Monarch Mountain Lodge
$102
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Monarch Mountain Lodge
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$102
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Monarch Mountain Lodge average $92 in April, the cheapest month, and $131 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $116 |
| February | $106 |
| March | $104 |
| April | $92 |
| May | $97 |
| June | $129 |
| July | $129 |
| August | $129 |
| September | $131 |
| October | $102 |
| November | $97 |
| December | $118 |
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About this property
Enjoy an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center at this hotel near San Isabel National Forest.
Location
Monarch Mountain Lodge is located 9km from Monarch Pass, 20 km from Hoover Ranch Park, 30 km from Mt. Shavano and Tabeguache Peak Trailhead. The nearest airport is 77.5 which is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.
Pet Friendly
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Elevator / Lift
Room Service
Housekeeping
Location
22720 W US Hwy 50, Garfield, Monarch, Salida, Colorado, United States of America
Room options
1
Double Superior
Room details
Sleeps 4
398 ft²
1
Double Deluxe Mountain View
Room details
Sleeps 4
2
Family Room Two Queen Beds
Room details
Sleeps 8
Private BathroomTV
1
Double King Size Bed
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
398 ft²
1
Quadruple Executive
Room details
Sleeps 4
1
Double Executive King Bed
Room details
Sleeps 4
1
Suite Deluxe Two Bedroom
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 8
592 ft²
1
Room Mountain View
Room details
1 Full Bed
280 ft²
Heating
1
Room Standard
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
420 ft²
HeatingRefrigeratorMicrowave
1
Quadruple Deluxe Mountain View
Room details
Sleeps 4
1
Suite Mountain View
Room details
Sleeps 8
1
Quadruple Classic
Room details
Sleeps 4
1
Double Classic King Bed
Room details
Sleeps 4
2
Double Deluxe King Bed
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
398 ft²
Guest reviews of Monarch Mountain Lodge
6.5
Pleasant
Based on 285 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
Couple
40%
Family
40%
Group
12%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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At Monarch Mountain Lodge, travelers consistently praise the beautiful, quiet mountain setting near the ski area, while noting that the property is very dated, under-maintained, and short-staffed, with several amenities frequently unavailable or not working.
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At Monarch Mountain Lodge, travelers consistently praise the beautiful, quiet mountain setting near the ski area, while noting that the property is very dated, under-maintained, and short-staffed, with several amenities frequently unavailable or not working.
Guests report friendly staff at times but also long waits, difficulty reaching anyone, and awkward check-in procedures. Rooms are basic with good views, thin walls, limited temperature control and, in several cases, weak or no hot water. Cleanliness ranges from tidy rooms to serious lapses, with occasional pest issues and housekeeping inconsistencies. Expect great scenery and convenience, but a no-frills, hit-or-miss stay.
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Facilities
Facilities are aging, with many reports of broken or lukewarm hot tubs, missing signage, and nonworking features like ice machines, game room equipment, sauna, or elevator; the pool operates but temperatures can be inconsistent. Several reviews also note no air conditioning.
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Wiliam
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very convienent for winter sports activities on Monarch Mountain. Reasonably priced. Clean rooms. Nice indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs. Dining menu and gift shop could be expanded on.
Very convienent for winter sports activities on Monarch Mountain. Reasonably priced. Clean rooms. Nice indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs. Dining menu and gift shop could be expanded on.
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Larry
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The good: clean, spacious, quiet, comfortable. Not good: very dated bathroom and furnishings. Elevator not working
The good: clean, spacious, quiet, comfortable. Not good: very dated bathroom and furnishings. Elevator not working
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Brenna
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property was so run down it wasn’t even worth complaining about. I think the few people running the place know exactly what’s going on. Damp, outdated rooms, ancient exercise equipment and cold pool, pull out bed was a total joke, not sufficient linens/pillows, the restaurant was empty and cold and had very little to offer, the parking lot want plowed even though the snow kept coming down. It’s really unfortunate because there is so much potential and an obvious need for a hotel close to monarch mountain but……at least it wasn’t expensive.
This property was so run down it wasn’t even worth complaining about. I think the few people running the place know exactly what’s going on. Damp, outdated rooms, ancient exercise equipment and cold pool, pull out bed was a total joke, not sufficient linens/pillows, the restaurant was empty and cold and had very little to offer, the parking lot want plowed even though the snow kept coming down. It’s really unfortunate because there is so much potential and an obvious need for a hotel close to monarch mountain but……at least it wasn’t expensive.
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Jeremy
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Seemed straight outta 1988 and hadn't had much for maintenance or updating. The whole Lodge smelled of Marijuana, there were cameras everywhere, making us uncomfortable. Hot tubs were out of order. Awkward ceiling access panels. There was a breaker panel in the room and was missing breakers so sometime could touch the buss bars if they tried. The elevator lcd panel was missing and many lights flickering throughout. No receptacles available in the room to charge devices. Parking was OK, but there seemed to be parking out back that might've been more secure but we were told "No" about parking back there.
