Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa

This resort really is a hidden gem. Tucked into the intersection of several towering mesas and canyons, you truly feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The property is huge, but only boasts 72 rooms. Even on the busiest day, you feel like you have the place to yourself. The staff were all incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, particularly at the spa. They must take a lot of pride in their work because the resort is very well maintained. Their attention to detail is evident everywhere. Everything has its downside. Gateway Canyons Resort's is it's hidden fees and taxes that show up on the bill. If you book a treatment at the spa, expected it to end up costing 50% more than the sticker price. We had a couple surprises on the bill at the end of our stay, the most irksome being a surprise gratuity from breakfast. They already add a $10 room service charge and automatic 18% gratuity. Ours had an additional $10 gratuity that wasn't anywhere on the receipt that we signed. My guess is they add it to every breakfast. With all the other taxes and fees, our breakfast bill nearly doubled. The price of the rooms felt reasonable and was the main reason we chose to stay here. The final bill was the reason we don't plan to come back.

First time here and I’ll be back! Great girls weekend at Gateway Canyon Resort. We are all Colorado natives and enjoyed this special place in our state! Beautiful scenery, grounds and amenities! We really enjoyed the poolside bingo night and we even won an ATV tour for our group which was amazing! Our guide Dylan was super fun and knowledgeable about the area! Only downside is the food options. It is limited and expensive. Since there are not any places close to the resort, a few more choices for quick bites would be welcomed! Looking forward to our next adventure here in 2026

Great weekend at Gateway! Rooms are huge and so cozy. The food was delicious. The best part of the trip was Dillon and his crew at the Adventure Center. They put on a fun bingo night at the pool. We laughed so hard and the prizes were great. The next day we rode the ATVs through the canyon. We saw a bear roaming around, an abandoned mine and spectacular views. The fun was followed up with a sunset ride on beach cruiser bikes. It was a perfect weekend! Great place for a girl getaway.

This is a great resort! Very clean! Rooms were quiet and comfortable, the landscape is absolutely stunning, and the food and drinks were tasty. Lots of activities around the resort. Multiple pools. We went on a morning hike and didn’t have to drive to the trailhead. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed at Gateway over the 4th of July weekend with family. The suite we booked was very nice - especially the patio and outdoor shower feature. The staff gave conflicting information about operating hours which made it hard to know what the hours of things such as the restaurant by the pool. One of the palisade pools clearly had a filtration issue - no water movement and lots of bugs. The hot tub was hot but no jets. Overall it just seems like the property needs a little bit of TLC. the grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed the food that we ate. Drinks at the paradox grill were wonderful as was the food. The Auto Museum being closed was a huge let down for us. They should just take that off the website if it’s not ever open.

The location is beautiful, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. But the resort and staff were less than par. The jacuzzi and waterfalls didn't work at the Palisade pool. The Auto Museum was closed, and was not set to open for a year, which was not advertised. The staff are nice, but not great at customer service, they often didn't know things about the resort, weren't overly accommodating, and when I said we are celebrating a birthday, they asked if we wanted dessert but didn't comp it for us. They seemed less than interested in going out of their way. The best experience was the UTV tour, the guides are knowledgeable and friendly.

We had an amazing week long vacation at Gateway Canyons Resort! Our family loved spending time at the pool, playing yard games, checking out the local wildlife(frogs and lizards), visiting the John Brown Dinosaur Track, a UTV tour, and biking on trails near the resort and in Fruita. The pool was not heated but with the weather being very warm it was refreshing and we still spent a lot of time in the water. ||The Resort is beautiful and the staff were super friendly. Molly at Paradox Grille took amazing care of us and Dylan at the Adventure Center led us on a wonderful UTV tour called The Big Lebowski! He was wonderful with our 2 boys and had tons of neat information. ||I do wish there were more options to get food and was disappointed that Entrada was not open. We ended up in a Casita after a small issue with our first room that the staff took immediate action over. The Casita was very nice and spacious I just wish it had a small kitchenette. Only complaint was the shower water temperature, it took forever to get warm :(

Such a peaceful and delightful place! All staff were welcoming, warm & accommodating. Kudos to Chef, menu & food is amazing! We appreciate Colorado resident discount as well. Thank you for our wonderful experience! We will definitely come back!

Overall this was a fun getaway and I am glad we came. With some refinements it is easily a 5 star stay. First I'll start with the good: - The views are incredible and although we didn't hike too much because of the weather, the trails are plentiful. - My kids loved renting bikes around the resort which are included in the fee. -The highlight of the trip may have been the horse ranch about 15 miles away toward grand junction. The kids (8 and 6) got to learn about how to care for horses and ride a couple of ponies. - rooms are really spacious and comfortable. Having a hot tub of our own was an added bonus. -meals at Paradox Grille were huge and food above average to very good overall. - great massage at the spa. - nice gym and fitness area - friendly and helpful staff To improve: -we were here during shoulder season and about half our time the weather was nice and the other half not so nice which we expected. On the rainy day there really wasn't much to do. The movie theatre was shut down, there were no exercise classes offered at the gym, and the spa, while excellent, did not have anything that would keep the kids entertained such as mani/pedis. While I hate seeing reviews mention tvs as I believe you should get out and away from tv on vacation, when we wanted to watch a movie on the rainy day, we found the tv small and also couldn't hook up to stream Netflix or Hulu. - while as mentioned the food at paradox was above average, the menu is limited and it was the only restaurant open, so we got a little bored of the food by the last day. Overall a fun trip and time and I would return. With some tweaks to the offerings and experience this is easily a 5 star stay.

Breath taking we stayed 4 days 3 nights. Total phenomenal. We got 3 canceled reservations but they were able to recover by giving us other awesome activity options. It's very deserted no phone signal wifi is only available in your room and available in a few places with low range. It's good for retreat total relaxation.

Great place overall, coming here was a nice change of pace given the location and uniqueness of the surrounding mountain area. Lots of gorgeous views and being so remote you can find a certain peace away from the crazy. One of the more harder to get to resorts I've been to, but worth the trip. Few opportunities to improve: - Rooms need to be updated, little dated look. - Better on-site snacks service, do bring your own. - Food options could be better. - Def bigger tv is needed. Other than that this place is really fun and I would go back. Hope they keep up and improving, would recommend checking this place out.

