Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Garden
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO, 81321
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(128 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(133 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Water Bed and 1 King Water Bed

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About the area

Cortez

With a stay at Retro Inn at Mesa Verde in Cortez, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cortez Cultural Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cultural Park.

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cultural Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maverik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Pearl - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cortez motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and fans.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Retro Inn Mesa Verde Cortez
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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1440 out of 1870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1870 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property. They actually had protein and fiber, and other items that were not completely processed sugar. They did, however, still have plenty of sugary processed breakfast items as well. Even if was boiled eggs, inexpensive fruit, and plain oatmeal, it's nice to have a healthier option to start the day. The clubhouse was cute and cozy, and had a pool table and a newer PlayStation--I think, as anything beyond PS2 is new to me. There were also a few other games as well. The property felt spaceous with a few outdoor activities, and space to stretch out of you need a little space to cut the grass. The property was also conveniently located with a Walmart across the street and the main strip a short walk down the road. Dispensary and a late night Denny's across the street as well. The room has all the basic amenities, and decent ones at that. The towels were quality, and the short head was great for a warm soak after a cold day, though make sure you have the temperature adjusted before entering. Maybe I am at that age but I loved the retro feel of the place. I am big fan of old-fashioned motels and inn where you can pull the car right up to your room to unload. The nostalgia added not only to the ambiance, but also to the overall vibe of the property. A great spot for small group, couple or solo adventurers like myself. Oh, and a load of laundry was only $2.50, and my two full loads which included a blanket and jeans came out completely dry! Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute spot comfy and very nice folks in the office
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean large and updated room, extremely comfortable bed.very cool vibe throughout the entire motel. Good breakfast, great location. We were placed in a room at the rear of the property, and had no road noise at all. We totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Levi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Good service, clean, friendly staff, fun game room, just forever fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JEREMY

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Felicia

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Clean room. Friendly staff. There is a fenced area for dogs to run around. Great place to stay for the night. I plan on staying again next time I drive through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful. Never stayed at a place this clean. Spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine. Basic, but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quirky atmosphere and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable; tv had a lot of channels and breakfast burrito and other select breakfast items were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully decorated and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was very comfortable, staff was amazing, breakfast was good. Fun fun Hotel!
Retro fun!
Front desk phone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Trenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest, spotless, retro motel. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Almeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for a great price. It was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay and had been there over 15 times in last 5 years! This time they dropped the ball but room is always nice and great breakfast. Woman wasn’t in a good mood when checked in and also dropped the ball on room service the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025