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    2.7 (58 reviews)
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    Risto K.

    Located on Indian reservation Ute Mountain Hotel is a nice find in a wilderness full of inns and dirty motels. Rooms are fantastic, clean and comfortable. Parking lot is safe. Although a casino there are strict rules about alcohol and drugs and they are heavy on security. Casino wise, it is a small casino dominated by slot machines. Restaurant is ok a bit disappointing but the hotel quality made up for it!

    Nazi Center see how empty there's a reason and they will continue to lose business and respect
    D T.

    - star rating Do not STOP here under any circumstances not even for gas!! And especially for recreation! Spend your money someplace else.... They are rude and unfriendly and have changed. I used to stop here twice a year in my travels but never again! They have the machines rigged the so called TRAVEL center has lost its mind and has a Nazi at the entrance! and wants to point lasers at your head to go inside and purchase gas or a soda!! Lasers according to med professionals damage your pineal in your brain. They are rude and have NO respect for other human beings. No thanks a million other places to go and many other reservations that treat you civil like the one I grew up on...

    Spending the night at Ute Casino in Cortez Colorado.
    Stephanie M.

    We stopped in for the night on our way up to Ouray Colorado. The overnight accommodations and the food at Kuchu's was top notch. I highly recommend staying here unless you like to drink they don't serve or sell alcohol here and that's fine by me because I don't require liquor to have a great time.

    The hotel area at night. Each room has it's own balcony.
    Jennie M.

    Rooms were well-priced, clean and nicely decorated. We planned to stay one night and stayed two. The bathroom sink was too high for me. I am just under 5'. The repeated signs in the lobby indicating that only hotel guests were allowed past a certain point or in a certain area made me worried. If that is the case, maybe a locked door that requires a room key? What happens here? Why all the notices? But the room was comfortable and we did not feel unsafe. The casino is fairly small but we had fun. Lots of security. Random people just hanging around and not actually gambling, talking or doing anything. Strange but unconcerning. Just as an FYI, this is a dry casino. No alcohol, no marijuana, no drugs allowed on the premises, at all.

    Fajitas well made and wonderful taste.
    Mary J.

    Stayed in this casino hotel for one night when traveling back to Colorado. The room was very nice. We did not have any noise from the hotel. We tried the restaurant in the casino and the food was delicious and great prices for the food. Though we were there during a busy time and had a 15 minute wait but it was worth it. Casino was busy so we did not play any of the slots. Smoking is allowed in the casino area. But there is a nonsmoking area also. All the employees were helpful and very nice. Great service. Look forward to staying here again.

    Chair inside room very dirty, but rest of room clean. The room was otherwise clean, but we definitely did not sit on this chair!
    Rosy K.

    $1.99 breakfast--and it was good! Besides the dirty chair in room--other negative was NO FRIDGE in room! Cannot even pay extra for one. Only available in suite, I was told.

    Nice sized King room.

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    Very Good Friday buffet lots of choices and great selection! But very busy so you might have to wait FYI

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    Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez

    Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez

    (85 reviews)

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    After a long drive through several states to arrive to the fair-weathered town of Cortez, Colorado,…read moreI was pleased to see this hotel within walking distance of so many places. It's an ideal location for those conscious of the environment to easily move around and find what you need. At first glance, I thought the fountain was inappropriate until I got closer and realized the water is meant to flow from a vase and not something that's... erm... Well something often uncovered on a Greek statue. Love love LOVE the Southwest theme! Native Americans come in to set up a pottery and jewelry table in the lobby Monday through Friday from 6 - 10 am. The breakfast also has a sizable spread just outside the lobby with a variety of coffee, tea, and juice to choose from. Also, it was nice to see Halloween decorations at the front desk, reminding me fondly of my childhood. The bathroom was spacious and came with a tub. Something I've noticed lately is that tubs only seem to come in handicap accessible rooms, and now knowing what I do, I don't wish to ever take that away from someone who needs it more. However, I'll note that the counters, closet, and door latches are all shorter with those needs in mind. The floor tiles coming in have these really awesome Native American stamps, and the lamps have similar design. The curtains are in hues of green, blue, and turquoise, and the furniture is nice. The tellie works, and the bed has no right to be so comfortable. During our first night, the lamp switched on and off by itself repeatedly, walking us up at odd hours. I know, I know, you're thinking, it's not haunted, there's a scientific explanation for this! There was. The bulb was loose, and vibrations from the floor above us kept tripping it. BUT WAIT! There's more. As I have the ability to work from my laptop, I noticed things slightly out of place. Not moved, per se, but shifted. And on Thursday, my vape lay flat on the counter, minding its own business and not hurting anything when I watched in real time as it rolled off the counter and shattered on the tile. RIP glass tank, RIP. I will say right now that it was far from the ledge and the surface was level. My vape had no reason to roll away on dangerous adventures. All I can say is if my room was haunted, 1) that's freaking awesome and 2) it's likely a playful ghost. But I really wish it hadn't targeted my poor vape. That gets expensive. Speaking of oddities of the non supernatural variety, the floor length mirror is right in front of the toilet. For the love of all things good, why is this a thing? I really don't need to watch myself do my business on the pot. That's weird. A final thing I will note regarding the building that has been echoed in many reviews is that the foundation, decor, carpeting, and dim hallway lighting is all dated. It actually didn't bother me because it gave the odd happenings a very fun appeal, and I also felt an old charm. However, this hotel probably could do with a remodel at some point. Amenities: The indoor pool and hot tub are nice. I wouldn't say the pool is large, but there was enough room for me to comfortable swim laps while my husband relaxed in the jacuzzi after being on his feet all day. Laundry room: didn't use. This hotel charges for those features, and half the equipment was out of order. Fitness Room: right next to the laundry room, and both of these amenities are in a building in the same parking lot but separate from the main building. Staff: Excellent! They were on top of our needs, providing me with extra coffee for my Kürig, switching out our towels since we have the DND sign up, and even placing trash bags on my door handle after I'd set out my bags in front of my door (I'd brought my own but this was nice). I even got to know the morning housekeeper a bit during my stay. My week consisted of a fantastic, if not slightly spooky and fun experience. I'd definitely return.