What a great relaxing place to stay at! Tip: make sure you book the activities in advance as they get booked fast!!!!

Beautiful setting, rooms were amazing as was the pool. They could use a little groundskeeping. The bartender at the pool was so awesome and the food was delicious

I am amazed such an amazing place exists in the middle of nowhere. Thanks to the international travel ban we decided to check out this place as a consolation vacation. We are a family of four and we loved it and can't wait to go back. There were six swimming pools. Since we have two small kids we opted for a suite with a fire pit instead of having to lifeguard the small kids with a hot tub suite. The hot tub room would've been a great option for social distancing if the kids were older. The food was good and we were happy with the kids food menu. I was worried we'd run out of things to do and it turned out we couldn't do everything we wanted during our four night stay! We liked looking for frogs and watching the hummingbirds. Of course things have changed and second quarter of 2020 and the staff seemed to handle everything well; Lee was super helpful as was Eleanor at the restaurants. It was great to have takeout food options. We went for drive on a dirt road to Utah. John Hendricks definitely knows what is up! Highly recommended! Amenities include: a frisbee disc golf course, ATV tours, a horseback riding ranch about 15 miles away, hiking trails, archery, shooting range, fire pits and drinks!

The place is definitely in decline. Car museum is now only open Thursday afternoon through Sunday - ( we were there Mon-Wed.). Staff admitted all of the really interesting cars are gone anyway. Tried to get directions to the hiking trails - sketchy at best. Trails are not marked, so it is an exercise in interpreting vague, bad maps and guesswork in order to do a hike. Place is covered in cobwebs including the outdoor dining area. Booked a horseback ride, but they couldn't guarantee it would be available on the day we went. Finally got it confirmed - expensive. Nice ride and trail guide, but then at checkout we were charged a daily resort fee (when half the activities were not available), and then on top of that an additional undefined $100 fee on a $500 horseback ride for two people. What was the resort fee for????? We got no directions to the stables until we just happened to come to the front desk to get a new key that morning. THEN we were told it was a 20 minute drive away. No problem other than we were told the stables were at the back of the property. We would have been standing there wondering what was going on when nobody showed up? Only good things 1) though main restaurant is no longer open, chef at the grille is really good. Room was nice. Overall - do not spend your money to go here. There are a lot better places at this price.

1 star for location. 1 star for staff and maintenance trying to salvage this laughable stay. For the price, I expect more. And you try to charge us for your shortcomings? Hilarious. You should be comping us, not charging us. We even left a night early and ate the cost cause this place is a joke. Get to the room, fireplace doesn't work, awesome. (maintenance did fix this, props) Hot tub, more like warm tub. Back door handle fell off. Seriously, toothpicks fell out with it. Someone tried to repair it with toothpicks (not kidding). (maintenance again fixed it at least) Front door chain barely hanging on #security Morning sandwich, sausage was almost raw. Burger at the pool also undercooked. Risotto was tasty, but the hair in it put an end to that quickly. They did throw in a free drink and desert (one of the few wins here). $71 for the tenderloin but I make a better tasting steak on my grill. For the love of all things get some fresh water moving through the property (or better drainage). The still water areas smelled like death. Walking dogs around the property? Watch out for the random holes and broken sprinkler box covers. Bartender did make some good drinks and the wait and pool staff were friendly. Rest of the stay was laughable. Pretty views though.

Raphael was absolutely amazing. He made sure we were safe and told us about all the amenities available at the resort and made it his own personal mission to make sure we were having a good time. The resort is lucky to have him! He was a really special part of our trip and we will return, even more so if he's here.

5 Star views and a 5 star rating for the staff! Jeanette at the front desk is most accommodating , both Sina's at the poolside bar (Both from Turkey, both quite pleasant to gaze upon) tended to us. We tried items off the new menu, Shrimp cocktail, guacamole, outstanding cocktail sauce. Breakfast at Paradox was outstanding, sit outside if you can. Entrada for dinner, another outstanding experience. Foie Gras was mouthwatering. A friend had never tried it and was so delighted that I shared. He's darn lucky he is such a great friend... we had the grouper as a main dish and just typing this I'm salivating! The spa was delightful as well. Lori gave me one of the best deep tissue massages I've ever had. I'll have to admit, I am a super spa snob... kudos to Tippy as well who greeted us at the entrance to the spa. She's very patient. We will definitely return for a longer stay!

Spent four nights here over Thanksgiving 2020. Restaurants were closed due to COVID but they would deliver meals to your room. Can't say enough great things about this experience. These are the friendliest people we've ever encountered at a resort. From Steve who took us trap shooting, Matt who took us on our hike and Heather who took us horseback riding. We had an unbelievable time. Even the Thanksgiving dinner was exceptional. We will definitely be back!!!!

You have options. Those would be to stay at a place that is both respectful and considerate, not dismissive. I cannot begin to tell you how I, as a minority, was meant to feel at this resort by the activities team. I complained and asked to speak to the GM Tim Johnson with multiple employees ... no call. In fact, his employees scoffed at me stating he's a hard man to get a hold of. All that being said, I left and drove as far away as I could with my family to a resort with impeccable care for guests. Listen, when you spend top dollar you expect Four Seasons type service, respect and care. When you are as remote in Colorado as this resort you have few options. Recommendation, spend your hard earned dollars at a resort that treats you with respect, follows-up, trains their team appropriately to know information on activities, respond appropriately when mistakes happen and provides a true resort experience. There are plenty out there wanting your business. Forget the drive to Gateway Canyons and go find some with similar experiences in Arizona, Utah or anywhere out West.

