Siesta Motel

We booked this place through hotels.com. I was impressed with the reviews and the cost of the stay in comparison to those around. (It’s Polar Express time and you know everyone raises their prices.) Check in is at 4, but we arrived at 2. We called the phone number posted on the door and the owners/managers promptly responded and were able to accommodate us. They followed up via text providing additional amenity information. (As a side note, they were really good about proactively communicating policies and information about the property.) Our room was clean (!), so cute, and great aesthetic and functional touches were evident throughout the room. Concrete floors are helpful for those who partake in outdoor activities too. They have filtered water and pour over coffee. Everything was/is awesome. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed one night for the Polar Express train with my kiddo. I normally prefer short term rentals, but after my stay here, I've completely changed my mind. Everything was comfortable, clean, and totally charming. Beds were comfortable, and we appreciated the white noise machine/night light. Customer service was warm and friendly and responded quickly to all questions. Very accomodating. Family friendly spot and location was perfect. From the decor to amenities, there's no reason to pay double or triple the price to stay in a strangers basement- we felt right at home here!

Excellent locally owned motel. Staying at a locally owned place keeps more money in the local economy. Lovely and helpful staff. Photos and description are accurate. Room was clean and comfortable. Having a fridge with freezer and a microwave to heat up our leftovers really enhanced our stay. Great location -convenient to downtown, grocery, and Durango Hot Springs. Loved the pour over coffee. Highly prefer this to a coffee maker in the room that who knows how long since the basket and the water chamber have been disinfected. Siesta Motel is now our go-to place to stay in Durango. Just book it!

What a great place!! You would never know that you were next to the road, it was as quiet as could be. Retro chic is my way of describing it. Beds were comfy and CLEAN. We can’t wait to stay there every time we’re in town. The people working are as nice as can be and very accommodating- April and Hannah. There is a very noticeable attention to detail everywhere you look. I’d list them all, but I recommend that you find out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

This was my first time staying at the Cactus Motel and I loved it. The rooms were clean, modern, and newly renovated with cute decor everywhere and fun little signs. Every detail felt thoughtfully considered. The local owners were warm and welcoming, and they even checked in personally to make sure everything about my stay was perfect. This will absolutely be my new go-to spot whenever I’m in Durango!

This place deserves ALL the stars! Incredibly clean rooms, truly thoughtful amenities, special touches throughout (nice art! tasteful blankets! cool mirrors!) and friendly and helpful staff, who were wonderfully communicative. And... pet friendly! Why on earth would anyone support a massive hotel chain where your money goes to some CEO, when you can support a family-run business like this where the owners clearly care and the money stays in our community? From now on, all of my out-of-town visitors are staying here. Thanks, Siesta Motel, for reminding us how it's supposed to be done. (And chef's kiss for the delicious in-room pour-over coffee!)

My husband and I stayed here while in Durango for a 2nd honeymoon, this week. When in the planning stages, earlier this year, I spent hours combing through different options on varying websites. It was when I was looking at the area on Google Street View for a nearby hotel that I was considering, that I discovered the Siesta Motel. I immediately searched it and found the website and booked right then! This is definitely a well kept secret that needs to get out! It was a great place to stay for a great price. Communication was great and the rooms were clean, comfortable, with well thought out and practical amenities. It was super cute and themed perfectly! I would definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity to come back to Durango. Our expectations were exceeded!

Nice locally owned motel with a retro vibe thanks to being a 1950s vintage place. Rooms appear to have been upgraded and retrofitted with some simple but considerate amenities. Room was clean and comfortable. It is located on a main through fare, so there can be some traffic noise depending upon time of day.

Great little gem on the north side of town. Room was clean, bed was comfy, and in-room coffee was great. Staff was very helpful and having extra towels and coffee filters on demand was really convenient. Parking lot is a bit cramped for bigger vehicles - we were lucky it wasn't very busy when we stayed with our van (stayed here while taking a couple nights off from camping in the middle of a road trip). Trolley stop is also very convenient if you want to catch a ride downtown. Walkable to Zia Taqueria, which is definitely worth a visit.

