El Colorado Lodge

2.5 star property
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Photo gallery for El Colorado Lodge

BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Living area
Exterior
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
23 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    16 min walk
  • Garden of the Gods
    16 min walk
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
    3 min drive
  • Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    21 min drive

Room options

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two room suite w/ Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Manitou Springs

When you stay at El Colorado Lodge in Manitou Springs, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. .This lodge is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from US Air Force Academy and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Peterson Air Force Base.

What's nearby

  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 16 min walk
  • Garden of the Gods - 16 min walk
  • Manitou Incline - 7 min drive
  • Cave of the Winds - 7 min drive
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Paravicini's Italian Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk

About this property

El Colorado Lodge

Lodge with free parking, near Garden of the Gods
El Colorado Lodge offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Manitou Springs lodge provides complimentary wired Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.99 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay) plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.99 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Colorado Lodge
El Colorado
El Colorado Hotel Manitou Springs
El Colorado Lodge Lodge
El Colorado Lodge Manitou Springs
El Colorado Lodge Lodge Manitou Springs

El Colorado Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 133 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 133 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 133 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jody, Evansville

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historic property that is in process of being renovated. It is a charming collection of adobe style “cabins” that may have been used as a base camp for Pikes Peak. It was easy to locate and parking was good. It will only get better and better. It was a great pet-friendly value for our three night visit to Pikes Peak. It’s also close to Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Owner is very nice and accommodating. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect stay for a quiet weekend or a few days in manitou! Joey is a class act and really brining this place back to life! Much love!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anisra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Main Lodge is rustic and beautifully restored!! Great shape for almost 100 yrs old. My cabin was clean! Updated w/tile floors, nice shower, kitchenette, windows that open and bonus skylite. Attached was a private Pergola w/picnic table. Joey - Lodge Manager is friendly and very accomodating! Look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Comfortable beds, nice bathroom, and a view of the mountains. Owner is cool and attentive. Also right next door to a dispensary.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Osie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually slept with my personal protection here. Got to the property around 8:30 no one was in the office had to call a number and stand outside waiting for Ernie to come let me in. The exterior was unkept with high grass. Had a smell from the outside. The code to our room was written in a book on the desk. The cabin smelled like mildew. The minute we came in the adjoining cabin was screaming, cussing and you could hear items hit the floors. This went on ALL night! The shower had black tile there was white soap scum. All of the windows in our unit had been left unlocked. There was people loitering around the back of the rooms where you park and it wasn’t well lit. It’s sad because this place has real potential to be a fun place. Check out was the same had to call a number for Ernie.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Manitou Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new ownership.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

CONNIE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Staff & service
we had booked a room in a cabin at the El Colorado lodge. It turned out we needed to cancel the day of because of some travel restraints. Anyhow we stopped in and the place looked nice and the staff was so kind and understanding of our situation. We are definitely planning to go back and stay some time in the future and were so blessed by there kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and cute
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meranda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic Old Manitou Accommodations
Good lodging for budget minded travelers. Great location. Friendly staff. Clean room. I'll come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. 2 bedroom cabin is layed out oddly but worked for our stop on the way home. Room had definitely been cleaned but the odor of the cleaning products were a little too strong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic & Clean
We enjoyed staying at El Colorado! The owner and staff were attentive, the room was very clean (I walked around in socks and they stayed clean), and the mattress was comfortable. This is a historic property so updating is complicated but they've done well with keeping it nice. I felt safe and there was lots to do nearby. Great coffee across the street. Was sad to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Old but nice
Manitou Springs has been renovating their older hotels. This place is like living in a lodge. Our little lodge was clean and roomy. A clear view of Pikes Peak. Restaurants nearby. Easy access to highways.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jolena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute little spot. 420 friendly too ❤️ no smoking cigarettes tho. It's definitely an old place but super cute and is was way quieter and smelled better than what I honestly expected
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and comfortable, just needs more parking.
I love the one-of-a-kind appeal of little places like this one. The cabins are comfortable and quiet. The service from the woman at the front desk was outstanding. My only complaint is the lack of parking. I had trouble finding a place to park to check in, then a huge pickup was blocking the only spot beside my cabin. I went to the desk and the woman there was able to get the owner to move the pickup. I will stay there on future visits!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people and place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Works for me!
This is a quirky little unique place. Kinda cute. Bed was comfortable shower was clean. Neighborhood around kind of sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adorable! I was pleasantly surprised. The only negative for me was no coffee creamer! The staff were all kind and the room was clean. If they fixed the pool to have that up and running this place would be a HUGE success!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerzy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Love this spot. Wish I stayed here sooner. Great spot to chill out. Lost of food options within walking distance. Got a great cafe right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024