Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Lobby
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $165
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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, Cultural Park
    ‪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
(136 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Cortez motel with free breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Cortez motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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 at Mesa Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1443 out of 1859 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1859 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1859 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1859 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1859 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced, convenient and had a decent breakfast! Quiet with great nostalgic decor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and friendly staff. My room was very clean. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a perfect place to stop, and try a retro theme hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly even when we got in late at night, and breakfast was simple but tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley

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

10/10 Excellent

Karah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and spotless, staff is always very nice,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joya

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and fun hotel! Loved the theme rooms and very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple room but comfortable and clean. Breakfast is good. Frozen burritos, cereal, and fresh fruit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are appropriately retro themed. We stayed in “1981”. Although it smelled like 1981 and some of the features reminded us of 81 the room had Super cool design and was very comfortable and quiet. Will definitely recommend and stay if ever again in Cortez.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. When we’re in Cortez again, the Retro Inn is where we prefer to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old retro look easy and easy out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super cool, very clean and the staff was awesome. I stayed in a room that was computer themed based on the room number. It was clever and groovy. I would recommend the RETRO hotel to anybody who wants to support a cool local business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. A little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are simple and tidy. Breakfast has a nice variety. Staff helpful and courteous. All good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026