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Minecart Motor Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Montrose County Historical Museum

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Terrace/patio
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
The Double | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Minecart Motor Lodge is close to Bridges Golf & Country Club and Museum of the Mountain West. Guests gather at the firepit after exploring, and the on-site deli offers quick bites. Helpful staff and in-room WiFi complete the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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8.8 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Montrose is home to Minecart Motor Lodge. Montrose County Historical Museum and Museum of the Mountain West are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bridges Golf & Country Club and Links At Cobble Creek. Ute Indian Museum and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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1225 E Main St, Montrose, CO, 81401

What's nearby

  • Montrose Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Montrose County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bridges Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Links At Cobble Creek - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmers Back Country Bbq - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crash Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacos And Beer - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Minecart Motor Lodge

Hotel near Montrose County Historical Museum
Located close to Bridges Golf & Country Club and Museum of the Mountain West, Minecart Motor Lodge provides free to-go breakfast, a firepit, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An off-leash area
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Private yards, heating, and 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

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 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inns Montrose
Briarwood Montrose
Briarwood Inns
Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel
Minecart Motor Lodge Montrose
Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel Montrose

Frequently asked questions

Is Minecart Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 75 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Minecart Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Minecart Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Minecart Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Minecart Motor Lodge located?

Situated in Montrose, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Montrose County Historical Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bridges Golf & Country Club. Museum of the Mountain West and Links At Cobble Creek are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Minecart Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 815 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! Newly remodeled, a great find! Within walking distance to a fantastic brewery and eatery. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clinton helped me find a nice place for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Amenities
Cute clean and comfy low cost motel. We were comfortable and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasantly surprised., compact but very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciate the quick booking and nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krystel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit propre et agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simple but very clean! Check in staff was super efficient and very friendly (lots of smiles). Much appreciated the staff after a long time on the road. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was recently renovated. Great location for national park access. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique motel was perfect for our overnight stay. It is decorated well, very clean, easy access from car and to locate. We loved the extra ammenities in the lobby. This was a great stay and I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Shower was hot and had great pressure. So nice to have a fridge and microwave in room! Snacks in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a fancy spot. It is an old piece of property that has been very cleverly redone to make a clean and pleasant place to stay. It offers a very nice accommodation at a very reasonable price. It is excellent for what it is. It is also very close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice clean overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were cleans and customer service was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great access to BCG National Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was decent, beds were comfortable, and it was quiet. My issue was the price! Over $250 a night with taxes which is absurd being a small town and an average place. I would stay here again if the price goes down, otherwise not worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like to stay at locally owned motels - this one has been updated and fit the bill for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit and it was still a fantastic stay. The Minecart is so unique and cute. It has all the necessities without all the fluff. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the beds are comfy. The woman at the front desk is always so friendly and attentive. The amenities are exactly what you need and the proximity to dining and the fairgrounds are convenient. I 100% recommend staying here and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean property. Friendly staff. Great location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phelanies was a great place to grab a few drinks and an appetizer, personalized service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay for us. The location is very noisy with traffic though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road noise is inevitable but having the air conditioning on helps. It's an excellent motel but it is a motel-- no hallways and your car is right outside your door. There's a great coffee shop a few minutes' walk from the motel and a restaurant next door. It's easy walking distance to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and clean. Nice decor/style. Newly renovated. Nice place to stay to save money and take day trips to Ouray, Gunnison and Telluride. Excellent value!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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