Seemed straight outta 1988 and hadn't had much for maintenance or updating. The whole Lodge smelled of Marijuana, there were cameras everywhere, making us uncomfortable. Hot tubs were out of order. Awkward ceiling access panels. There was a breaker panel in the room and was missing breakers so sometime could touch the buss bars if they tried. The elevator lcd panel was missing and many lights flickering throughout. No receptacles available in the room to charge devices. Parking was OK, but there seemed to be parking out back that might've been more secure but we were told "No" about parking back there.
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Tony
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
One working ice machine for the entire building. Three hot tubs, none working. Coffee machine in the room was broken.
One working ice machine for the entire building. Three hot tubs, none working. Coffee machine in the room was broken.
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Robert
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool was freezing, 3/4 of the games in the game room didn’t work, 0 of the 3 hot tubs worked. Place was dirty and smelled bad
Pool was freezing, 3/4 of the games in the game room didn’t work, 0 of the 3 hot tubs worked. Place was dirty and smelled bad
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Chris
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pros- great location. Friendly front desk gal and waiter. If you are looking for a hard bed and a tv then this place is for you. Cons- Everything else. This place is in complete disrepair. If it wasn’t broken it was dirty. The coffee maker in the room was broken, the hot two hot tubs were broken and gross. The indoor pool lighting was as broken and swam in the dark with a flickering light. Most of the games in the game room were broken. The basketball/racquetball courts were trashed downright gross. I would not stay here again
Pros- great location. Friendly front desk gal and waiter. If you are looking for a hard bed and a tv then this place is for you. Cons- Everything else. This place is in complete disrepair. If it wasn’t broken it was dirty. The coffee maker in the room was broken, the hot two hot tubs were broken and gross. The indoor pool lighting was as broken and swam in the dark with a flickering light. Most of the games in the game room were broken. The basketball/racquetball courts were trashed downright gross. I would not stay here again
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Amber
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The air in our room did not work and the hot tub was not working
The air in our room did not work and the hot tub was not working
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Mike
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
3 hot tubs but none worked.
3 hot tubs but none worked.
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Mary
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is a challenge for anyone running a hotel. Not in a community and at a very high altitude, it's got to be difficult to keep up. It does feel like investment dollars are needed. The only complaint we had was there is ZERO signage for this hotel right now. Not sure why, maybe waiting on a replacement, but not even a piece of paper in the window telling you this is a hotel.
The location is a challenge for anyone running a hotel. Not in a community and at a very high altitude, it's got to be difficult to keep up. It does feel like investment dollars are needed. The only complaint we had was there is ZERO signage for this hotel right now. Not sure why, maybe waiting on a replacement, but not even a piece of paper in the window telling you this is a hotel.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: some rooms are tidy, but multiple guests report dirty rooms or common areas, strong odors, missing towels, and infrequent housekeeping; there are also a few reports of bedbugs.
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Joseph G
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting but staff and cleanliness were completely lacking. Found a bedbug on the sheets in room 405. sheets were not changed from previous guest with obvious evidence (yuck!). Breakfast was delivered by a guy with dirt or something else under his unwashed fingernails. No one onsite to even complain to and no call back from ownership team.
Beautiful setting but staff and cleanliness were completely lacking. Found a bedbug on the sheets in room 405. sheets were not changed from previous guest with obvious evidence (yuck!). Breakfast was delivered by a guy with dirt or something else under his unwashed fingernails. No one onsite to even complain to and no call back from ownership team.
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Megan
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
my room was not clean. who ever was there before me the night before their mess was still in room when i checked in.
my room was not clean. who ever was there before me the night before their mess was still in room when i checked in.
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richard
Dec 16, 2022
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Bed bugs!! Had to leave and get another hotel at 11:30 pm. The owner Kelly won’t compensate any thing and won’t return my calls ..
Bed bugs!! Had to leave and get another hotel at 11:30 pm. The owner Kelly won’t compensate any thing and won’t return my calls ..
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Sandra
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful forested background pleasant pool and game room clean and comfortable bedding. Refrigerator on table not too safe. Clean
Beautiful forested background pleasant pool and game room clean and comfortable bedding. Refrigerator on table not too safe. Clean
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Monica
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We stayed at the lodge a total of 6 nights. Older lodge but clean. Parking lot was full of snow and very, very dangerously icy. Through our entire stay snow removal was at a bare minimum. We had to almost crawl to our vehicle everyday just not to fall. Thank goodness we wore our snow boots. It was hard to find staff when tryinh to check in and the lobby was extremely cold to wait in. Waited for 20 minutes, never checked in just given a set of keys and then not explained how to not lock the room doorknob and got locked out of our room the next day. Seeing any sort of staff was very rare. Was only given clean towels and our trash taken out once out of our 6 night stay. I had to help myself to the staff linen closet to get us clean towels and toilet paper. I don't like that you have to pay extra to stay in a room with a refrigerator. Ice machines only worked on one floor. Pool was old but very clean and heated. Gym equipment was very old, disappointed there was no treadmill. Dogs barking randomly. A few days out of our stay we saw no one and got that movie "The Shining" feeling. Did not try the restaurant. Not even sure if it was really open. Did not see staff through some of our stay to even ask. I would feel comfortable staying here again but not for 6 nights and not during the cold months. Was surprisingly clean for how dated the lodge is. Having Directv in our room was a plus.