Just spent Thanksgiving weekend at Gateway Canyons. Room rates were reasonable which make it a good choice. The resort and the grounds are amazing, and the drive south on CO 141 was unforgettable. While the site is amazing, the resort has some rough edges that should be addressed. Some specifics -- One server (Paradox Restaurant Wednesday and Friday night and Thanksgiving dinner) was wearing such strong perfume it made us choke every time she passed by. The Thanksgiving dinner was a huge disappointment. While the menu looked amazing, the execution was mediocre. The room dinner was served in was way too bright and provided no atmosphere. And, the music was TERRIBLE!!! It was a range of hip hop and Sinatra era. Not, fine dining background! The maitre de did not appear to have fine dining experience. Overall, the staff is great. Couple favorites are Matt (bartender) and the staff person at the museum. They really know how to connect with clients and make them feel special. The housekeeping staff were so pleasant and accommodating, also. We enjoyed our weekend at Gateway Canyons overall and do think there are some rough edges that would serve the resort to smooth out. That said, we will recommend it to others and provide context of our experience to set their expectations appropriately.

I'd like to preface this review by noting that, despite a few rough-around-the-edges issues this resort had (limited restaurants and hours, unpleasant meals, etc.), the grounds were outstanding and the service was a pleasure. Months before even checking in to the resort, I spoke with Chloe numerous times to arrange for flowers to be delivered to the room, and to ask about activites, and she was always extremely helpful and patient. She was very professional and the exact person you'd hope would answer a call if you had questions about an experience. I'd like to also mention Mack, our awesome UTV-and-nature-guide-in-one; Cory, who we learned was responsible for many of the cute complimentary activities; Claire, a manager at the Paradox who was attentive and genuinely cared about whether we liked a meal or not (commenting if something had been left behind); and Bruno, the worker at the Palisade Ranch who was very kind. There were also many servers (Sean, Rachel, and others whose names I didn't catch) who were awesome and did their best. All of these people really contributed to us enjoying the resort and smoothing out the rough edges. The only unpleasant experiences at the resort really just included the dining situation: long waits at the restaurants, the barside restaurant closing very early (at 6, even though it was the only place with casual food) and limited menu options. These issues would make a long stay at this resort unpleasant, but for a short stay, it could be tolerated. The natural beauty of the canyons surrounding you more than makes up for it, and the paradisaical landscaping and quiet privacy of the grounds completed the experience. I am only giving it 3 stars instead of 4 because I also experienced an emergency at the resort, which I've detailed on another platform. **Edited to include my emergency situation, which is why I lowered it to two stars* In August 2021, I visited Gateway Canyons with my family for my sister's birthday, and everything was great (except for the food, to be honest) until we hopped on for the resort's horseback ride activity. We were barely 10 minutes down the trail when I was thrown by the horse I was on, Lil Buck, and all hell broke loose. The only worker there with us rushed back and forth to get meds and try to contact the resort with a spotty radio, Lil Buck was off to the side eating, and my family and the other family with us were super anxious about being left alone (though the other horses were calm). Once our guide finally did contact the resort, the resort called for an ambulance, and after some misdirection, the ambulance finally arrived after about an hour and a half. After I returned from the hospital, the resort wanted me to meet with their head of security. The guy had me write down everything that happened, gave me a copy of the waiver, and made no promise about whether we'd be charged for the activity or not -- he said something non-committal, like, "We don't usually charge when things like this happen." And lastly, as icing to the cake, he said, "This may have gone better if the ambulance got there quickly." So, he was throwing the EMTs under the bus despite the resort's sub-standard emergency protocols. Pretty tasteless. They didn't confirm that we wouldn't have to pay for the activity until checkout. So, no, I would NOT recommend Gateway Canyons in the case of an emergency. In what was an extremely high-stress moment that, frankly, makes me not want to get near another horse for a long time, Gateway Canyons treated me like a liability instead of a guest. I'm just glad my injuries weren't much worse.

Beautiful resort, very friendly and helpful staff, and the food was AMAZING (I ate at Paradox for every meal since Entrada was closed when I visited the resort). I got to meet Russel, a head chef for the resort, and thanked him for the absolutely amazing food. I usually don't go to dining at resorts and hotels since I find the food to be sub-standard, but the food was very reasonably priced and beyond my expectations (which are pretty dang high). The room was very nice and the private hot tub was clean. It was quiet at night so I could sleep, although I went at a less-than-busy time, so not sure if that means the insulation and sound-proofing was good or if I just didn't have any neighbors... I would come back again for the food and gorgeous views! And I hope Russel stays at Gateway Canyons for all my future visits ;) Finally, I was very impressed that literally every staff member I interacted with my entire trip was friendly and helpful. I could definitely tell this was a place where the staff is treated well by management - you can tell when that's not the case!

first things first, we will not be returning to this resort. What a let down! From miss handling our reservation, to barely edible food, even are up charged, advertised room features had issues. The only redeeming thing about this resort is the view, but save yourself literally hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, pack a lunch and head to Grand Junction or Montrose. Not worth your time, money, or patience. This place over promises and under delivers!

Multimillion dollar Adventure Center has nothing you need. However, Maria from the resort was delightful. She is the shining star of this establishment and deserves a raise.

Came here with my sister from Ohio. I've been here before, but wanted her to see the beauty of Gateway. Thought nice little drive, with a great lunch experience. Wrong! The food was terrible. Beet Salad was made from canned beets for sure, and my Ceaser was made out of thinly sliced lettuce that you would use on taco's. Dressing tasted like watered down mayonnaise and don't forget the four anchovies on top. No we did not eat our lunch! Very disappointed! Server could see we didn't eat. Never asked if everything was ok, just brought out the check. Hated leaving a 10.00 tip for lousy food and service that wasn't much better. Maybe next time will be better!

