Hyatt Tamaya Resort Spa Review:We Saved $1,000+ Using Points
Booking with Hyatt Points
We booked a luxurious stay at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa using points and miles—and saved over $1,000 in the process. Nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, this hidden gem offers sweeping desert views, rich Native American heritage, and family-friendly amenities that made our New Mexico getaway unforgettable. From Southwest flights to CLEAR car rental hacks, here’s how we maximized every moment (and every dollar) at Tamaya.
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With the long 4th of July holiday weekend ahead, my husband and I decided to take advantage of his extra day off for a quick getaway just for us! The Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa in New Mexico has been on my radar.I secured a 3-night stay from July 4th to 7th using Hyatt points, which totaled 39,000 points. Booking the same room without points would have cost $1,045. Also, when you book Hyatt rooms with points, they waive resort fees. This was an amazing World of Hyatt award night redemption.
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Flights with Southwest Companion Pass
To get to the Tamaya Resort & Spa, we flew into Albuquerque. We flew Southwest on points. Southwest has a companion pass you can earn when you earn 135,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points a year or fly 100 paid flights. Last year, we both received companion passes. Now, anytime my husband books a flight on Southwest, I can fly with him for just the taxes. It can be a paid (real money) or points flight.
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Car Rental Hacks with CLEAR
We decided to rent a car because we knew we wanted to explore. I almost always book my cars through Costco Travel. The car ended up costing $160 for the trip. I was ok with this, but last month, CLEAR had a sign-up offer if you got a CLEAR membership, you got a $100 travel rebate. My American Express Platinum offers CLEAR for free, and I still get the $100 rebate. We used the rebate to get $100 off our rental car for the trip.
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Resort Amenities & Experience
When we first arrived at the Tamaya Resort and Spa, my jaw dropped as we walked into the lobby. It was gorgeous and these windows!
This resort was exactly what I was looking for our quick getaway alone. They had 3 pools, hiking trails, s’mores at night, and the best view. My husband is not a sit-by-the-pool guy, we quickly found some things to do in the area. I had never been to New Mexico, so I was excited to get out and explore. My husband loves National Parks and science. New Mexico is perfect for this.
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Exploring New Mexico: Valles Caldera & Petroglyphs
Did you know New Mexico has a supervolcano? Not only that, but it has 2!!! We took the time to visit Valles Calder, about an hour from our hotel. After being in the desert, it was refreshing to go up in altitude for cooler temperatures and see green!. After visiting Valles Caldera, we decided to make the drive to Los Alamos. We went to a Manhattan Project history museum and a free science museum.
Our 2nd day, we wanted decided to take advantage of the great hiking. We visited the Petroglyphs National Monument and did the Piedras Marcadas Canyon trail.
Final Thoughts & Travel Tips
If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway to relax, I highly recommend the Tamaya Resort and Spa. Thanks to points and miles, we had very little out of pocket. It was a great couple’s weekend to get away. My boys would have loved it too. Maybe next time!
