Chama River Bend Lodge

We stayed at Chama River Bend from 11/23/2025 to 11/26/2025 and unfortunately had a terrible experience due to a severe bedbug infestation. We discovered live bugs in the bedding and upholstery shortly after arriving on the first night. We immediately contacted the manager, who moved us to a different cabin; they didn't refund our stay, offer any discounts, or even apologize because we had to move cabins in the middle of the night while it was raining. We had to take extensive precautions to decontaminate our belongings upon returning home. This health and safety hazard is unacceptable. We hope the owner addresses this professionally and thoroughly before renting the cabin to anyone else.

We had a large, clean and comfortable room. It was a nice place to stay while in town to ride the train. BUT I have serious concern. ||In 100+ hotel reviews I've written over the past 10-15 years, this is the first time I ever experienced what appeared to be questionable financial practices at a hotel. The conflict was over how my credit card was charged, outside our contract terms. ||I tried to resolve the matter through email (no response) and in person. I believe they lied, not once but twice. They insisted that Expedia had initiated the early charge and that the staff at Chama Bend River Lodge had no control over that. ||Wanting to give the benefit of the doubt, I did some research on this matter after returning home. I spoke to all relevant parties including representatives at

Found this Lodge as we were driving through Chama, New Mexico. We got a really good deal. They were out of rooms with 2 beds but had a 3 bedroom house next door. It appears to be original and kept in good condition. Beautiful wood furniture. We enjoyed the benches outside in the morning as we drank coffee. It was very clean. Would definitely stay there again.

Expensive but I suspect pricing is in alignment with all of the other options in Chama. Rustic, but in a good way. Room (106) is big. Two beds. Plenty of space. Microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Plenty of hot water. Beds are comfy enough and we slept just fine. In September, I’d forgotten to bring pajamas so we ran the little oil filled electric radiator.

The location is fine. The lodging site is nice with amenities for people with kids. The King room was decent, with space for a table and chairs, and included a fridge and microwave. There was only coffee, no tea provided for in-room use. The TV wouldn't connect to dish service and the on-screen instructions didn't match any button on the remote. The furniture surfaces needed to be wiped down. We could roll with all those issues for a 1 night stay to take the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway (highly recommended, btw!). But beware: the Chama Bend River Lodge owner want all the benefits of being listed on booking sites, but wants to pass along the fees to its customers! Our hotels.com booking stated the price and indicated "pay at the property." Days before arrival, the Lodge sent us notice o