    I understand the hotel is being renovated, but why are you booking people in rooms that are still…read moreunder construction? The sink leaked the drain under the sink was a flimsy plastic tube. Th were was only one working outlet in the room. No trim along the floors and the main door to the hallway was broken. We pre booked this hotel and arrived late so there was no other options in town.

    Desert Rose Resort & Cabins - Outside the restaurant onsite.

    Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

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    My husband and I travel from Arizona to Colorado at least a dozen times a year and we only stay…read morehere. We love the individual cabins and when traveling with family the larger cabins are perfect! If you are lucky enough to stay while their restaurant Duke's is open I highly recommend eating there for dinner. The breakfast is better than any I have ever had and the staff are all friendly and always helpful! I promise you cannot go wrong when staying here.

    Super cute spot to stay on the Rez. I wish the amenities stayed open later like the washer/dryer…read moreand ice machine. The room we stayed in was nice and clean. I recommend better pillows though, we had like a million pillows on the bed but they were all small and thin. I would say hit the chair with a green machine because it seems stained, as well as the lamp shade was stained too. We had a toy roll under the drawers and it def needs a good vacuuming as it has other items under there too that we're not from us. It would be nice to have a little night light in the room as it's pitch black, we stayed with our toddler and had to keep a lamp on at night to see anything. Continental breakfast is decent, I'd like to have seen Apple juice since OJ is super sugary for kids. The WiFi is awesome! The TV channels are super basic so I'd recommend maybe install streaming Apps for guests. The staff is super nice and they all seem to like being there. Would def stay here again when visiting family again.

    White Eagle Inn

    White Eagle Inn

    (44 reviews)

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    Good experience at the White Eagle while spending the night from Pennsylvania and exploring Mesa…read moreVerde. Held our breath while opening the door to the room, but room 17 was clean and well equipped with 3 double beds for our family of 5. Cable TV worked well, internet took a few minutes to connect but worked fine, and showers were hot. Other patrons were quiet and caused no disturbances. Only issue was the tub drain that did not drain, but after borrowing a plunger and attempting to gain flow, the manager gave me the room key to the room next door so we could continue our shower process. Problem solved! It is family- run establishment, which I like to support- and although dated, it was clean, convenient, and at $147, more affordable than other options in Cortez. Thanks, White Eagle!

