The Lodge Motel

825 US-160, Fort Garland, CO 81133, Fort Garland, United States

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

The Lodge Motel is a family-owned, 1-story roadside inn with a rustic wood exterior on Highway 160 in Fort Garland, Colorado. It sits about two blocks from Ute Creek and is positioned for mountain scenery, with views toward Mount Blanca and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Public ratings are strong at 4.5/5 from 302 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are simply furnished with exposed rafters and an en suite bathroom. In-room basics include cable TV, DSL internet access, a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker. Some rooms also have WiFi access.

On-site services

A notable on-site feature is a stable that offers horse boarding for an additional fee. Amenities beyond what’s listed are not otherwise documented.

Location & nearby highlights

The motel is about 29.3 miles from Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, making it a practical base for dune and mountain day trips. Nearby points of interest include the Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center (about 735 m away) and outdoor destinations such as Blanca Peak, Little Bear Peak, Ellingwood Point, and Mount Lindsey (roughly 16–18 km away). Dining options close by include Mountain View Diner (about 593 m), Del's Diner (about 805 m), and MiGuadalupana (about 757 m).

Best for

Best suited to road-trippers and outdoors-focused travelers who want a straightforward motel stop on US-160 with quick access to Great Sand Dunes National Park and nearby Sangre de Cristo mountain destinations. It also fits guests who value personable, family-run hospitality and practical in-room essentials like a microwave and mini-fridge. Pet owners may appreciate that it’s described as pet friendly and includes a small dog park (per guest feedback).

Travel tips

If you’re using the motel as a base for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, plan for a drive of about 29.3 miles each way and start early for hiking and sand conditions. For quick meals close to the property, Fort Garland has nearby diners and casual restaurants within roughly 0.6–0.8 km. If reliable internet is important, note that DSL is listed and only some rooms are reported to have WiFi—confirm your room’s connectivity needs in advance.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the welcoming, down-to-earth service and attentive management from the family who runs the property. Cleanliness and a cozy, authentic “mountain-style” atmosphere are recurring positives, along with rooms feeling well-equipped for a simple travel stay. The motel’s location is often framed as convenient for exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park and the surrounding mountains. Pet-friendliness, including mention of a small dog park, is also noted in feedback; specific recurring complaints were not provided in the excerpts.

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