Haunted Hotels in Cloudcroft, New Mexico

The Lodge Resort & Spa

601 Corona Pl, Cloudcroft, NM 88317

The Lodge at Cloudcroft is famously associated with the spirit of 'Rebecca.' Legend says Rebecca was a beautiful, young, red-haired chambermaid working at The Lodge in the 1920s or 1930s. Accounts vary regarding her demise; some say she was murdered by a jealous lover (a lumberjack or woodcutter), possibly involving an axe, while others suggest a less violent end or simply that she vanished. Regardless, her ghost is said to roam the halls and guest rooms, particularly Room 101 (formerly the Governor's suite) and the area around it. Her presence is often described as friendly or mischievous rather than malevolent. Guests and staff report seeing her apparition, smelling unexplained perfume, feeling cold spots, hearing whispers, or finding objects moved. The main dining room is named 'Rebecca's' in her honor. Another spectral tale involves unexplained poker chips appearing in the 'Red Dog Saloon,' harking back to Prohibition-era gambling.