We stayed at the lodge a total of 6 nights. Older lodge but clean. Parking lot was full of snow and very, very dangerously icy. Through our entire stay snow removal was at a bare minimum. We had to almost crawl to our vehicle everyday just not to fall. Thank goodness we wore our snow boots. It was hard to find staff when tryinh to check in and the lobby was extremely cold to wait in. Waited for 20 minutes, never checked in just given a set of keys and then not explained how to not lock the room doorknob and got locked out of our room the next day. Seeing any sort of staff was very rare. Was only given clean towels and our trash taken out once out of our 6 night stay. I had to help myself to the staff linen closet to get us clean towels and toilet paper. I don't like that you have to pay extra to stay in a room with a refrigerator. Ice machines only worked on one floor. Pool was old but very clean and heated. Gym equipment was very old, disappointed there was no treadmill. Dogs barking randomly. A few days out of our stay we saw no one and got that movie "The Shining" feeling. Did not try the restaurant. Not even sure if it was really open. Did not see staff through some of our stay to even ask. I would feel comfortable staying here again but not for 6 nights and not during the cold months. Was surprisingly clean for how dated the lodge is. Having Directv in our room was a plus.
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Katy
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived, there wasn’t anyone in the lobby front desk area. But however, there was a note to use the walkie talkie to let someone know we were there to check in. We finally were checked in and given a key. A real key. Our room was in the basement. The room was very dirty. The toilet had poop in it. It wouldn’t flush. The bed looked like something out of the 70’s. I strongly suggest rethinking about staying here. It was gross!
When we arrived, there wasn’t anyone in the lobby front desk area. But however, there was a note to use the walkie talkie to let someone know we were there to check in. We finally were checked in and given a key. A real key. Our room was in the basement. The room was very dirty. The toilet had poop in it. It wouldn’t flush. The bed looked like something out of the 70’s. I strongly suggest rethinking about staying here. It was gross!
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Ariana
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
From the moment we walked it the whole place smelled like marijuana - which can be more or less their fault. Even the hallways smelled. Thankfully our room didn't. However, the floor of our room was dirty enough that we couldn't walk barefoot without accumulating tons of dirt. There were no bath towels in our room and it took the staff a whole day to finally get us towels. There's no AC in the rooms so they have a tall fan tower that some what helped with the heat. Just the overall features of the rooms are poor and janky. Don't think we'll ever be back.
From the moment we walked it the whole place smelled like marijuana - which can be more or less their fault. Even the hallways smelled. Thankfully our room didn't. However, the floor of our room was dirty enough that we couldn't walk barefoot without accumulating tons of dirt. There were no bath towels in our room and it took the staff a whole day to finally get us towels. There's no AC in the rooms so they have a tall fan tower that some what helped with the heat. Just the overall features of the rooms are poor and janky. Don't think we'll ever be back.
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Kevin E
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location Beat up dirty hotel Under staffed
Great location Beat up dirty hotel Under staffed
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James
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not terrible for the price, but it’s obvious this property needs a complete remodel. Sticky substance on the television receiver in the room and hand/face prints all over the glass doors leading to the balcony. Pool towels were no where to be found until some other guest stocked some. Maybe this place is going to go out of business soon? Seemed like no one has paid attention to the property in years.
Not terrible for the price, but it’s obvious this property needs a complete remodel. Sticky substance on the television receiver in the room and hand/face prints all over the glass doors leading to the balcony. Pool towels were no where to be found until some other guest stocked some. Maybe this place is going to go out of business soon? Seemed like no one has paid attention to the property in years.
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Joey
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We showed up had to radio and waited for the front desk to show up. Got 2 room on separate floors. One room smelled so bad. Asked for another room. Had spider webs. Everywhere. Didn’t even stay. Dropped the keys in the return bowl and left
We showed up had to radio and waited for the front desk to show up. Got 2 room on separate floors. One room smelled so bad. Asked for another room. Had spider webs. Everywhere. Didn’t even stay. Dropped the keys in the return bowl and left
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and basic, with thin walls, limited temperature control or no AC, several mentions of weak or no hot water, and spotty or lobby-only Wi-Fi. Many enjoy mountain views and adequate space, but privacy is reduced by shared balconies.
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Blanca
Mar 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is older and not in good condition in comparison to the pictures posted by their website. The wifi was down for the two days I was there and there is no cellular signal. You can hear every footstep and conversation from outside the room and in between rooms. In retrospect, the view from the room and dinning area is beautiful.
