Riverbend Hot Springs Hostel

Located within walking distance from the artistic town of Truth or Consequences, Riverbend Hot Springs Hostel should truly not be missed for its location, atmosphere, open air hot springs, and the kind of people it attracts. The place is run by very friendly, pleasant staff and the owner who also lives in the property. They are constantly interacting with the guests. There is also a place for solitude there, but that place is secret and has to be looked for.

The hostel is located on the banks of the Rio Grande River. There are five public and one private hot tub with different water temperatures including a cold one. Sitting on the hot bath tub, one can view the sun rising on the top of the mountain -- a breathtaking view. At nighttime one can soak in the hot tub while looking at the desert night stars. The hot tubs are open from 8 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. Each tub is washed and refilled at least once a day.

There is a patio area with lots of tables and chairs for people to sit and talk and a barbecue grille that is used for occasional community dinner. Most evenings one can relax next to the fire listening to the sound of guitar playing by the guests. During the day, one can go for a nice hike/bike ride in the desert -- there are free bikes. Another freebie is the use of the hostel's movie collection. The catch is getting your hands on the only TV -- shared between women's and men's dorms.

The people who are attracted to the place are frequent visitors who mostly come to relax or seek spiritual healing. The place is well-priced which includes soaking in the hot tub plus bed and use of laundry, kitchen, and shower. You can also camp or stay in your RV or car and pay less for your visit.

The facility is clean and maintained by the guests. Most of the regular visitors take the responsibility of keeping the place like their home. Women's dorms have two beds or three beds per bedroom, with stocked kitchen, shared bathroom, and common area. Men's dorm has six beds, stocked kitchen, shared bathroom, and common area. The beds are pretty comfortable. The showers are fine but the female bathroom is too tight and needs some more sitting space. There is a friendly dog that for sure will let every creature know that he is the real owner of Riverbend Hot Springs Hostel. Guest dogs are welcome for an extra fee. Discounts are available for students, AAA members, seniors or military personnel.

This hostel is a true American traveling experience. Don’t miss out.

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