We are speechless... We got married in a very small, family-only wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort a few days ago. Yes, the wedding was great and the staff was incredible before, during, and after, but this review definitely covers the entirety of our 4 night stay. This place is unbelievable. You can't pay for views like this anywhere. We could not stop talking about how incredible their staff is. Every employee at every restaurant, coffee bar, the bartenders, and house keeping were so SO good to us. Those who helped plan and coordinate the wedding (Katharina) were AMAZING and so helpful. If you get a chance to go, GO! The pool days were great, bike rides through the canyon were unreal, a long hike up the canyon was amazing at sunrise, and we finished the week with a UTV tour which was a bukcet list type experience. I can't say enough good things other than we will be back probably every 5 years for our anniversaries! It would be more often if we were closer! Thank you so much Gateway Canyons

The resort is so not worth it. I stay in hotels 100+ days a year on business and Gateway Resort was nowhere near its billing or price (we paid around $1,200 a night for two rooms). We thankfully stayed for 24 hours but I'd otherwise feel ripped off. First, scenery and canyons are visually impressive but it's only worth stopping by for lunch and moving on. Here is what we encountered in our 24 hours: - we arrived around 1pm (knowing that check-in was to 4pm). They said they'd call soon as room was ready. Never called. Then they said they did and left a voicemail. There was no VM, and no record of call (they had verified my number too). - I started calling at 4 pm to confirm the room was ready. It took over :25 minutes to get through to anyone (lots of weird fails with their phone system). They finally answered, would not connect me to the front desk, just said I had a guaranteed 4pm and to just go to the front desk. - I kept thinking place feels 8-10 years past a needed remodel (just felt dated, mold in shower grout, out of style) only to hear that the place was built new in 2012 (oops) - the lobby is boring, no place to get a drink, or to relax. Or even to just sit and relax. The bar there seemed abandoned. Net, had the check-in feel of a motel. - the website said pet friendly, so we brought the dog (I think dogs are now standard at nice hotels). Front desk told us dogs were ok in different places but people manning those places yelled at us for even assuming a dog could go there. When we said 'sorry, front desk said ok', their retort was a sharp "I'll call the front desk right now". Felt like there was some tension in the place oddly enough. - overall, i found the place to feel dirty. Concrete and walkways were stained and dirty. Outside dining did not feel clean at Paradox. Tables mismatched, and dusty. Just not nice for a 4 star place. - Breakfast at Paradox took :50 minutes to get french toast. Staff was nice though. Not overly friendly (again, felt like tension) but nice enough. Some food was good and well-presented. Some was not. - rented mountain bikes. that was easy. But the trails were ungroomed and super dangerous. - the horseback ride was:45 minutes late - Pool (the large one) was nice. Other felt dirty and out of date. That said, a very nice woman brought us a bottle of water, un-expected. Very nice. - there was no helicopter service given covid they said. But this is my one big pet peeve. They did not have coffee (or breakfast) until 7:30. There is no coffee in the lobby. For us from east coast, that means we just were hungry until 9:30 am. There was a cheap coffee maker in the room with some weird, off-brand pods. But there was so much sentiment in the first cup of coffee, we did not want to drink. Nice guy at the front desk at 5:30 am said he'd get me a new coffee maker, even said "it's right out of the box". I was wow, that was nice (he did not have more coffee pods or more fake cream things). however, I opened that coffee maker and it was far from new and had a layer of dirt in it. Hell, Hilton Garden Inn has coffee early and all day. With cream. Sure, it's Covid times so maybe they just aren't making money. But I see too that John Hendricks is trying to sell the area for $270 million. Maybe it's that. Net, I felt a need to warn others with this detailed review. If you'd charged less, I'd have moved on. But at that price, people need to know.

After our complaint of not giving us our long requested rooms, the management bent over backwards to make us happy. I LOVE this resort. We have traveled all over the world and this one is tops. Casitas are fabulous and the hiking GREAT. After the heavy foot traffic of Zion and Arches it was a pleasure to come to a beautiful quiet valley.

OK. 5 +++++ stars. We randomly chose a Saturday night to head up to this resort, for a change of scenery. It was us (2 adults) and our 6 year old son. We arrived early Saturday (11am) and the hotel had no problem getting our room ready right away. We went over to have food while we waited. Service was prompt and friendly. I always judge a place by how they treat my son, as he comes everywhere with me and we travel ALOT. This place had outdoor jenga, bad mitten, a kaleidoscope, tons of space to run around and several other outdoor games. When our room was ready we unloaded and then went on an ATV tour that came with the resort fee. Our guide was so accommodating and funny and not to mention knowledgeable. He quickly learned that we were wanting all the adventures and when we returned from the tour, he called to get us set up for anything possible. He took us to see the frogs and huge tad poles, and that evening we went and star gazed. We were able to enjoy some pool time and all three of us enjoyed pina coladas (virgin for our 6 year old, obviously). We dined at the restaurant on site and although we weren't thoroughly impressed with the food there, it was quickly made up with the brunch the following Sunday. The food and beverage manager went out of his way to provide A+ service Sunday after he had briefly over heard our dilemma with the food the night before. I will say, they do have a new chef so we are excited to try again. Our waiter, he was part of a husband and wife team and he was just dashing. Never forgot anything we asked for, made sure EVERYONE was happy and was genuine. One thing I always notice and appreciate is when employees are truly happy with where they work. Every single person we met was an all star. Don't forget to visit the Car museum, kids are also very welcome there! We will absolutely be back. We loved you all, and thank you so much for providing a memorable experience.

Gorgeous resort and majestic views! Lots of fun activities for families - UTV rentals, horse back riding, hikes, laser tag, and the most awesome Auto Museum! The resort is a destination for the books! There is nothing except a General Store and gas station in Gateway. The resort is truly all there is. All dining is on campus. There are a few options for casual and fine dining as well as pool side. Makes for a truly fun-filled but relaxing vacation.

Gorgeous retreat in the canyon. The menu is first class, with western selections throughout. Our lunch was on one of the three outdoor areas next to the Parardise Grill. Duck tapas, with a crisp pinot grigio. The site offers a spa, and a uniquely glamorous collector's car exhibit. Can't wait to return to stay at the hotel and to visit the auto museum.

Wonderful 6 day / 5 night trip Location is beautiful! Also spent a day in Moab and a day in Telluride Food is better than the reviews I read, actually the meals and options were great! Service was very good Highly recommend

We were fortunate to take advantage of the discounted winter rates. The hotel is very nice and the staff is friendly. It was very quiet and peaceful there. Due to Covid, we had to dine in the ballroom. That wasn't ideal. The food was luke warm and they didn't have a lot of options. And no bread. As far as things to do, unlimited outdoor activities for summer. And we were able to hike and join the outdoors during the winter.