Clean and comfortable rooms, super cute decor, wonderful amenities! The owners clearly put a lot of thought and love into their motel. It's a wonderful value and affordable. We really appreciated all the touches like the board games, bicycles available to explore on, and easy communication via txt. Definitely staying here again anytime in back in Durango.

Dan, Hannah and April are wonderful hosts, they're still working on updating this older motel and are super gracious and conscientious. The beds and fixtures are new and up-to-date, I really enjoyed my stay with the super convienient parking right outside the room. There are some great restaurants within walking distance, and downtown Durango with all its shops and places to eat is only a few minutes away. This is a fun place to stay in Durango!

Hannah and her husband are young, and have the energy to take this diamond in the rough and really make it shine. The value is great. The convenience of being able to park outside your room and use a code to open the door is great. Especially on road trips where you don't necessarily want to stop in an office and wait for a key when arriving late at night. Would stay again

Shelley was so helpful. We had rv trouble and got to reserved park too late so we called around to find a room . Hotels are very expensive in Durango and packed. Shelley answered and got us the last room in town basically and gave us the door code. Clean and adequate but the customer service by Shelley off the carts! We left dog bowl there and they saved for us the next day. Very nice motel. Convenient location as well.

Loved this place, unlike your average corporate motels. Had charm galore, owners and staff were charming and very helpful. Close to everything, the rooms are kitschy while having the amenities you want and need. Bed were comfortable & room was very clean. We enjoyed the outside tables and had some great conversations with other guests. Highly recommend.

Sweet little motel. Very clean, great bed, nice owners. The parking is tight. No smoking anywhere on property.

Best little surprise for a motel in Durango. Think Route 66 RETRO. Young couple are new owners with old school attitude towards hospitality. Unbelievably clean and bed was most comfortable on our entire trip of Four Corners!

I stayed at this property for a single night in July 2023. It's a great little motor inn that's got an old-school vibe and a lot of character. It's very well maintained, and the owners are easy to reach and nice. I'll stay here again anytime I'm in Durango. This gem reminds of the Raton Pass Inn in Raton and the Blue Swallow in Tucumcari.

lovely and cozy, old-style motel. Even had lounger chairs in the room! Very kind and attentive staff.

Very cute, clean and affordable. Best bed yet and we have been on the road for 15 days.

New owners are very personable and energetic. Room was clean clean and cozy. Great location right off the 550. Unexpected surprises include a cold brewski and cable tv. Will be staying at again.

Great place for a family road trip stop. We love staying at locally owned motels on our family road trips. This was a repeat stay at Siesta Motel and we loved the new updates. It has recently been taken over by new owners who have put a real personal touch on the stay. They replaced all of the bedding and it is wonderful! We stayed in the two bedroom room and it has plenty of space for a family of four. Hannah, one of the new owners, recommended a great spot for us to eat locally where our kids could run around. We enjoyed having a cocktail on the front lawn space after the kids went to bed. It was a great stay and we will continue to recommend it to our friends and family who travel through Durango.

I have read some previous reviews on this motel and I am not sure why there are a few less than 3 stars on here. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience with this motel! It is a nice, family owned motel and the owners are so nice! We ended up arriving quite late; I received an email earlier in the day asking to call if we were checking in later, I called and we were provided a code to access our room. This was very nice and convenient for us. Our room was small and quaint. Very clean and VERY quiet. Given we had some rowdy motorcyclists out in the cabana later in the evening, we didn't hear a thing. The room has an in wall AC unit that gets the room REALLY cold which is great when it was mid 80s out. The grounds were immaculate and house keeping was wonderful. I would 100% recommend staying here and would come back.

I stayed here 7/24-7/27 with my family. What a great motel! The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The room was clean, the towels were fluffy and the beds were comfy. There are a few good eateries a short walk away and it's right near a trolley stop. They will soon have rental bikes on offer. I plan to stay here again on a future visit to Durango.

Warm and cozy rooms. Each room has its own style and is very clean. All have coffee pots, coffee, and refrigerators. Mattresses vary--both very firm and soft available. Spacious bathrooms. Quiet, lovely courtyard! (No pool or hot tub.) The staff has been there for many years, are very helpful and know what it means to have pride in their establishment, as they take care their patrons! Forget the chain motels, keep the local businesses open! This place is a wonderful and memorable stay!

