Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa Review: We Saved $1,000+
The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa is one of the best Hyatt redemptions in New Mexico. In this review, I cover the rooms, pools, amenities, activities, and exactly how we saved over $1,000 by booking our stay with Hyatt points. If you’re planning a trip to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or the Southwest, this guide will help you decide whether Tamaya is worth it.
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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.
How to Book With Points
How to Book Hyatt Tamaya With Points
Hyatt Tamaya is a Category 4 Hyatt property
Award nights cost 12,000–18,000 points per night
You can use:
Chase Ultimate Rewards → Hyatt transfer (1:1)
Bilt Rewards → Hyatt transfer (1:1)
Hyatt points earned from stays or credit cards
Resort fees are waived on award stays
Parking is sometimes waived depending on status
Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa at a Glance
Tamaya Resort at a glance
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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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– Costco Travel (non‑affiliate but trusted)
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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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What I Packed for Tamaya
These are my go‑to travel essentials for desert destinations:
– Away Luggage (lightweight + durable I love my featherlight weekender)
– Reef sandals - perfect for the pool
– Athleta active outfits for hiking - (clothes that last)
– Quince linen layers
– Tatcha skincare for dry climates
Things to Do Near Tamaya
Valles Caldera National Preserve (1 hour from Tamaya)
Massive volcanic crater
Cooler temps + green landscapes
Great for wildlife viewing and photography
Petroglyph National Monument (25 minutes away)
Easy hikes
Over 20,000 ancient petroglyphs
Perfect for families
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.
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Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa FAQ
Q: Is Hyatt Tamaya worth the points?
A: Yes — as a Category 4 Hyatt, it offers excellent value at 12k–18k points per night, especially since resort fees are waived on award stays.
Q: What airport is closest to Hyatt Tamaya?
A: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 30 minutes away.
Q: Is Hyatt Tamaya good for families?
A: Yes — pools, s’mores, horses, hiking, and cultural activities make it great for kids.
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!
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