We stayed here May 9 and May 10. We had looked forward to our getaway and the resort by all the pictures, etc. looked perfect. It is beautiful at first blush, but then it all turned downward. They have two restaurants, but only one is open at a time. Three entrees, but unless you like elk or trout you are limited even more. Sunday night we had dinner at Entrada. Beautiful trappings, and the compressed watermelon salad was a delight. We each ordered the 16 OUNCE RIB EYE STEAK. After waiting 45 minutes, while other guests were served even though they had arrived after us, we finally got our steaks. Apparently they had run out of steak as well. We each got a steak that was maybe 1/2 inch thick. It was blatantly obvious a 16 ounce steak had been sliced in half to fill our order. We declined dessert, which they said was boxed for us to make up for such a poor dinner service. Who knows what they had decided to give us. We then wanted a cocktail to help the memory of dinner go away, but as I mentioned before the other restaurant was not open and both close somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00. No liquor store in Gateway. Unfortunately we had to return to Entrada for breakfast Monday morning. The couple next to us had a problem with their eggs, but had waited too long and just wanted to get back on the road. They said their stay had been a major disappointment. We agreed after leaving and knowing we weren't the only ones. Monday night we had an excellent meal at Paradox, even though we only had three choices. AND for the first time since our arrival tipped 20%. I simply can't remember the last time I tipped less than 20% or not at all. On more than one occasion we had to ASK for napkins and flatware. We paid $1585.00 for our two night stay. We should have gone to the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. They truly know how to make your stay memorable. The car museum is amazing, but that's it. We left with the feeling this is a failing property and their prices and service reflect what they once were. Look, but DO NOT STAY! I forgot to mention the Eggs Benedict. They prepare theirs with a thick slice of tasteless ham, not Canadian Bacon. Who does that?

We came here years ago but it still made a lasting impression. The auto museum was gorgeous and so interesting that my father and son could have happily stayed there for hours mesmerized by the one of a kind collection. We also got to paint horses and they also had a zorse at the nearby ranch. The food was amazing, the staff was wonderful and the view was gorgeous. I hope to go back next time we are in grand junction, as I have been to many spa/ resorts/ etc, this was the best by far.

Terrible service. We had booked this hotel prior to the mudslides and we're unable to get to the resort. After talking with management they would not work with me and kept half the deposit despite a state of emergency. They were disrespectful and not empathetic to the situation. I would not recommend this resort!

The Friday before Mother's Day I called to make a reservation for lunch at one of the Gateway restaurants. The young woman I spoke with indicated that there was only one restaurant available for lunch, Paradox Grill, and they did not take reservations. It would be first come first serve. Based on that call, I took my 87 year old mother for a drive from Grand Junction and a nice lunch. We decided to go on Saturday instead of Sunday since it might be easier to get a table. The hour drive from Grand Junction was nice and once we got there, a terse woman at the front desk at the resort asked if she could help us. We told her that we had come to the Paradox Grill for lunch. She said they were closed. I explained I had called they day before and the person I spoke with didn't say anything about the place being closed. She condescendingly asked if we had specifically said when we were coming? I had not but how many people call to make reservations for lunch weeks in advance. Why wouldn't the person not the phone mention they were closed. The terse woman at the front desk then said the entire resort was booked for the entire weekend by a private party and had been for months. Again...my question, why wouldn't she have said this on the phone, the entire staff at the resort must have known the resort was closed for the whole weekend? The front desk woman NEVER apologized and didn't seem to care we had driven an hour for lunch only to find there wasn't any place to eat. I was so disappointed that a nice Mother's Day lunch at a beautiful resort was ruined. Gateway has certainly changed from the time they first opened. In the beginning it was a fun and relaxing getaway. Now it is apparently catering to only the elite and not regular people. My husband and I were married there 12 years ago and have gone back on several occasions. Each time the service is worse, staff is not only unfriendly but rude. This was the final straw. I won't be coming back to Gateway. If you can afford to book the entire resort, you may have a better experience than my mom and I did. If you can't, I'd suggest passing on this place. Very sad as it is a beautiful setting.

I will echo other reviewers-my experience here was almost identical in the good and the bad. Also like other reviewers, because of COVID-19, we did an old fashioned Colorado road trip for our vacation this year. This is an easy drive from Denver and it feels like a different landscape. We had a lovely room with an outdoor fireplace and jacuzzi. The room was a little outdated but it was clean and the patio was lovely. Worth the price we paid?? I'm just not sure. It was incredibly expensive and you just couldn't help but feel like there were just no other options since there is literally nowhere else to go. We tried both restaurants, the cafe and the pool bar. Can I say I liked the pool bar the best??? That's where we had the best service!!! Also just a super nice pool, great views, socially distanced and clean. Entrada was....just ok. We had great service but the food was subpar. Also beware vegan/veggies you will have to ask for something off menu. The breakfast cafe had these bummer little muffins and like nothing else as a snack unless you want beef jerky for breakfast. All in all we had a nice weekend but everything just felt overpriced. Definitely hit up the hiking though-it was so beautiful and my favorite part!!!

Gateway Canyon is full of beautiful views and grounds. That's about it. Our room did not have a balcony, was on the 2nd floor with no ice and no elevator, and there was nothing they could do about our room situation even with the resort being at about half the capacity. There was only one restaurant open the entire time and we were stuck in the middle of nowhere with only one option. The pool bar closed very early, even though the website said 7:00. We were told to request cleaning service and when we did our coffee cups/coffee and supplies were not cleaned or replaced and our room was not vacuumed. The spa and most other amenities were not open and we did not receive any compensation. We were very disappointed at the price compared to what we actually received for this very expensive getaway.

gotta give it to john hendricks for finding such a remote and breathtaking site and establishing a resort out in the middle of nowhere! this is truly an amazing brainchild of the Discovery channel founder. astonishing resort with stunning canyon views. service was great from the start, from the airport pick up in grand junction to checkout the resort service was exceptional, 5 star service definitely on par with the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons. according to our guide the resort hires college students from around the world so you will get to meet people from all around the globe! the rooms were large and well kept, we enjoyed our suite and comfortable bed. Our balcony overlooked the canyons and came complete with a fire-pit! lots of activities to do on site, check out the automobile museum or the adventure center where you can sign up for activities like horse back riding, skeet shooting, fly fishing, hiking, or ATVing. there's even have a spa on site for a little pampering. we enjoyed skeet shooting and ATVing around the canyons, both came with a guide and both guides provided in depth training and knew a lot about the history of the canyons and the surrounding areas. several restaurants on site serving up delicious food, the servers were friendly and easily accommodated our request for take out so we can enjoy the amazing 360 degree views. great resort in the middle of nowhere, great place to truly unwind and connect with nature and still be in the comforts of a 5 star hotel!

