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Great Western Colorado Lodge

Property class: 2.5
Motel perfectly located for exploring Salida

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An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and string lights.
A building with a neon 'OPEN' sign, a 'WELCOME' sign, and a 'Coffee' sign.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a wooden side table, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a sign that reads "Great Western The Best Lodge in Colorado".

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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352 West Rainbow Boulevard, Salida, CO, 81201
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Mountain Mini Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyal Duke's Dog Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand with a drawer.

King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a brown quilt, white pillows, and a wooden headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small card on each.

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Two Queens

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Deluxe Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer.

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Salida

City center stay.Steps from the motel, you'll find Salida Museum and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Also, Loyal Duke's Dog Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Wood's High Mountain Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rocky Mountain Mini Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Loyal Duke's Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Robin's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Office Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Great Western Colorado Lodge

Motel perfectly located for exploring Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Great Western Colorado Lodge also features barbecue grills, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salida motel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Great Western Colorado Lodge offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.5

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Great Western Colorado Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge
Great Western Lodge
Great Western Colorado Hotel Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge Motel
Great Western Colorado Lodge Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge Motel Salida

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Western Colorado Lodge to the airport?

Great Western Colorado Lodge is 64.9 mi (80-min drive) away from the Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Western Colorado Lodge on Oct 5, 2026 start from CA $96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Western Colorado Lodge.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge offer free breakfast?

Great Western Colorado Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have a pool?

Great Western Colorado Lodge features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Great Western Colorado Lodge to downtown Salida?

Great Western Colorado Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Salida.

Great Western Colorado Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1015 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect for a one night or weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and city to visit any time of year!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Tobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome great place to stay and the pool/ sauna was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean place , great for a stop over , happy friendly staff , nothing was to much trouble 😁
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Soon Mee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, room was clean, fairly quiet even though we were on a main highway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute, well maintained and comfortable little lodge. Beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large room and large bathroom sink area. The beds were just firm enough to be really comfortable. We had a nice stay !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean comfortable room and the staff were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Super clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice chill place, great location with lots of fun shops around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is a great value. I've stayed here a few times over the last year, and the rooms are very clean with good linens and towels, and it is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larsson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and priced right, beautiful surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Loved the swimming pool and sauna...very clean and well maintained. Air conditioner was a bit loud.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to say at very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiahea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality, absolutely the best Lodging
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times, it is my go-to hotel when staying in Salida. They are older, but mostly well maintained. This makes them usually less expensive than other hotels in town. Everything you need though, and the staff has always been great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and properly supplied
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but clean room, reasonable rates. No breakfast but a great value - I've stayed there multiple times over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff. I definitely would stay there again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025