Location: Durango Motels
Top Hotels in Durango Motels
Top Things to do in Durango
- 1. San Juan National Forest
- 2. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
- 3. Animas River
- 4. James Ranch
- 5. Animas River Trail
- 6. Durango Community Recreation Center
- 7. Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum
- 8. Historic Downtown Durango
- 9. Purgatory Resort
- 10. Durango Snowbike Experience
8 Top-Rated Motels in Durango, Colorado
Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which hauled precious metals in the 1880s, now takes tourists for a 47-mile, open-air journey through mountains and forests and past abandoned mines to historic Silverton and back. Children and train buffs will relish the chance to climb into a locomotive and pore over railroad memorabilia at the railroad's museum. Skiers flock to the Durango Mountain Resort in winter, which also offers hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. Slow down your pace with a stroll past splendidly restored Victorian buildings in historic Downtown Durango and wind up a very active weekend in a local brewpub or saloon.
Things to do in Durango
1. Best Western Mountain Shadows
Overall Ratings
4 based on 835 reviews
Located in Durango,CO, the Best Western Mountain Shadows is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Disgusting - STAY AWAY
Reviewed By trishac87Whatever you do - STAY AWAY! I arrived Thursday to check-in and from the moment I entered the drive way I had a bad feeling. The photos that are online are a complete lie. This place is run down and disgusting. But I had a reservation and I was coming off a long drive so I wanted to give this place the benefit of a doubt. Maybe the room would be nice - WRONG! When my husband and I went inside to ask if we could check-in early (we arrived in town at 1:45pm). The woman at the desk (the only redeeming this about this place) said she would check. As she was getting ready to see if our room was ready the man working at the computer next to her jumped up and said "I need to check something first. Besides they're early." He got on her computer and proceeded to click around for 10 minutes while the rest of us stood there awkwardly. When he was finally done the woman proceeded to check us in. Once I gave her my credit card she informed me that there would be an $85 hold placed on the card for incidentals. I'm sorry what?? I've been on the road for 10 days throughout the Southwest and no one has done that. She asks if she can place the hold to which I responded "I guess so" since I felt like there was nothing else I could do. Once she had my money locked in she gave me the normal paperwork to sign. She made sure to remind me that there would be a fee charged if my husband or I smoked anything of any kind in the room. Now I was annoyed. I don't smoke (if you do that's fine!) but she pretty much made me feel like she thought I planned to start a cigar lounge in her hotel. Then she proceeded to tell her where should park my car. This was not a recommendation this was her telling me which parking space was my assigned space. Weird. Not bad necessarily but weird. We head up to our room - a King Suite apparently - on the second floor. The room is directly over the lobby and on our way there I pass thru a cloud of marijuana smoke from somewhere. Nice. Again I don't care if you smoke but I have a feeling that these people make a habit of collecting on that no smoking deposit here. Our room is at the end of the hall. Outside our door is a broom and dustpan FULL OF CIGARETTE BUTTS. I can't make this up! To get into the room you open the door and step down. WTF. The room is plain and weirdly laid out. Shabby and not like the photos online. I went thru the room checking it out like I do at every place I stay. I stepped into the bathroom and lost it. There were "particles" floating in the toilet and there was a ring around the bowl. So someone took a sh*t in there and left something behind and housekeeping didn't think to clean???? The shower had this hard white crystallized crap in the bottom of the tub. Not idea what it was. Hubby thought it might be ice but after testing it with his pocket knife determined it wasn't. DISGUSTING. Under the sink was a lump of red...something. And the sinks had white junk in them as well. So we headed downstairs and told the woman at the desk we wouldn't be staying and described the HORROR of the room upstairs. She was genuinely surprised and said she hadn't checked after housekeeping had been thru. I'm sorry - that was AFTER someone cleaned?? She offered us another room which I declined and we left. She was nice but not nice enough to make up for that. Two hours later I get an email saying that the $85 hold will be released in the next day or so BUT I will be charged for the room since it was a late cancellation. F*ck that. I am waiting to hear back from the manager but there is no way I am paying for that room. Do yourself and your family a favor and stay far away from this place. Just down the road is the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. Same (or lower) price and clean room.
2. Super 8 by Wyndham Durango
Overall Ratings
3 based on 616 reviews
See why so many travelers make Super 8 by Wyndham Durango their motel of choice when visiting Durango. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Historic Downtown Durango (1.9 mi) and Toh-Atin Gallery (2.0 mi) make Super 8 Motel Durango / Purgatory Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Durango. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Super 8 Durango offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk. Plus, Super 8 Durango offers free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Serious Texas Bar-B-Q (South Durango) and T's Smokehouse and Grill, which are some barbeque restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Santa Rita Park is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. At Super 8 by Wyndham Durango, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Durango.
Traveling with family
Reviewed By charlie3272022I was traveling with my Daughter and 2 Grand Daughters. We were traveling to a celebration of life for my cousin. We found to Super 8 to be clean, the employees were very helpful. We would stay again.