Gateway Canyons went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. Surrounded by red rock, this stunning remote location has everything you need to unwind. We had our wedding here and couldn't have chosen a better location, our guests had nothing but great things to say about their stay. We enjoyed the auto museum, great food, and the on-premises trail system. Our guests also loved the spa with three types of home made granola. We will be coming back!

Went to try this out after my friend heard i was going that way with friends. The service was horrible. The manager was no help and basically said he would rather people who rode motorcycles stay away from there. Food truck at the gas station it is!

We visited gateway canyon over memorial day weekend, it is truly GORGEOUS. The grounds are immaculately landscaped to compliment the natural surroundings and really has a resort feel. We stayed in the casitas, that have outdoor showers, a jacuzzi and two outdoor fireplaces, there was more than enough room! There are a lot of personal touches and the ability to customize your stay is really an ad value i.e we had all of our tours, and meal times set up prior to our visit. This made our stay very stress free! There are some areas that need to be addressed 1) Spa, we had booked 2 massages a week prior to our stay- on arrival we asked front desk to confirm that they would be a couples massage. We never heard anything and went to our appointment, the staff had no record of our appointments and did not seem even slightly concerned as to why. They did not try and get us booked at another time and overall were just not helpful. It was a big disappointment that they did not try and follow up. 2) Service at meal time varied greatly, the resort could not have been more than 40% full yet after placing our dinner orders all three nights it took at least 45minutes to an hour to receive our dinners. Staff did not really address this and essentially ignored our table until the food was ready. Most of the staff was incredibly nice, but some seemed agitated by any special request ( i.e moving tables because the sun was too hot) or having to come back because we were in conversation and not ready to order. 3) Front desk, very nice and helpful albeit they are not empowered to make any changes. An example we had some issues on our billing and the front desk had no ability to change pricing, removing or adding. Almost every request was followed with a request for a manager approval. This is frustrating because issues cannot be resolved swiftly. I believe Gateway Canyons is a very special place and with small improvements can really be taken to the next level! A few special shout outs to our wonderful hiking guide Zebulon Miracle, he had so much knowledge and really balanced all our hikes between fun, knowledge and safety. Our clay pigeon shooting instructor (blanking on his name) was also great and provided helpful tips on improving our shooting style. I can't wait to go back!

Don't be fooled by the positive reviews of Gateway Canyons Resort. We don't normally treat ourselves, but we decided to. We scheduled three days and two nights including a UTV tour and 90 minute massages, figuring for over $2000 we would be pampered. That was not the case, and we will never pay for it again. We checked in on 6/6/21. We viewed our room, and there was an empty water bottle under the edge of the bed, an omen of the overall filth of the resort. We checked on an upgrade to a room with a patio and firepit. The assistant manager said that it would only be an additional $5 to upgrade. I confirmed that it was only $5. The assistant manager said that he would go make sure the room was ready. I dropped a paper in the lobby, and it went under the bench. The bench sat 15-18 inches off the floor, so I easily retrieved it, but there was an enormous hair, dust, and spiderweb ball attached to it. I had difficulty getting it off my hand, and although all of the employees saw it, none of them uttered a peep. This was a common theme - the majority of employees did not care. As with everything at Gateway Canyons, we were awed at the scenery and the initial impression of the room. If that is as close as you look, you will be fine. The sconce outside the door was covered with spiderwebs and dead bugs, as were all the windows. I understand it is the high desert, but there is no effort put forth to clean. There were actual hairballs, deep dust, wasp nests on the patio, an extremely warped bathroom door, light bulbs were out, and a lot of bugs. We walked the grounds, and again everything was filthy. Fences were broken and left piled on the ground. There was trash everywhere, the lawn games were not set up, and most of the walking trails were not marked and the map was poor. We thought we finally found a trail but ended up behind the archery range instead. We're glad nobody was using it at the time. We decided to check out the petting zoo, but it only consisted of two donkeys. We made our way over to the Paradox Grille for dinner. I had checked beforehand to ensure that they had gluten free options as my wife is celiac, and they assured me they did. Needless to say, my wife got glutened and felt ill the rest of the night. We decided to watch Netflix, but apparently for $450+ a night you don't get a TV hooked to the internet. The front desk said they would loan me an HDMI cable, but I had to go get it. I did, but there was no place in the TV to insert it that was accessible. I climbed up on a chair and finally found the input. I plugged it in, but, the cable was too short to reach any surface I could put my computer on. The next morning, we ate breakfast at the Entrada Restaurant. The server was mostly comatose and could not even recognize an empty coffee cup. We made our way over to the car museum, and the employee there (Johannes) was amazing. He was cleaning, he was friendly, he was helpful, and he had energy. The car museum was fantastic, and Johannes made it even better. We stopped by our room and saw that housekeeping had been there, at least for a minute. They literally pulled the bedding up and gave us only three sets of new towels, and that was it. We walked around the property again and up into the employee housing area. It was very well kept and clean. If they put that energy into the resort, it would be incredible. We drove up to the convenience store, which is also owned by the resort. The employee there was also great, just as Johannes had been. He gave us pointers on things we could do. We chose to drive up John Brown Road, which goes from Gateway to Moab. The drive was beautiful and enjoyable. Before our trip, we had a conflict, so we had to cancel the UTV tour. On our way down John Brown Road, we passed the UTV tour going up. I almost paid $300+ to drive a UTV up a road that I could drive my car on. We made it back in time for the spa. Spas are always relaxing, right? Not in this case. My wife brought her swimsuit because they have hot tubs as you exit your spa. Unfortunately, they drained the hot tubs. They told her she could walk across the resort to the main pool and use the hot tub there. There were no robes or towels you can wear to get there either. The lemon water spigot was broken, so there was mug that everyone else used to dunk into the tank. There were also no nail services, no sauna, and the retail store was not open. The spa got canceled too. That night we drove over an hour to Grand Junction to get away from the resort and eat somewhere else. It is ridiculous to have to leave a $450+ a night resort just to find decent service. When we checked out, the $5 a night upgrade had turned into an $85 a night upgrade. I disputed and got it reduced. One of the employees I spoke to said that it would do no good to complain to management because they don't care. It wasn't COVID, the resort confirmed that they were at 100% capacity and completely open. Save your money, go somewhere else.

