Red Wing Motel

56 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, Colorado Springs, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Red Wing Motel is a straightforward 2-star motel in Manitou Springs at 56 El Paso Blvd, just off Highway 24. It’s positioned for easy access to the Colorado Springs/Manitou Springs sightseeing corridor and is rated 4.5/5 from 148 public reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are casual with colorful artwork and include free Wi‑Fi, smart TVs, and coffeemakers. The setup is geared toward simple, practical stays rather than resort-style facilities.

Services & Practical Conveniences

A complimentary local shuttle service is offered, and at-door parking is included for added convenience. The property also has a coin-operated laundry, useful for longer trips or outdoor-heavy itineraries.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The motel sits near major outdoor attractions: Garden of the Gods is about 1.4 km away and Red Rock Canyon is about 1.4 km away, while Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is about 2.9 km away. Other nearby points of interest include Manitou Cliff Dwellings (about 1.9 km), Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (about 2.6 km), and Miramont Castle Museum and The Queen's Parlour Tea Room (about 2.7 km). For bigger excursions, Pikes Peak is about 13.2 km away, and central Colorado Springs museums—including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (about 6.3 km) and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (about 6.7 km)—are within a short drive.

Best for

Best suited to road-trippers and outdoor-focused travelers who want a simple base near Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, and Manitou Springs attractions. It also fits guests who value practical logistics like at-door parking, free Wi‑Fi, and an included local shuttle over full-service resort amenities.

Travel tips

If you’re planning to visit Garden of the Gods (about 1.4 km) and nearby Manitou Springs sights like Cave of the Winds (about 2.9 km), this location makes short, repeated outings easy. Take advantage of the complimentary local shuttle service for getting around the immediate area when you’d rather not drive. With at-door parking, packing for day trips to Pikes Peak (about 13.2 km) is straightforward.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight friendly staff, comfortable beds, and rooms they consider pleasant. Practical convenience is a recurring theme, with easy parking and nearby walkable restaurants mentioned. A notable negative theme is that some guests report very poor interpersonal treatment from a staff member, strong enough to prompt warnings to avoid the property. Overall sentiment skews positive based on the high public rating, but service consistency appears to be a key variable in guest experiences.

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