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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a fresh cup of coffee at the Retro Inn before heading out to nearby attractions or challenging friends to a game of table tennis

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The Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can explore the garden, relax on the terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, or enjoy coffee in the lobby. Helpful staff are available for local recommendations.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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  • 2 bedrooms
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About the neighborhood

Cortez is home to Retro Inn at Mesa Verde. Cortez Cultural Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center and Mesa Verde National Park Entrance. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cortez travel guide
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2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321

What's nearby

  • The Cortez Cultural Center brings in Natives from the area to showcase their art and talk about their history. It's fascinating and free. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/09/pow-wows-navajo-code-talker.html
    Cortez Cultural Center
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southwest Health System
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cultural Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Maverik
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Maverik
    5 min drive
  • WildEdge Brewing Collective
    3 min drive
  • La Casita de Cortez
    3 min drive

About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and table tennis
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Budget Host Cortez
Budget Host Hotel Cortez
Retro Inn Mesa Verde Cortez
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Retro Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Mesa Verde
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Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Inn at Mesa Verde pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro Inn at Mesa Verde located?

Situated in Cortez, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez, Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio, and Cortez Cultural Center. Cultural Park and Southwest Health System are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1391 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1800 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was very comfortable, staff was amazing, breakfast was good. Fun fun Hotel!
Retro fun!
Front desk phone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Good service, clean, friendly staff, fun game room, just forever fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly even when we got in late at night, and breakfast was simple but tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable; tv had a lot of channels and breakfast burrito and other select breakfast items were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem on a street lined with multiple chain hotels. I was curious about the "retro" theme, and I was not disappointed. Quite, clean, and unique are exactly what I wanted. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully decorated and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Old style motel complete with car engines starting early just outside the door. Good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor of the rooms; the staff was very courteous and the location was perfect for our itinerary.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great! Pictures of The Bee Gees and Saturday Night Fever in my room. Very clean! Easy check-in! Close to so many great restaurants and cafes…quick drive to Mesa Verde National Park. The whole area is beautiful! They have me great recommendations to restaurants…
Parked right at my door
Huge room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute decor- comfy bed- nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Clean room. Friendly staff. There is a fenced area for dogs to run around. Great place to stay for the night. I plan on staying again next time I drive through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

R Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute motel. Very nice outdoor areas to sit, swing, and visit. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms. Nice quiet environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

This is a great place to stay and excellent value. The themed rooms are quirky (ours was Star Wars) clean, well-equipped and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Retro Inn, it’s my go to spot in Cortez, convenient to the downtown shopping/dining area. Always clean and comfortable and the staff is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean old style motel. I’d definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quirky little motel. Room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and efficient, breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatles Room was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel had a lot of charm. Great breakfast and hospitable staff. Very fun decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, nice staff. I loved the breakfast options and dining area. Neat retro Denny’s across the street and Elvis on the front lawn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun decor and super clean. Friendly staff, helpful info of the area. Nice breakfast. Comfy beds & pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice continental breakfast, room spacious and clean, perfect for our needs while we visited Mesa Verde NP
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a comfortable 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Price was affordable. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great and all the activities available were super cute! The room did have kind of a weird odor but everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025