The hotel is older and not in good condition in comparison to the pictures posted by their website. The wifi was down for the two days I was there and there is no cellular signal. You can hear every footstep and conversation from outside the room and in between rooms. In retrospect, the view from the room and dinning area is beautiful.
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Matthew
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was good size with microwave and tiny fridge. Bath had zero hot water. You will see this comment in other reviews. Yes, zero hot water and the cold is very cold. Very close to monarch and that is why we stayed here
Room was good size with microwave and tiny fridge. Bath had zero hot water. You will see this comment in other reviews. Yes, zero hot water and the cold is very cold. Very close to monarch and that is why we stayed here
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Janusz
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It is older style lodge with unique ambience. It lacks upgrades but the room was large, queen beds very comfortable, great heating and TV with HBO and other channels. The biggest advantage is very close distance to ski resort on Monarch slopes.
It is older style lodge with unique ambience. It lacks upgrades but the room was large, queen beds very comfortable, great heating and TV with HBO and other channels. The biggest advantage is very close distance to ski resort on Monarch slopes.
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Karen
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beds were ok. Building needs some updating. No refrigerator or microwave. Breakfast was available but not continental
Beds were ok. Building needs some updating. No refrigerator or microwave. Breakfast was available but not continental
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Ashlee
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
***NO CELL SERVICE & NO WIFI*** The front desk guy will lie and will make up different stories about why there is no wifi in the rooms. First he said that the wifi must be down and he will reset it. Then when I followed up with him, he said the wifi was spotty, then I followed up with him again, and he said it only works in the lobby. I wanted to cancel and get a refund and he almost laughed in my face and told me that he was sorry that I felt that way. He gave me the owner's card, and I called her for a refund and never got a callback. I worked in the lobby and I saw many people complain about not having wifi in their rooms and the front desk guy making up stories.
***NO CELL SERVICE & NO WIFI*** The front desk guy will lie and will make up different stories about why there is no wifi in the rooms. First he said that the wifi must be down and he will reset it. Then when I followed up with him, he said the wifi was spotty, then I followed up with him again, and he said it only works in the lobby. I wanted to cancel and get a refund and he almost laughed in my face and told me that he was sorry that I felt that way. He gave me the owner's card, and I called her for a refund and never got a callback. I worked in the lobby and I saw many people complain about not having wifi in their rooms and the front desk guy making up stories.
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Lara
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The balcony view was beautiful. It's open, making it easy to connect with other guests. The space is quiet, clean, and faces the mountains at the back of the property. We especially enjoyed watching the many hummingbirds at the active feeders. One downside is that there's no way to control the temperature in the room. One of us slept well, while the other woke up feeling hot. If you prefer a cooler sleeping environment, consider bringing a portable fan—and don’t forget an extension cord. Overall, we would definitely stay here again.
The balcony view was beautiful. It's open, making it easy to connect with other guests. The space is quiet, clean, and faces the mountains at the back of the property. We especially enjoyed watching the many hummingbirds at the active feeders. One downside is that there's no way to control the temperature in the room. One of us slept well, while the other woke up feeling hot. If you prefer a cooler sleeping environment, consider bringing a portable fan—and don’t forget an extension cord. Overall, we would definitely stay here again.
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Dale
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice setting. Walls ae thin
Nice setting. Walls ae thin
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DAVID
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place is quirky and dark. Probably hasn’t been updated since the early 80s. Only one of the beds was comfortable to sleep in and had to cram into one. The heat was broken and it was 60 degrees the whole time in the room.
This place is quirky and dark. Probably hasn’t been updated since the early 80s. Only one of the beds was comfortable to sleep in and had to cram into one. The heat was broken and it was 60 degrees the whole time in the room.
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Emilie
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Like its proximity to Monarch Mtn, but it was very noisy. One of the bedside lamp switches didn’t work. Not a big deal for us but some might find it inconvenient.
Like its proximity to Monarch Mtn, but it was very noisy. One of the bedside lamp switches didn’t work. Not a big deal for us but some might find it inconvenient.
