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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
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Two Queens | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Two Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • SteamPlant Theater and Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mojo's Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Robin's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mo Burrito - ‬3 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, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

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. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Cute place, a little old but clean, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Calista

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

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year to stay here. Good location, comfy beds. Centrally located to mountains, river rafting and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean. Felt price was slightly high however I would stay again convenient to everything Salida offers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and a great location! The room was pretty large, and the tub was big enough for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and comfortable. Bed was great. Only downside was parking spaces very narrow. Staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Laundry, towels, wash cloths were all old and well worn. Room was clean. Pool was clean and in good condition, for an older pool. Check-in was easy and quick. The stay was fine with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was close to the free trolley which will take you shopping area downtown and the Stanley Hoel. Room was nice and the bed was comfortable. Entrance to the hotel could be better marked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Amenities
Nice facilities. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the main St so getting around was easy. Room was excellent. As a couple with phones, oxygen, and 2 cpap machines we were pleasantly surprised​ to find many surge protectors, so plugging in was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No frills old school motel. Bed was comfortable and the room suited my needs for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location was great, staff were very nice but the towels they had were probably the cheapest and thinest towels that I ever used.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Great trip

Room was clean, staff helpful, but the beds need to be upgraded badly. I would have given perfect all the way around, but the beds took that away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
For a low price motel it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is close to Salida downtown and to the hot springs and Buena Vista. The swimming pool is large for a hotel pool, and a very comfortable temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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