
Mountain base area
The Steamboat Grand
A 328-room hotel at the base of the mountain, from standard rooms to one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and eight penthouses. It has an outdoor heated pool, two large whirlpool spas, a day spa and a fitness center, with dining on site.
- Best for:
- Travelers who want a full-service hotel at the base
- Where:
- 2300 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
A vacation ownership resort with rental villas at the base area next to the Christie Peak Express. Villas have free Wi-Fi, and most have a full kitchen, washer and dryer and a balcony or patio. There is a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa and on-site restaurants.
- Best for:
- Groups who want a kitchen and a ski-in, ski-out location
- Where:
- 2200 Village Inn Court, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
Gravity Haus Steamboat
A ski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of the resort with the gondola outside. Rooms run from queens to a slopeside loft that sleeps four. There is a heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a coworking space, White Rabbit Tavern and Unravel Coffee.
- Best for:
- Travelers who want a social, active base right at the lifts
- Where:
- 2304 Apres Ski Way, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
Torian Plum
A condo building at the base area that describes itself as ski in, ski out. Its website lists no unit types or amenities, so confirm what a unit includes before you book.
- Best for:
- Skiers who want a condo at the base
- Where:
- 1855 Ski Time Square Drive, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
The Fold Steamboat Springs
An all-suite hotel with one- and two-bedroom suites that have full kitchens and private balconies. Amenities include an indoor hot tub, sauna, mini golf, guest laundry and EV charging, and dogs are allowed.
- Best for:
- Families and ski groups who want kitchens and space
- When:
- The shuttle runs during ski season only.
- Where:
- 1485 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
Trailhead Lodge
A condo building in the Wildhorse Meadows neighborhood with one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Each unit has a kitchen, gas fireplace, washer and dryer and private balcony, and the building lists a pool and hot tubs. Units are rented through Vacasa.
- Best for:
- Families and small groups who want condo space
- Where:
- Wildhorse Meadows, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
Downtown Steamboat
Rabbit Ears Motel
A family-owned motel on Lincoln Avenue since 1953, known for its neon sign. There are five room types, including river view rooms with balconies over the Yampa River, and a free bus stop outside for the ride to the ski resort.
- Best for:
- Travelers who want to walk to downtown, Howelsen Hill and Old Town Hot Springs
- Where:
- 201 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
North Routt County
Vista Verde Ranch
An all-inclusive guest ranch in Clark with luxury log cabins and more than 100 horses. Rates cover lodging, guided activities, meals, beer and wine, and airport transport. Winter brings backcountry skiing, sleigh rides and tubing, and the ranch runs on a special use permit in Routt National Forest.
- Best for:
- A full-service ranch week with horses, food and no planning
- When:
- Summer is the family season and autumn is adults only. Winter programs run on snow, so confirm dates with the ranch.
- Where:
- 58000 Cowboy Way, Clark
Official siteChecked November 2026
The Cabins at Historic Columbine
Fourteen rustic log cabins in the historic mining town of Columbine, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cabins have furnished kitchens, bedding, towels and firewood, and the property has a wood-fired sauna, a shower house and a general store. There is no cell service, Wi-Fi or TV.
- Best for:
- Travelers who want to unplug in a cabin with trail access
- When:
- Open year round, with direct access to Routt National Forest trails. Roads north of town can be snowy in winter.
- Where:
- 64505 County Road 129, Clark
Official siteChecked November 2026
Strawberry Park, north of town
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Lodging
Rustic overnight lodging at the hot springs, with cabins, wagons and tent sites. A stay includes pool access from check-in to midnight and again from sunrise to checkout. Cabins have no electricity, running water is in shared bathhouses, and guests bring their own bedding.
- Best for:
- Soakers who want the pools to themselves after day visitors leave
- When:
- Check-in is 5 to 8 PM. From November 1 to May 1, Routt County rules require 4WD with snow tires or chains, or a shuttle. No cancellations are allowed, and changes need 14 days notice.
- Where:
- 44200 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs
Official siteChecked November 2026
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