Far View Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Mesa Verde National Park resort

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Lobby lounge
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mile Marker 15, inside, Mesa Verde National Park, CO, 81330
  • Place, Wetherill Mesa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff Palace
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Kiva Room Two Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Kiva Room One King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kiva Two Queens

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Kiva Deluxe View - 1 King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Doubles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Mesa Verde National Park

In Mesa Verde National Park .Stay at this Mesa Verde National Park resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wetherill Mesa and 2 miles (3 km) of Far View Sites. Chapin Mesa Museum and Park Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wetherill Mesa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Far View Sites - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Park Point - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cliff Palace - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 27 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Far View Terrace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Metate Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spruce Tree Terrace - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Far View Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Far View Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this Mesa Verde National Park resort
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Mesa Verde National Park resort is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Far View Lodge offers 150 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2025 to April 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Far View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and pleasant. The decor was beautiful. There was an issue with a critter in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must stay if you plan to visit mesa verde. Great dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Far View Lodge was located approximately half way between the Visitors Center of park and points of interests. The lodge is operated by a concessionaire. Employees had limited knowledge/information of the park. It was difficult getting any info from them. The lodge rooms are extremely small for a family of four. There’s not many people staying there and it seems that they could have afforded making rooms a little bigger. It was difficult moving around the rooms with four adults and our luggage. The restaurant was great! Delicious food for a fine dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far View Lodge is inside the boundaries of Mesa Verde. The room had a balcony and you could see the surrounding valleys for several miles. It was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tabitha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Far View Lodge! We had a room with a view and the sunset was amazing. Clean room that kept with the Mesa Verde theme. If you are going to Mesa Verde, I would definitely recommend staying here! Shaves about 40 mins off your drive time to the hikes and cliff dwelling tours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not go back!

Three good things....bed was comfortable, good view ( wild horses right out our window ), only place close to stay near the main part of the Park. Unfortunately, there were more bad things than good, especially considering the price! Linens were clean but badly stained, towels were ragged, baseboard off in the bathroom, ( a 5 minute repair job ), filter on the air conditioning unit was completely covered in dust and lint, maid help did not understand enough English to understand what was needed ( finely we helped ourselves to the necessary items from the open store room ), and those are only the things we can remember. The Lodge offers the only place to eat within miles and the food was so poor that we chose to eat cheese and crackers in the room for two nights! Unfortunately, if you don't want to drive the 25 miles back to Cortez, this is your only option!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Property was rundown, dated. Disappointed; expected higher quality accommodations in a national park. Staff we friendly though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Amelia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option if you want to stay inside Mesa Verde NP. Basic rooms with fantastic views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelby

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inside the park!

If you go to National Parks frequently, you understand that staying inside the park cuts down so much time! From the entrance to the roads that lead to the dwellings, is a solid 30+ minute drive. The hotel had two dining options and a great little gaming area my kids enjoyed playing board games. We enjoyed our room, and loved looking at the stars in the evening. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique…. Felt like an eagle about to soar above the canyons.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with partner
Staying here is a great way to see Mesa Verde. The hotel is nice, not luxurious but solid and convenient. The food was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David, London

COMPLETE FAILURE: Arrived at check-in, only to be told by the hotel that they had cancelled our booking - still not found any prior notice from them. Probably the hotel over-booking and trying to get more like an airline? Well legally they may be entitled to do that (who knows?). But it does mean that deserve a zero mark. Not sure I can do that so a (very reluctant) one star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Belen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Beautiful view from Far View of mesa Verde national park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room definitely needed some repairs. The shower door had to be lifted just so it would shut. The refrigerator was leaking water. The worse thing was my husband and I saw a mouse run across the room. After that we left the room went to the front desk. They offered us a different room but couldn’t guarantee that there wouldn’t be another mouse,said it was that time of the year. We choose not to stay at the Lodge that night.We were refunded. The staff member said they had started renovating some of the rooms hopefully they do all of them We did eat supper at there lounge .They food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed in the condition of the property There were several spaces the warning ralph and a toilet sitting out on a ramp. Our room and light bulbs out and the toilet paper holder was coming off the wall. the vanity and shelf were broken. the dinner dinning was very good and the service was very good. the cafe/lunch breakfast was not. the staff was annoyed we were there and the food was subpar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
All staff are great and problem solving. In special Dana at the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unbeatable and the views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the National Parks, and so wish I could give this property a good rating. There were a couple of good things about our stay. One, we had a great dinner at the lodge restaurant. Two, it was very convenient to be able to stay in the park. However, our night’s stay was pretty awful—due to mice in our room. I spoke with another guest in the parking lot who also had a terrible night because of mice in their room. When I spoke to the front desk about it in the morning,, they weren’t apologetic at all—said yea, every National Park property has mice, squirrels or raccoons. What?? You should warn your guests to leave all food in their cars then, and work on getting rid ot the mice! It’s hard to beat the convenience ot staying in the park, but customers should know what they’re getting into!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to stay within the park!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025