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Far View Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Mesa Verde National Park resort

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Lobby lounge
Dinner served
Exterior
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mile Marker 15, inside, Mesa Verde National Park, CO, 81330
  • Place, Wetherill Mesa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff Palace
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Kiva Room Two Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Kiva Room One King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Kiva Two Queens

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kiva Deluxe View - 1 King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Doubles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Mesa Verde National Park

In Mesa Verde National Park .Stay at this Mesa Verde National Park resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wetherill Mesa and 2 miles (3 km) of Far View Sites. Chapin Mesa Museum and Park Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wetherill Mesa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cliff Palace - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 21 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Balcony House - 23 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Ute Mountain Casino - 48 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Far View Terrace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Metate Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spruce Tree Terrace - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Far View Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Far View Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this Mesa Verde National Park resort
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Mesa Verde National Park resort is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Far View Lodge offers 150 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2025 to April 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per day
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Far View Lodge to the airport?

Far View Lodge is 30.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Far View Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Far View Lodge.

Does Far View Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Far View Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Far View Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Far View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Far View Lodge?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Far View Lodge have a pool?

Far View Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Far View Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Far View Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Far View Lodge to downtown Mesa Verde National Park?

Far View Lodge is 2.1 mi away from Mesa Verde National Park.

Far View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Far View Lodge 3 days into the government shutdown. The park was 90% closed, so the great location in the park wasn't really an advantage. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant (thank you to Laramie & Julian), but the breakfast buffet was ordinary and overpriced (and a quarter mile from the lodge) and the other employees seemed disinterested in being there, and were neither friendly nor very helpful. DONT believe their "full services available" claim. The lounge was closed, the main dining served only dinner, and we got zero housekeeping during our stay. All in all, a disappointment, and certainly so at the price. Maybe they'd be better under normal circumstances, but... I just don't have much confidence .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning spot, sunrises and sunsets. Great ancient sites though staff did not mention some we came to see were closing day after we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We arrived during the government shutdown and were told that we would have full service. The lounge was closed. The on-site restaurant served dinner only (driving 1/4 mile for breakfast or lunch). Rooms were not serviced. No coffee available in the mornings. The staff at dinner on the evening of our arrival were very attentive , and the meal was excellent. Overall, we were very disappointed. The view was the best part of Far View.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

It was very disappointing. I would never recommend staying there. The National Park was great. It’s embarrassing that they even allow this hotel in a national park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only game in the park. Excellent location and view. Not high end, but adequate. No wifi in our unit. Staff said we were foo far away from the lodge and it was spotty. This needs to improve.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We chose to stay here despite the govern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So excited to snag a room at this lodge inside the Mess Verde National Park. The views are amazing. Nice, basic accommodations. The lounge has an outside seating area perfect for enjoying drinks and the views. The restaurant also has great views to go with delicious meals. The trout was amazing. Our server,Brian, did an exceptional job because they were short staffed. This was Oct 2 and the govt shut down had closed the park. We were still able to drive the park and take in the views. Being able to stay there helped soften the blow of not being able to do the Cliff Dwelling tour.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fred, Ventura

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Park was grrat got in and out just before government shutdown. Room could us some simple updates. i.e hooks on bathroom door to hang towels. Deep tub, could use some grab . handels
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Staff & service
It was nice to be right in Mesa Verde. The room had spider webs and spiders that we killed. The bathroom had an odor that was disappointing. The deck out the back was nice for night sky viewing. I would suggest to stay on the top floor to avoid noise overhead.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were right in the National Park which was great since it's such a big national park. The hotel is old but thatabto be expected considering it's on top of a mountain in. National park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mahima

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very nice lodge with beautiful views. Check out the stars at night from the deck. They have an excellent place for diner at the lodge and a decent reasonably priced breakfast buffet next door. This is a great national park lodge stay for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The Far View Lodge is the only hotel within the national park. The rooms are simple but clean with a picture window and small balcony looking out over the expanse of the high Mesa. The rooms are in five or six separate buildings and you can park right in front of your door. The lodge has a very nice restaurant and bar with spectacular sunset views. It is also 14 miles inside the park so very convenient for an early start for excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, RICHMOND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Far View reception personnel were very helpful and took the extra time to ensure that we had dinner reservations and any additional information that we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great but there were no cups for drinking or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was not a good experience. Upon checking in we were told that we hadn't paid when we had so I had to dig up the receipt. When I went to my room for the first time the key didn't work and its a good thing - someone else was in the room. I didn't get seated for my dinner reservation until 30 minutes after the reserved time. The ice machines didn't work so I had to take my ice bucket to the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Great location great viewing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madalena

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aweful way to treat customers

I booked a 5 day stay 8 months in advance. I called a few days before to confirm my reservation. The day I checked in they told me, they could only let me stay 3 nights as THEY had over booked. I had 2 more parties with me as we had plans to do tours in the park. One party was told the same as I. This was a terrible way to start off our vacation, as we traveled over 800 miles. Why wasn't I called in February? So I could book somewhere else. The pictures are deceiving. The room looks very nice through the lens of the professional photographer. That is not what you get. Total space of the bathroom, is about 5 1/2 feet x 4 1/2 ft. It's hard getting out of the shower and I am a smaller lady about 5 ft tall. Not an average person. Good luck if you a larger size person. I put in for a king size bed. We got 2 doubles. Hotel staff was rude when we went to ask about our reservations. Told me I shouldn't have booked through a third party. Also, told me if I didn't vacate on the day they told me to leave, they would call the park police and have me forcefully removed. I spent at least 4 hours and 3 days of our vacation time to resolve this issue. Yes, we all (6 total) had to find another hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge is a little dated but it was quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025