Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa

Horseback riding was amazing! Views were spectacular and our guide Evo was great! My fiancee and I got engaged the day before our ride and Evo was kind enough to get us a special picture together since it was just the two of us booked that day. Dottie was also a great companion who joined us on the ride :)

Our stay at the resort was amazing. Played golf one of the days and the course was phenomenal! One of the best we’ve played as college golfers. We did the sunrise horseback ride and our guide Evo was amazing. Will definitely go back soon and ask for him!

We booked the 1.5-hour sunrise horseback ride, and it turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our trip. From start to finish, the entire experience was unforgettable. Watching the sunrise while riding through such beautiful scenery was something truly special and created memories we will never forget. Since neither my wife nor I had any previous horseback riding experience, we were a little nervous at first. But Evo was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly friendly, calm, and professional from the very beginning. He took the time to explain everything carefully, made sure we felt comfortable around the horses, and gave us clear and easy instructions before we started riding. My wife was especially anxious in the beginning, but Evo noticed that immediately and handled it perfectly. With his calm personality, patience, and reassuring attitude, he quickly took away her fear and helped her relax and actually enjoy the ride. That made a huge difference for us and showed how experienced and attentive he is with guests, especially beginners. Throughout the ride, Evo constantly checked on us, adjusted the pace when needed, and made sure we felt safe the entire time. You could really tell that he cares about both the guests and the horses. The horses themselves were calm, well-trained, and perfect for beginners like us. What also made the experience stand out was that Evo didn’t just do the tour and leave. After the ride, he took extra time to give us useful recommendations and local tips for the surrounding area, which we really appreciated. It made the whole experience feel personal and genuine rather than just another tourist activity. If you are thinking about booking the sunrise ride .. do it. Especially if you are beginners or a little nervous. Thanks to Evo, we had an incredible experience that we will remember for a very long time.

After comparing VRBO prices in the area, we decided to stay here instead. We paid about $300 per night for a double queen room in the “Badlands Hotel” section of the property — Room 208, to be exact. The room was spacious and comfortable, although it could definitely use a lot of TLC. The balcony was unusable do to safety concerns. It was in pretty bad shape. The AC worked extremely well, which was much appreciated in the desert heat. One evening, we had drinks and pizza at The Thirsty Goat, and both were very good and reasonably priced. We also dined at the Candelilla Cafe, which has a more upscale, white-tablecloth atmosphere. We ordered the squash ravioli with added chicken and the hummus with pita — both were excellent. Service at both restaurants was outstanding. In fact, every staff member we encountered throughout our stay was friendly and helpful. If you’re expecting a luxury 4-star resort, this may not be the place for you. But if you go in expecting a comfortable and welcoming oasis in the desert, I think you’ll be very pleased. We didn't have time to get a round of golf in but it looked really nice from hotel, maybe next time!

Couldn't have been more pleased