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Best Western Rambler
Best Western RamblerWalsenburg
10/10 Excellent
I booked this room for my husband. He was sick & miserable. The gal that checked him in recognized he wasn't feeling well & was amazing to him. I cannot say enough good about her & her customer service. Thank you for being so nice to my husband. This property has great parking. Plenty of room for the large trailer he was towing. The room was clean & comfortable. He said breakfast was very good. There was someone there that made his breakfast to order. Will stay here again
I booked this room for my husband. He was sick & miserable. The gal that checked him in recognized he wasn't feeling well & was amazing to him. I cannot say enough good about her & her customer service. Thank you for being so nice to my husband. This property has great parking. Plenty of room for the large trailer he was towing. The room was clean & comfortable. He said breakfast was very good. There was someone there that made his breakfast to order. Will stay here again
Anonymous traveler
Great Sand Dunes Lodge
Great Sand Dunes LodgeMosca
10/10 Excellent
I stayed in one of the geodesic domes, which are behind the main lodge. There are 7 domes that share 3 bathrooms, which are in a different building. You receive a key upon check-in to unlock one of 3 doors to a private bath (sink, toilet, and shower). I was a little worried about having access to a bathroom given all 7 domes were rented during my stay and only 2 of the 3 bathrooms were usable...but never had to wait. The two things the bathrooms need are a mirror and additional wall hooks....
I stayed in one of the geodesic domes, which are behind the main lodge. There are 7 domes that share 3 bathrooms, which are in a different building. You receive a key upon check-in to unlock one of 3 doors to a private bath (sink, toilet, and shower). I was a little worried about having access to a bathroom given all 7 domes were rented during my stay and only 2 of the 3 bathrooms were usable...but never had to wait. The two things the bathrooms need are a mirror and additional wall hooks....
Raquel
Dodgeton Creek Inn
Dodgeton Creek InnLa Veta
10/10 Excellent
This felt like a bed and breakfast. We had a huge and quiet bedroom with a private bath. There was a large eating area and a large family room area adjacent to one another. A small creek flowed on the back side of the property which could be seen and heard from the back patio. Breakfast was home cooked and great. We didn't have time to explore Cuchara but enjoyed the little time we stayed at Dodgeton Creek Inn.
This felt like a bed and breakfast. We had a huge and quiet bedroom with a private bath. There was a large eating area and a large family room area adjacent to one another. A small creek flowed on the back side of the property which could be seen and heard from the back patio. Breakfast was home cooked and great. We didn't have time to explore Cuchara but enjoyed the little time we stayed at Dodgeton Creek Inn.
John
Rustic Rook Resort Great Sand Dunes
Rustic Rook Resort Great Sand DunesMosca
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful location, near the Great Sand Dunes and wonderful star gazing. The staff were family and supportive. The tent we stayed in was wonderful. The shared bathrooms and were clean and the staff did an excellent job of attending to any consistent clean up. Campers should be prepared for cooler nights but overall a great experience.
Beautiful location, near the Great Sand Dunes and wonderful star gazing. The staff were family and supportive. The tent we stayed in was wonderful. The shared bathrooms and were clean and the staff did an excellent job of attending to any consistent clean up. Campers should be prepared for cooler nights but overall a great experience.
theresa
The Lodge Motel
The Lodge MotelFort Garland
10/10 Excellent
Staff A+
Staff A+
Douglas
Days Inn by Wyndham Colorado City
Days Inn by Wyndham Colorado CityColorado City
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful manager with warm kind welcome. Stunning scenery of Spanish Peaks from breakfast room. Don't use google maps to find location, hotel is just off I 25.
Wonderful manager with warm kind welcome. Stunning scenery of Spanish Peaks from breakfast room. Don't use google maps to find location, hotel is just off I 25.
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Sands Motel
Sands MotelWalsenburg
10/10 Excellent
The room was very nice and exceptionally clean. I am a Housekeeping Supervisor at a Quality Inn and two mom-and-pop hotels, so I can truly appreciate a well-maintained room. Everything was clean, fresh, and well taken care of.
We really enjoyed our stay, and I have already recommended this place to my team. Great job to the housekeeping staff for providing such a clean and comfortable room—well done! 👏
The room was very nice and exceptionally clean. I am a Housekeeping Supervisor at a Quality Inn and two mom-and-pop hotels, so I can truly appreciate a well-maintained room. Everything was clean, fresh, and well taken care of.
We really enjoyed our stay, and I have already recommended this place to my team. Great job to the housekeeping staff for providing such a clean and comfortable room—well done! 👏
Amy
The Timbers Motel
The Timbers MotelWalsenburg
10/10 Excellent
Very clean and very affordable. No stinky perfume cleaners smell in the room, just fresh and clean.
Very clean and very affordable. No stinky perfume cleaners smell in the room, just fresh and clean.
Timothy
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What are the must-see places to visit in Gardner?
While you're exploring the area, Lake Isabel and Pinyon Flats Campground are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the larger area, you’ll find Great Sand Dunes National Park and Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center.
What's the best way to get to and around Gardner?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can you save you a headache when you get to your destination. Fly into Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional), which is located 44.9 mi (72.2 km) from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.