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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

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At Retro Inn at Mesa Verde, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and two framed pictures on the walls.

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9.4 out of 10
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(156 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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  • 1 bedroom
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A bedroom with a colorful bedspread, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

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(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

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

  • A person in traditional Native American attire with a feathered headdress and beaded accessories.
    Cortez Cultural Center
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A cliffside ancient village with multiple dwellings carved into the rock.
    Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    13 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • A rugged mountain landscape with prominent rock formations and sparse vegetation.
    Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
    14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ute Mountain Casino
    19 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Maverik
    10 min walk
  • WildEdge Brewing Collective
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    5 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    5 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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. Southwest Health System and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1416 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1827 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great little motel, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and comfortable, tue staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun place stay. Enjoyed the chess game and hanging out with Elvis.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique, fun place to stay. Close to restaurants. Clean well maintained rooms. Cute, fun place to stay, with a game room tweens and teens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fun, clean rooms. My family has stayed here a couple of times. Location is wonderful, rooms are clean and spacious. We also love the giant chess game. Will stay again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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How can you go wrong with flamingoes and Elvis as greeters? The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quirky accomodation. Clean and quiet and great location for getting to mesa verde. Good array of breakfast options too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this motel. Staff was awesome and the room was perfect. Would highly recommend this.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the theme rooms. Very quiet, good mattress, and superb shower. Enjoyed an excellent breakfast. Will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean room with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We've been staying here for more than a decade of traveling through the Four Corners. My family's favorite motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room had retro deco... verynice, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly. Room was clean, bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Was a fun kick back to past decor. Older place but clean and well maintained. Our room number happened to be the year we were married!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Retro inn was a very charming property. It is well located. The staff is friendly. Kiddo loved the themed room and game room. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfy bed, chill atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful concept to update and retro theme older motel. Decor appears new with 50 era theme. Friendliest hotel check in I've had in years. Staff is proud of their motel and understand the concept of hospitality. Bed was very comfortable. Will stay here again and recommend to anyone needing to stay in Cortez.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It feels like a family friendly resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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liked the patio/yard area, horse shoes, games, swinging chairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were extremely helpful with my late check-in. The room was clean and air conditioning worked great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very clean, updated & reasonable motel that has been remodeled extremely well. The beds were comfortable & the breakfast eating area was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place! Excellent value, friendly people and Elvis!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great retro music theme! Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026