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Rainbow Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this South Fork motel

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Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Room 105, 106, 107, 108) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, Private Bathroom (101,109,110) | Miscellaneous
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Room, Private Bathroom (101,109,110) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cabin, Private Bathroom (Cabins: 4, 5, 15, 16) | Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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30359 US Hwy 160, South Fork, CO, 81154
  • Place, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Anglers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Creek Ski Area
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Lodge Room 102, 103, 104) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Lodge Room 102, 103, 104)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Room 105, 106, 107, 108) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Room 105, 106, 107, 108)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Room, Private Bathroom (101,109,110) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (101,109,110)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

South Fork

In South Fork .Stay at this South Fork motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rio Grande and 2 miles (3 km) of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Rio Grande Club - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rio Grande National Forest - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 25 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Malt Shoppe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gone Rogue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Pizza & Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pale Morning Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this South Fork motel
Rainbow Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This South Fork motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Lodge offers 30 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

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 smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel South Fork

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainbow Lodge to the airport?

Rainbow Lodge is 48.9 mi (60-min drive) away from the Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Lodge?

As of Feb 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Lodge on Feb 12, 2026 start from $67.15, excluding 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 Rainbow Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rainbow Lodge.

Does Rainbow Lodge offer free breakfast?

Rainbow Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rainbow Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Rainbow Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Rainbow Lodge have a pool?

Rainbow Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Rainbow Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rainbow Lodge to downtown South Fork?

Rainbow Lodge is 0.1 mi away from South Fork.

Rainbow Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 306 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark, Gold Canyon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the Area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We shall return if in the area again. The only issue we had were the double beds. Too small for us to sleep comfortably together. However, other rooms had queen beds. We just happened to get the room that didn’t and chose to sleep separately than change rooms because of the other amenities in the room. The front desk isn’t staffed but their sister hotel across the street will assist as needed. Great place to stay if in town for fishing, skiing, etc. more of a cabin feel than a hotel. Great price (early Oct).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had an… interesting experience with this place, which I may have already reviewed. First, the check-in and process and the communication with the concierge service is completely electronic. There is no actual attendant on the premises. This could be okay if it were done well and using the correct technology, but that very much not the case. The system is clumsy, awkward and disjointed. Good luck with that. Second, when I actually *did* manage to fumble my way through the process of getting into my room, I found that the room was in complete disarray. The cleaning staff had done absolutely *nothing* after the last guest. There was even about 2/3 of a pizza left next to the television. Personally, I lay the blame less on the cleaning staff than I do the communication, if getting into my room was evidence enough. After more fumbling with the communication, I eventually began a disjointed conversation with the concierge service on duty. He/they apologized and got me a room on the other side of the street. That was sufficient, because it was sort of an upgrade. The day after they moved me back to the room I was originally supposed to have. As to the room I was supposed to have, I really only have two complaints: there were not enough blankets for the season, (and this is coming from someone who has been consistently described as being hot-blooded,) and the heater/A/C was so noisy that I was having difficulty hearing phone conversations. Other than that, it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

brianna

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Kind of a funky hotel. But it was quiet and comfortable enough. For the price it wasn't bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No working smoke alarm!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed here for the weekend (~3 days). After a fairly rough check-in, I walked into the room to find it had not been cleaned after the last occupant had left. I communicated with the staff, but the process was clunky and irritating. After figuring out that every message I sent had to have a corresponding e-mail response, I was finally able to convey the problem. The result? I was moved across the street for the night, and the room was cleaned the next day. The room was okay. The air conditioner / heater was noisy, but that is all I have to say that was really bad about it. No, my main gripe is the awkwardness of the check-in process and messaging the concierge-service/front-desk. Everything else was more or less fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An affordable, convenient, nice place to stay near lots of amazing stuff to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, easy check in, exactly what was expected for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debaura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The digital checkin was not user friendly. Didn’t like the fact that one had no human Contact with staff while here. It felt extremely unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Amenities
Nice quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little lodge. Well remodeled room, and within walking distance of a market and mexican restaurant. Might book again on my return trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is an older motel that has been redone on the inside. From the pictures on Expedia, I expected it would be a small, newer cabin-type room (also given that it's connected to an RV park). But once we got inside, it was very clean, cozy, and comfortable. It's right on highway 160, which can be loud. But with the room ventilation fan provided the white noise we needed to keep road noise out. There is no front desk, just direct access to the room. For the price, I think it's a good value and I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

industrial strength deodorizer

reasonable price, would rate higher but housekeeping used way too much industrial strength deodorizer. Had to open door and run heater for a couple of hours to be able to stand the overpowering smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brook

Disliked: Cleanliness
Door code was incorrect, tried calling every number with no luck but thankfully got a text back with a different code to try. Random dogs will greet you from the cabins. Place is rough but doable. They need a new handy man, workmanship was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

antje

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

6/10 Okay

Tilly, Durango

Disliked: Amenities
Older motel and least expensive in the area. The a/c needs attention as the panel was falling off and it was noisy. No bedside table on both sides, so had to use a chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Room had everything we needed (except filter for coffee maker). Great room for the price! Very practical. Loved it. Five stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, easy place to stay in town. Had great access to everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025