Blackstone Hotsprings Lodging and Baths, situated in the small town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, is a wonderful unique and elegant hippie retreat. It is a restored 1930s motor court. Found in the historic bathhouse district, downtown, its modest exterior is easily overlooked. When I first went there, I passed by the location while driving.
Truth or Consequences is about two hours’ drive south of Albuquerque. The town, formerly known as Hot Springs, famous for its therapeutic thermal springs, changed its name to Truth or Consequences in 1995 in an attempt to garner some much needed attention. Truth or Consequences was the name of the hit television programme at the time.
The Wet Room of Blackstone Hotsprings
With a large soaking pool with platforms, and benches to allow you to soak to your desired depth, the Wet Room is a tropical paradise. Six people is the maximum capacity. Meanwhile, there is a geothermal steam room with a drenched waterfall to massage your shoulders, neck, and back and thin sheets of water trickling down each wall.
Although bath payments are non-refundable, you can make online reservation changes up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Walk-in visitors have to be at least 16 years old. The baths are open to children 12 to 16 years old who are staying at Blackstone with adult supervision.
The Red Bath of Blackstone Hotsprings
One of the latest, handmade, luxurious baths is the Red Bath. It has an outdoor shower, a Saint Albins fountain over the bath with cascading water, submerged bancos with different soaking depths, and ambient mood lighting that changes with the sunset.
It can accommodate up to four people at most.
Blackstone is a smoke-free facility. It is not permitted to smoke in any of the outdoor baths.
Anyone under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult, and bathers must be 12 years of age or older.
- Available from 9am to 9pm daily
- Walk-ins: $35 per booking for 1-2 people
- Hotel guests: $25 per booking for 1-2 people
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The Yellow Bath of Blackstone Hotsprings
Two soaking ledges, a curved banco that offers different soaking depths, an outside shower, an innovative fountain, retro Route 66 motel chairs, and ambient mood lighting that softens with the sunset are all features of the Yellow Bath. Just like the red bath, it can accommodate four people, and the same regulations apply.
- Available from 9am to 9pm daily
- Walk-ins: $35 per booking for 1-2 people
- Hotel guests: $25 per booking for 1-2 people
The Turquoise Bath of Blackstone Hotsprings
This is the largest handmade high-end hotspring, with curved bancos in the pool and multiple submerged soaking levels. A fountain, retro Route 66 motel chairs, an outdoor shower, and ambient mood lighting for a sunset are also included.This one holds up to 8 people and age rules are the same.
- Available: 9am to 9pm daily
- Walk-ins: $45 per booking for 1-2 people
- Hotel guests: $25 per booking for 1-2 people
Why You Should Visit Blackstone Hotsprings
With 7 large themed rooms that pay homage to classic TV shows like The Jetsons, The Twilight Zone, and The Golden Girls, Blackstone Hotsprings now thrives on the town’s fondness for these classic TV shows.
However, the town’s therapeutic thermal waters are the most significant resource that the Blackstone utilises. This is also the reason I’ve been coming here in the winter (three times so far) whenever I can. With the exception of one that has a walk-in shower, every room features a large custom tub that is piped with hot spring water for endless private soaking.
The water is approximately 112 degrees Fahrenheit, but if you would like it to be slightly colder, you can add more cold water. If you’d rather, there’s a fresh water shower as well.
Low costs contribute to the stress relief in here. The cost of a room is $75 to $135 per night on average.
If you want to book a place, you can do that at the Blackstone Hotsprings official website.