We stayed two nights July 22-23 2022 and we loved the place. Each room is decorated differently, ours had a Southwest theme. The rooms are clean and look newly remodeled. The shower was awesome! Instant hot water and great pressure! We will definitely stay there again the next time we come to Durango.

These owners are terrific. They love their guests and know how to show it. So glad we stayed here.

Highly recommend this hotel. The owner lives on premises and is always available to help. The room was very clean and comfortable and had all of the right appliances to make it comfortable. This will be our choice of hotels when we visit Durango.

Have stayed there several times and been pleased until this last stay. The owners were not in the office when she said they would be even though they are gone for lunch from 11-2pm. Wanted us to pay for a hand towel that wasn't even dirty. Rude!

Very expensive for what you get! Furniture and appliances are from the 60's and falling apart. No hot tub, pool, hairdryers or continental breakfast. We had several spiders in the room. They say they are pet friendly but they do not want to see your pet and they don't want your pet seen by other guest. Do yourself a favor and drive right past this motel.

Renter beware, make sure you are 100% sure of your reservation dates as if you need to change or cancel, even 48+ hours in advance, you will be charged $40 to cancel or even change. When I called to question the charge they stated they are a "mom & pop" hotel and need to be able to cover the cost to change reservations. I have stayed a multiple "mom & pop" hotels in Colorado and none have charge $40 if you change or cancel 48 hours in advance. There are plenty of other opportunities in Durango.

After reading the glowing reviews I was excited to stay here, especially knowing that it is family-owned. I really wanted to love this place, but was disappointed. Pros: Our room was a good size and the kitchenette was well-equipped. Durango is pretty pricey and we felt the price was good considering the area. The owner gave us good restaurant recommendations too. Cons: When checking in, we were having a great, friendly conversation with the owner. But after a few minutes of good convo, she casually worked some pretty polarizing political views into a couple of comments she made. My husband and I were uncomfortable (and even a little personally offended). We quickly wrapped up the conversation and headed to our room. Regardless of where she (or we) stand in the political spectrum, I believe it was in bad taste for her to make these comments to strangers who were paying for her service. Very disappointed. Also, perhaps because the property is old and the bathroom wasn't equipped for good air circulation, the shower smelled old, acrid, and a bit sulfurous. We could smell it faintly throughout our room but it was really strong and concentrated in the bathroom. Yuck. Conclusion: I would recommend this place to others based on price, location, room size. A good value for the area. Based on my personal experience, I will not stay here again.

Do not stay here!! I read the reviews and was looking forward to my visit. I arrived to check in on the day of my reservation and no one was there. Called the owner who said she's having lunch (at 3pm) and "come back later." I waited half an hour, and when she showed up she was *incredibly rude* and had no COVID protections in place. Why would anyone stay here when there are so many better options in Durango? Try Caboose Motel: very friendly staff, way better rates, and closer to the beautiful Animas River. A much better experience!

We stayed at this place last year. Did have a good time. Came Back with different friends this year. The first night was fine, we were tired out from driving here. The 2nd night we had gone hiking all day, then went downtown for supper. We took the bus back and it was such a beautiful night out, we decided to sit outside to visit. We met another person that was staying at the same motel from Alaska, so we were visiting with this person. At 9:45 p.m. the owner, Larry came out in his robe and said we were too loud. Most places we have stayed the quiet hour starts at 10 p.m. plus, we felt we were not that loud anyway. It was not even 10 yet. Probably will not be back here....well, not many stars on this trip...

I stayed almost a week here, and loved it. It's clean, cute, quaint and charming, feels a bit like staying in a relatives guest room: homey and comfortable, but with the the nice hotel amenities. The location is convenient and the courtyard is lovely. Would stay again.

Road tripping west, made it to Durango at about noon and hadn't booked a hotel. Big brands were booked and/or overly priced. Found the Siesta on yelp and called to check pricing and availability. Reasonable prices and had a room that fit our group. Drove by - so cute, well kept grounds. Booked a two double bed room with kitchen. So glad we spent the extra $10 for the little kitchen. Room was spacious, clean, and beds were comfortable. Owners were very friendly. We will be recommending the siesta to our friends and coming back again!

