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El Colorado Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, near Garden of the Gods

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Living area | Smart TV
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Living area | Smart TV
El Colorado Lodge sits near Garden of the Gods, offering a genuine escape with its playground and nature reserve. Guests connect with free WiFi in public areas while enjoying thoughtful touches like coffee and tea service in the lobby and barbecue grills for outdoor meals.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Two room suite w/ Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Two room suite w/ Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Cabin | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free wired internet, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829

What's nearby

  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Garden of the Gods - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Glen Eyrie Castle - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Cave of the Winds - 12 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪WestFax Springs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mausam - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paravicini's Italian Bistro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Colorado Lodge

Lodge near Garden of the Gods
El Colorado Lodge provides amenities like a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at El Colorado Lodge feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free internet and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 within 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Colorado Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at El Colorado Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Colorado Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Colorado Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Colorado Lodge located?

Situated in the historical district, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Garden of the Gods Trading Post and Garden of the Gods. Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Manitou Springs Heritage Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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El Colorado Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 133 reviews
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

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here. Was everything we needed it to be for our week long stay.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff very friendly and always available and the room was very good for its price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

6/10 Okay

Kailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked how quiet and safe it was. Everyone would leave their cabin door open while they were there
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
Wasn't a bad spot for a night the beds were nice. They could have used a TV in the bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here. The entire unit is very charming and much bigger than staying at hotel. The unit we stayed in has a large living room area. Everything in here seems fairly new. It is very clean. This place is not right in downtown Manitou Springs which is great (less noise and no crowds) yet very convenient to do everything (Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, hiking in the area). The staffs are wonderful and friendly. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and checked out as fast as we could. Mold smell and cigarette were too strong. We had a really negative experience, hope it was only us. Because the cabins seems good and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is 98 years old and was probably "the" place back in the day. It shows it's age but there are new owners and they are trying make it nicer. Definitely a stop for people that plan to hike and camp. The cabins are roomy but not well furnished. Wi-Fi is spotty, I just used my 5g. They could add some shelving in the bathroom for toiletries. There is only a small sink, toilet and shower. Nowhere to put your stuff. We arrived a day early and the owner was nice enough to honor our rate for the extra day. A very nice surprise. They were all very helpful and nice. Will I return if I come back to the area? Maybe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Natellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room smelled mildew because of how old the property was. The renovation was done nicely. The towels were thin. Could use a towel rack in the bathroom. The outlet in the bathroom was behind the mirror. The room is decorated nicely. The price was perfect. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Meranda

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

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

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

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