Birding Festival: Festival Lodging

Baymont Inn & Suites is located off Highway 160 in scenic Southwest Colorado. Take in the sweeping views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde Ridge from your room. Our 100% smoke-free hotel is just minutes from Four Corners and other attractions. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of our AAA-approved hotel with free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a full business center, our on-site gym, heated indoor pool and hot tub, and sunrise / sunset deck. We love pets – call ahead to reserve a pet-friendly room.

Get away to this charming BEST WESTERN Turquoise Inn & Suites and delight in being near Mesa Verde National Park, the Four Corners, outstanding trails and much more. Stunning scenery, a convenient location and affordable rates make these accommodations perfect for both leisure and business travelers. Scenic views, archeological discoveries and interesting cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park – which is just 10 miles away. While the park is one of the area’s most well-known attractions, there’s so much more to do while staying with us at the BEST WESTERN Turquoise Inn & Suites – Clay Mesa, Trail of the Ancients, San Juan National Forest, McPhee Reservoir and Lowry Pueblo Ruins are all within 35 miles.

Centrally located in Cortez, this hotel is 1.6 miles from Cortez Cultural Center. Our 74 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators and flat-screen cable TVs, with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access to keep you connected. Enjoy the deep soaking bathtub in your private bathroom after a day of trekking and birdwatching. Free local calls, safes, complimentary weekday newspapers and a buffet breakfast are all included. Additional amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, 24-hour front desk and a business center.

Enjoy a comfortable stay and quality service, just Highway 160 in Cortez. One of the best things about lodging in Cortez is our easy access to a number of attractions. Our list of extra amenities is what really makes us stand out. Take advantage of our indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. Stop in every morning and fill up on our Express Start breakfast bar, with hot items like eggs, bacon and sausage and especially our signature cinnamon rolls. Our on-site restaurant, Koko’s Friendly Grill, is open for dinner Mon-Sat and offers delicious Southwestern fare. Fort Fun Kids Suites feature bunk beds and video games for the kids.

Find your adventure! Take time to explore the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park or walk along quiet trails where you will see ruins and dwellings at Hovenweep National Monument or Canyon of the Ancients. Go hiking or biking the trails for a good mix of climbs & downhill runs. Mancos State Park is where you can go fishing, boating, canoeing, rafting or kayaking. Experience the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting or a thrilling zip-line ride through the tree tops of the Animas River. While at the hotel, do more than reminisce about the time before computers! Relax and unwind playing Lawn games, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowling, Badminton, Volleyball, Giant Chess, and Board games. You can also grill and chill in one of our outdoor BBQ/picnic areas. And, you can even bring your furry traveling companion – pets are allowed on request (charges may apply).