My wife and I stayed here twice so far. The first time with my sister, brother in law, and niece in room 14 (the largest room that fit all five of us and three dogs) and the second time in room 12 with our 18 year old son. The owners, Garth S. and his wife, are super nice and now have a newborn daughter. They allow pets and we brought our "fake dog", the Pomeranian, both times. The second visit, January 2020, we came to Durango for my wife's birthday. They kindly allowed us to check in early since we had to be in Purgatory at 3 PM for an Alpenglow snowshoe tour. The heater worked great and the room was clean. On Sunday, I explained to Garth that we were going to buy some grass fed beef at the nearby James Ranch Market. I asked him if we could store this beef in the freezer of room 14 since it would thaw by the time we left on Monday. He said we could store it in his personal freezer, behind the check in desk. On Monday morning, Garth knocked on my door and told me he and his wife were leaving into town. He gave me the frozen beef and I thanked him for his hospitality. This family run lodge treats you like a valued customer and we will be staying here again. Thank you Garth S. and family. read more

This has got to be the worst hotel I have ever stayed in!! I'm not sure how this place stays in business. Out in Durango on a fire contract, and this was the only place available with 3 rooms for the crew and I. There were hairs in the bed, and I didn't even shower in the morning because the room was disgusting, I honestly considered sleeping in the car. The pilot in my crew had a more recently updated room, but there were literal "evidence" stickers on the outside of his window like it had been part of a crime scene. You would think the owner of the cleaners would have removed them considering it probably bad for business. Anyways please don't waste your money staying in this cesspool!! read more

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Sounded promising from the ad on Expedia! We got there and the first thing you notice is the smell, not a good smell! Then you look around the room and notice unrecognizable stains on the walls, ceiling and baseboards. TV remote didn't run the TV, only the box so manual on/off and volume. The bed sheets were clean and ok comfy, one crinkled when moved on and didn't have bed bugs. I was afraid to touch anything but I had prepaid, we were determined to get our moneys worth. Durango is very expensive! I think some people live at this lodge aside from the owners. I would stay away and spend the extra money to get what you know, Holiday Inn, etc. read more

Very clean, comfortable, well equipped and most of all cheap. Only reason I don't give 5 stars is because of the noise, since it is a bit close to the road some noise gets in while you're sleeping. Overall perfect place for a one-night stay or single travelers. read more

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I understand everybody's trying to make a living but man this is probably one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in as far as the United States goes. Unless this guy wins the lottery this hotel will be nothing more than a place to lay your head other than your car. Don't be fooled by the ancient pictures on the websites we didn't even have a knob for our hot water on our shower. And that was a good part read more

Refused to let me stay with my service dog. Informed him of the service dog laws and he stated that I needed to have a paper. I informed him of the ADA laws and he stated I would have to pay. If you ever have a disability please do not sleeve stay with them. read more

The self check in sucks as and it's cheaper to go elsewhere why not pay a front desk staff you did for years

Don't be fooled by this place. The website shows this motel from decades ago and makes it sound like the Wapita is still traditional & quaint. Instead, it's a sketchy unsafe dump. I'm a tough old guy, so I thought I could hang, despite the sketchy gangsters, coming & going from the rooms rented by the week\month to these almost homeless peoples. It is unsafe there. Your car is unsafe outside your room. It is noisy and busy from the sketchy traffic, coming & going. I met with the manager\owner, withdrew from my room after one-hour and requested a refund. He reluctantly agreed to refund my credit card, but did not. I had to dispute the charge. Don't be fooled by their deceptive website. read more

The Wapiti Lodge in Durango is a Gem - nestled right near behemoth chain hotels like Residence Inn and The Doubletree Hotel, this i little hotel (established 1966) is extremely clean and reasonably priced. The only reason I don't rate it 5 stars is that it lacks some of the modern things I have come to expect of hotels - internet, swimming pool, decorating updates and little soaps by the sink for instance. We enjoyed our stay (family of 4 with a standard poodle mix dog) and felt safe and comfortable at the Wapiti Lodge! read more

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Watch these people! We reserved 5 rooms for a wedding. They were to collect credit cards from guests to pay for the room when they arrived or reserved the room in their name by phone. They did not follow through on this so I was charged for all 5 rooms!!!! When I explained the situation they were not willing to help in any way. I won't be giving them any business in the future. There are many great small privately owned hotels in Durango. Head north on Highway 550 for many good choices and skip this place. read more

