The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Romance of the Seas (Room #20) | Mountain view
Cutty Sark (Room #9)
Cutty Sark (Room #9) | Terrace/patio
Thermopylae (Room #7) | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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525 2nd Street, Ouray, CO, 81427
  • Place, Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ouray Hot Springs Pool
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Box Canyon Falls Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Flying Cloud (Room #1)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Nightingale (Room #2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Northern Light (Room #3)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shooting Star (Room #4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sea Witch (Room #5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Rainbow (Room #6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Thermopylae (Room #7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Southern Cross (Room #8)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cutty Sark (Room #9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Romance of the Seas (Room #20)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Captain's Quarters (Room #22)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Starlight (Room #23)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ouray

The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast puts you in the heart of Ouray, within steps of Ouray Alchemist Museum and Wright Opera House. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ouray B&B, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Ouray Hot Springs Pool.

What's nearby

  • Bear Creek National Recreation Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Box Canyon City Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cascade Falls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 44 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ouray Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldbelt Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cassidy's Cafe And Antiques - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maggies Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Ouray bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

This Ouray bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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 near toilet
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

China Clipper Inn
China Clipper Inn Ouray
China Clipper Ouray
China Clipper Hotel Ouray
China Clipper Inn Ouray
China Clipper Inn Bed & breakfast
China Clipper Inn Bed & breakfast Ouray

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no spa at this property. Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a short 9-minute walk away.

What makes The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Does The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast?

No, The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Clipper Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love the clipper inn. Favorite place to stay in Ouray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable place, great breakfast, great location, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, great room, wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, sweet owners, excellent food, and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very wonderful stay. The breakfast was wonderful! Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

Great Bed and Breakfast

We enjoyed staying here. The hot tub was great, the breakfast was great, the bed was very comfortable and it’s close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is lovely, The breakfast was really good. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Great stay

Great breakfast in this cool old BB.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely B&B! Check in/out was easy, the room was clean and well appointed and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful inn located a block from the Main Street of Ouray and an easy walk to shops and restaurants. The breakfasts were delicious and the options for seating (porch, living room or dining room) were very nice. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

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

Wonderfully Quaint B&B

This place was incredible! Breakfast was delicious, and everyone was very friendly. My wife and I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice B and B
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the breakfast’s outstanding! Such a courteous staff with a very warm welcome from Kristin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for walking to Main Street. House had nicely furnished common spaces and host was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Wonderful place great breakfast and everyone was very nice and nice rooms. Will go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Clean, comfortable, quiet

Clean, comfortable, quiet charming B&B conveniently located 1 block from Ouray Main Street. Affable host, breakfasts were outstanding. Great value for lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time staying at the China Clipper Inn for our visits to Ouray and it is now our chosen place to stay. Perfect location and amenities for everything we love about Ouray.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, hot tub, decorating. Owners were delightful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay in Ouray! The owners are very kind and helpful, the location is great, breakfast was excellent! Five stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot and good breakfast. Clean rooms too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely rooms! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Clean and quiet. Awesome homemade breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023