Monarch Mountain Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Monarch. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
90 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the front desk telephone to alert a staff memeber.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Off-leash area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Ski passes
Basketball
Racquetball/squash
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Ziplining nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1971
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Sauna
Banquet hall
Walkway to water
Room amenities
Be entertained
39-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Water fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 6.00 to 12.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Monarch Mountain Lodge
Monarch Mountain Hotel Monarch
Monarch Mountain Lodge Hotel
Monarch Mountain Lodge Monarch
Monarch Mountain Lodge Hotel Monarch
Frequently asked questions
Does Monarch Mountain Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Monarch Mountain Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Monarch Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Monarch Mountain Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Monarch Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Monarch Mountain Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Monarch Mountain Lodge and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and racquetball/squash. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Monarch Mountain Lodge also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Monarch Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Monarch Mountain Lodge like?
Monarch Mountain Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from San Isabel National Forest. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 9, 2024
Off Season Stay
Needed a location for three travelers, and we have stayed at the Monarch Mountain Lodge previously. The location is not modern but is a great stop over in the off season. The location says check in is between 3 pm and 11 pm but in two stays here, staff was not available until almost 4 pm. Rooms could use more power outlets. We were able to get a small dinner from the restaurant which was decent.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Stunning vistas
Badic place hut thr location is so beautiful that it is worth the sacrifice of a few amenities.
Jeff M
Jeff M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Brad
Brad, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2024
The kitchen staff and burgers were great. The bed was good. The entire place in general needs a good cleaning and fixing up. The owner needs to start taking better care of the place.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 23, 2024
Location was convenient for where we were staying. We had been backpacking all week and wanted a place to stay that could allow for a bit of relaxation before we drove home. We specifically picked this place since it was further from a populated town and had a restaurant of it's own. We had not planned to leave while we were there. However, the menu they had on the website did not come close to matching what was in the restaurant. (when we inquired about this we were laughed at and told their menu online hadn't been updated in years) At this point it meant we were either eating our leftover trail food or going out to eat for every meal and having to drive in town. This was not the experience we had expected, and being laughed at for expecting the website to have updated information on the hotel was not appreciated or professional in any way. The room was clean, I don't care it was outdated, we just wanted a place to sleep after being in the cold all week. Sleep did not happen as we had a baby next door that screamed all night both nights and the hotel has very poor insulation between rooms. (We could hear in detail what they were doing in the bathroom and normal conversations on top of the all night long screaming) No windows and balcony french doors couldn't be left with the curtains open because we had people staring in at us from outside the door since the balcony is open to everyone on that side of the hotel without any partition. Which added to noise and lack of privacy
melissa
melissa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2024
Darwin Lee
Darwin Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 19, 2024
I received this in an email right after I booked the hotel:
This notice is confirmation of your booking for Monarch Mountain Lodge. We can't wait to see you on …. This is also notification we have completed the charge for your 10% booking fee(s). Please note this is not an extra fee. Your balance is due upon arrival. You will be asked to submit your ID and payment card when you arrive.
I was NEVER told about this fee before booking!!
The hotel also had NO hot water that weekend. We stayed 2 nights. I gave them the benefit of doubt that it would be fixed by Saturday late afternoon. We asked them Saturday evening if it was fixed. Front desk said it was. It was not. When we checked out, they said they would give 50% back for not having hot water. We received nothing. Not professional. They knew they didn’t have the part before we checked in.
This hotel was already on my 1 and done after the extra fee. Now it’s never to go back.
Good thing the no hot water issue was In the summer.
Too bad really, we have monarch season passes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
I stopped here on the ski off season (good price) on my way back from.a backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies. Old building, but bring kept up quite well. I hoghly recommend a dtop here in the off season. Very friendly staff who go all out to make your dtsy a nice one.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2024
Dislike - No room to put our personal products im the bathroom.
James
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2024
Like the price, no a/c so we had to buy a fan. Nearest town is like 10 min with more options for food. Really glad we had a place to rest.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at the Monarch Mountain Lodge! They have such a friendly and helpful staff, as well as some of the most delicious pizza I've had in Colorado. Filled with rustic charm and in such a beautiful location - we will absolutely be back!
Amy
Amy, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2024
They should just tear it down and start over. I used to come here as a kid skiing over 20 yrs ago and the hotel hasn’t changed whatsoever. It’s the exact same after all these years. The area around is beautiful but hotel is older than sin. It’s embarrassing that this is the best thing we have close to the pass.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Good rate and great location
Good rate and great location. Mountain side balconies are shares but come with a great view. Suites include minni fridge and microwaves. Hotel is a bit dates but rooms were clean and beds were comfortable.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2024
The property smelled musty and like urine. The hot tub was dirty and not at all hot. We didn't even trust going to the restaurant because everything else was in such poor condition. No one around to help out when we ran out of toilet paper had to use the tissues.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 1, 2024
Property is very dated and run down.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
I absolutely loved my stay here! The view was amazing, and wonderful service. Food was great! The hotel is older, and has so much character. A breath of fresh air from the newer, busy hotels. I will be back to visit again soon!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2024
Low off season property maintenance.
Restaurant chef fixed up a WONDERFUL hamburger and chicken wrap for us.
Room was comfortable.
Ken
Ken, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2024
No hot water during stay. No fridge or microwave in room.
john
john, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2024
Hotel was super outdated and pictures look nothing like the what the hotel actually looked like.