Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Motel in Cortez

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Garden
Located near Mesa Verde, Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy terrace, and beautiful garden. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind over coffee/tea in the lobby with helpful staff nearby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CA $150
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southwest Health System - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cultural Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Handy Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

At Retro Inn at Mesa Verde, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mesa Verde National Park Entrance. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Budget Host Cortez
Budget Host Hotel Cortez
Retro Inn Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Inn Mesa Verde
Retro Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Mesa Verde
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Motel
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Motel Cortez

Frequently asked questions

Does Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Retro Inn at Mesa Verde does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Ute Mountain Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Retro Inn at Mesa Verde like?

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde is located a short 15-minute walk from Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with some reviewers mentioning hot options and delicious choices. (154 reviews)
  • The property offers a pet-friendly environment with safe areas to walk dogs and accommodating staff. (13 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and readily available right in front of the room. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very quick stay at a wonderful motel. Such a great place to stay Comfortable. Loved the retro motif. Breakfast was perfect Would absolutely stay again.
Rachel, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blast from the past!

Awesome stay! Loved the retro vibe and working rotary phone!!
Lisa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a fun place to stay. The check in even feels so retro. A must stay.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Donna, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was such a cute place. Granted, things were outdated, but that's the whole idea of it. Our room number was 1980, and the pictures on the walls were kids playing PacMan and Nintendo. We had the "game room." Bed was comfy. Shower was good. Lots and lots of towels of good quality. All in all, we were impressed with our stay.
Dorothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An older theme hotel, clean, nice staff, great hot water and towels. Great place to stay in the area.
Benjamin J, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying at the Retro Inn. We’ll be back if we ever stay in Cortez, CO. Convenient distance from Mesa Verde. Cool vibe. Nice breakfast. Quiet and peaceful.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We recently spent a night at The Retro Inn in Cortez, CO, and it was a wonderful experience! We stayed in room 1984, which had a fun Miami Vice theme and two very comfortable queen beds. The room was massive—much bigger than we expected—and the bathroom was large and super clean, making our stay extra relaxing. The biggest surprise was the hidden pocket door in the room. When we slid it open, we couldn’t believe it: a full-size eat-in kitchen! It had everything you could possibly need—dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and even a dining area. At first, we thought we had accidentally wandered into someone else’s space! I went to the front desk to ask, and the friendly staff assured us it was all part of our room. It was such an amazing bonus! It truly felt like we were staying in a charming, retro home, and the whole experience had a cozy, lived-in vibe that we absolutely loved. It was such a great deal for what we got, and we only wished we had more time to enjoy it all, but we had other plans in the area. The staff we met were so friendly and helpful, and the grounds of the inn were adorable—full of retro charm and fun little touches. We left feeling like we’d discovered a hidden gem and can’t wait to go back. We’re already planning a return trip so we can stay even longer and really soak in everything The Retro Inn has to offer. If you’re in Cortez, I highly recommend staying here—it’s a unique, comfortable, and super cool spot!
Stephen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrea, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Inn

I love how quiet this place is. The common area between the rooms looks like a quaint neighborhood. The room reminded me of favorite hotels I stayed in as a kid. Easy to find right by the main road, with lots of amenities and things to do, this place is an excellent value. Do not pass this up!
Common area by where I parked
Chad, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Needs Updating

Cute retro vibe but the rooms need updating.
Jada, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place

Best place to stay. Never fails.
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Neat retro look. Clean and good value
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cute place

Good place for families. Game room laundry facilities continental breakfast.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Julie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aldeana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert M, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Funky and Fun

The Retro Inn is clean and comfortable, funky and fun. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Daniel, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chill vibe

Nice place. Easy free parking. Breakfast was good, bottled water was complimentary.
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Road trip to visit several national parks in the Southwest and stayed one night at the Retro Inn. This was as good or better than the other hotels we stayed in, for one-third the price. Staff was friendly, service was awesome, the room was very clean and comfortable, and while we did not use the game room or BBQ's, they looked very family-friendly. This property is not fancy, is a little quirky, but definitely fun. We would definitely stay here again if ever in the neighborhood.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Julian, 2-night trip
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