TOTAL RIP OFFS!!! Have not returned a $100 CASH deposit from August. Multiple lies about sending it out from Josh. I have sent multiple emails and letters, all ignored. Paid cash for the room, they required an additional $100 cash deposit, no problem, paid it. Office was closed next morning (6am-9am) at check out time??? I attached a note to the room key and ask them to return the deposit by mail. 2 months and still no return of my cash deposit or a reason why they want to rip me off, they must need my money more than I do. I am a retired disabled senior. Beware of BUGS, BUGS, BUGS everywhere, when I walked in, the 1st bed was full of ants, if you read other reviews, many complaints about bugs and ants. Nothing in the room, except 2 beds, no towels, no tissues. STEER CLEAR OF THIS "FAMILY OWNED" MOTEL, POS!!! I have stayed here many times over the years, THIS WAS THE LAST TIME. I left the room cleaner than when I arrived, never used either bed, too gross with all the bugs, slept on the floor, seriously, a disabled senior had to sleep on the floor. It was a long rainy day and I just wanted to rest at what I thought was a decent place, NO MORE. BEWARE!!!! RIP OFFS!! Marc Wilson read more

Not what I expected. Family run, friendly, good reviews were what i based my decision on. Everything was clean on my arrival. Fair sized room, comfy bed. The room was dark ( overhead lighing not working) Furnishing old mismatched stuff. Housekeeping consisted of making bed & maybe emptying trash. No fresh towels, soap, coffee pot not cleaned. Floor sticky all 5 days. Had to request toilet paper & coffee. Dead ants all over the sink. Definitly NOT WORTH what I paid! read more

When staying in Durango, you could choose a hotel right off of Main Ave and pay $200+, or you could take a short walk from downtown and pay $97 for a completely adequate room at Wapiti Lodge. Wapiti is your average no-frills family-owned motel. You get a clean spotless room, comfortable beds, towels, soap, TV, and everything else you would expect from a standard motel. Wi-fi is free and works great even at the end of the building. Sure it lacks a pool and isn't the most modern place like the Best Western across the street, but it gets the job done at a reasonable rate. A couple of guys road tripping through Colorado don't really need much more. If you paid online, make sure to remember that and show your receipt. The lady at the check-in counter skipped that little detail and wanted to charge us again. After mentioning it to her, it was not a problem. Mistakes happen. Shes very warm and welcoming and will help you out with anything. read more

Wapiti Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Great motel, staff very friendly and accommodating! Granted it is an older motel but very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. read more

Booked through VRBO, charged me more than the advertised price plus a $30 cleaning fee plus VRBO fee's. Refused to make price adjustments.

This place was fabulous! We got a great rate on it and our room was HUGE, like a kitchenette. Nice to be away from downtown, though right around the corner. Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. read more

Emily H. is spot-on - this place is a sweet little gem. While we DID have little soaps in the washroom, missing was shampoo. Spotless cleaning, quiet, decent rate of $97 including tax for two good quality beds. Not slick and contemporary but comfortable and woodsy. read more

Very friendly staff. Clean rooms at a good value. The suites up top are wonderful and worth every penny. Nice outdoor area in back for pets or to relax. Would stay here again. read more

You had me at "family owned" Friendly welcome when I checked in. Frig and microwave and updated bathroom and a comfortable bed. Very clean. I just could have used shampoo but I'd rather have the lower price. I'll stay here again when I'm in town. read more

Awesome place. People are friendly. Rooms are nice, more than accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here and I look forward to staying here again. read more

Wapiti Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This is the worst and most disgusting facility to be called a "hotel" that I have ever experienced.! First two times I showed up to think about getting the room the staff harassed me and told me that I couldn't park here and needed to leave. She was physically and verbally aggressive. Do not go there if you value being treated with minimal respect or value your safety. read more

Absolutely blown away by Wapiti Lodge! Could not have asked for anything more, Hunters cabin was incredible, beautifully furnished, clean, and definitely worth the money. The Kyle's were the friendliest and most accomodating owners we have met yet. The location is also great it is a bit outside of Yellowstone but the experience makes it worth it. The care that they put into their establishment is obvious, from the breakfast baskets in each room to the bar, and convenience store we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Wapiti Lodge, it's the place to stay if you're in the area! - Colette and Lexsy (we thank you again!) read more

friendly family run business. Convenient location, clean rooms, good value. I left a phone charge and when i went back a week later they had it waiting for me. read more

This is a very quaint lodge with very friendly staff. The room is very lackluster though. The door is hard to open and close, the beds are on wheels and move around. Despite that, they still didn't clean out from underneath the beds! The hottub is very intimate but we couldn't get it to go above 96 degrees F. There is barely any pressure in the shower, but it's enough to get the job done. The views are beautiful and they provide outdoor seating in the porch and on the lawn so you can enjoy the views. Don't expect peace and quiet though. The lodge is next to the highway that was busy late into the night. The place is pet friendly. read more

This is a great little motel, very clean and comfortable. If super fancy rooms and high prices are not your thing this place has all you need. It is family owned and Kiki is a sweetheart she really makes you feel at home. It is close to downtown and pet friendly. read more