3. Siesta Motel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 439 reviews
We are the best kept secret in Durango. American family owned and operated since 1975. Located in beautiful Durango CO. For your next great vacation let us take care of all your needs. Clean and comfortable and affordable. ALL NON SMOKING. The Mom and Pop's are getting harder and harder to find, but we are here for you. Larry and Marlene Haddon
STILL THE BEST DEAL
Reviewed By oldfart59I've been staying at this little family-owned motel for 20 years!! Squeaky clean, good beds, neat western decor--Our room even had a couple of nice recliners!! Way nicer for watching TV than lying on a bed--If you prefer a huge room, with a huge price, and indifferent staff, go to one of the big box hotels--Here, you're dealing with the (long time) owners, who want you to have a nice stay, and want you to return--Reasonably priced food and clean accommodations are in short supply in Durango--The Siesta is an exception--
4. Caboose Motel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 180 reviews
See why so many travelers make Caboose Motel their motel of choice when visiting Durango. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as St. Columba Catholic Church (1.4 mi) and Toh-Atin Gallery (2.1 mi) make Caboose Motel a great place to stay when visiting Durango. Rooms at Caboose Hotel offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Baggage storage is one of the conveniences offered at this motel. Barbeque facilities will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Caboose Motel, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a barbeque restaurant, consider a visit to Serious Texas Bar-B-Q or T's Smokehouse and Grill, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Caboose Hotel. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular science museums such as Powerhouse Science Center. At Caboose Motel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Durango.
You Get What You Pay For
Reviewed By Greg3002I can find two positives to say about the Caboose Motel: it's cheap and it's clean. After that, it's all downhill. The rooms are small, and as other reviewers have noted, the mattresses are like sleeping on a plywood board. No one is ever in the closed office - you have to call to get them. Reservations are a mystery to them. For stays over a night, there is no service, which means no made beds, no fresh towels, no trash emptied. That's all the guest's responsibility. Here's the worst part - the walls are paper thin. You can clearly hear every conversation, cough, etc. from the rooms next door. It's like you're sharing a room with strangers. There are so many other reasonably priced hotels and motels nearby, there's no reason to ever stay here.
5. Days Inn by Wyndham Durango
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 671 reviews
See why so many travelers make Days Inn by Wyndham Durango their motel of choice when visiting Durango. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Ramada Durango offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning. Guests of Durango Ramada are also welcome to enjoy a hot tub and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Toh-Atin Gallery (1.8 mi) and Historic Downtown Durango (1.8 mi), guests of Ramada Durango can easily experience some of Durango's most well known attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Red Snapper, which is a seafood restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, St. Columba Catholic Church and Animas Museum are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Durango as you experience all of the things Durango has to offer.
Would not recommend
Reviewed By cbeaso906359Tv and phone did not work. Toilet could barely flush a Kleenex. Small, poorly marked parking lot with no handicap parking. Breakfast consisted of toast, two choices of cereal, and packages of oatmeal .
6. Adobe Inn Durango
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 35 reviews
See why we were voted "Best Lodging Value in Durango" for the 5th Year! We are located in the heart of downtown Durango, Colorado. Seasonal hot tub
Don't Bother - Not as advertised room so small door could not open-hit bed
Reviewed By BothropsBooked a King-sized bed room through Hotels.com. When we arrived we were given two keys, neither of which worked to a room immediately above the office. When we got a key that worked, the door to the room did not open because it hit the bed, which was a full (smaller than queen, much smaller than king). Room so small that we could not believe they were actually renting it. Compared to the confirmation email picture of our room, it was the difference between a penthouse suite and where Oliver Twist lived. We spoke the the clerk who said that the owner had overbooked, ran out of king bed rooms and just booked us in that room, which is the last to be booked. He indicated that it was a really bad room and had encouraged the owner not to rent it anymore, because like us, almost everyone who was given that room hated it. They offered us a room at the Comfort Inn (owned by same person) but still could not provide a king size bed. It involved being five blocks further from downtown restaurant where we wanted to walk. Meant taking an uber and a long walk back. See review of Comfort Inn.
7. Budget Inn
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 137 reviews
Finding an ideal budget friendly motel in Durango does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Budget Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Budget Inn is a budget friendly motel offering air conditioning and a desk in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24 hour front desk. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as Toh-Atin Gallery (1.8 mi) and Historic Downtown Durango (1.9 mi) make Budget Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Durango. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Durango's popular crab restaurants such as Jean Pierre Bakery and Restaurant, Steamworks Brewing Co, and Ore House, all a short distance from Budget Hotel. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out St. Columba Catholic Church (1.1 mi) or Animas Museum (0.1 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Budget Inn puts the best of Durango at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Budget Inn - Durango
Reviewed By Demartini-55Had a great stay. The staff was super accommodating and really great people! Rooms were clean and it’s right down the road from everything downtown Durango has to offer. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Durango.
8. Motel Durango
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 226 reviews
72 Room economy hotel/motel in beautiful Durango, Colorado. We represent new ownership and management as of May 2017. We are systematically improving the property and the rooms daily. We believe one of the best features at our property is the waterfront feature of being on Junction Creek and having direct access to the Animas River Trail, Rank Park and the river. When you stay with us, you must take the 2 minute stroll!
Don't
Reviewed By 181JimRI'm not sure what reviews I saw that prompted me to book at this motel. On driving in, I got a bad feeling looking at the exterior. I checked in, and loaded my stuff into the room. Room is super beat up, and I can hear the faucet turning and water running from the room on the other side of the wall. I try to take a shower, and no hot water. It looks like some people are living there on a full time basis. I have never in my life bailed out of a motel before, but I asked for my money back and went to a different place. The clerk was cool, and as far as I know my room was refunded.
