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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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southwest Health System - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Casita de Cortez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant and Bar - ‬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
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Retro Inn Mesa Verde
Retro Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Mesa Verde
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Motel
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Cortez
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Motel Cortez

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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1392 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1799 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

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

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay while on our road trip. Clean rooms, updated nicely, fridge and microwave and a great price. Complimentary breakfast was a good start to our morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest, spotless, retro motel. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always the great place to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this place and will definitely stay here again the next time we are coming through town. Great rooms, convenient location, very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean front desk lady was cute...what more could you ask for. 9/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredibly clean! Bedding all seemed new! Breakfast options were pretty diverse. We enjoyed playing foosball and used the laundry facilities. The theme was super fun too! Would 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable vintage vibe. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

JILL

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