Hunter Advisors (Hunter) announced the sale of La Posada de Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, a historical landmark resort located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The transaction was brokered by Kami Burnette, Senior Vice President, and Brian Embree, Vice President, on behalf of the seller, Ashford Hospitality Trust, and the buyer, Abo Sada, LLC.
Ideally situated on more than five acres in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, just steps from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, La Posada represents one of the most distinctive and historically significant hospitality assets in the Southwest. The property operates as a village-style resort composed of Pueblo-Revival adobe casitas, offering an immersive sense of place rooted in the region’s architectural and cultural heritage.
The La Posada de Santa Fe features 157 guestrooms and suites, multiple food-and-beverage venues, a full-service spa, and approximately 7 ,700 square feet of meeting space. The resort’s dining program includes several distinct outlets, highlighted by the historic Staab House lounge—recognized by Travel + Leisure as the “coziest bar in Santa Fe”—alongside a collection of restaurants and social spaces that contribute to its role as a vibrant gathering place within the city.
“The offering presented a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, institutionally branded resort in one of the most tightly held and supply-constrained markets in the Southwest,” said Kami Burnette, Senior Vice President at Hunter Advisors. “We are thankful for the opportunity to facilitate a successful transaction for buyer and seller.”
Santa Fe is a highly supply-constrained lodging market, with strict zoning controls, preservation requirements, and high development costs limiting new hotel construction. The market is supported by a strong mix of cultural, leisure, and seasonal demand, anchored by its position as one of the leading art markets in the United States and a calendar of major events and attractions.
“Closing this transaction was satisfying given the iconic nature of the La Posada,” said Brian Embree, Vice President at Hunter Advisors. “The property’s established operating performance, combined with clear avenues to enhance the guest experience through future improvements, supported strong investor interest throughout the process.”