    **Family-Owned, Clean Pet-Friendly Motel That Checks All the Boxes**…read more The White Eagle Inn was a very nice stop to recharge on our way to New Mexico. Being a family-owned hotel with just three owners in 60 years, it was satisfying to support a local business run by two charismatic and enthusiastic owners that deeply care about their property rather than another hotel chain run by the "Big Six" (IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton). We arrived late at night, but the owners were so kind to arrange a late check-in process. Check-in time is from 3-9 so they were generous to accommodate us. The late check in was convenient and socially distant. The owner Kellie even sent ice to our freezer! Nice touch. -Location: The hotel is located right off the highway through Cortez, though a little removed from the city center. -The Hotel: White Eagle has a homey, down-to-earth yet earnest feel. It is a lovely throwback! There are 16 rooms and a nice picnic area with grill. There are 2 areas for the furbabies. Pet friendly but you absolutely need to declare your animals. Rooms are a single level motel format with quaint front desk area. -The Room: We had the triple room 17 which was very comfortable with three double beds. It is located at the end of the motel and has two chairs and a table in front. The room was clean and had retro wood paneling and traditional lamp shades. The bathroom was properly sealed and very clean. There is a table and chairs for eating as well as desk with chair. The beds are a bit springy but nice. It was so nice to have three beds for three travelers. Light fixture above window may need some dusting (mostly negligible but just wanted to point it out). Room blackouts out with ease for easy sleep. The bathroom had tile floors and the shower was very quiet. The water pressure is lower, but this is the desert! Perfectly understandable. However, the hot and cold faucet knobs took more adjusting to get the right temperature (bounced between very hot and very cold fast). They did not skimp, with tons of towels, washcloths, toilet paper, and shampoos/soap (came in individual packages) in the room which was so welcome! A/C ran consistently and the room stayed cool in the Colorado heat. Two important notes are that check out is at 10 AM and that there is no breakfast (though there is tea and coffee). Better get your early bird game on and get the worms! Check out is seamless, just put the key in a drop-off at the lobby door. The owner Mark personally sent us goodbye and gave us some great recommendations for the area. Positives: + Enthusiastic Staff + Three Beds Option + Tons of Towels + Quiet Shower + Only 16 Rooms + Easy Check In and Check Out + Great Value Neutrals: / Location Quips: - No Breakfast (understandable with COVID) - 10 AM Check In (due to COVID) - Knobs on Shower Overall White Eagle Inn was fantastic and we will definitely return when we see Mesa Verde! Excellent Value! 106 for a clean room and three beds is unbeatable.

    Outpost Motel, Cabins & RV Park

    Outpost Motel, Cabins & RV Park

    (14 reviews)

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    One Star - Outrageous Host Behavior, Unprofessional, and Discriminatory…read more I stayed at Outpost Motel on the River in July 2025. After being treated poorly and forced out of our room despite a verbal agreement to extend our stay, I emailed the property to calmly and respectfully explain the issue and offer a solution. I've included this link (https://photos.app.goo.gl/cnfiqJrszczcjswE9) to a copy of my full email so you can see exactly what I said. I was polite, reasonable, and offered the property a chance to resolve the situation. In response, I was sent one of the most hostile, abusive, and unprofessional emails I have ever seen. I've attached her response in full so you can read her exact words. She called me a "dumb fuck" and told me to "fuck off," all while claiming to run a "family joint." I'm not sure what kind of family she's referring to, but I wouldn't want mine anywhere near that environment. I am a person in recovery with nearly seven years of sobriety. Her false accusations and dehumanizing language were deeply retraumatizing, stigmatizing, and harmful--and this kind of treatment is dangerous for anyone, especially those in recovery. I've also included time-stamped photos of the room as we left it: clean, undamaged, and not remotely what she falsely described. I've reported her conduct to Booking.com and submitted all supporting documentation. This is not just a case of bad customer service. It's a case of blatant hostility, discrimination, and verbal abuse. I'm sharing this review to protect future travelers--especially those in recovery or anyone who expects basic human decency.

    My husband and I along with our dog stayed here the end of July. The staff here is incredibly kind…read moreand helpful!! The owner John and his wife we so accommodating! The were fully book when we wanted to extend our stay. John called me to let me know they had a cancellation. so we immediately booked for 2 more nights! there is a beautiful deck overlooking the river. Their housekeeper Kristina was so sweet! We plan to come back next summer or this Christmas. you won't go wrong staying here!!

    Turquoise Inn & Suites by Best Western

    Turquoise Inn & Suites by Best Western

    (64 reviews)

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    I'd leave zero if I could…read more I made a reservation, that was all well and good. Then I had to cancel my reservation four days prior to our arrival. We got word that my mother in law was very ill and was going to die. We had to cancel our travel plans. I called immediately and spoke to a woman at the front desk. She said she would take care of it. Stupid me, I trusted her. She didn't. A few weeks later, I see a one night charge on my card (that's their policy, if you're a no-show you're charged one night). Uh, no, I called and canceled! So I called again and asked to speak to the manager. That was a no, he doesn't take phone calls and I had to email him. I did. Twice. No response. I submitted a dispute with my credit card but I shouldn't have to. This bonehead of a manager should 1) take calls from confused (and now, angry) guests) and 2) respond to emails. So, screw you Best Western Turquoise Inn. The manager there is a jerk and the front desk woman I spoke with is incompetent. You can bet your ass we will never stay at your hotel. Not only did we lose my mother in law, but I was wrongfully charged $60 despite me being responsible and canceling. I'm being punished for your employee's lack of follow through.

    Absolutely terrible. Almost all channels didn't work on the tv and I was traveling with kids. Staff…read moreis so rude and unprofessional. The manager is no where to be seen. I booked a one night room for my nephew's birthday way before the pool broke down. I drove all the way from California to be with them. When I got there and told them the situation they said I can have a refund for the one night on his birthday because I booked it before the pool notice was up. They needed a manager to assist with this but she wasn't in. I stayed an additional 7 nights and went to the front desk everyday and the manager was never there. I gave my room number and left my personal name and number. Never got my refund. Seems shady to me.

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