Best known for the annual Sandhill Crane migration near the town, Monte Vista is a quiet hamlet located in the San Luis Valley, less than 30 minutes from Alamosa. It isn’t just the wildlife that draws in visitors, there are numerous hotels to accommodate.
Bordered by the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the west, Monte Vista is a hub for outdoor adventures. To accommodate its guests, Monte Vista offers several lodging options for travelers including a hotel attached to a drive-in movie theatre. Find your home away from home with these hotels in Monte Vista.
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Here are our choices for the top hotels in Monte Vista, CO, in no particular order:
Baymont by Wyndham Monte Vista
Located in the heart of Monte Vista, Baymont by Wyndham is a renovated hotel that features oversized suites and complimentary breakfast every morning. Located 45 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes National Park and other area attractions, this hotel is a great home base for exploring all that the San Luis Valley has to offer.
Amenities:
- Free hot breakfast
- Newly renovated rooms
- Indoor heated pool
- Indoor hot tub
- Exercise room
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Rest and relax in completely renovated guest rooms with crisp, clean linens and plush towels. Choose from dozens of spacious rooms including Double Queen rooms and Single King Suites. When traveling with the family, be sure to book their Family Suites, complete with a King-size bed, twin bunk beds, and a full-size sleeper sofa.
Enjoy basic in-room amenities such as a mini-fridge, microwave, and a Keurig coffee maker. Beyond the rooms, guests have access to the indoor heated pool and hot tub.
- 1519 Grande Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144 | 719-852-3585
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Best Western Movie Manor
A truly unique lodging concept, the Best Western Movie Manor is a hotel attached to the historic Star Drive-in. Guests of the hotel can enjoy the feature film from the comfort of their hotel room. Cozy up in bed and watch the latest flick, with built-in surround sound, you won’t miss a thing!
The movie season is from mid-May through mid-September. Not all rooms have a direct movie view from the bed, but all rooms do have tables and chairs for movie viewing.
Amenities:
- Attached to a drive-in movie theatre
- Spacious rooms
- Complimentary breakfast
- Driving range, golf chipping green
- Pet-friendly
- On-site gym
- Free on-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guests can choose from a variety of rooms ranging from one and two Queen-size beds to one King-size bed, some with direct movie views from the bed. In-room basic amenities include a flat-screen T.V., microwave, mini-fridge, and more.
- 2830 US-160 W, Monte Vista, CO 81144 | 719-852-5921
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Monte Villa Hotel
A National Historic Landmark, the Monte Villa Hotel was built in 1932 and now offers guests a modern stay in Monte Vista. The Monte Villa Hotel is located on 1st Street in downtown Monte Vista and is within walking distance of a few restaurants and cafes including Quincy’s Steak & Spirits.
Amenities:
- Historic hotel
- Renovated rooms
- Breakfast
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
This historic hotel features 40 remodeled modern rooms. Guests enjoy basic in-room amenities such as a mini-fridge, microwave, flat-screen T.V., and a coffee/tea maker. Choose from one Queen-size or one King-size bedroom option.
- A925 1st Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144 | 719-852-5166
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Rio Grande Motel
Your classic roadside motel, the Rio Grande Motel is a great choice for a budget-friendly option in Monte Vista. Providing an ideal mix of value and comfort, the Rio Grande Motel offers a Western-style charm that is unique and reminiscent of a cabin in the woods.
Amenities:
- In-town location
- Efficiency units
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The Western and wildlife-themed rooms add to this hotel’s quirky ambiance, making a stay here truly one-of-a-kind. The motel offers efficient units that feature cable TV, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
- 25 Broadway St S, Monte Vista, CO 81144 | 719-852-3516
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Explore more of the San Luis Valley with a stay in one of these hotels in Monte Vista. Enjoy your stay in Southern Colorado!
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