Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

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A backyard with a volleyball net, a house, and a large tree.
A bedroom with a colorful bedspread, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.
A bakery display with various types of bread and pastries, including bagels and muffins, labeled for easy identification.
Outdoor seating with colorful chairs and a garden with various plants.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a tree, and colorful chairs in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cultural Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(148 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(149 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a vending machine are 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and comfy beds
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and a few minutes from Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1427 out of 1832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1832 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet quick stay-helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with all the amenities, a great breakfast and was lovely and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here as a solo traveler!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and close to a great restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms great breakfast menue and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an interesting place to stay. Great beds and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast for a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent every time we stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place to stay! The staff was wonderful and the beds were very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Inn is great! Clean rooms, friendly staff, good location. Will stay again on my next pass through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, retro designed motel!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covered free parking, generous breakfast food and hours, genial helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room very cozy and the staff was so nice. The Woodstock room was so awesome definitely booking that room next time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming motel. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Great place- peaceful and had a lot of character
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! The chairs and a table outside each unit are a fantastic plus!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great for early morning, room was clean and really unique. Bed was very comfortable. Felt very safe with my family. Would definitely stay at Retro again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the best Motel I have ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we go to Cortez, my husband and I usually stay at the Retro Inn. It is clean, comfortable, and affordable. It is an older hotel, but is well maintained. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026