This review is for the restaurant. Ate here this weekend and it was quite enjoyable. Had the veggie burger and it and the fries were really good. I appreciated the phonetic translations for some of the food items! Ex: Quesadilla (kay-sa-DEE-yah) I couldn't tell if it was supposed to be as funny as it was. Other then that it looks like a funny place to "get away from it all" and as soon as it is fully up and running there will prob be a lot of fun outdoorsy things to do.

Our stay at Gateway Canyons is almost over and i feel i would be remiss not to update my review. Yes, communications with the resort were a bit rough before we arrived , but i think in the future it would be best just to call the front desk & have them arrange things. Once we arrived the staff was sooooo fantastic! Laid back yet fun, attentive but not smothering. Just great! The grounds are beautiful & the Casita was gorgeous. House cleaning was sweet & did a great job. The food at the Cafe & Restaurant was good. Try one of their cocktails! The adventures were so much fun - David did an awesome job with skeet shooting, the adventure center staffed rocked it, especially Nick, and the front desk was so helpful - Tammy was wonderful & Renata was always checking the weather for us. The Baja Truck experience my hubby absolutely loved! Jeff & Bunk really love what they do and it shows. And yup, the hubby already wants to return. If you love cars, outdoor sports or just want to relax in beautiful surroundings with people that go out of their way to ensure your enjoyment, stay here.

We used to come here a lot; loved the people, views, pool, amenities, reasonable prices. Now they seem to prefer business gatherings over local CO people who helped them get their start. Prices are ridiculous and service is not up to par. Recently our friends had several rooms blocked and 2 had to cancel for unforeseen emergencies. They charged them anyway. They were rude and unwilling to negotiate. We will no longer recommend this place which is sad. It isn't like they are selling out and it's too far off the grid for most. You should have treated locals better-I have a big mouth and will be sure to share in social media and at all if my corporate meetings where retreats are considered. #whypeoplegotoDenver

I'm just reviewing, the car museum. It is simply fantastic and world class by any standards. The lighting and presentations are dramatic. I snapped a few pics, enjoy! The "hands on " exhibitions are lame, but who cares? Car guys certainly don't. Don't expect to see classic Bugattis or Ferraris here, this museum is strictly dedicated to the evolution of the American automobile, from its earliest days through the muscle car era. These pictures really don't do these cars justice, so make a day of it and take the drive through a beautiful, rarely visited valley to see them in person. This ride is hugely popular with motorcyclists (and at least one scooterist), so keep an eye out for them through the windshield of your future classic.

We stayed there June 27 through July 3. It had been a year since my wife and I had our last vacation and we were very excited about Gateway Resort as we looked through their website. This Resort is definitely not for couples seeking a romantic getaway! When we arrived there we soon realized that nothing except the scenery even closely resembled what was advertised. The staff was unfriendly, untrained and inattentive not what you would expect at a 5 star resort. The limited food options and menu's at both restaurants were not what was reflected on the website and no specialty coffee. Really! A 5 star Resort and no expresso. Thats not what your website advertises! One staff member said that their espresso machine had been broken for quite awhile. WOW! I could go on and one with details about how bad the staff behaved during our stay as we witnessed infighting, tension, no attention to service and no leadership anywhere in sight to even notice how many guests were talking about how underwhelmed they were but I will just say. Go somewhere else! You are so isolated there that once you arrive you have no choice but to make the most of it. The food, the staff, the condition of the rooms, none of it was what we expected or what was advertised on their website through their description and photos. Many guests were openly talking and complaining with each other and several people mentioned that the resort was for sale for 270 million. We felt deceived and will never go back!

We just finished our stay here and wish we had booked longer! This place is truly the most beautiful, relaxing, remote place you can find. Every single person is so happy to help you and truly loves where they work- it shows! We really enjoyed having our own private hot tub and spending one afternoon at the spa- hands down best massage in my life, and I've had a lot! Our only small small wish is that there were more options to eat. Since it's there off season, they only have one restaurant open so the food gets a little repetitive but with that being said everything we had was amazing and really good size portions. Overall, this was the best vacation we've ever had and definitely the most relaxing. We can't wait to go back!

Amazing rooms and staff. The spa is great. Very clean and excellent up keep on the whole place. Fun activities. Over all so happy with everything. A must on anyone's list!!

