Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

We stayed in 1976 and 1975 on Feb 20th and 21st. The room was so roomy and quiet! They must be super insulated because we never heard our neighbors. We heard their water running but not the tv or them talking. It was -2° the 1st morning but our heater didn't run all night long and yet we were warm. The bed was comfy and lots of water pressure in the shower. It was very clean but could use some updating. Love the theme rooms! Wonderful staff. Highly recommend! Will stay again if the need arises. Thanks for the memories.

It was soooo cute and you can tell the owners really put a lot of work into it. Loved the lights and the colors. Loved the black and white floor tiles. My only issue was the shower didn’t drain well. There is a small fenced dog park as well! Other than the drain it was great! Will definitely be back.

We stayed here for three nights while visiting the local area parks. The rooms and buildings are immaculate and very well cared for. You can tell that this motel is loved. Every detail and decor item was organized, spotless and maintained. The WiFi was the best we've had on our two week road trip. I especially loved the game room area and available laundry. I relaxed and watched TV in the guest house while doing laundry. The sofa was so comfy I didn't want to go back to my room after my laundry was done! Beautiful grounds and complimentary breakfast makes it 5 stars plus! Will definitely stay again if I'm the area. Kudos to the owners and staff!

My partner and I stayed in the Gatsby Suite in December 2025 and were very impressed. I had specifically booked this room after reading TripAdvisor reviews and they were spot on. It is like a little house not attached to the other motel rooms and the decor is amazing with a lovely sitting area, microwave and large bathroom and very quiet. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend

My first stay at a “motor lodge” and I was a bit nervous but this place really impressed! First, Kia offered a warm check-in. Then, the spotlessly clean room, the super comfortable bed, and the amazing rainfall shower. Finally the theme of the room itself which was Room #1955, the year ‘Rebel Without A Cause’ came out with a tasteful amount of James Dean decor.

We crashed in the Woodstock Suite and had a far-out time. Everything was clean and carried that groovy retro vibe just right. I haven’t slept on a waterbed in years, and it was a real blast from the past. Staff communication was solid—totally cool folks. A few notes for future travelers and the management cats: 1. The room didn’t have any regular chairs—just a couple of folding ones in the closet. The floor pillows were very hip and mellow, but not ideal if you dig a little more support or have mobility issues. 2. The property seems pretty wheelchair-friendly overall, but the pillows near the entrance make the first step inside a bit tricky for anyone rolling or walking with assistance. 3. The front desk closes at midnight. They’ll set up a lockbox for late arrivals—just give them a heads-up so you’re all in sync. All in all, it was a cool, comfy stay with good vibes. We’d totally book it again.

Great place to stop on your road trip. The night gal was quirky but super cute. Taking a look at that vintage kitchen is really worth the whole trip. It's absolutely gorgeous!. And you can tell the staff also has an appreciation. It was nice to nerd out on that in the morning.

We got the rooms at an extremely good rate (even for 20 years ago). It is right off the highway. The rooms are pretty average (although i love the purple walls my my room🤭). The amenities they provide are great! If there wasnt stuff to do around here i could enjoy a day just at the hotel. They have a life size chess board, ping pong, pool table ($1), a game room with board games and a ps4 you can play. Laundry was only $1 to wash and $1.50 to dry AND they had detergent there to use.. The breakfast was pretty good. The bagels were soft and they had breakfast burritos for people.. Since im human I gotta complain about something 🤭, and all I can find to complain about is the toilet paper. 😂🤣

Dark cold room. If you want to be able to see you need to turn on 5 lamps. Bed way too soft. Cinderblock walls, tile floor

Tired of the chain hotels so we found this place driving thru Cortez CO and needing to sleep. Love the retro vibe, slept in the Elivs room 1956 and it was so clean and warm. Warm greetings at front desk. Looking around in the daytime you won't find a more family friendly place. Game room, breakfast, outside grass area, laundry room. Only one slightly neg. was the shower drain did not drain. But I've had that happen in high end hotels too and this being older built not surprising. A must stay and will come back.

