Great Western Colorado Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Salida

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Two Queens | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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352 West Rainbow Boulevard, Salida, CO, 81201
  • Place, Salida Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Mountain Mini Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyal Duke's Dog Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queens

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Salida

City center stay.Steps from the motel, you'll find Salida Museum and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Also, Loyal Duke's Dog Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Wood's High Mountain Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Salida Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rocky Mountain Mini Golf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loyal Duke's Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salida Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Robin's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Patio Pancake Place - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Great Western Colorado Lodge

Motel perfectly located for exploring Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Great Western Colorado Lodge also features barbecue grills, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salida motel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Great Western Colorado Lodge offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Salida motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.5

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Great Western Colorado Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge
Great Western Lodge
Great Western Colorado Hotel Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge Motel
Great Western Colorado Lodge Salida
Great Western Colorado Lodge Motel Salida

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Western Colorado Lodge to the airport?

Great Western Colorado Lodge is 65 mi (73-min drive) away from the Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Western Colorado Lodge on Mar 8, 2026 start from $71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Western Colorado Lodge.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge offer free breakfast?

Great Western Colorado Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Western Colorado Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have a pool?

Great Western Colorado Lodge features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Does Great Western Colorado Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Great Western Colorado Lodge to downtown Salida?

Great Western Colorado Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Salida.

Great Western Colorado Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to say at very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence Henry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

I never ended up staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

Good Basic Motel

Good basic older updated motel, clean room, comfortable, microwave and refrigerator. Very busy night of stay so parking was tight but available, just not in front of room. Overall, good quality for the price. No breakfast, but that is typical for most Salida motels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Safe parking. Quiet rooms. Nice small clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strong cleaner smell

Decent place. My only real complaint is the strong fabuloso (or similar scented cleaner) in the room. Overpowering odors like this are never associated with true cleanliness, but covering something up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie, Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was really small the bed was a full sized bed not a queen as advertised liked the ground level access no stairs room was clean I would recommend liked the price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: friendly staff, everything in working condition, clean Cons: dated ammenities, no breakfast, too much air freshener used in rooms, thin walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room. Comfortable. Affordable price. Close to F street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are very clean, and the hotel staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Quality lodging is pretty expensive on the weekends in this mountain town. Unfortunately I have to come here 1-2 times a year for a state volunteer meeting of an organization I belong to. It’s atypical old, highway fronted motel with stained sinks & bathtubs (jetted). The towels were stained & thin. One bright spot was the floors were new. Carpet in one room & vinyl tile in the other. The AC worked pretty well & the indoor pool was very warm, but stained & old. Our key cards didn’t work each morning so we had to constantly have them reprogrammed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a senior lady traveling alone and felt very safe. The area was well lighted at night. The room (king) was quaint and more than satisfactory. The best part was the bed (and even the pillows). Not sure the brand ( I tried to find out :>). I slept so well - I have back issues and this was the best I've slept in months. I walked into downtown (Salida) every morning... 1.7 miles (downhill :>) I would definitely stay here again. It is right on Rainbow (the hwy) but it is a 'motor hotel' - Wonderful Mexican Restaurant right across the street, and the other way was fabulous Brewery/Pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larsson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and priced right, beautiful surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great size room. Property is dated but very clean. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Thought the parking area was too tight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025