I am not kidding you, they have the best bacon i've ever had in my life. I went for breakfast on…read morethe 4th before going to enjoy the sand dunes and was surprised when I took my first bite. I went back on the 5th and ordered 3 sides of bacon before heading back home after my trip

DO *NOT* RENT BOARDS FROM THESE CROOKS! After spending $100…read moreon overpriced convenience items we rented 3 sleds for the kids to use at Great Sand Dunes NP. After lugging the sleds in my youngest tried to use one on the first tiny dune and the board became delaminated making it useless and meaning we had to lug it around while the kids shared the other two. Upon returning them, I pointed out that the board didn't even work wince and asked if they could do anything to make it right. The worker just trotted out the "no refunds" sign... a total rip off!

First time staying here. The rooms are reasonably priced and very clean. The couple that own and…read morerun this hotel could not be nicer. They will go out of their way to handle any problem that you may have. They always ask if you need anything if they see you in the lobby or hall. This is an updated older hotel which still has the old time elevator with the metal grate doors that you need to shut. I will definitely recommend and will stay here anytime I'm in Monte Vista.

I actually really enjoyed our stay here. There are definitely some quirks, but what a cool hotel…read more Check-in was good. The staff actually walked me to the elevator to show it to me. It is old, but works fine. There are so many cool spaces to hang out from the lobby to the old bar, the cafeteria, even every floor has an area with chairs and tables. It's an old but beautiful hotel. Our room was small but renovated. The curtains were so high it was tough to open and close them and the sink was rather tiny. However, the bed was comfortable, plenty of pillows, decent amenities, good water pressure and hot water. Good Wi-Fi. The breakfast had some tasty surprises like slices of kielbasa and apple juice in cartons. Not something we often see in our travels. I would definitely stay here again.

Stopping for supplies before heading down the road. Spaces are big and not too close together…read more They have a small food menu and will even deliver to your door. Great view of the mountains. The breakfast bar was nice. Good coffee. I also washed a load of clothes. 4 washers and dryers for a good price. This is a nice KOA!! Nice people.

This place is perfect for your glamping needs. We enjoyed our stay. It's not too far from the city…read moreand not far from the Great Sand Dunes either. We did not utilize all the amenities but the gift shop is great and the service from the hosts is excellent. Highly recommend.

Great tour!! AND reasonably priced! Never been in a small…read moreplane before and was totally impressed by the views and the ride itself. Very smooth and calm. Our pilot was a great host and more than capable of flying his aircraft. Thanks Cam for the ride and tour. Dave and Jody Ft. Collins

great tour me and my fiancé took a weekend getaway trip to Denver and the flight was a big…read morehighlight cam showed us some great views and answered any questions we had I highly recommend his services.

We were doing a long weekend with our daughter and our two small pups. Del Norte was a nice…read morestopping point for our first night, so we booked at Mellow Moon. Lauren was very responsive via text answering all my questions. She texted me access info so when we arrived, which ended up later than we planned, we were able to go right into our room. The beds and pillows were quite comfortable. Enough that I was asking where she got the pillows. We all slept well. The pups got me up in the night and I took them for a short walk. The temp outside was cool, so I opened the window to let in some of the night air. The shower was interesting with the slanted floor. I liked the sliding barn door for the bathroom. The retro decor is inviting. I wish we could have stayed longer. They have a coffee shop in the Rodeo Mercantile. I discovered this after my husband and daughter had popped out to a local bakery to get us breakfast sandwiches. If we stay again, I'll for sure get a latte. This suited our needs. Simple, cozy and restful

Had a wonderful short weekend getaway here. Lauren was very responsive. Loved the amenities on…read moresite. Thanks Mellow Moon Lodge!