My husband and I have different priorities when it comes to hotels. My priority is cleanliness while for him (for any human who deals with finances) will always see the cost of the place first. We all know usually but not always, the higher the cost, the newer and nicer the place may be. So why it's still a 4-star? Well, it really depends on the eye of the beholder. To be honest, i actually want to give it a 3-star due to everything being old and beyond refurbished but what saved them was it is called retro for a reason. The furnitures, especially table and chairs could be newer and cleaner but it's not and because well....its retro. The table is the main complaint really. As it was very old to the point, the paint is run-down sticky-ness. Old table stickiness if that makes sense. Like a kitchen air vent covered in oil and not washed in months. In addition, those carpets all got to go. They are beyond old and icky. Aside from that, what matters the most to me and most importantly is the bed. The bed was to my surprise very clean and comfortable and a good night sleep is all I needed which made up for it. So for the clean comfy bed, clean bathroom and sink, i can forgo the rest with their excuse of creative retro idea. Breakfast was an interesting one but descent to get on our day. They have quite a few varieties also do note, most were straight from the pkg. Which was fine with us. They got breakfast burritos or sausage on a cornbread stick or what we used to call it "pigs in a blanket" both in a pkg and to warm up yourself. Boiled eggs that is pre-cracked and individually saran wrapped. They also have yogurts, cereals coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

After 2 days of driving 9 hrs, this place didn't disappoint!!! The reviews were spot on, like walking into the 50's. Comfy snuggly room, super clean and quiet. Front desk clerk super efficient. Absolutely best place we staye

Extremely unnecessarily curt woman at check in on the night of August the 28th. Made me wish I hadn't booked and paid online before I got there. Not every room is going to be really cute. But they are clean and you can tell there is a lot of personal touches and thoughtfulness put into the place. I'm always a fan of owners who keep the old Americana hotels alive. But if you're into being treated like complete crap for simply existing by a young woman this is the place for you. I checked in pretty late so you should be able to catch her then.

This was the cutest, cleanest, motel room that I've been in, in 40 years. Everyone was so friendly and kind. The rooms were marked the years from 1950-1983. A great memory. Will definitely be back

Everything the place is immaculate is very friendly. You don't have to want for anything. Angela was my housekeeper. She did a fantastic job five stars plus. They also have a mini continental breakfast till 930. It's very good. Thank you to everyone that works there.

Why 5 stars when the place is not a 5 star hotel? It's classic 1950-65 and clean, updated and more. A rare find! Bed was very comfortable!!! The room walls were thick. Could not hear anyone in the adjoining rooms unlike most hotels! House cleaning top tier. Normally, I would stay at a Hampton (one right across the street), but this place is better!! Quieter. Prettier. Has a small dog park. Chairs and tables outside your door to enjoy the beautiful night sky.

Super cute and unique! The breakfast is alright but the courtyard is great. The room was decent and very clean

Very affordable and in a great location for visiting the Four Corners region. They still use physical keys, and it is a one-story motel so you can park directly in front of your room. It is within walking distance of a Walmart in case you need any last-minute essentials. There is a front porch with two seats and a small table in between, which adds a nice touch. The rooms are a bit old but clean and nicely maintained. They advertise a continental breakfast, but it's actually more abundant than a lot of hot breakfasts. They have microwavable breakfast burritos and tamales, which is a genius idea: cheap and convenient for them to provide, but very satisfying for the guest.

We stayed at The Retro Inn when we came to visit the Four Corners, Mesa Verde, Durango, Silverton, Ouray, & Telluride. It was a great central location for our week of adventure. The room was very comfortable and the retro furnishings were fun. The grounds offered nice grassy areas with outdoor seating, a grill, and safe places for us to spend time with our leashed dogs. The entire staff was incredibly helpful and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs there. We met some wonderful travelers from other parts of the country as well as many different European countries. Overall a friendly and safe place. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to the area.

Clean, fun motel... The rooms were spacious, set up in yeats... we had 1964, which was when the Beatles were popular, so it was decorated as such. They have a game room with a pool table, foosball & big screen TV for watching sports. They also have ping-pong outside, life size chese... its just a good place to stop, explore Cortez, Colorado. If we go through again we will stay here.

I was really looking forward to this place, based on the reviews, but found some things disappointing. First the good: The people at check-in, breakfast and check-out were all very friendly and fun. And the breakfast had lots of great food and options, including a pancake battered sausage on a stick (yes, please!). Unfortunately, our room (1984--lot's of Miami Vice pics on the wall; still not sure how I feel about guys with Uzi's as decor) had a window near the door which had no curtain, allowing people in the parking lot to see right in. And the carpet seemed either overwashed or underwashed, not sure which, but a bit crusty underfoot.

Friendly- check, welcoming- check, safe distancing- check. The room was cute see photos. Everything we needed was provided and more. When we left a to go bag was plentiful for breakfast. I liked having the car right outside out room for ease. Clean and comfortable with a good price. If we drive this way again we'd return. The benches outside the rooms probable need replacing ( peeling paint and a bit unsteady)

a true MOTEL. It was very clean, that is the only reason we didn't leave. our room had cold tile floors with one small rug that slid when you stepped on it. The bathroom had just the one sink sticking out of the wall. The room was also very dark. We stayed in room 1955. I get that in 1955 this is how things were, so just be prepared if you stay in one of the earlier dates.