Locally owned! Always accommodating owners, extremely nice, really clean rooms! Love the area to sit outside, comfortable beds! Will stay here again!

In my experience at this motel, wasn't a great one. I'd give no stars if possible. I called over the phone and asked how much a room for the night would be. I was told $98. Upon arrival at the hotel, I brought up the $98 I was told over the phone, and then was told the room was gonna be $110 so I said that's alright, thinking it was the $98 + tax. After checking my bank account I was charged $125. I had went and brought it back up to the office then were extremely rude. Customer service is inexistent here. I will not be coming back to siesta motel and will not recommend to anyone even if you're just looking for a place to sleep for the night, pay an extra $10 and go to a Hotel.

Dusty, smelly tiny rooms ... Staff doesn't answer phone (nor call back), messaging service on web site doesn't work ...

Over rated by others. Just an average motel except No Ice because office is closed and poor excuse for toilet paper.

I'll start off with a note that I am a Marriott Platinum member and stay in various Marriott brands across the country. In 2015, I stayed at the Marriott Residence inn in Durango while on vacation and I was disappointed. Hotel was very worn and overpriced. This year, I deliberately abandoned Marriott in Durango seeking a nice, clean, and economically priced hotel. Found the Siesta Motel, which is an excellent place. We were not going to be in the hotel much and mainly needed a clean place to sleep. The rate was very reasonable, the owner is friendly, and the entire hotel is clean and well kept. This is a Route 66-era roadside motel with quite a bit of charm. Don't expect fancy, expect a clean, nice place at a very good price. Which is why I give a 5 star review. The Siesta Motel delivered. Will stay here again.

What a great find! Looking online for a dog friendly hotel got the usual chain options but they were more expensive than I was hoping to spend. We were on vacation and didn't plan on spending a lot of time in the room. Basically just somewhere to sleep. The siesta motel had good reviews and the price was right. We checked in about 4pm. I waited in the car with our pooch while my boyfriend got checked in. He said the woman in the office was very friendly and helpful. The place is small, and privately owned. Our room was very clean! Yay!! The decor was kind of a southwest, maybe 70's thing? But we loved it! It was charming, the bed was comfy, and did I mention clean?! We had a queen size bed, mini fridge/freezer, and a clean bathroom. Clean is very important to me haha. In our room we had multiple magazines and fliers about local attractions and restaurants. Very helpful! The building is horseshoe shaped with a little grassy area in the middle with chairs. And chairs and benches outside the rooms. We were lucky enough to sit outside on our bench and enjoy a beautiful thunderstorm! Overall a great place! As long as they accept our fur baby, we won't stay anywhere else when we visit Durango!

We had made a reservation for 3nights 9-12 Sept and as a precaution I decided to contact the Siesta Motel to ask about their Covid-19 compliance precautions and what those might entail. Surprisingly I was greeted by a very 'hostile' clerk Julie Hernandez who was quizzing me about my upcoming reservation and stating she could not see us in her system. I let her know that I had just placed it , but the question I had was regarding covid and what if any extra precautions they be taking. She never did answer even after I asked if we could start over allowing for a 'regroup' Ultimately : Her response was for me 'cancel my reservation' if 'I was that concerned' we have a child at home and take precautions every day I was asking so that I feel good about making the reservation! Hospitality industry should never be unwilling nor hostile or rude in making you feel that you made the right decision to book a stay at any time much less given the current environment. We did cancel thank you Julie.

A very cute and clean place to stay. The man at the front desk was very kind! Overall a great place to stay at an affordable cost.

A really cute, affordable motel with friendly staff, clean rooms with new carpeting. I got the king bed with kitchenette and had everything I needed to cook and clean up. Nothing fancy, but just right for my two night stay in Durango.

Very nice and quaint rooms. Marlene is super nice. Clean rooms. Would highly recommend!!

