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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cortez motel

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Courtyard
Garden
Garden
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(108 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

About the area

Cortez

In Cortez .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cortez motel, you'll find Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Casita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cortez motel
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde. Self parking is free.

This Cortez motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cortez motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1359 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1753 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely. We checked in and went to the room, it reaked of bleach. My wife is chemically sensitive. We couldn’t possibly stay there. No refund offered. Bummer. We stayed at the Hampton Inn across the street. :-(
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good. Linens clean. Bathroom clean. Deep cleaning needs help. Was not happy with w staff smoking right outside front door as we entered to eat breakfast. Not so sure about overall safety of key to enter room.rooms back off road isolated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CANDICE, Novato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great little spot. Fun themed rooms, very friendly staff (one even helped me check my oil in my car), and pretty nice continental breakfast. Very comfortable. I would revisit if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very unique & fun experience, as we appreciate your appreciation & revival of the decades we grew up in. Love the colors, & the beautiful outdoor garden areas, all very lovely & well kept. Room was great & very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, BENNETT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa M

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Great find!

The Retro look took us back in time! Parking in front of our room was so convenient. We were in the Elvis room and the wallpaper was so great! The room was clean and bed comfortable. Pet friendly with a dog run. Take out at Farm Bisto was delicious! About 11/2 miles down Main St….20 min from Mesa Verde National.
Elvis Room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A Surprisingly Fun Retro Stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was very nice! The staff were great. We used the grill one night and it worked well. The only thing that was a negative for us was that it says they have a playground on Expedia, but they don’t. They just have a set of hanging porch swings. Luckily, that was satisfactory enough for my 3 yo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the theme room. Especially the glow in the dark Star Wars wall paper. Would recommend to anyone traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, Sanger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property appears to be super old, but it was very well maintained and great for us with two small kids. Very clean (even for my picky wife), good breakfast, good location, and I would recommend it as a great value for the price. Got to show our daughter a phone booth and land line phone, both of which she has only seen on shows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were friendly and staff was very certious and helpful. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this place a couple times over the years, and will definitely stay again. It’s always very clean, everyone is friendly, and we love the cozy feel of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Retro chic

Fun stay at the Woodstock suite, with waterbeds, black light effects, vintage accessories. Fun activities for kids. Breakfast with many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Staff & service
It's fine, but way overpriced and overrated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a must stay. Everything about it was top notch! the recent upgrades and personal touches were so worth the stop. Game room, laundry, themed layout. Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Kennewick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay if you are in the area to see Mesa Verde NP, it’s right down the road. My stay was quiet, cozy and clean! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

It was the perfect place to stay for our visit to Mesa Verde. The theme was fun and we felt comfortable staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The retro vibe was pretty cool; took me back to my mid-century modern days. The room contained the basic amenities. The bed was super comfortable and best of all, the room smelled clean without the perfumy smell sometimes used to cover something up. The breakfast selection was as good as the majors...much appreciated. Shopping and restaurants were most easily reached by car but still relatively close by. In general this was a most enjoyable experience, and we would consider it again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

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

Lots of character

Such a unique experience! Loved the variety of sitting areas in common areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I stopped in here for the last night of a long road trip. We got in late and wanted to hit Mesa Verde in the morning so we were planning a quick in and out night. Front the second we started chatting with the concierge we could tell that the people here genuinely took pride in their work and their motel. Atmosphere is fun with lots of little secrets to find. Our room was clean, comfortable, and conveniently right next to our car. The shower was somewhat divisive (I love that a monsoon rained down on you though) Other than that the only piece to mention is that this is certainly an older building. Beds were a king so those were fine but the bathroom was a little tight. I’m 6’3 and (admittedly) clumsy so I knocked into the bathroom quite a bit. Really no big deal but worth considering if anyone in your group is a larger. Breakfast is a classic continental but somehow more memorable than your usual best western. Can’t get a corn dog at a Holliday inn express.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and the staff was helpful. The room was clean with a comfortable bed. The bathroom door didn’t lock and the tub was very slow to drain. We left a note for housekeeping. The continental breakfast was subpar at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

Fun and fantastic

From check-in to check-out the motel was great. The room we stayed in was fun, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025