A Blast From The Past! This was a great throwback motel. Check-in was fun and we got to pick the year of our room. 1955, James Dean! The old school Do Not Disturb or Maid Service knob on the door was cool. The phone booth actually had a dial tone and rang the front desk. It was very clean both in the room and around the property. Outdoor seating areas, yard chess game, sit with Elvis, the retro camper is so cool. We went to explore Mesa Verde, and the Retro Inn was a great base camp. The Farm Bistro in downtown Cortez is very good!

Very cute motel. We stopped for one night on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. Room was very clean with brand new plush carpet. We had the Brady Bunch room, 1986. Super cute. Out the window we had a view of Snoopy on his dog house. Shower head was a little low, but we're not a tall family so it was fine for us. Adorable breakfast area and friendly front desk staff. Breakfast had microwave burritos, hard boiled eggs, bagels, toast, yogurt and some other items. Great stay for a low cost motel in Cortez.

Super cute little place the rooms were big and clean, breakfast was perfect and everyone was very nice, loved the themed aspect without it being cheesy or worn.

Chose this motel on a drive by because it looked inviting & people were sitting around outside in lawn chairs. Staff was great! Rooms are numbered by years, I got 1979. Decorated according to year but not overdone. My experience was as good as it gets. Very clean, comfortable bedding and good towels. There was a small fridge in the room & everything worked. The big + was the fenced dog area. No breakfast due to Covid, but there was coffee machine in the room. I love the old style motel were you just pull up to your room and no upstairs. I just stayed 1 night. Had a quiet and peaceful sleep. Beautiful place to wake up.

During our 8 day traveling adventure, we stayed at a total of 5 different hotels. This absolute gem was the best of them all by far! It's everything I expected it to be and more. The front office staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. At check-in, we were warmly welcomed and felt cared for. Each unit is numbered by a year, at least the ones on the outer perimeter. We were lucky enough to stay in room 1950. I will likely judge future motel room against this one. I can't speak to the size of other guest rooms but this was one spacious room! The 1950s theme was charming without being over-the-top. The "living room" had a dining area and a very comfy couch. There was a kitchen area that offered everything except an oven. The large TV swiveled so that it could be viewed from the living room or bedroom. Before I proceed, I have to mention the bed. It was so comfy! Not too hard, not too soft. Slept like a baby (hooray!). The bathroom had all that we needed plus a rainfall showerhead. Lovely!! Before we checked out, we took a look at the rest of the property. There was an amazing guest clubhouse that offered a pool table, video games, ice, laundry, and an overall cool area to relax in. It's impressive, to say the least. Out back there is a grassy area, patio and swings set up around a TV set large enough so everyone in your party could watch a movie. The whole concept of this beauty is brilliant. We can't wait to return.

Really friendly and helpful staff at checking and nice clean room. An old motel refreshed with a quirky theme.

We have been on a road trip for the last 10 days so when I saw this place online I figured it would be great to try it based upon the reviews. Plus I was tired of the typical hotels. From the minute we arrived until we left it was perfect. Super NICE and welcoming staff. The room was great clean and comfy great night sleep. I liked parking in front of the room I loved sitting right out front of my room in a very comfy chair, played foosball walked around the property, checked out the retro trailer. They have a giant chess set too. Lots of places to sit and they have definitely thought about the enjoyment of their guests. Breakfast was good lots to choose from. Not your typical powdered eggs like everyone has. They have a great place! If I ever come back I will stay again.

My 18 year old and I absolutely loved it. Stopped in town after the Grand Canyon and 4 Corners, planning on staying the night to see Mesa Verde Nat'l Park in the morning. The sign outside caught my eye and once we stopped in the lobby, we knew we made the right decision. Young man with a leather hat on checked us in and he was awesome. He suggested a dinner spot right across the road, and helped make sure we knew all about the motel for the night. Gave us the Barbie Room, and it was super cute! Linens are all white, super clean and fresh. Mattress and box springs are encased in covers too. Bathroom and all the kitchenette area items were spotless. The outside areas are adorable and well maintained. Breakfast the next morning I was good with multiple selections to choose from. Would totally recommend this place to anyone needing a place to stay for a night or a week.

I used to stay at the Indian casino while in Cortez. Unfortunately they have gone up in price so I started looking around. I remembered this place as I was passing through Cortez and it looked interesting. This is my second stay and I will definitely stay here again. The staff is friendly and the rooms are spic and span. Each room has a theme.

