What a prize! I was driving east through Arizona to Colorado…read moreand just couldn't drive anymore. When I arrived in Cortez, CO I decided I would stop. I looked on Google for hotels, but all the listings (commercial ads) were $90+ so I pulled into a place that the place with the sign that said, "Historic Hotel, Low Rates, Free Wifi". The office staffer, Connie, was amazingly nice. She gave me a "National Park Pass" discount of $10 so my room was under $70. Price is nice, but the room was truly "historic" AND very clean. Queen bed with lots of room to walk around it and a large bathroom. Plus the Wifi was lightening fast. I download all my photos from the Grand Canyon without so much as a slow down. I'd like to come stay here as a weekend destination get away; too bad its 1400 miles from my home.

Given the reviews here and on the other sites, I was expecting a well above average motel. But it…read moreappears there was a recent change in ownership and, with those ownership changes, came changes in hospitality and the guest experience. I stayed here in August 2019, which judging by past reviews, was shortly after the change in ownership. Check-in was alright and I was directed to a room in the front of the property. When I pulled up to my room, a staff member doing work on the came up to me and asked for my room key so he could turn on the AC and make sure the room was ready...okay. This might just be my New York paranoia talking, but I gave the room a thorough inspection when I got inside. The room was a 50s motel room, which was about what I expected. Furniture was dated, but it was clean. The internet password was not posted prominently and required me to read the fine print in the guide. Most hotels post the wifi password prominently and don't expect you to spend 15 minutes looking all over the room for it. Once I got that settled, the room was generally quiet and comfortable. The next morning, renovation work was going on pretty early in the morning. Thankfully, I wanted an early start anyway, so I wasn't bothered. This property worked for the night, but I'm not sure I'd return. Independent motels are always a gamble and, unfortunately, this one didn't live up to the past reviews.

This is an older camp that is located directly across the street from Mesa Verde National Park. We…read moreare about ten minutes away from shopping in Cortez and about forty minutes away from Durango. There is nothing fancy or new about this place, but I would return here again if I could. WiFi paid for the site, and it supported our Zoom meetings, could stream without any problems, and was the most reliable. The sites are uneven, but they came out and added some more gravel to help with mud and some holes. I was VERY thankful for the support! It is so convenient that you are so close to the park. In the evening, we went in and watched the sunset since we worked remotely during the weekdays. It was a little worn out in the laundry room, but it did the job as expected. There is no doubt that I would stay here again in the future.

We stayed at Ancient Cedars RV Resort expecting a premium experience based on many of the positive…read morereviews, but our experience aligned much more closely with the concerns raised in several of the negative reviews. The biggest issue was the overall lack of maintenance throughout the park. The grounds appeared neglected, with overgrown grass and weeds in many areas. The resort advertises dedicated dog areas, but both of our dogs came away covered in stickers and burrs that had to be painstakingly cut out of their fur. We also spoke with other campers whose dogs experienced the same problem. If a park promotes itself as dog-friendly and provides designated dog areas, those spaces should be maintained and kept reasonably free of hazards. What made this more frustrating was that there always seemed to be someone driving around the park with a weed trimmer, yet during our stay we never actually witnessed any meaningful grounds maintenance being performed. The condition of the property suggested that upkeep had been deferred for quite some time. Site spacing was another disappointment. The sites felt extremely cramped. The rig behind us was positioned so close that their patio area essentially backed up to our utilities. At one point, a neighboring camper accidentally stepped on our sewer hose because of how little separation existed between sites. We also paid for what was advertised as a "premium" site. In reality, it was located directly on a dusty road with a clear view of the campground dump station. That is not what most RVers would reasonably expect when paying extra for a premium site. After reading the reviews again following our stay, I find myself wondering how representative some of the glowing reviews really are. The maintenance issues, cramped sites, and questionable premium-site location were not isolated observations and seem consistent with concerns raised by multiple other reviewers. While the location near Mesa Verde is convenient, the resort itself did not deliver the quality or level of upkeep that its marketing and many of its highest-rated reviews would suggest. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we would not stay here again

The place is off the main road which is nice, plenty of spots, grassy areas for lawn games, a pool,…read morelaundry, weak WiFi, and two roomy showers. The owner or manager had her little dog in the pool despite the sign that states no pets in the pool area. A little girl could not find a toy she tossed into the pool because the water was so murky... it feels a little like a horror movie beginning. Hopefully we sleep well tonight.

We stayed there a month in a motorhome. Rates were very reasonable. Although spaces are gravel,…read morepark is well maintained for older facilities. People who work and run it are very helpful and it was a pleasure to interact with them. We will be back.

The only camp grounds in the park. Check in was easy right near the bathrooms and laundry…read more Headed down the road to find a tiny site. Finally got the travel trailer in the spot was having trouble unhooking. We ended up not unhooking and leaving in the morning. We also had no Wi-Fi reception. Government was shut down so no tours, no reason to stay.

