Located in South Fork, Rainbow Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio Grande. .This motel is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Wolf Creek Ski Area and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wolf Creek Anglers.
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Rio Grande Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Coller State Wildlife Area - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 32 min drive - 38.3 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Gone Rogue - 3 min drive
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 9 min walk
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 2 min drive
Pale Morning Coffee - 3 min drive
Chavalo’s - 4 min walk
About this property
Rainbow Lodge
Motel in South Fork with free parking
Rainbow Lodge offers 30 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free motel features hiking/biking trails nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Microwave
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel South Fork
Reviews
Rainbow Lodge Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 268 reviews
10 - Excellent
117
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 268 reviews
8 - Good
69
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 268 reviews
6 - Okay
42
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 268 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 268 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Dave
Travelled with partner
21 Jun 2025
My wife’s car broke down on the way out and when I tried to cancel I was told no refunds within 24 hours. I understand policy but it feels like adding insult to injury. Now I have to pay for another hotel near the car while we wait for roadside assistance towing to come.
All room check in info was texted to me before we arrived making Check in the easier than any other hotel I've stayed at. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. No issues whatsoever.
This is our favorite place to stay when in town. The rooms are clean, quiet, and comfy - and you can’t beat the price! The automated check-in feature is convenient as well.
This is a simple hotel that charges a low, low price. The room isn’t fancy but it was perfect for my one-night stay on a road trip. The online booking and check-in system worked perfectly.
But here’s the best part. I texted the owner today I was having car trouble. Asked if he could recommend a good garage. The next thing I know their maintenance guy was at my door to see if he could help the car. I needed a full garage and this guy steered me away from a place with a bad reputation and sent me to someone who treated me well.
This was above and beyond and really made me feel great about my hotel choice.