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National 9 Inn Sand Canyon

2.0 star property
Motel in Cortez with casino shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property - evening/night
Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon, in the city center, offers a practical base with amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi for longer stays. It features an on-site restaurant and free shuttle service to nearby casinos. Guests praise the multilingual staff.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
301 W Main St, Cortez, CO, 81321

What's nearby

  • Cortez Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cultural Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maverik - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Casita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

National 9 Inn Sand Canyon

Motel in the city center
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

9 Inn
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon Cortez
National 9 Sand Canyon
National 9 Sand Canyon Cortez
National 9 Hotel Sand Canyon
National 9 Sand Canyon Cortez
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon Motel
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon Cortez
National 9 Inn Sand Canyon Motel Cortez

Frequently asked questions

Is National 9 Inn Sand Canyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 10 per day and a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at National 9 Inn Sand Canyon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at National 9 Inn Sand Canyon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at National 9 Inn Sand Canyon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is National 9 Inn Sand Canyon located?

Located in the heart of Cortez, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Cultural Park. Cortez Cultural Center and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

National 9 Inn Sand Canyon Reviews

5.6

5.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 330 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, worn old motel, but appliances worked, bed comfortable, and price very reasonable. I was satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, cozy, and clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was in town, easy to find, quiet, comfortable, and clean. Managers were very friendly. Restaurants were nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harrison

Liked: Staff & service
Its quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lousy bfast and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager gave away my room before I checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For a budget motel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Giovanni Daniele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sheets and towels was not clean, bathroom unacceptable. After seeing the room we did not try to have breakfast to avoid the risk of contamination.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget hotel, but come on!!! At least try to make it accommodating and not like you're in a condemned building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had trouble understanding the owner,and there was no coffee in the room and didn't have any in lobby after 9am.There was nowhere to hang any clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay near Mesa Verde

Well located in Cortez, about a 30 minute drive from Mesa Verde National Park. Room was spacious and I was always able to park outside. WiFi worked well during my stay and check in and check out process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff especially for late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Presley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It is a very old Motel but is clean. Good for a stop for over night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made the reservation on Expedia and when I arrived no vacancy no one in the office To help me.
Outside of building s
No one in office Sign on door with no vacancy
Office dark, sign says open.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish it could be better

The front desk was very helpful with everything! Location was ok but the bed was very uncomfortable. And we had someone try to open our door twice during our stay. Parking was difficult as the markings were very hard to see. However, the staff was fabulous, helping with all our concerns and needs. The hotel just needs some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Cheap.

Its fine. Not fancy, but clean. They need to paint the lines on the parking lot. The parking was a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was adequate. Quiet room, soft mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A Nice Stay

We were happy with our stay at National 9 Inn Sand Canyon. I made a mistake with the date and the manager fixed it for me. The room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Millie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower had someone else’s hair in it, there was a 1/4 roll of toilet paper, no coffee maker, and bikers rumbled thru the parking lot all evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's ok, a hotel for the cheapest price in town. Not well maintained but the bed was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Nice big room. Pleasant stay.

Our room was nice and roomy. Comfortable big beds. Clean. Quiet. Excellent shower. Manager was a nice guy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Darin

For a person on foot long walk to get to fast food restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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