So cute! Last night when we checked in the process was quick, easy, and the service was great! The room was super clean and the bed was nice. The shower is nice and clean as well. We had breakfast in the morning and that had a good selection.

The room was VERY clean. I would recommend this motel for anyone. There was a great game area for all ages. Very nice personal.

Wow this place is fun and reasonable, especially if you like the old 1950's motels... redone. Our room was very clean, the beds were very good, the linens were fresh and clean.... heck, the room was darn good. Love that the room had a little frig, microwave and a Keurig. Really like the vibe!

I wish we could give more stars. What a great place. It takes you back to the year of the room you're in. We were in room 1969 Woodstock era. Completely breakfast in a cozy 1950's cafe. Staff is great.

This was my first time staying at the Retro Inn, what a pleasant surprise. It was very clean, the bed was so comfortable and the shower had great water pressure. Staff was helpful and friendly, I would definitely stay there again.

The pictures looked amazing and I was excited to stay at this themed property. I was very disappointed. There was nothing retro about my room except a picture on the wall of kids playing a computer in the 80s. The toilet clogged easy. The fitted sheets were too small for the bed and kept slipping off during the night. The beds were tipped so that your feet were above your head and it felt like you were going to roll off the side. There was one working plug, which I was using to work on my laptop for most of the night so we couldn't charge our phones. The internet was slow, and l was taking a test and it lost connection. I about had a heart attack. The tests are worth a lot of points on my grade. The breakfast was pathetic. Frozen waffles, muffins, and oatmeal packets. Pathetic. The tables at the breakfast area were dirty. We didn't stay. Because it was a Sunday, there were only two places in town to go eat and they were so busy that it took us an extra 2 hours to get out of town. The only good thing was the giant chess set out on the lawn.

So grateful this place exists! Super charming, very clean and cozy vibes here. Always appreciate a more memorable place to stay instead of the usual soulless, generic hotel experience. Great staff, tidy rooms. Loved the showers especially...a lot of above and beyond touches that they didn't have to do but did anyway...lots of heart goes into this place. Will be back.

So happy to have stayed in this hotel. Upon entering to check in, I was politely greeted by Reece Smith, a young and happy dude! He checked me in quickly and told me all about the dinner recommendations nearby as well as breakfast in the morning which was complimentary. Will definitely be coming back.

Lipstick on a pig! Hey no complaints here! Clean, comfortable, and great show spans bed. The perfect little crash pad. Grill and seating in the well appointed court yard. Definitely stay again. One downside is that Cortez is full of loud vehicles (hot rods). Road noise can be an issue if you sleep light. Walkable to all restaurants if going downtown I would recommend walking the neighborhoods only a block behind the hotel and a very pretty walk in old town USA!

So I guess we're picking out hotels on how cute they are. great host tonight and room is updated and clean. Bed feels comfortable. Ps. Breakfast was typical continental type. Although the coffee was exceptional. Very very good. Lots of seating inside and out. Doesn't hurt to be 68 degrees outside in July.

This place is a gem!!! Comfortable rooms...numbered a retro year, painted cheerfully. Breakfast is subjective...I loved it. There were green Chile tamales, in the refrigerator and the lovely woman at the front desk knows how long to heat it! There are breakfast burritos, muffins, danishes, granola bars, bagels, cream cheese, milk, juice, coffee, tea, and, my favorite cold weather beverage...hot cocoa. I booked on a site that says 24 hour front desk...not true. We're thankful that a nice lady called us at about ten and provided after hours check in instructions. Really, the customer service was fabulous. The price is super reasonable. The breakfast seating are colorful and clean. I noticed they have outdoor games for when weather is better. If you are a laid back, happy and kind human...then pick this hotel!!! I highly recommend it!!!

My family and I loved The Retro Inn! It's conveniently located in the heart of Cortez and is only ten minutes away from Mesa Verde National Park. The staff was so personable and helpful, recommending things to do in the area and entertaining us with stories about the hotel. They have a truly generous breakfast spread provided for guests with cereal, breakfast burritos, vegan/vegetarian tamales, fruit, pastries, coffee, tea, and more! The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and adorably retro and the grounds are fun and retro-themed too! The Retro Inn is a high-quality and unique hotel and I can't recommend it enough.

