Dancing Ground of the Sun

711 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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At the edge of Santa Fe's downtown district you can find a group of uniquely decorated 1930s era pueblo and territorial style bungalows, some with kitchens and kiva fireplaces. The casitas and rooms at Dancing Ground of the Sun have been decorated with handcrafted Southwestern-Style furniture made by local craftspeople. Each is classically decorated and named after a fanciful figure from the rich lore and past of the area. Dancing Ground of the Sun is located within walking distance of the... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.0

(44 reviews)

75% of guests recommend this place.

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Price is great for location. more on Expedia

The best thing about this motel is that it is very close to the plaza (about 2 blocks), and it's a lot cheaper than most of the others. more on VirtualTourist

It was indeed a pleasure to stay at Dancing Ground of the sun. more on Yahoo! Travel

Looking For That Perfect, Affordable Hideaway In The Heart Of Downtown Santa Fe The Downtown Motel Is The Answer Our Lovely Thirteen Room Motor Hotel Is Only Two Blocks From The Plaza, Nestled In The Historic... more on Hotels.com

Restaurant /Bar: Dancing Ground of the Sun serves a wonderful breakfast buffet. more on ZoomAndGo

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4.0

(7 reviews)

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On the plus side, it was clean and a 5 minute walk to downtown, but so are many other places.
The minus side needs a list:
The ceiling light was so dim that it was like using a candle - literally.
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Although they messed up the Travelocity billing and instead billed our credit card, our room, an oversized queen, was lovely, handpainted decoration, fireplace, big bathroom, and although on a busy road, quiet. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It was indeed a pleasure to stay at Dancing Ground of the sun. Easy stroll to the heart of Santa Fa! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I agree completely with review "Authenic New Mexico". We were there 12/05, stayed in one of the ground-level casitas, and loved the historic feel of this bungalow. The wood fireplace added charm, and even though we never cooked, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It was clean,pretty, and gave us that Santa Fe ambiance we wanted. Within walking distance to the plaza, and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.0

(20 reviews)

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I recommend you stay away form this motel...I stayed in this motel, not a B&B, in May 7. 2005. It was... more on TripAdvisor

We stayed in the Rain Dancer room. The appearance of the room was outstanding, everything you could ask for in southwestern decor. The difficulties weren't apparent until later. First, we discovered t ... more on TripAdvisor

We were a little disappointed in the Dancing Ground. It is right on a major street and traffic noise... more on TripAdvisor

I booked a stay at the Dancing Ground of the Sun a week ahead of time and in-person. I was shown the room I would be staying in, and found it acceptable. I was looking forward to my stay there the fol ... more on TripAdvisor

Be very wary of putting a deposit for a room here! A friend and I were attending a week long photography workshop in Santa Fe and booked a room at the Dancing Ground. There was only one room suitable ... more on TripAdvisor

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This relatively new compound of 1930s adobe casitas and guest rooms has saltillo-tile floors and handsome, locally made furnishings -- aspen-and-willow ... more on NYTimes.com