I actually was a huge fan of this campground. It is right near the entrance once you get inside of…read moreMesa Verde National Park. It is the only campground inside the park too. The reason I liked this campground so much was it had so many amenities. They had the camp store, a breakfast restaurant, free showers, coin laundry, and even FREE WIFI! The toilets were actually toilets too not any sort of porta potty situation. They also had a kennel for our dog which really gave me piece of mind to be able to drop her off there while we went and explored the park. It is first come first serve for the camp spots. Check in at the camp store to get all your information. We chose a campsite that had really fast wifi haha. They also do events at the amphitheater each night so if you can check that out as well. I suggest that because it is first come first serve to come earlier so you can get the best spot. The campsites to very with shade, proximity, to bathrooms, size, etc.

Wonderful weekend camping out with an entire wedding party. Beautiful views all around. Multiple…read moreoptions for campsites, cabins, teepees, RV spaces and facilities. Restrooms, Showers & Kitchen. Bring the family for a getaway.

Beautiful place to stay! At first I was unsure about the lack of air conditioning in the cabins,…read morebut it turned out to the a non-issue! I rented linens and they were great for the price. The showers didn't have the best pressure when all six were in use simultaneously, but that was easily fixed by three showering at a time. The water heater also had to be continuously turned on by somebody for it to stay warm, but when it was warm it was great. The views were ridiculously beautiful! I loved going up on the 360° sunset deck, despite the fact that it was too cloudy to see much color. I also wanted to mention that I loved the inclusion of Bible verses on the concrete. It was great to see that! I will definitely stay again if I am in the area.

It's hard to put into words how special Ancient Echoes at Kelly Place really is. It's not just a…read moreplace to stay near Mesa Verde and Cortez, CO--it's a destination in itself. We initially came to the area to visit Sutcliffe Vineyards and to explore Canyons of the Ancients, but Kelly Place became the highlight of our trip. Guests can easily access trails to ancient cliff dwellings and a restored kiva, all within the boundaries of the property, which overlaps with Canyons of the Ancients! It was awesome in the true meaning of the word. Few are fortunate enough to have this kind of access to respectfully admire and inspect the remains of an ancient civilization in such a private setting. With Sutcliffe Vineyards only 10 minutes away, and sites of the Canyons of the Ancients on the property, we could not have found a better place to stay. Our suite in the newly renovated main lodge was outstanding. The large room had a comfortable queen bed with quality linen and a fluffy comforter that I loved. The bathroom had a beautifully tiled walk-in shower that was very nice. Magnificent views from our room's windows offered more vistas of the surrounding beauty. The facilities at Ancient Echoes at Kelly Place are fantastic- modern comfort amid ancient history. We stayed in a suite in the main lodge, which was thoughtfully and tastefully restored by owners Celine and Allison. The main area of the lodge offers a kiva-style fireplace, shared meeting space, library and gourmet kitchen all available to guests. The private casitas and suites are perfect for family reunions or a peaceful getaway. We're already planning a return trip! You won't regret giving Celine and Ally a call to schedule your stay as soon as possible. Highly recommend Ancient Echoes at Kelly Pl

Beautiful secluded resort. This is the place to connect to the fantastic landscape of the area. It…read moremakes a great home base to explore and have adventures in the surrounding lands. Very welcoming hosts. This place is a treasure.

This is a huge, beautiful, and modern visitor center. On one end you can glimpse their archival…read moresection that preserves the artifacts found here and the research work going on. The other end has a bookshop and a small museum that gives context to the history of the area. Since the national park is so large, I had to ask a ranger for clarification to see what areas of the park were open. Wetherill Mesa is currently closed due to construction. There's also free wifi (you can use it to download the NPS app and get more information during your visit) and clean bathrooms.

Nice visitor center right at the entrance to Mesa Verde National Parks. Was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow large their visitor center was. Plenty of exhibits and information on the park and the Ancestral Pueblo culture. Perfect starting point to lay some foundation before entering the park. Everyone we interacted with here was so nice and friendly, more than willing to share what they know about the park and the culture. Nice little bookstore. Not the largest I've seen but has a nice selection. Plenty of clean bathrooms. Should definitely be your first stop when visiting the national park.

The family of 2013 Mancos Days Queen Shirley Whipple stayed at Chicken Creek Bed and Breakfast this…read moreyear. It was a comfortable place for the out-of-towners to stay and the Mancos relatives to visit, and everyone to be together with Mom. It was like the family all being at home again.

Lovely home and VERY nice hosts. My husband and I (and our German Shepherd) were very welcome, and…read moreBob was wonderful! We were supposed to have an upstairs room with private bath, but that changed somehow when we arrived. We stayed in the downstairs section, which has several other bedrooms and one shared bathroom and kitchen and living area. Luckily no other guests were staying at that time, so we had it all to ourselves, and it worked out great. Bedrooms and bathroom were extremely clean and neat. Beautiful lot with large patios upstairs and downstairs that are oh-so peaceful!! Spent lots of time talking with Bob, and he was very accommodating and easy-going. I loved having breakfast in their cozy and bright dining area near the kitchen overlooking the mountains and watching numerous hummingbirds come to feed on their upper patio (felt like we were Bob's personal guests). Bob was also so kind to let our dog, LeLa (who is well-behaved) stay in the dining room with us while we had breakfast. We did not see much of Ursula (his wife) as she had to work during the days that we were there, but our brief meeting with her was very pleasant! We highly recommend this place!!!