We enjoyed our stay in this family owned small motel. Flanked by expensive chains this super clean and comfortable motel fills the bill. No breakfast, coffee or frills. Which is fine as we make our own coffee and never eat motel breakfasts. Friendly, reasonably priced and a good lawn area for walking the dogs! Take the 20 minute drive south to Bayfield to the Tuning Fork Cafe for an interesting fresh breakfast! read more

We love this place! Rooms are clean and beds are comfy. Everybody that works here are nice and extremely helpful and they'll go out of their way to make your stay amazing. 1 mile from downtown and a short walk to the river. We stay here every year and can't wait to come back next year! read more

Had a reservation for months. Had a friend warn me not to stay here Confirmed the reservations several times, including the morning of my stay when I told them I would be there but it would be in the evening. I was told I had until 10pm to arrive. After driving 8 hours to arrive at 9:45 in Durango, I found out the gave my room away at 9:30 and then tried to charge me for the room the gave away put from under me. I was left with kids in my car at 10 pm with no where to stay, forcing me on the street with my children and having to drive thru mountain roads in pitch dark putting us in danger. read more

We stayed at the Wapiti Lodge for one night. The rooms are clean, nothing special but it's all we needed for just one night. The owner, Garth, has a great sense of humor and was very nice. It's a quick walk to downtown Durango. There are several big chains hotels right near by, but I would rather give my business to a young married couple who run a great lodge. read more

My daughter actually was the one who stayed here and she loved it. She said that it had a family run feel. She loved the area and the room and the little park across the way. She recommends staying here. read more

I was a bit disappointed. The room had many bugs in it and it was very difficult to sit on the porch at night without being invaded with bugs. The room was clean and the services was good, but the room should have been equipped better with shampoo and conditioner. I would stay again on a small budget but I did expect a little better. I do like the idea of staying in locally owned and family owned businesses but I would like to see them step up just a bit. read more

Very inexpensive room for this heavy tourist area. The room was adequate. The bed was comfortable. If you expect the motel to be a destination point, you will be disappointed. If you need a cheap place to crash that's clean and comfortable, this is it. read more

Great place to stay For a great price. Beds were very comfortable and rooms very clean and updated as compared to other motels in the city. I would stay here again and I am very picky. read more

Fun place to stay. All the staff were really great. We had a beautiful room with a large bathroom, everything was neat and clean. We walked down to the path that runs along the river and right into downtown. It was wonderful and we definitely plan to stay here next time. read more

Avoid room 16. Next to room 16 is a store room and the office. Above these is an apartment/workshop/animal training room....not exactly sure. After riding 9 hours on the motorcycle I was exhausted and turned in at 9:00. The stomping above went back and forth until 11:00. I walked out to see what was going on and the lights went out. Great I thought until.....11:30 it started again. Sounded like a herd of buffalo above me. read more

Frankly, i expected this to be a Bate's Motel experience. But I was pleasantly surprised. Nice sized room, comfortable beds and pillows. Clean Clean Clean. Friendly welcome when we arrived. Parking available right in front of the room. I like a few more creature comforts, but I would stay here again. Thanks Wapiti Lodge ! ! ! read more

Booked a room online and thankfully we called to see if we could check in early. Just find out they overbooked and we no longer had a room. Not very helpful staff, unwilling to help us find something else or find a solution to them messing up. My fiancé and I drove to durango for her cousins wedding and 5 hours before the wedding we had no room... I would not recommend this place to anyone, for the price they were charging you can go down the street to a newer nicer hotel instead of a shady, run down hotel where they don't like to help guests out when they drop the ball. If i could rate less then 1 star i would. read more

This motel was the best motel I've ever stayed in, "CLEAN!!!!", quiet, friendly people and just darn right the best! I'm staying there again just to see it I was dreaming or if this place was for real. PS: I've stayed in countless motels and this, hands down, is the best! Thanks for a great stay! read more

After a 12 hour day of driving, I booked a room through hotels.com. There was no one there when I arrived. A man who identified himself as the maintenance man, showed up, seemed very confused and put out that I was there. I explained that I had a confirmed room. He would not honor the rate I had confirmed, even after showing him my hotel.com confirmation and rate. After calling the owner, he continued to tell me the incorrect rate. I left the property. The owner then called and told me he would honor the rate. By that time, I had already booked another room, at the Best Western, at a reduced rate. The owner assured me I would not be charged. I hope he is correct. I have stayed at this property at least a dozen nights and have never had anything but stellar service. This is very disappointing, and I hope they train their front desk staff better. It was not so much the confusion as it was their attitude. It is a shame because they were always my go-to lodging choice.***Just heard back from the owner. Told me he has to watch out for scammers and that he "doesn't appreciate bad behavior". Not only did he not apologize for the rudeness of his staff, Mike, but he doubled down and put the entirety of the situation back on me. I strongly recommend avoiding this motel. read more

Great family hotel. The staff and workers were so helpful and friendly. It was down to earth and we loved the room. The bed was very comfortable, we slept like babies! The price was very good. We will stay there again when traveling in the area.. read more