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melissa
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was convenient for where we were staying. We had been backpacking all week and wanted a place to stay that could allow for a bit of relaxation before we drove home. We specifically picked this place since it was further from a populated town and had a restaurant of it's own. We had not planned to leave while we were there. However, the menu they had on the website did not come close to matching what was in the restaurant. (when we inquired about this we were laughed at and told their menu online hadn't been updated in years) At this point it meant we were either eating our leftover trail food or going out to eat for every meal and having to drive in town. This was not the experience we had expected, and being laughed at for expecting the website to have updated information on the hotel was not appreciated or professional in any way. The room was clean, I don't care it was outdated, we just wanted a place to sleep after being in the cold all week. Sleep did not happen as we had a baby next door that screamed all night both nights and the hotel has very poor insulation between rooms. (We could hear in detail what they were doing in the bathroom and normal conversations on top of the all night long screaming) No windows and balcony french doors couldn't be left with the curtains open because we had people staring in at us from outside the door since the balcony is open to everyone on that side of the hotel without any partition. Which added to noise and lack of privacy
Location was convenient for where we were staying. We had been backpacking all week and wanted a place to stay that could allow for a bit of relaxation before we drove home. We specifically picked this place since it was further from a populated town and had a restaurant of it's own. We had not planned to leave while we were there. However, the menu they had on the website did not come close to matching what was in the restaurant. (when we inquired about this we were laughed at and told their menu online hadn't been updated in years) At this point it meant we were either eating our leftover trail food or going out to eat for every meal and having to drive in town. This was not the experience we had expected, and being laughed at for expecting the website to have updated information on the hotel was not appreciated or professional in any way. The room was clean, I don't care it was outdated, we just wanted a place to sleep after being in the cold all week. Sleep did not happen as we had a baby next door that screamed all night both nights and the hotel has very poor insulation between rooms. (We could hear in detail what they were doing in the bathroom and normal conversations on top of the all night long screaming) No windows and balcony french doors couldn't be left with the curtains open because we had people staring in at us from outside the door since the balcony is open to everyone on that side of the hotel without any partition. Which added to noise and lack of privacy
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Service
Service quality is inconsistent: friendly staff are mentioned, yet many guests found the lodge understaffed or unattended, leading to long check-in delays and difficulty reaching anyone. Some cited awkward credit-card handling and poor follow-up from management.
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Philip
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in person seemed weird, and he had to call someone to do the check-in (I don't know why). There was no one there when I checked out. The hotel needs a sign out front.
The check-in person seemed weird, and he had to call someone to do the check-in (I don't know why). There was no one there when I checked out. The hotel needs a sign out front.
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Diana
Jul 8, 2024
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Only inconvenience is that staff is not always available and reaching them is alittle difficult.
Only inconvenience is that staff is not always available and reaching them is alittle difficult.
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chane
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here 3 times now. Only the first time was great! The hotel itself is nice and has nice mountain views. Good internet. Problem is the past 2 times there is no front desk worker. Some old maintence man eventually comes to the desk, then he has to call someone to check people in. He said he cant operate the computer and check people in. last night took 10 minutes as the person he called did not answer right away. i was going to stay there again next week friday, i booked on there website. today i decided to switch trip to Thursday, found there is no way to cancel or change on there website. I have called this hotel at least a dozen times all through out today and they do no answer, the calls go to a call center and they take my info and no one calls back. i also emailed and no reply. If i ever get ahold of them i just going to cancel now and book my Thursday night stay somewhere else. This place has no front desk staff anymore. first time i stayed a really nice helpful lady was working the desk, past 2 times no one there!
Stayed here 3 times now. Only the first time was great! The hotel itself is nice and has nice mountain views. Good internet. Problem is the past 2 times there is no front desk worker. Some old maintence man eventually comes to the desk, then he has to call someone to check people in. He said he cant operate the computer and check people in. last night took 10 minutes as the person he called did not answer right away. i was going to stay there again next week friday, i booked on there website. today i decided to switch trip to Thursday, found there is no way to cancel or change on there website. I have called this hotel at least a dozen times all through out today and they do no answer, the calls go to a call center and they take my info and no one calls back. i also emailed and no reply. If i ever get ahold of them i just going to cancel now and book my Thursday night stay somewhere else. This place has no front desk staff anymore. first time i stayed a really nice helpful lady was working the desk, past 2 times no one there!
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Kyle
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a bug crawl on my face while staying at this location. Called the front desk multiple times, had the hotel operator also call so I could just switch rooms. Did not get a room change. Cancelled the next day and got a different place. 0/10 if I could.
Had a bug crawl on my face while staying at this location. Called the front desk multiple times, had the hotel operator also call so I could just switch rooms. Did not get a room change. Cancelled the next day and got a different place. 0/10 if I could.
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Susan
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service from Kiley. Beautiful views. Very good restaurant.
Excellent customer service from Kiley. Beautiful views. Very good restaurant.
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Terrie
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We only had the pleasure of staying one night but the location is beautiful and the staff is so accommodating, helpful and friendly! If we are ever back in that area we will definitely return!
We only had the pleasure of staying one night but the location is beautiful and the staff is so accommodating, helpful and friendly! If we are ever back in that area we will definitely return!
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Arla
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a 1970's gem. Not much has been updated since it was built. It was super quiet and the beds were super comfortable. It recieved such a low rating due to staff. There wasn't any! We got in just after 11pm. There was no one to be seen. We called on their radio, walked around searching for a deak clerk. We tried calling the number to the hotel and spoke with reservations a on the phone who tried multiple times to contact some one to help us check in. It was 1:20am before we got in the room. This morning was not any better. The only employee on site was the chef for the restaurant who told me that no one would be available to hear my complaint until 3pm. Overall if your looking to party and run carelessly around a place this is the one to go to. No one is around to stop you. It would be a great place if the got some caring staff. The view and the bed was worth the money.
