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Great Western Colorado Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Salida with a sauna and an indoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Two Queens | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Great Western Colorado Lodge, in the heart of the city, offers a warm retreat with a lobby fireplace, relaxing sauna, indoor pool, BBQ grills, and complimentary newspapers. Attentive staff and high-speed WiFi ensure a smooth, comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queens | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
352 West Rainbow Boulevard, Salida, CO, 81201

What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Red Hen Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Great Western Colorado Lodge

Motel in the city center
Great Western Colorado Lodge provides amenities like a fireplace in the lobby and a sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Western Colorado Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.5

We have included 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM.

Is Great Western Colorado Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great Western Colorado Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Salida, this motel is steps from Salida Museum and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Loyal Duke's Dog Park and Wood's High Mountain Distillery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Great Western Colorado Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1015 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean spacious room, the grounds were immaculate, reasonable priced. We don't have one complaint, definitely going to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
what they advertise it's what you get, friendly and fast check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel but was clean. Nice and friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is really old but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

I never ended up staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was really small the bed was a full sized bed not a queen as advertised liked the ground level access no stairs room was clean I would recommend liked the price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The pool was a bonus, warm and relaxing, not cold like most hotel pools. It’s a not in the downtown area. I chose this hotel because it is a short walk to a coffee shop, a brewery, and the Hot Springs Aqua Center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, very clean, nicely decorated, and has what looks like fairly new carpet! Definitely a Mom and Pop operation. Very sweet welcome and blessing posted next to the door. Don't see that at a Hampton Inn or Motel 6!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, quiet. No continental breakfast service. Older motel but it has been kept up pretty well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a senior lady traveling alone and felt very safe. The area was well lighted at night. The room (king) was quaint and more than satisfactory. The best part was the bed (and even the pillows). Not sure the brand ( I tried to find out :>). I slept so well - I have back issues and this was the best I've slept in months. I walked into downtown (Salida) every morning... 1.7 miles (downhill :>) I would definitely stay here again. It is right on Rainbow (the hwy) but it is a 'motor hotel' - Wonderful Mexican Restaurant right across the street, and the other way was fabulous Brewery/Pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not anything fancy, but clean & comfy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to gas and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Worked well for us, easy check in and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay. Liked the staff a lot. Great location for travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the property was super nice to us. We needed a quiet place to stay while hiking for a couple days in the area. It was nice to come back to the hot tubs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great Stay and Great Price

Enjoyed the staying the night again! Always a clean room, and hot water. The sauna and pool are a nice plus too. Will definatly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a good parking lot for a trailer! Other than that, ya get what ya pay for!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Older nondescript drive-in type motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This isn't a bad place. But it's kind of noisy and always has construction going on. The room is good but the motel doesn't look that good because of that. I'll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay. Clean place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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