The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cortez

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Cortez

If it's your first trip to Cortez, Colorado for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Cortez. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Cortez. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Cortez for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Cortez beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Cortez for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 535 E Main Street, Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites has great rooms from $110 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2121 East Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Far View Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Cortez

We found Far View Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $157. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mesa Verde Mile Marker 15. You'll also find family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 8 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

Motel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $109, Retro Inn at Mesa Verde, at 2040 East Main Street provides hiking, mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


White Eagle Inn & Vacation Rental

Motel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cortez
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

White Eagle Inn & Vacation Rental has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers skiing, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2110 S. Broadway Highway 491. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and outdoor dining areas, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Mesa Verde Cortez Co

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Mesa Verde Cortez Co is 9.10 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $145, and it's located at 2244 E Hawkins St. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Durango, Farmington, and Telluride.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cortez, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cortez.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cortez?

Cortez Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$127

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Cortez, Colorado, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $127. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cortez.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 2-star hotels: $127


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