The property is a 1970's gem. Not much has been updated since it was built. It was super quiet and the beds were super comfortable. It recieved such a low rating due to staff. There wasn't any! We got in just after 11pm. There was no one to be seen. We called on their radio, walked around searching for a deak clerk. We tried calling the number to the hotel and spoke with reservations a on the phone who tried multiple times to contact some one to help us check in. It was 1:20am before we got in the room. This morning was not any better. The only employee on site was the chef for the restaurant who told me that no one would be available to hear my complaint until 3pm. Overall if your looking to party and run carelessly around a place this is the one to go to. No one is around to stop you. It would be a great place if the got some caring staff. The view and the bed was worth the money.
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Shelli
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property outside was beautiful with Hummingbirds galore!! Room nice and comfy bed...however, I didn't like the check in process where front desk calls someone and reads my credit card info out loud to the person on the phone-in front of other guests-even though we prepaid!!!
Property outside was beautiful with Hummingbirds galore!! Room nice and comfy bed...however, I didn't like the check in process where front desk calls someone and reads my credit card info out loud to the person on the phone-in front of other guests-even though we prepaid!!!
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Hendrik
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody at the front counter, you will end up waiting 3 hours in order to simply check-in... This is your typical trucker stop lodge with zero frontdesk staff.
Nobody at the front counter, you will end up waiting 3 hours in order to simply check-in... This is your typical trucker stop lodge with zero frontdesk staff.
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Dan
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had the hotel to ourselves. Staff was amazing and they washed our laundry because their guest laundry was down.
We had the hotel to ourselves. Staff was amazing and they washed our laundry because their guest laundry was down.
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Location
Scenic, quiet setting minutes from Monarch Mountain but remote, with limited nearby dining, occasional no cell service, and some reports of missing roadside signage.
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Aimee
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room space was good. It appears to be a warehouse or industrial building that was changed into a hotel.? The check in hostess was super friendly and amazing (the biggest redeeming value). I would definitely ask for third floor or above as third was the main. Just a little creepy overall. Sheets were clean. Everything else was pretty old. I was trying to stay near Buena Vista and it comes up on Expedia as if it were in or near Buena Vista but it’s 40 minutes away.
The room space was good. It appears to be a warehouse or industrial building that was changed into a hotel.? The check in hostess was super friendly and amazing (the biggest redeeming value). I would definitely ask for third floor or above as third was the main. Just a little creepy overall. Sheets were clean. Everything else was pretty old. I was trying to stay near Buena Vista and it comes up on Expedia as if it were in or near Buena Vista but it’s 40 minutes away.
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Janusz
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It is older style lodge with unique ambience. It lacks upgrades but the room was large, queen beds very comfortable, great heating and TV with HBO and other channels. The biggest advantage is very close distance to ski resort on Monarch slopes.
It is older style lodge with unique ambience. It lacks upgrades but the room was large, queen beds very comfortable, great heating and TV with HBO and other channels. The biggest advantage is very close distance to ski resort on Monarch slopes.
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Rebecca
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
You don’t stay here for the quality of the property, you stay for the amazing view and convenience to great hiking. It’s definitely a facility caught in the 1980s but the views and places to explore are worth it.
You don’t stay here for the quality of the property, you stay for the amazing view and convenience to great hiking. It’s definitely a facility caught in the 1980s but the views and places to explore are worth it.
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Jeffery
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location and fair price.
Good location and fair price.
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Vladimir
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is very dated but clean. It is on the middle of nowhere but with beautiful surroundings.
The property is very dated but clean. It is on the middle of nowhere but with beautiful surroundings.
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Gregory
Mar 26, 2023
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I loved the close proximity to Monarch Ski area, which is why we stayed there. Monarch is a 7-10 minute drive. We loved our room. We loved the pool and outdoor jacuzzis too. Pool table and ping pong table were also nice. The price is very reasonable too.
I loved the close proximity to Monarch Ski area, which is why we stayed there. Monarch is a 7-10 minute drive. We loved our room. We loved the pool and outdoor jacuzzis too. Pool table and ping pong table were also nice. The price is very reasonable too.
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Larry
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It was convenient to get to the Monarch Ski Area.
It was convenient to get to the Monarch Ski Area.
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Don
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location!
Great location!
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Douglas
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location to Monarch ski resort. Property is aged, but still fine for the price.
Excellent location to Monarch ski resort. Property is aged, but still fine for the price.
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Mary
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is a challenge for anyone running a hotel. Not in a community and at a very high altitude, it's got to be difficult to keep up. It does feel like investment dollars are needed. The only complaint we had was there is ZERO signage for this hotel right now. Not sure why, maybe waiting on a replacement, but not even a piece of paper in the window telling you this is a hotel.
The location is a challenge for anyone running a hotel. Not in a community and at a very high altitude, it's got to be difficult to keep up. It does feel like investment dollars are needed. The only complaint we had was there is ZERO signage for this hotel right now. Not sure why, maybe waiting on a replacement, but not even a piece of paper in the window telling you this is a hotel.
