Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property
Motel in Cortez with free breakfast

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Enjoy a game of badminton in the backyard, surrounded by lush trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a plush armchair.
Situated in a landscaped area, this traditional phone booth offers a convenient spot to make a call.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush plants and comfortable seating for one or a group.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a majestic tree.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(102 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

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Handy Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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.

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1247 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1607 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and comfortable room. Property is set in a fifties theme and offers a dog park, plus a simple breakfast bar. For the money it's a value. We will stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever we're in Cortez, we stay here, because it's not a chain, colorful, and relaxed. This time we stayed in the Clint Eastwood Room, where his photo was on the lime green walls. I'd like a little more furniture (no easy chair or desk), but I think the space comes in handy if you have kids. The grounds are lovely, and there's a dog walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun hotel will stay here again if we come back to Cortez
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, so much better than the standard hotels nearby. Creative, comfortable, (c)quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very chill vibe. Kinda tucked in so you don’t feel your car/truck is exposed to all passing by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

Best place we've stayed ever

I cannot sing their praise enough, this is 100% a must of you're traveling here and looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy and appreciate our visits
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Philippe, Issaquah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this cute place!!!!’ Very accessible and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun, family friendly

Each room has a "theme" from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. My room has a shower but no tub. I didn't need a tub but those traveling with small children may need to request a room with a tub. The game room has a pool table, tv, and room for those traveling together to congregate. They do a great job of fulfilling the "retro" theme. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bloomington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this motel and the funkyness of it. However i was not expecting such a comfortable bed and room. And it was so clean. We stayed in the Mrs Pacman room. The breakfast was nice and there was so much to do on site. Bravo to the ownes to kerp up such a nice Retro Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay. Very good breakfast. Rooms are always clean and classy. Stayed there a dozen times or more. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! The staff was amazing and the room was perfect. I would love to come back someday
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ches

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was very clean and quiet at night. Fun theme too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Gatsby

We had the Gatsby room and it was a very generous space with a huge shower and bathroom. Friendly staff and the property was in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025