickle for pressure.
Carpet was sticky dirty.
Very old out dated overly priced.
Front desk agents where nice and the only plus to this experience.

Came to check in and was told that our room was not ready and would not be ready before 4pm because they were short staffed (check in is at 3pm).
We left to grab a drink while we waited. Once we got our room, it was obvious that it had not been cleaned, only fresh toiletries had been added. The bathtub had pubic hair all over it, the shower wall had hair on it and old, used toiletries were left on the side. The floor also had not been vacuumed and the tv was an old 90s 15 inch. I would not have been surprised if they had made the bed but left the old sheets. We left right away and found a delightful b&b for only $ 15 more (casa benavides).
Please do not support this kind of establishment.

If you haven’t slept or showered in days and you’ve never stayed at any other hotel or motel you still may not be satisfied with this place. It’s dirty, dated and neglected. The entry looks sketchy when driving in and the place goes downhill from there. Plastic chairs and butt cans outside the rooms, dirty, 60’s vintage bed covers, a shower head that pours instead of sprays, stained toilet, a broken down old chair in the room, a nearly bare window all add to the «charm». I read many other reviews before booking this place but haven’t seen anything cute or charming. Frankly, it’s a dump. The reason chains are putting these places out of business is that they have standards of care and maintenance, neither of which exist here.

Based on the reviews this place has I didn’t hesitate in booking my room for a last minute trip from Denver. That’s about how long I stayed, 1 minute. The room was extremely out-​dated and neglected. Dirty carpet, stained towels, nasty bed cover, NO AC! I checked out within 5 munutes. Don;t stay here. There are many other choices for the same price.

I was pleasantly surprised, for the price it seems an excellent value. Clean room, interesting architecture, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

I love the Sun God Lodge. It’s so cute! It was in the movie Twins with Ahnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Conveniently located across from Wal-​Mart. But they have problems that they apparently don’t want to fix. A «hidden» pothole in the parking lot that almost knocked my buddy off his motorcycle the last time we stayed here — and mentioned to the manager. Still here, 2 months later, only deeper — and more of ‘em. The Jacuzzi is warm, not HOT, and still doesn’t bubble. I come into the room and someone has left a half empty water bottle, the cap is on the floor. The coffee pot carafe lid is broken so the coffee all stays in the filter until I figure out how to get it to drain. Shower mat is ragged and should be a rag at this point. Tiny towels you’d expect at a Motel6. There are no grab bars or safety rails at all in the shower, it would be so easy to slip! No plug on the sink drain, last time, it was no plug for the tub. One bulb is out. Don’t the maids check these? Aside from the potholes they need to aim/​adjust sprinkler heads and pressure so they don’t pee all over customers vehicles. Arrgh! Could easily be four or five stars if they just fixed a few problems. I hope they’ll pave the parking lot and fix the problems because I WANT to stay here!

This lodge is very nice, quiet and run by super nice people Gasper and Cindy that go out of way to make your stay with them like home. The place is convenient to eateries and is motorcycle friendly. While traveling to this beautiful area this place is must stay.

I’m writing from lovely room 150 at the Sun God at the moment.
I recently relocated from NY to Santa Fe, and in the course of that process, probably stayed here at the Sun God maybe 7 nights.
I’m a seasoned traveler, 30 countries and every US state.
I can’t say enough good things about the Sun God. And I have nothing bad to say about it.
The front desk people are genuinely friendly (unlike the front desk staff at the Ritz Carlton, who are being paid to be friendly,) helpful and glad to see you.
Tonight I arrived late, only to find a closed sign on the door. The owners saw me, got dressed, and checked me in.
How many times have you checked into the Motel Hell in this price range, where some half-​asleep guy that looks like Herman Munster, wearing filthy clothes, looking like he would rather be sticking pins into his cuticles than dealing with you, checks you in? I might go so far as to say that this is more often than not the case these days.
The rooms are great, Everything has always worked well for me, including the WiFi.
Easy parking. Great location. Ceiling fans and good AC.
What else can I add? Needless to say, I’m writing (and rating) the Sun God in the context of this class of lodging, so I’m not going to compare the Sun God to the Marriott. Yes, you want a bigger bathtub, go to the Marriott.
Me. I’d rather stay at a quaint, clean, friendly, easily accessible place, that, most importantly… has some character.

We LOVED this place! It’s got a lovely, peaceful courtyard, the room was cute, clean and quiet. The staff was very nice. The price was excellent! I really feel like we got lucky finding the Sun God Lodge and if I come back to Taos I will stay here.

The Sun God Lodge is charming, quaint, and extremely cute. It’s not like a chain hotel, and that’s exactly why this place is so great. I had a suite (room 136) with my mother and it had a living room, decorative fireplace, kitchenette with microwave, fridge, sink, and dishes, a bathroom, 2 queen size beds, a third sink in the bedroom, and 2 TVs.
The clerk at the front desk, Aaron, is a young guy who is extremely friendly and helpful. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us find the sights and a good place for dinner. He was courteous, polite, and very responsive. He even gave us more of a discount than our 10% AAA discount.
When my mom went to take a shower, the water was warm but hardly hot. We called the front desk (this was about 9:30pm) and within 10 minutes somebody came to check on things. While we were waiting, the power flickered off and on again and I believe this fixed things. The guy who came to test the water ran the faucet until it was hot (burning now) and apologized for the inconvenience. He was very professional and courteous and reminded us to not hesitate to call if we needed anything else (I believe he was an owner).
Our suite is clean and stocked with natural, organic soaps/​lotion. There are vending machines, a laundry room, an outdoor hot tub, and a grill area. The front lobby has water, coffee, a nice assortment of teas, and even doughnuts (this snack likely varies daily). I highly recommend this lodge and if I come back to Taos, I will likely stay here again!

Reasonably priced. Took advantage of the hot tub. The office staff was friendly and helpful.

This is a quiet place to get a good night’s sleep. The hotel is located on the main street across from Wal-​Mart, and is especially convenient if you are wanting to visit Ranchos de Taos.
Our room was large and included a microwave and frig, and came with dishes.
The hot tub was open and clean the night we were there. The wifi was down due to the provider replacing the buried cable. It should be completed in around 3 weeks.
The best part about this hotel is the staff. The front desk agent, manager, and even the maintenance guy were friendly, professional, and helpful. The front desk agent recommended a few events taking place the night we were there. The following day, the manager and maintenance man made several good recommendations about where to eat.
There are a lot of options when staying in Taos, and for the price, location, and staff, I would stay here again.

Quaint and quiet. Beautiful grounds and friendly staff. I would stay again.

Please please ignore the negative reviews earlier, unless there is an outlier event regarding customer service (which we certainly did not experience) you will be more than fine here at the Sun God Lodge. The rooms are smallish but fun, laid out with Southwest tastes and perfectly serviceable. If you are here for an overnight or a few nights skiing, exploring, etc., I doubt there’s a better deal to be had in Taos. Recommended!

They did offer me a great weekly rate but nothing seams to work. The WiFi was always going out. No hot tub for years. Convenient as it is across from Wal-​Mart. Nice staff just not honest about all the things that don’t work. If you just want a room that you only wish to sleep in and take a quick shower the Days inn worked for me. Their WiFi sucks too but it’s better than nothing. This place is better for winter stays than summer as all the rooms have heat but not all have air conditioners. I can’t bring myself to give them one star as they are some nice folks.

Space-​wise efficient, Western themed, communal lawn.