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Dining
On-site dining is hit or miss: several guests praised burgers, pizza, and breakfast, but hours and menus are limited or closed at times, and breakfast can be pricey with automatic gratuity.
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JAMES
Dec 28, 2022
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Stayed 19,353 nights
Property overall is run down. Only bright spots were some of the staff. They are near ski resort otherwise, they would never attract guests. Restaurant on property closed most of the time. Cannot even get a cup of coffee. Heater in our bath didn’t work.
Property overall is run down. Only bright spots were some of the staff. They are near ski resort otherwise, they would never attract guests. Restaurant on property closed most of the time. Cannot even get a cup of coffee. Heater in our bath didn’t work.
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Ken
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Low off season property maintenance. Restaurant chef fixed up a WONDERFUL hamburger and chicken wrap for us. Room was comfortable.
Low off season property maintenance. Restaurant chef fixed up a WONDERFUL hamburger and chicken wrap for us. Room was comfortable.
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Donald
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What appears to have once been a great resort still has some appeal if your expectations aren’t too high. Pool was open and at least one of the three hot tubs worked. Restaurant had limited options and hours but tasted great.
What appears to have once been a great resort still has some appeal if your expectations aren’t too high. Pool was open and at least one of the three hot tubs worked. Restaurant had limited options and hours but tasted great.
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Amy
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We absolutely loved our stay at the Monarch Mountain Lodge! They have such a friendly and helpful staff, as well as some of the most delicious pizza I've had in Colorado. Filled with rustic charm and in such a beautiful location - we will absolutely be back!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Monarch Mountain Lodge! They have such a friendly and helpful staff, as well as some of the most delicious pizza I've had in Colorado. Filled with rustic charm and in such a beautiful location - we will absolutely be back!
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Brandon
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I booked a stay here for a weekend ski trip. Upon arriving, they informed that the bar and restaurant are closed. Had to drive to Salida for dinner and couldn’t feed the kids breakfast until 11am when the restaurant in the mountain opened. Defeated the whole purpose of staying there. Will have to keep staying in Salida in the future for this reason.
I booked a stay here for a weekend ski trip. Upon arriving, they informed that the bar and restaurant are closed. Had to drive to Salida for dinner and couldn’t feed the kids breakfast until 11am when the restaurant in the mountain opened. Defeated the whole purpose of staying there. Will have to keep staying in Salida in the future for this reason.
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Chastity
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The evening staff was friendly and professional. The morning staff was non existent. If you want breakfast it is a limited menu for about $13 + per person plus a 20% gratuity added. The room was not clean. There was sticky stuff all over the night stand that looked like spilled soda. The bed was not comfortable and room stuffy. The hot water was Luke warm at best. However, the location and views are wonderful. We loved the area. The hotel is in bad need of maintenance and renovation. Also note there are no options to purchase or get milk or other vending items or snacks. We were traveling with a toddler and asked for milk but was told they did not have any. We would stay again for an overnight stay because we love nature and like the location, but I would not recommend for longer stays or if you are looking for comfort.
The evening staff was friendly and professional. The morning staff was non existent. If you want breakfast it is a limited menu for about $13 + per person plus a 20% gratuity added. The room was not clean. There was sticky stuff all over the night stand that looked like spilled soda. The bed was not comfortable and room stuffy. The hot water was Luke warm at best. However, the location and views are wonderful. We loved the area. The hotel is in bad need of maintenance and renovation. Also note there are no options to purchase or get milk or other vending items or snacks. We were traveling with a toddler and asked for milk but was told they did not have any. We would stay again for an overnight stay because we love nature and like the location, but I would not recommend for longer stays or if you are looking for comfort.
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Roland
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for my needs. Convenient, inexpensive, great pizza at the restaurant, friendly staff. Yes the hotel could use a facelift but it was clean and comfortable :)
Perfect for my needs. Convenient, inexpensive, great pizza at the restaurant, friendly staff. Yes the hotel could use a facelift but it was clean and comfortable :)
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Mardine
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
While the staff are friendly and helpful, I would not stay there again. Because it was an off season stay, restaurant offerings were minimal. Room, beds were adequate
While the staff are friendly and helpful, I would not stay there again. Because it was an off season stay, restaurant offerings were minimal. Room, beds were adequate
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Thomas
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The kitchen staff and burgers were great. The bed was good. The entire place in general needs a good cleaning and fixing up. The owner needs to start taking better care of the place.
The kitchen staff and burgers were great. The bed was good. The entire place in general needs a good cleaning and fixing up. The owner needs to start taking better care of the place.