I recently stayed here on a visit to Great Sand Dunes NP. This was a really cute and quirky motel…read moreand I absolutely recommend it to anyone, but especially families with little kids. Pros: Super cute setting with the historic drive-in. Cute artwork throughout and the actor names outside each room is a lovely touch. Rooms were cleaner than I expected. This was close to an hour drive to GSDNP - however, it felt shorter and was a BEAUTIFUL drive. Close to quaint downtowns with good breweries and restaurant options. Super friendly people. When I woke up and left my room to grab breakfast, I heard this strange baaahhhh noise - and BAM! Right outside the room as far as I could see- SHEEP! Right after I grabbed my to-go breakfast, this tall rancher came out with a big cowboy hat and rope, followed by 2 herding dogs to herd the sheep. It was a sight! The kids were ecstatic. I want to say - whether intentional or not - it is SO NICE of the rancher to drive his sheep up so close. It was an unexpected surprise and it honestly bumped up my mood for the rest of the day. What an experience! Suffice to say - this is a great deal and I highly recommend. Cons: Due to COVID precautions there was no hot breakfast (see breakfast room photo below). I was disappointment because I made my reservation via phone to Corporate and they mentioned that a hot breakfast bar was included. More than that though- what a beautiful view! I am sad to have missed out on breakfast there. That said - there are picnic benches outside and so...I still had that great view :) The movies playing that night were a Bon Jovi concert and Scoob. I had zero interest in watching a drive-in Bon Jovi concert - so the front desk attendant mentioned that from my room I would be unable to see Scoob well, so she switched my room out. Unfortunately - all of the rooms are set for one screen option - so even though I could kind of see Scoob from an angle (I could see Bon Jovi concert dead on), from the room, my only audio was the concert. You can hear the other screen if you park your car downstairs and listen to 88.1. OR - bring a radio. It would be nice if they left radios in the rooms. I kind of think it would be fun to make the 2 options like a classic movie and a family movie. The soaps are on the wall in the shower in a box-like container. I pushed super hard and was able to get body wash and conditioner, but I think mine was out of shampoo. That - or I didn't push hard enough..? Unsure. You have to push HARD.

The premise is that you can watch a movie from your hotel room and it seems a no brainer. The rooms…read moreare themed to different movie stars/entertainers (a pic of John Wayne was in the John Wayne room) Our room wasn't cleaned well but the sheets were clean. When you figure out that the bed isn't centered to watch the drive in screen together on the bed you use a chair for one person. Speaker brings the movie, next thing you know the headlights hit your eyes. ( they have a sign asking for people to turn off the headlights but no one listens. You finish the movie or fall asleep but the experience is what you paid for. Work on really making the rooms themed ( a single picture isn't a theme) make sure to clean the tub and vacuum the floors and you will be on the way to make it more enjoyable. Breakfast was good, staff friendly.

This is definitely another roadside attraction. But it was fun and kitchy and I'm glad we checked…read moreit out and it was five bucks a person to go in. It's very hot. There's no shade bring water half sunscreen and a little something to leave behind for the aliens.

This place is absolutely absurd in all the right ways, if you enjoy quirky roadside attractions as…read moreI do. It's got a little history about mutilated livestock and strange sitings by campers through the years but, otherwise, it's just a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy a little fun. It's minutes from the highway, a little bit of a drive from the Great Sand Dunes. At a $5 cover and easy parking, with a menagerie of handcrafted oddities representing aliens and saucerships and other such things out of this world, why would ya pass it up?

I love a good visitor's center and this one is great, especially for the size of this park. Inside…read moreyou'll find a fantastic launching point for your time at Great Sand Dunes National Park. At each National Park we visit with our kids we inquire about the Jr. Ranger Program and our six year old had a fun time filling it out and learning about the Great Sand Dunes to earn her badge. I will say, as a parent, you end up learning a lot too which is always fun. Inside this visitor's center there is a small museum display that talks about the flora and fauna of the park, and the history of the region. You'll also find a big display that shows the current weather and a few rangers that are there to answer questions. This visitor's center also had a small but mighty gift shop. All in all a great little first stop on our way into the park.

What a nice visitor center! We try to always stop at the visitor center first at any national park…read moreto make sure our plans are do-able and that we're not missing any must-stops. And the rangers here were friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to help us make sure we had the best plans for the day. Nice exhibits inside with information about the park. A decent-sized bookstore with nice souvenirs - if you collect pressed pennies, they don't have a machine but do sell the GSDNP pennies already pressed. Step outside the back, you'll find a nice overlook of the park and the dunes - a little sneak peek of what's to come. Nice & clean bathrooms - always a treat. They also have free Wi-Fi. Plenty of parking in the lot, and it's a short few miles from the parking lot for the main dunes. Great stop to learn some more information about the park before you start your day.