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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Motel in Cortez with free breakfast

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Courtyard
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Garden
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cortez

At Retro Inn at Mesa Verde you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Cortez motel include Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park.
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What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 17.1 km

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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Motel in Cortez with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde. Self parking is free.

This Cortez motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Cortez motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Yep, Retro Inn at Mesa Verde has a free self car park.

Is Retro Inn at Mesa Verde family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Retro Inn at Mesa Verde is a hit with families.

Does Retro Inn at Mesa Verde serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests love the free continental brekkie here! Available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

No, Retro Inn at Mesa Verde does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde?

Furry friends are welcome at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1363 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1758 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall had a pretty good stay. Most of the staff were friendly. Someone in our group had a room with a bad ac and they were quick to remedy their situation. Rooms were clean. Free breakfast was about what was expected, pretty typical continental, but made it nice to not have to go buy breakfast every morning. Beds were ok, but not great. I've slept on better beds at other places. That's probably the only let down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Loved the outdoor areas that we could all sit and visit. The game room was fun for the teenagers and adults. It was nice being close to Mesa Verde and Durango.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

a fun experience

Traveled with granddaughters. Enjoyed the retro experience. Had fun playing foosball and large chess. Liked that you can park right outside your room. Employees were friendly. In Cortez,we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Forget corporate stays and try Local fun stays

Really fun!!! This is the kind of place you should arrive early and stay until its ✔️out time. Game room, giant chess game, and Elvis is sitting out front! We stayed in the Gadsby Cottage- tres bon !
Great Gadsby Cottage
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Fun hotel but poor breakfast

This was a great little motel in a good location. The retro motif was fun. The only complaint is that the breakfast was pretty poor. If it is going to be a cold breakfast it could use some more options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Toshiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each of the rooms which were numbered by year had posters of hit movies from that year, which I thought was charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

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

A step back in time(but with m often conveniences!

The decor was so 1960s! We loved all the common spaces where we could sit and enjoy are time.
Sitting with an old friend
I love luck!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa M

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Great find!

The Retro look took us back in time! Parking in front of our room was so convenient. We were in the Elvis room and the wallpaper was so great! The room was clean and bed comfortable. Pet friendly with a dog run. Take out at Farm Bisto was delicious! About 11/2 miles down Main St….20 min from Mesa Verde National.
Elvis Room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A Surprisingly Fun Retro Stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was very nice! The staff were great. We used the grill one night and it worked well. The only thing that was a negative for us was that it says they have a playground on Expedia, but they don’t. They just have a set of hanging porch swings. Luckily, that was satisfactory enough for my 3 yo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the theme room. Especially the glow in the dark Star Wars wall paper. Would recommend to anyone traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, Sanger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property appears to be super old, but it was very well maintained and great for us with two small kids. Very clean (even for my picky wife), good breakfast, good location, and I would recommend it as a great value for the price. Got to show our daughter a phone booth and land line phone, both of which she has only seen on shows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were friendly and staff was very certious and helpful. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this place a couple times over the years, and will definitely stay again. It’s always very clean, everyone is friendly, and we love the cozy feel of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Retro chic

Fun stay at the Woodstock suite, with waterbeds, black light effects, vintage accessories. Fun activities for kids. Breakfast with many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Staff & service
It's fine, but way overpriced and overrated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a must stay. Everything about it was top notch! the recent upgrades and personal touches were so worth the stop. Game room, laundry, themed layout. Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Kennewick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay if you are in the area to see Mesa Verde NP, it’s right down the road. My stay was quiet, cozy and clean! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

It was the perfect place to stay for our visit to Mesa Verde. The theme was fun and we felt comfortable staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The retro vibe was pretty cool; took me back to my mid-century modern days. The room contained the basic amenities. The bed was super comfortable and best of all, the room smelled clean without the perfumy smell sometimes used to cover something up. The breakfast selection was as good as the majors...much appreciated. Shopping and restaurants were most easily reached by car but still relatively close by. In general this was a most enjoyable experience, and we would consider it again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

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

Lots of character

Such a unique experience! Loved the variety of sitting areas in common areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I stopped in here for the last night of a long road trip. We got in late and wanted to hit Mesa Verde in the morning so we were planning a quick in and out night. Front the second we started chatting with the concierge we could tell that the people here genuinely took pride in their work and their motel. Atmosphere is fun with lots of little secrets to find. Our room was clean, comfortable, and conveniently right next to our car. The shower was somewhat divisive (I love that a monsoon rained down on you though) Other than that the only piece to mention is that this is certainly an older building. Beds were a king so those were fine but the bathroom was a little tight. I’m 6’3 and (admittedly) clumsy so I knocked into the bathroom quite a bit. Really no big deal but worth considering if anyone in your group is a larger. Breakfast is a classic continental but somehow more memorable than your usual best western. Can’t get a corn dog at a Holliday inn express.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and the staff was helpful. The room was clean with a comfortable bed. The bathroom door didn’t lock and the tub was very slow to drain. We left a note for housekeeping. The continental breakfast was subpar at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025