This was a terrific value for the money. We checked in to a clean environment during COVID-19. When we open the door we didn't smell any type of odor at all. This was something new. Most of the hotels we stay in and have some sort of odor but this one did not. Our only gripe was that the drain in the tub was way too slow but I told the desk about it and they will look into it. Also the sink drain was slightly slow. The refrigerator was broken but they will look into that too. When we checked out this morning they offer to snack bags since the breakfast is not available during COVID-19. Inside the snack bags were a bottle of water, a pop tart, a muffin, a granola bar, and a yogurt. This is why they get five stars! They are really working to make things right during COVID-19. I would definitely stay here again! We booked our room through Hotels.com and paid $79 total.

We stayed at the retro inn as part of a 16 day national parks trip. This motel really stood out as one of the coolest places we stayed. The theme is so fun. Each room is number like a year (ex 1975,1963) and has posters that match what was going on in that year. They have a great central outdoor space for BBQ and hanging out (grills, tables, chairs and a wooden porch swing). We had several nice convos with other individuals staying at the motel. We got to snap a few pics with Elvis and the retro trailer. The staff was kind and helpful. We were provided bagged breakfast every morning with muffin/cinnamon bun/doughnuts, yogurt, granola bar and water/juice. It is an older building and the room reflect that, however everything was clean. Additionally our room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Close to Mesa verde and everything else you may need. I highly recommend.

Greta pal e to stay. Close to Mesa Verde National Park, the City of the Ancients and the Four Corners. The staff could not have been nicer. The rooms were large and clean and the breakfast was great. Highly recommend it

An absolutely adorable gem of a renovated retro motel. Each room is themed based on the number (date), great neon welcome sign, great free breakfast and staff is so nice! And the price is ridiculously cheap! Super thrilled with our choice to stay here! Would come back again. They are adding additional things soon!

Great roadside motel. On our travels we try to avoid the chain hotels and experience the small joints. Adorable, with theme rooms. I must say, it was sparkling clean!!! Super friendly staff. The only complaint I have was the grass wasnt mowed. They had an area where you could play outdoor games, but was impossible with the long grass. Did I mention the vintage trailer and park bench where you could sit with Elvis? Super cute!!!

Wonderful experience with this hotel. Seemed weird at first because we arrived late and checked in across the street at their sister hotel(since we arrived at like 12:30am). No issues checking in, and did our usual checking. Bed excellent and clean. Floors clean, bathroom clean, and no loud people outside. Breakfast in the morning was more than enough for us. Included was juice, bagels, toast, cereal, coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast burritos, and a few other items. Nice lady working the front desk. Just a cool atmosphere and creatively decorated!

Pulling in at 1230 AM, my family was very skeptical. Once we entered room 1983 and viewed the vintage Star Wars posters dual queen beds, clean and larger than normal room all was good. Very comfortable beds and relatively quite room. In the light of day the place is very cool and totally retro. Each room is based on a theme for that year. The only disappointment was breakfast. I was expecting a buffet as other had mentioned but this time of year is continental. Would stay again.

Super cute spot! Clean and perfect for a quick overnight stay. It had exactly what we needed. We did a late check-in and we had to go across the street to a different hotel to do that. They didn't know which rooms had two queens vs one king so I'm relieved they guessed right. We absolutely recommend this hotel when you're visiting Cortez!

Great hotel for passing through town. Loved our 1957 Chevy room. The blackout shades actually work. Breakfast was really good for a change , not your typical free breakfast. Breakfast burritos and tamales. Tomatoes and cucumbers-yum!!! The only thing it needed was more storage in the bathroom. No place to put anything.

A great stay for a reasonable price. The room was big and immaculately clean, it was quite, the staff was friendly and helpful, and they had tamales as a breakfast entre. What more can you ask for? And the themed room was not overdone. I stayed in 1971, the Volkswagen and Laugh In room. There were cute photos on the wall of the Laugh In gang and some Volkswagen plaques on the wall. And it sure is nice to park in front of your room. The only negative would be they could use a little better lighting, but very minor complaint.

Driving cross country we stopped in Cortez looking for a place to sleep. We stumbled across The Retro Inn and boy were we impressed!!! This Inn is super charming, clean and the staff is incredible. We were so impressed!!! In the morning we received a bagged breakfast. I wish we could stay longer. Thank you staff at the The Retro Inn for being so amazing and for making our stay Wonderful!

Clean, colorful rooms with very comfortable beds. The staff was friendly & accommodating. They have Keurig coffee makers in the rooms, which I found funny. Talk about an oxymoron! I'd definitely stay here again. In keeping with the retro vibe, be sure to eat at Burger Boy drive-in. Real food, reasonable. They have car hops!

This place is amazing, such cute themed rooms. Room numbers (year date) match the room decor. Huge rooms. Extremely clean. Great price. Staff were so nice and accommodating. I will be back when traveling again.