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Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde offers a quiet escape with natural beauty. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and self-serve breakfast. Visitors love the helpful staff, garden with vegetable plots, lobby coffee and tea service, and convenient vending machines.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2013
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2013
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2020 E Main St, Cortez, CO, 81321

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maverik - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde

Motel near Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
Consider a stay at Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde and take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, a vegetable garden, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Cortez
Econo Lodge Motel Cortez
Econo Lodge
Econo Cortez Mesa Verde Cortez
Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde Motel
Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde Cortez
Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde Motel Cortez

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde located?

Located in the heart of Cortez, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, McPhee Lake, and Mesa Verde National Park Entrance. Dolores River Brewery and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Cortez near Mesa Verde Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. They were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop for a road trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably priced, clean but outdated. Breakfast of eggs, sausage, waffles and the basics was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Property was older but our room was nice, clean and quiet. Mattress was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Nothing flashy but did have a comfortable bed and hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the $$$.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay at
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was OK!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, washroom and bedding. They severed hot breakfast 😋
Clean comfy beds
Kitchenette
Separate wash area
Shower and toilet near
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Monique

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no pool, while there should be one. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. The staff were very nice and helpful to us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and the room comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older property with basic amenities and breakfast. Good value compared to similar hotels in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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