Nice family owned hotel. The owners are more than accommodating. The rooms have an older feel but they are clean and well kept. This place is so much nicer than the sterile corporate hotels. I recommend this place

Great roadside find. Classic motel. Great room. Good price. Well maintained. Free WiFi. Pet friendly. Would like to come back and stay a few days.

Wow. What a find! Wish we had booked more than one night. Great little family owned and operated motel on the north end of Durango. Clean, comfortable rooms, super friendly staff. It's got everything you need and nothing you don't. We're going to make this an annual destination.

My boyfriend and I planned a last minute vacation to Durango, found this place on the internet & noticed it was cheap, but the pictures looked nice. When we got there the owners were very helpful & very nice. Got to our room (king kitchenette) and it was super clean & real cute! Comfortable big bed with own air conditioning. The middle of the motel is a pretty lawn with flowers and a gazebo! I will definitely stay here again & recommend it to others!

This is the second year in a row my husband and I have stayed at the Siesta. We came in this past weekend for three nights and couldn't have been happier. This is a cozy, clean, hotel and the owners are so friendly and accommodating. The bed was comfy, the courtyard is nice and well maintained, and the trolley picks up a half a block away to take you downtown. We HIGHLY recommend this motel for the quality and affordable price.

Tiny rooms with tv so small you have to sit on end of bed to see it. Just as good, bed is only place to sit. Bath clean but maybe 30" square. Claims to have wifi but was never able to recognize network to connect. Would I stay again??? Not in this lifetime

I was in Durango unexpectedly and walked into this little jewel without knowing a thing. It looks like the kind of Mom and Pop motel from my childhood and I much prefer a place with a little character rather than a boring chain motel. They only had one room left: a two room suite with a kitchenette. Since it was late in the day and I was traveling solo they gave it to me at the same rate as a regular room. It was perfect: comfortable firm mattress, great water pressure in the shower that did not run out of hot water, and friendly service. I am also very sensitive to odors, including overbearing cleaning supplies and perfumes. None here. They also provided a coupon for the Durango Diner which was another great find. I'm not giving it five stars because it's luxurious; I'm giving it that for being exactly what I needed from a quaint little Mom and Pop motel.

Overly accommodating for my late arrival. The woman at the desk was very kind, engaging and even offered up restaurant recommendations. The room was nice, very clean.

I have stayed here countless times since moving away from Durango and I'll definitely keep coming back! I don't spend much time in the room (other than to sleep and shower) and why would you anyway in this awesome town?! It's definitely an older style motel (which is why the rooms are on the smaller side) but it's clean and exactly what you need for a stay in town. The room I usually stay in has a refrigerator which is good for leftovers. I'm under the impression the rooms are different depending on what you're looking for but it's usually just me and my fiancé. The price is good - but do remember this is a tourist town so hotels (especially during any peak season or when an event is going on) aren't on the cheaper side regardless of where you stay (unless you stay at one of the hotels in town that aren't clean!). The owners are also very nice! Already looking forward to coming back!!

We had a great stay! Super clean, affordable and the beds are very comfy. Not too much traffic either. Also close to downtown! Would definitely recommend!

This place was just lovely. For $70/night, you get two queen beds, a kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, stove with two burners, and cooking utensils/pots/pans/coffeemaker), a comfy chair, a bathroom (shower, no bath), a TV, and a mini dining table with two chairs. And free wifi. It was all clean as a whistle and fresh, with none of that damp feeling that some hotel rooms can have. The heater worked like gangbusters, and I saw an AC unit by the window (though we only needed the heater). The staff was accommodating (their office closes at 6 pm in the winter, but they left the key for us after I called to make a reservation!). It's not fancy, but holy cow it's an amazing deal for $70, clean, cute, and really comfy. The bed was awesome, by the way--I slept really well both nights that I was there. Plus the kitchenette was such a boon--it meant that I didn't have to pay for meals out constantly. It's at the north end of town, so not really within walking distance of fun downtown stuff, but enh--that didn't bug me. If you're in Durango, absolutely stay here!

What a fun little place! A nostalgic experience for sure right down to the old fashioned room keys. Had lots of amenities to make your stay perfect - like a little kitchen. Wish we could stay longer. The management was very friendly and welcoming! Might be time to change your mattress' though. But would still come back!