This was another lucky find in the old downtown Manitou springs. It's not often one finds an…read moreactual motel. That is family owed and well cared for the staff at check in were friendly and offered great suggestions for area restaurants. The place was clean, well taken care of and offered a simple easy to go breakfast in the morning. Don't let the price fool you, it was a pleasant stay and located in a beautiful area of manitou springs. We would definitely stay here again.

"There's a Small Hotel" - Frank Sinatra/Pal Joey (1957)…read more We used The Villa Motel as a stop overnight from Denver to Divide (destination: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary). I chose The Villa based on the reviews here, and the fair price. I didn't want to pay $300 a night just for a one-night stay in the other more fancier places around Manitou as we were just crashing for a night (approx $105 a night off-season). PARKING: plentiful free parking during mid-March. ROOMS: The Villa Motel completely honored my request when I booked online directly with them (cheaper direct also). I asked for a corner room on the 2nd floor so it wouldn't be so noisy, and it wasn't at all. No elevators, be aware of that. If you don't want to lug your stuff upstairs, ask for bottom floor room. The rooms very large, even larger than our room at the La Quinta Inn in Glenwood Springs. The bed was comfy and just right for firmness. Everything was clean except I found a hair in my bed and there was a rolled-up ball of black hair in the bathroom but I was not grossed out by that since everything else was clean. Sheets smelled fresh and clean. Bathroom had nice amenities like make up wipe remover, bar soap and lotion, which was a very nice touch. The water controls were opposite for the HOT and COLD water, making it very difficult to figure out which way to turn the handles and even when getting the temp right, it would shift from hot to cold to freezing. I had to get out of the water stream every few minutes as it would go from scalding hot to freezing cold, until you manipulated the handles again. The water also backed up in the tub when we showered. The microwave and the sitting area is a nice touch, and the fridge. I am glad they have a safe. The last two hotels we went to did not have one (La Quinta Glenwood Springs, Drury in Westminster) A/C and heater worked very well, and quiet too. SERVICE: very nice people for check-in and check-out. Be aware the office opens at 7 AM, so if you have to be somewhere before that, talk to the office ahead of time to arrange something. We had to be in the town of Divide for our Alpha Wolf tour by 0745 and that was about 32 minutes away, so there was little wiggle-room for getting lost, etc. OTHER PERKS: coffee and continental breakfast in the office with some fresh whole fruits, pastries. The entire town of Manitou Springs is less than a 10-minute walk from The Villa, just take a left out of the driveway and keep walking. Laundromat a few feet away although I did see some washing/drying machines at The Villa. We did not use the pool in snowy March (closed). Manitou Incline views directly across the motel. RETURN FACTOR: a 100% YES. We love The Villa Motel. I also loved Manitou Springs and want to return again in the future. Keep small businesses in business! We love family-owned places and want to see them succeed, so give this place a try!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The check in process was a bit slow because we booked through…read moreAgoda, but the woman at the front desk was friendly and talked us through the amenities, like the cold plunge and sauna. The room was clean and had a microwave and mini fridge. We were on the 3rd floor and really enjoyed the view of the mountain. The hotel is in an ideal location, about a 2 minute drive from all the shops in Manitou Springs and 5 minutes from Garden of the Gods. Will definitely be back here next time we're in town. A couple days after checking out, I did notice an additional charge from the hotel for the room. I called them to tell them that I had already prepaid and the person helping me, Julia, was very helpful about reversing the charge and apologizing for the mistake. She did mention that they price match third party booking sites (which is why I booked through Agoda), so if you do choose to stay here, I recommend booking directly with them.

Room for improvement:…read more We recently completed a four-night family stay at The Outrider. While we appreciated aspects of our visit, we felt the overall experience didn't quite match the price tag or how the property is presented online. While the wellness facilities like the sauna, steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge are highlighted, they felt a bit overhyped on the website. The pool was decent, though adding umbrellas for shade would make a big difference. Potential guests should also note that this is a walk-up property with no elevators and has more of a vintage motel layout. The bathrooms were disappointing as well, featuring basic shower shells with no tile and no handheld shower spray handle. Perks like dining or basic hotel conveniences are minimal. The only refreshment options are a small front-desk fridge and a regular coffee station, with no decaf available. We also missed having regular housekeeping services during a multi-night stay. It was a decent stay, but given the rate, we'll likely try a different hotel on our next visit.

If you are looking for the best place to stay in manitou springs then look no further. The blue…read moreskies inn owned by local artist and wildlife photographer Sally and her husband Mike is the only choice. From uniquely designed rooms to the perfect breakfast delivered to your room each morning including the best fresh made muffins in town. It is an easy 10 minutes walk to downtown Manitou along the creek and a quick drive to garden of the gods. We have stayed here most years for a long weekend or a quick getaway and never look anywhere else. If you have not stayed here yet then you are missing out.

