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.

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.

Boutique style inn. Located 17 miles from the Cortez Cultural Center. The Mancos Inn is fresh, clean and welcoming. As travelers, we know what it takes to make your stay perfect!  Tucked between Mesa Verde National Park and Durango, Colorado.  With world class hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, lake fishing, McPhee reservoir, Mancos State Park and so much more. Across the street you will find the best coffee at Fahrenheit Coffee. Community kitchen.

Located 17 miles from the Cortez Cultural Center in the historic town of Mancos, Colorado — where friendship, adventure and a little bit of wild dreaming come together. Owned by two couples who turned a longtime dream into reality, Mesa Verde Motel blends nostalgic Americana with modern creativity and comfort. Situated on the San Juan Skyway just a short drive from the Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad and the world-class skiing of Telluride, conveniently close to the Four Corners National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients. This boutique roadside motel is the perfect launchpad for exploring cliff dwellings, mountain trails and vibrant local culture. With cozy rooms, a fire pit, onsite coffee shop and cocktail lounge, it’s more than a stay — it’s a story. Come experience the magic of Mancos and live your own adventure. Each room is equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, hot water kettle, TV, free WI-FI, hair dryer, air conditioning and baseboard heating.

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).