Monarch Mountain Lodge

Look- it's not easy to find a cheap clean hotel near a ski resort that also allows pets. Some of the reviews regarding the dated nature of the hotel are a little harsh. Yes. It's dated and there is wear and tear but our room was clean, the beds and pillows were comfortable and our tv worked. I think it would be great to have a mini fridge and/or microwave. There's a keurig for coffee and fresh toiletries. All in all for a no frills place it's a nice spot to rest your head before hitting monarch. We did not go in the pool but there were families swimming and there's a cute weight/game room. We ate breakfast at the cafe which was also good. Recommend the breakfast burrito if it is on the menu for the day!

Where do I begin. The only person who seems to work there was (most likely) very high and couldn't seem to help out with any of our problems. All hot tubs were broken which was of course not communicated to us and the only other appeal (the game room) was completely broken. They advertised a general store of some kind but it was locked at 3 PM and the guy goes "I can unlock it for you" most likely alluding to the fact that he's the only person who works here. Seeing reports of bed bugs so can't wait to inspect for that. Also I grabbed a towel off the shower rod and the shower rod literally broke off the wall.

This is an older, rustic mountain lodge, located just a few miles from Monarch Pass. We drove right past it the first time, as there doesn't seem to be any signs telling us what it was. It's definitely an old lodge and shows many signs of age, but it still has a great vibe. We got two actual keys for our room, but only one worked. We told the front desk staff and she got another one from the back, which also didn't work! I'm wondering when they'll update to key cards. The room itself was big, had a beautiful view, and was very comfortable. A little coffee maker was there, but no microwave or fridge. I also didn't see a hair dryer. The pool was indoor and heated, so we took advantage of that. There is also a peaceful little lake in the back that we enjoyed. We ate supper in the restaurant. Due to it being slow season, they had a limited menu. I enjoyed my hamburger and the fries were some of the best I've ever had! There was one person working as cook, server, host, bartender, etc, but he did great! Everyone on staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay. A bonus was seeing some cool wildlife as we left the next morning!

Zero stars. Similar to staying at the hotel in the Shining. Nobody around, everything is 1970ish, hot tubs aren't working, some type of grit in the beds (don't think it was bedbugs, didn't get any bites or welts), zero ambiance in the restaurant and overall a dumpy place. Do not waste your time or money here. First red flag was a lodge 4 miles from the ski resort and only a handful of cars in the parking lot. Second red flag was the door key was an actual key on the plastic fob from the 70s. Third red flag was the popcorn textured ceilings. Last major red flag was the owner is out of Katy, Texas. I'm sure they haven't been to the property in years and don't have any intention of updating the lodge, maybe hoping to sell it. Brutal stay, we left after the first night.

Great stay at a vintage property just down from the Monarch ski area. The food was on point. We had to dinner and breakfast twice. The pizza was really tasty. They make their own dough. Gary handled the evening dinner meals and was extremely gracious. We also had the Monarch burgers at night. The fries are waffle fries and also very tasty. The burger was delicious.Breakfast was also very tasty. Carl served our breakfast each day. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, oatmeal. The oatmeal was cooked fresh. He cooked and served. The property has been around a while. But it still has life in it and it is such a vintage place. The food was excellent.Vanessa at the front desk was also very helpful and gracious.The shuttle driver also was extremely nice. It was a blizzard. Had to chain up the shuttle to get the van up to Monarch ski area. But he did so without any issue.One of the staff members, Jason, even volunteered to dig out our Toyota 4-runner the night before we left. Promised to have it completely uncovered from snow and cleaned off before we left.

I made the mistake of not reading reviews before booking a stay here. Don't make the same mistake. This place is a DUMP! As soon as you pull into the parking lot you can see that it has not been maintained or updated in decades. The decor is extremely dated, old and worn. The walls of our room were cinder block and the curtains were literally falling off of the rod. I had to use hair clips just to hold them closed at night. Their website is extremely misleading and clearly meant to fool people like us who didn't do more research. It was so bad that we even tried to find somewhere else to stay after our first night, but everything in Salida was booked. Just don't!

I have been here as a kid 20 years ago. I just stayed here again in December 2023. Sadly nothing has been kept up. Lights are out everywhere, carpets and rooms are pretty dingy. The final nail in the coffin were bed bugs we found after our first night. We left immediately after. I really hope someone decides to manage this place and make it nice. It's a real shame...Edit: Kelly, if I was a kid at 8 years old, you probably wouldn't see my reservation as a child. Additionally, all the information you have shared is not true. We left that night and did not stay the second night and was not offered another room. I wouldn't take it even if we were offered. Not sure where your information is coming from but you are 0/3. I also do not see how it is appropriate to share my full name and location. Kelly S. PLEASE REMOVE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION.Thanks for the refund but people need to know how poorly your business is being managed. Here are some pics.... anyone with knowledge of bed bugs will be able to answer that question themselves.

Update. Still have not been able to get our voucher. No one is responding. We tried calling and messaging but no one seems to be interested in customer service.

Some of these reviews are merciless! After canvassing the area to find the best deal; Monarch Mountain Lodge was the best value by about 30%. My brother and I stayed 2 nights on a fishing trip and were pleasantly surprised. I was skeptical because of the reviews ( However, Kelly's responses are classic and I want to meet this person) since I hadn't stayed there in years. We had a clean, comfortable room and ZERO problems. If you are looking for "turn-down" service and mints on the pillows...you will be hard pressed to find anything in a 90 mile radius.

FILTHY DIRTY! The bathroom floor was disgustingly dirty. Loose dirt under the sink and in the corners of the bath. The floor tile and grout were filthy and looked like they hadn't been mopped in a long time. The walls were full of holes and patches. There is paint and popcorn ceiling peeling off the bathroom ceiling. The shower stopper was covered in mold. Only the tops of furniture had been dusted. The nonfunctional fireplace was covered in thick dust. The door does not have a hotel style security latch and has about an inch gap between the door and the floor. Furniture has scratches all over it as it very dated. The bed skirt is dirty and ripped. The curtains don't hang right and are old and worn. We did not eat here because with the cleanliness issues visible in the room there's no telling what the kitchen may be like. It's proximity to the mountain is a plus but, the dirty and worn conditions don't make up for it on my opinion.