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast , you will be so comfortable here! Make sure and walk the…read moreentire grounds , beautiful flowers and so much more.

I purchased the Wellness Day Pass + Pool Access as a birthday gift for my mom for this hotel, and…read moreit ended up being such a wonderful experience for her. Even though the hotel is in her own city, she had never visited before, so she loved getting to discover a beautiful pool in her own community with stunning views. The timing was especially perfect because they were offering a water aerobics class that day, which is something she already loves, and she had a great time participating. What impressed me most was the level of care she received from the staff. Since I wasn't going with her, I was a little nervous about sending her somewhere unfamiliar and hoping she would know where to go and what was available. That worry was completely unnecessary. She said she was warmly greeted, helped when she arrived, and checked on throughout the day without it ever feeling excessive. She felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. She also tried one of the wellness amenities, including the leg massager, which she loved, and had a really great lunch while she was there. She called me almost immediately after getting home just to tell me how much she enjoyed the entire experience, especially the pool and aqua class. As the person who bought this as a gift, I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. It gave her a relaxing, fun birthday experience and introduced her to a place in her own city that she now loves. I look forward to surprising her with a stayaction here.

The service was excellent, hotel is stunning, location is okay, the view is nice, and the food was…read moreavoidable. There are a lot of hotel amenities and fun lawn games out on the back patio area. The price was steep for what we got, but if you can afford this hotel, I would say overall it's worth it. Our room was clean and spacious with super large windows. We were there for Mother's Day weekend and ate brunch the morning of. They had quite a variety, but it wasn't anything spectacular. Food was still a bit cold. Cheeses, meats, fruits still looked like it had been sitting out a bit, and flavors were lacking. They had a prime rib station with horseradish sauce and au jus. Unfortunately, the au jus was a very thick gloopy gravy--borderline a solid. The price tag for brunch was super expensive, and definitely not worth it. At one point my coat had fallen while we were packing up the car. It had my gloves and wallet in the pockets. Luckily, the housekeeping staff had turned it in with everything in tact and held at the front counter for us. That was a great bit of service.

I'm only giving 1 star because 0 isn't an option…read more The owner "Jesse" has lost the idea of what customer service really means. If you call to speak with someone, you get a voicemail, every time. They made a mistake, and when I spoke with him he was defensive, rude, and seemed like he could not care any less about the inconvenience he caused. Perhaps, had I been able to speak with someone, or my email was returned in a timely manner, this situation would have had a different outcome.

The views from the balcony are amazing. It is nestled in the most serene place. It has a hot tub…read moreand the inn next door (sister inns) has a firepit for smores. Theres no front staff, you "check inn" by going to the lockbox and entering the combo they send you. The lock boxes are located at the bigger inn which wasn't written anywhere so it took us a while to get to it. It is within walking distance of the local bar, a restaurant and a gift shop. I HIGHLY recommend. The only negative I found was that the walls are super thin so you can hear your neighbors every move!

Super cute! Well appointed. We couldn't get the fire pit on, but it was still lovely to look up at…read morethe stars.

This is a beautiful property in a beautiful place. High end furnishings as well as towels and…read morelinens. Just a block or two to restaurants and a nice park and trails. The property has a nice hot tub and a shared kitchen and living space. The only con we found was the walls between the rooms were very thin.

After seeing this was higher rated than the other Magnuson , I chose this place. It was…read more fine. It was located in a close area to the Cog Railway which we were doing the next morning. The breakfast was good with an attentive hostess. The room was handicapped accessible except that it had a regular tub, not walk in. Overall, it was a good experience.

LOCATION is outstanding for quick access to Garden of the Gods Park…read more Room was very clean. It had a microwave and a small fridge. Bedding was very clean. Post-midnight checkin was smooth thanks to the cheery mood of the front-desk gentleman.

Quick and simple check in. Elevator is quite fast. Location is pretty easy to access. Parking in…read morethe back is better imo. I had room 301 and it was awesome. I don't know if all the other rooms are like this, but mine was giant. Very spacious and comfy. Housekeeping could do a little better with cleaning as I found crumbs under the bed. Room was clean, and had clean towels. Nice views as well.

Give this place a shot! The new owners are wonderful and they are very sweet and accommodating…read more Great stay and rooms were very clean. They are remodeling and fixing up things so please keep that in mind. Otherwise my daughter and I had a great quiet stay. The breakfast is a simple one but there are plenty of places nearby that you can go to if you are not happy with the selection. It was enough for us and for the price of the stay was welcoming. Will be back soon to this location.