Majestic, breathtaking...almost overwhelming in it's beauty, We arrived in Grand Junction late at night and after an hour drive through the canyons, we arrived at the resort. Our rooms were beautifully appointed and we were not expecting them to be as large as they were. Our teen daughters had the adjoining room, just as large, just as beautiful. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the BEDS. THE most luxurious, coma-inducing, sweet-dream provoking I have slept on outside my own. I also had my own vanity area separate from my husband, what could be better? We had our own fireplace, our own private hot tub, etc. but I digress. Like kids on Xmas eve, we had a hard time going to sleep b/c we knew we were going to wake up to something amazing, as we had seen the pictures of the property on the website. However, we were not prepared for how beautiful it was in person. You can't put words to it, so my husband and I ran for our phones and just started taking pictures. That's another thing, you can't stop taking pictures. Every where you turn there is another view. You even find yourself taking pictures of the same thing over and over b/c the way the light is hitting it at different times of the day, it looks even prettier. The quality of the air alone puts you in a different state-of-mind, you don't just know you're somewhere special, you can actually breathe it and feel it. The resort staff is attentive, friendly, refreshingly witty (I'm very sarcastic and they had no problem keeping up with me:) but always extremely professional. From the restaurant staff to housekeeping, everyone is always smiling and genuinely happy to be there. Even more impressive, the resort manager, Rudy Sharp. Rudy personally greeted us and followed up with us on several occasions during our visit, to make sure we were being taken care of to his satisfaction, not just ours. His standards were way higher than mine and I appreciated the attention to detail and the "because-you-deserve-it" mentality. The team at the Adventure Center are, in a word, awesome. Knowledgeable and wonderful (and patient) at giving instructions. They will give you a nice cruiser bike for traveling around the resort and for someone who is directionally challenged, it was easy to navigate the grounds. We rode horses, did archery, hiked, swam, went ATV/UTV riding, mountain biking. You can be as active as you want or you can just relax by one of their pools, go get a massage. There is something for everyone. The car museum was just spectacular. I am not the car enthusiast that my husband and youngest daughter are but I have to admit, I was giddy looking at some of these cars. Again with the pictures...couldn't stop taking them. Check out the Oldsmobile F-88. There is a cool video showing when John Hendricks won it at auction. The food was fantastic and they have everything from burgers to fine dining. It's all up to you. One of my most memorable meals though was a breakfast at Entrada. I had the Cowboy Breakfast and let me just say, the bacon and biscuits that came with it were the kind that you talk about for the rest of the day. Oh and get something, anything, with the tater-tot hash browns. To die for. The Doral, The Greenbriar, The One and Only, Palmillia, Ritz Carlton in the Grand Cayman Islands (to name a few)...I've been to some beautiful hotels and resorts. None of them could hold a candle to my experience at GC. Your experience there will stay with you, long after you return home. It's not SHOULD you go, it's how soon can you get there :) to the Land of Awe. http://www.gatewaycanyons.com/

I had the pleasure of spending 5 days in Gateway at Gateway Canyons Resort in May 2015. I can not say enough of how amazing my experience was. I've been wanting to go for years and was finally able to take the trip from Florida. Oh, it was worth the wait. Let me start by saying that Gateway is this little oasis tucked away in the center of the picturesque canyons that no photo or description could ever do justice to. The resort itself has everything you would ever need or want. The room was perfect! Luxurious and soothing. Plenty of room to feel at home and settle in. The double doors opened to a view of the rock walls against a crustal clear sky, all enjoyed in a intimate hot tub. I would not change a single thing about the lodging and facilities. I slept so peacefully. The food and drinks were delicious, with so many options to choose. If you want activities, I hope you are a great decision maker or have lots of time. There are so many options available through the activity center. Hiking, off road biking, ATV/UTV are some the best ways to see the multiple trails around the resort. You decide how far you're up for going, and just go and take it all in. Horse back trail riding was such a unique way to see the untouched landscape. The team at the stables are kind, knowledgable, and patient with tours. I would definitely recommend a visit to them. You always have the option of see the beauty of the land from the window of the helicopter. Take the air tour and compare your hike views. Do you like cars? Then you'll be in heaven. Between the Auto Museum and the Driven Club, you'll find anything you'd like. Take a trip down auto history lane and see where we've come from by taking the tour at the museum. I grew up with classic cars and every moment brought me back to memories of my childhood with my father. Up for a little more power at your finger tips? Get a care from the Driven Club, let the top down, and see the canyons zoom by. That was something I didn't expect in a secluded paradise. If you really want an adrenaline rush, check out Driven Experiences. Let Jeff and Andrew teach you about the off-road trucks and show you how to yield that power through the turns and jumps of the track. You'll never experience anything like it anywhere else. And, you'll never stop thinking about it. One trip is not nearly enough. The trucks are really something everyone should see and drive. Its extraordinary. And, for those who like to relax on vacation, visit the spa. I enjoyed the cactus scrub, followed by the steam room and sauna. I think I could go back just for another day at the spa. The facility was gorgeous, the staff was kind and welcoming, and the treatment was equal to that of any luxury spa I've ever tried. I could likely go on for a million more words, but nothing I type here will say enough. I am already planning my next visit west and gathering many more to experience Gateway Canyons.

I was a guest at Gateway Canyons staying with a friend. I thought it might be a nice place to have a retreat for my high end clients there. We were provided with a bid and a contract, both of which we agreed with. Then the sales director left on vacation in the middle of finalizing our contract and did not bother to tell us. When we tried to get help (after calling multiple times), her boss was quite uppity and rude to my team. We informed the Manager of the property: Rudy of our experience letting him know we would like some help completing our contract as we had clients flying in from all over the country and we needed to finalize their flights. For days after we tried to reach the manager via email and voicemail. Nothing. Meanwhile we had clients waiting. Then, out of nowhere, we got an email saying we have a "business model that conflicts with [their] contract standards". We have no idea what they are talking about. We do our events in the nicest places around the world. To date we have heard nothing back. Since we had settled on the terms of the contract, we had shared with our clients where we would be staying. Gateway Canyons has left our clients in a total lurch, with zero consideration and has left us with egg on our face. Not exactly the high end place they pretend to be. Beware

Great stay at Gateway Canyons! My boyfriend and I just got back and it was such a unique, romantic, adventurous, special trip! We went late November and it was the last week they were open before they close for the season. It was very quiet. We were one of the only guests in the entire resort! The plus of this- prices were lower than peak season!The weather was still in the 50's and sunny so we were luckily able to be outdoors every day. The spa is beautiful and we had fantastic massages. The staff even opened the spa for us to use the steam room and sauna the following day when we asked if it was possible. The downside of coming during this time is that only one restaurant was open. The menu was versatile and the food was good but after a few meals we were ready for some variety. Activities I suggest- horseback riding, UTV and hiking. We also took a beautiful drive towards Moab which i highly recommend. Gorgeous peaceful views. The car museum was super cool and a must see if you're there as well. We also got a room with a hot tub outside and we used it everyday! Hope you enjoy your stay!!

Our recent stay was fabulous! The staff members were so friendly and professional, the room and accommodations were superb, and the property was beautiful. I felt the dining options were completely reasonable and the quality of food was excellent, especially the breakfast and dinner at Entrada. Special thanks to Anjo and Daniel who made our stay delightful!