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Where to stay in Salida

By Sarah

Downtown Salida

  • Manhattan Hotel Salida

    A downtown hotel with no front desk. Check-in is self-service, and a virtual desk answers texts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 719-221-0055. The rooms are on the second floor and there is no elevator. Restaurants, shops, the Arts District and the river walk are nearby.

    Best for:
    Walkers who want a downtown base and do not need a staffed desk
    Where:
    228 N F Street, Salida
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • The Lobby Salida

    Six short-term suites in the old Palace Hotel building next to the Arkansas River, across from Riverside Park. Suites sleep two to four and have kitchens or kitchenettes, and suite 101 takes pets. The Palace stopped operating as a hotel in 2020, so these are individually run rentals booked through Airbnb or private agents.

    Best for:
    Couples and small groups who want a historic building on the river
    Where:
    204 N F Street, Salida
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Pinon Vacation Rentals

    A locally owned rental manager with homes from studios to four bedrooms and up across Salida, Buena Vista, Nathrop and the Chalk Creek area. Collections include downtown, river front, pet friendly and near Monarch, and it also offers stays of 30 days or more.

    Best for:
    Groups and families who want a whole house in town
    Where:
    201 F Street, Salida
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

Around Salida

  • Amigo Motor Lodge

    A renovated 1950s highway motor lodge with standard king, two-queen and deluxe king rooms and five vintage Airstream trailers named PeeWee, Merle, Velma, Diana and Francis. The site mentions a campfire area and has a page on pets.

    Best for:
    Travelers who want a stylish roadside stay or a night in an Airstream
    Where:
    7350 US Highway 50, Salida
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • The Lodge at Poncha Springs

    A lodge in Poncha Springs with King Deluxe rooms and the Bird's Nest, a two-bedroom suite that sleeps up to seven, with a full kitchen and a private creekside patio. There is a courtyard with a fire pit, and the cancellation window is 24 hours.

    Best for:
    Groups who want a kitchen and a creek-side patio near the US 50 and US 285 junction
    Where:
    10520 US Highway 50, Poncha Springs
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Mountain Goat Lodge

    A working goat farm on 20 acres at the foot of the Sawatch Range, about 6 miles from downtown Salida. Stay in a suite, a lodge room with a private balcony, a retro camper or a tipi. Breakfast uses milk, cheese and yogurt from the resident goats, and paying guests get a free farm tour. Dogs are welcome for a per-day fee.

    Best for:
    Travelers who want a farm stay with mountain views
    When:
    The lodge keeps its cancellation policy in winter unless the state closes the routes to town. Highways 285 and 50 are generally plowed, and the lodge recommends a four-wheel-drive or heavier vehicle for mountain passes.
    Where:
    9582 US Highway 285, Salida
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

Buena Vista

  • Surf Hotel and Chateau

    Two buildings in Buena Vista: the Surf Chateau with 20 guest rooms, and the Surf House with 10 king rooms that can be combined into suites. There is a saltwater hot pool with a fireplace lounge in a river-rock courtyard, and Wesley and Rose serves dinner and Sunday brunch. The Ivy Ballroom and an outdoor lawn host live music.

    Best for:
    Couples who want a boutique stay with a hot pool and a restaurant on site
    Where:
    1012 Front Loop, Buena Vista
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Shorehouse Hotel

    Four apartment-style suites on Main Street: Throne Room (sleeps 7), Layover Day (sleeps 3), Daisy Chain (sleeps 2) and Magpie Room (sleeps 4). Each has a full kitchen and laundry, and the site lists balconies or mountain views. No pets are allowed. Three of the suites are ADA compliant. Open year-round.

    Best for:
    Couples or small groups who want a kitchen and laundry in town
    Where:
    426 E Main Street, Buena Vista
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Buffalo Peaks Lodge

    A five-room lodge beside a golf course with Collegiate Peaks views, with handcrafted log furniture, a fireplace and a porch. Coffee is at 7 a.m. and a homemade breakfast at 8 a.m. Open year-round.

    Best for:
    Travelers who like a hosted lodge with breakfast
    Where:
    28928 Fairway Drive, Buena Vista
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Vista Court Cabins and Lodge

    Historic log cabins, lodge rooms and cottages, all self-catering. The grounds have a fire ring with mountain views, a pavilion, a playground and games. The owners describe it as a rural cabin stay, not a hotel, so guests take out their own trash and clean their own dishes.

    Best for:
    Families who want a cabin and a fire ring near Main Street
    When:
    The site showed a fire ban notice when checked on November 2, 2026. Confirm current fire rules before planning a fire.
    Where:
    1004 West Main Street, Buena Vista
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

  • Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Spa

    A hot springs inn with a lodge and cabins. Overnight stays include soaking in the tubs, river plunge and dry sauna.

    Best for:
    Soakers who want to sleep at the springs
    Where:
    18999 County Road 306, Buena Vista
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

Chalk Creek Valley

  • Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

    A hot springs resort in the Chalk Creek Valley with Creekside, Cabins, Lodge, Hillside and Cliffside lodging. Overnight guests get two days of pool access for every night booked. Mary Murphy Steak House and the Pavilion buffet are on site. The site lists it as open year-round.

    Best for:
    Travelers who want the hot springs to be the trip
    Where:
    15870 County Road 162, Nathrop
    Official site

    Checked November 2026

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