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The China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast. Photo by The China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast Facebook

Top 5 B&Bs in Ouary & Telluride

February 6, 2021 By //  by Jessica Hughes

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Both located within box canyons, surrounded by the beauty of the San Juan Mountains, the small towns of Telluride and Ouray offer visitors charm, adventure, and scenic landscapes unlike any other. Clinging to their mining pasts, each features a historic downtown main street and offer an abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips.

Only one hour apart, easily explore both towns within the same trip or make plans to visit separately. These lovely bed and breakfasts in Telluride and Ouray, CO make for a wonderful base for a San Juan getaway.

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Here are among the best B&Bs in Telluride, CO, in no particular order:

Telluride

Best known for its ski slopes and lavish lifestyle, Telluride is rife with high-end four and five-star hotels. But for those looking for a more authentic experience in town, check out the cozy inn in town. Find your home away from home with a stay at The Victorian Inn, for a true taste of Telluride.

The Victorian Inn

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The Victorian Inn lit up at night. Photo by victorianinntelluride.com.

Find Victorian charm, comfort, and affordable rooms in the heart of Telluride at The Victorian Inn. Whether you are planning a family vacation or a romantic weekend for two, The Victorian Inn provides amenities and accommodations to fit any type of getaway. Feel right at home with their morning breakfast featuring freshly-baked muffins, cereals, yogurt, and delicious cinnamon rolls.

Amenities:

  • Convenient location
  • Continental breakfast
  • Dry Sauna (winter only)
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Bike and ski racks
  • On-site laundry
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The Cottage with loft at the Victorian Inn. Photo by victorianinntelluride.com.

Instantly feel at home with a stay in one of their comfortable and accommodating rooms. Featuring pillow-top mattresses, high-quality linens, and modern details, it’s easy to rest and relax at The Victorian Inn. Choose from standard single and double queen rooms, plus premium and deluxe suites that offer views of the mountains.

For even more privacy, be sure to book the cottage chalet. The cottage features exceptional amenities including a private deck, full kitchen, upstairs loft (perfect for the kids), and offers approximately 500 square feet of space. In-room amenities include ski racks, humidifiers, desk and chair, refrigerator, and microwaves upon request.

  • 401 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435 | 970-728-6601
  • Check prices, availability or book The Victorian Inn

Ouray

Aptly named as America’s Switzerland, Ouray lures in visitors with its idyllic landscape, natural hot springs, gushing waterfalls, and historic downtown. Despite its tucked-away location and its small-town size, Ouray boasts a variety of lodging options, including some of the most charming bed and breakfasts in the area. Unpack and stay awhile at one of these bed and breakfasts in Ouray.

China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast

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Entrance to the China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast. Photo by The China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast Facebook.

For a delightful and romantic Victorian inn, stay at the China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast. Opening in 1995, the China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast was built by a maritime enthusiast, Earl Yarbrough, to replicate the Victorian heritage and history of Ouray. Guests will enjoy the personalized service from the inn’s owners, a delicious homemade breakfast, and a convenient location in town.

Amenities:

  • In-town location
  • Daily homemade breakfast
  • Common dining area
  • Lounge area with books and games
  • Mountain views
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The Captain’s Quarters at the China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast. Photo by The China Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast Facebook.

Guests can choose from 12 luxurious rooms, each capturing the beauty of Victorian architecture and modern design. Each room is named after a famous Clipper ship in honor of the owner’s background in the Navy. Enjoy mountain views from most rooms with Victorian-style details and modern amenities.

For the best suite in the house, book the Captain’s Quarters. Guests will relish in the room’s King-size poster bed, elegant furnishings, outdoor balcony with mountain views, whirlpool bath, and a cozy bay window.

While families are welcome, they do not accept children 12 and under.

  • 525 2nd St, Ouray, CO 81427 | 970-325-0565
  • Check prices, availability or book The China Clipper Inn

Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast

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The Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast. Photo by Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast and Catering Facebook.

Located just a few blocks from Ouray’s Main Street lies the quaint and cozy Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast. In the warmer months, enjoy the beauty of summer with their colorful garden greeting every visitor, and in the winter, stay warm in their outdoor hot tub, complete with mountain views. Start your day off right with their homemade breakfast, either enjoyed inside in their dining room or outside on their porch.

Amenities:

  • In town location
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Colorful garden
  • Common area
  • Hardwood floors
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The Mountain View Room at the Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast. Photo by Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast and Catering Facebook.

The intimate bed and breakfast offers guests five different rooms. Each room sleeps up to two people, except for The Loft, featuring enough space for up to five people. Enjoy mountain views from the Mountain View Suite and garden views from the Garden View Room. Modern amenities within each accommodation include a flat-screen T.V., free Wi-Fi, heated toilet seats, and updated hardwood floors.

  • 101 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427 | 970-325-4226
  • Check prices, availability or book Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast

Black Bear Manor

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Riverside patio at the Black Bear Manor. Photo by Black Bear Manor Facebook.

The Black Bear Manor is an English-style bed and breakfast located in the heart of Ouray. Indulge in the natural beauty around you with the flowing water of the Uncompahgre River at your doorstep and the San Juan mountains that surround you.

Guests enjoy the bed and breakfast’s morning meals, its proximity to restaurants, shops, and easy access to the Perimeter Trail. Romantic couples particularly enjoy the intimate atmosphere, the cozy outdoor hot tub, and tranquil surroundings.

Amenities:

  • In-town location
  • Daily homemade breakfast
  • Outdoor deck
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The Bear’s Den at the Black Bear Manor. Photo by Black Bear Manor.

Guests can choose from nine different rooms, each with its own unique décor and private bathroom. Amenities include (but not in all rooms) a fireplace, whirlpool tub, outdoor veranda or outdoor balcony, mountain views, and much more.

  • 118 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427 | 970-325-4219
  • Check prices, availability or book Black Bear Manor

Hot Springs Inn

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The Hot Springs Inn. Photo by Hot Springs Inn.

Find it all at the Hot Springs Inn in Ouray! Soak it their outdoor hot tub, relax on their riverside deck, curl up on your pillow-top King-size bed, and begin your day with a scrumptious continental breakfast. Located along Main Street, the inn is just minutes from restaurants, shops, and the in-town river walk. A stay at the Hot Springs Inn is the best way to enjoy the best of Ouray!

Amenities:

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Beautiful views
  • Riverside outdoor deck
  • On-site laundry
  • Outdoor hot tubs
  • Excellent location on Main Street
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Spacious room with private balcony overlooking the river at the Hot Springs Inn. Photo by Hot Springs Inn.

In each room, soak up the scenery around you on your private balcony overlooking the Uncompahgre River. Guests enjoy modern amenities including a mini-refrigerator, microwave, A/C, flat-screen T.V., a fireplace, and more.

  • 1400 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427 | 970-325-7277
  • Check prices, availability or book Hot Springs Inn

Stay for the weekend or stay for a while with one of these bed and breakfasts in Ouray and Telluride!

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Jessica Hughes

About Jessica Hughes

Jessica is a writer and photographer based in Denver, CO. She spends her time traveling the world and exploring this beautiful state. She has a passion for well-written stories, gorgeous photography, and bringing these two together. When she is not working in the city you can find her in the mountains hiking, backpacking, biking or running. Connect with her on Instagram or Facebook @jlhindesign.

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