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melissa
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was convenient for where we were staying. We had been backpacking all week and wanted a place to stay that could allow for a bit of relaxation before we drove home. We specifically picked this place since it was further from a populated town and had a restaurant of it's own. We had not planned to leave while we were there. However, the menu they had on the website did not come close to matching what was in the restaurant. (when we inquired about this we were laughed at and told their menu online hadn't been updated in years) At this point it meant we were either eating our leftover trail food or going out to eat for every meal and having to drive in town. This was not the experience we had expected, and being laughed at for expecting the website to have updated information on the hotel was not appreciated or professional in any way. The room was clean, I don't care it was outdated, we just wanted a place to sleep after being in the cold all week. Sleep did not happen as we had a baby next door that screamed all night both nights and the hotel has very poor insulation between rooms. (We could hear in detail what they were doing in the bathroom and normal conversations on top of the all night long screaming) No windows and balcony french doors couldn't be left with the curtains open because we had people staring in at us from outside the door since the balcony is open to everyone on that side of the hotel without any partition. Which added to noise and lack of privacy
Location was convenient for where we were staying. We had been backpacking all week and wanted a place to stay that could allow for a bit of relaxation before we drove home. We specifically picked this place since it was further from a populated town and had a restaurant of it's own. We had not planned to leave while we were there. However, the menu they had on the website did not come close to matching what was in the restaurant. (when we inquired about this we were laughed at and told their menu online hadn't been updated in years) At this point it meant we were either eating our leftover trail food or going out to eat for every meal and having to drive in town. This was not the experience we had expected, and being laughed at for expecting the website to have updated information on the hotel was not appreciated or professional in any way. The room was clean, I don't care it was outdated, we just wanted a place to sleep after being in the cold all week. Sleep did not happen as we had a baby next door that screamed all night both nights and the hotel has very poor insulation between rooms. (We could hear in detail what they were doing in the bathroom and normal conversations on top of the all night long screaming) No windows and balcony french doors couldn't be left with the curtains open because we had people staring in at us from outside the door since the balcony is open to everyone on that side of the hotel without any partition. Which added to noise and lack of privacy
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Jean
Mar 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Old property Not comfortable Dirty Loud Nothing close
Old property Not comfortable Dirty Loud Nothing close
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James
Feb 20, 2023
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This is the worst hotel I have experienced in memory. Virtually nothing worked: the internet was overwhelmed, the cable malfunctioned, even the coffee maker in the room didn’t work. The ventilation in the bathroom was broken so instead of venting air from the inside, freezing air poured in from outside! Do not stay here. Drive the 20 miles from Salida.
This is the worst hotel I have experienced in memory. Virtually nothing worked: the internet was overwhelmed, the cable malfunctioned, even the coffee maker in the room didn’t work. The ventilation in the bathroom was broken so instead of venting air from the inside, freezing air poured in from outside! Do not stay here. Drive the 20 miles from Salida.
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Eva
Feb 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Flies. So many flies in our room. Resturant closed. Hot tub- too much chlorine. Dirt behind furniture. Spider web with many dead flies. Comforter & pillow with stains. Manager rude when over charged for room and we requested refund for difference, despite calling multiple times for refund. Front desk guy was nice though.
Flies. So many flies in our room. Resturant closed. Hot tub- too much chlorine. Dirt behind furniture. Spider web with many dead flies. Comforter & pillow with stains. Manager rude when over charged for room and we requested refund for difference, despite calling multiple times for refund. Front desk guy was nice though.
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Rachel
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The place needs to be upgraded.The pillows were all lumpy and old.There was a chemical or old smell in the room.Would be great if the restaurant / bar would have been open.
The place needs to be upgraded.The pillows were all lumpy and old.There was a chemical or old smell in the room.Would be great if the restaurant / bar would have been open.
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Brandon
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I booked a stay here for a weekend ski trip. Upon arriving, they informed that the bar and restaurant are closed. Had to drive to Salida for dinner and couldn’t feed the kids breakfast until 11am when the restaurant in the mountain opened. Defeated the whole purpose of staying there. Will have to keep staying in Salida in the future for this reason.
I booked a stay here for a weekend ski trip. Upon arriving, they informed that the bar and restaurant are closed. Had to drive to Salida for dinner and couldn’t feed the kids breakfast until 11am when the restaurant in the mountain opened. Defeated the whole purpose of staying there. Will have to keep staying in Salida in the future for this reason.
FAQs about Monarch Mountain Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and USD 6.00 to 12.00 for children.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific details about rooms and bathrooms are not mentioned.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located on a river, just steps from San Isabel National Forest and a 4-minute drive from East Trees. It is approximately 3.3 miles from Orcs and Elation Ridge.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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Check-in time starts at15:00Check-in time ends at04:00Check-out time ends at11:00
CheckIn Restrictions
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability); Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability);
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Maximum number of pets per room 22;Only dogs and cats are allowed;Service animals are allowed;Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions;Pets allowed;Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night; Service animals are exempt from fees;
Front Desk Services
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the front desk telephone to alert a staff memeber.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy; This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room; Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day; No cribs (infant beds) available
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Monarch Mountain Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 6.00 to 12.00 for children;
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