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- HOTELS & RESORTS -
THE WESTERN HOTEL & SPA
Ouray | The Historic Splurge
The Western is history.
Built in 1891 and meticulously restored, the 16-room hotel sits in the heart of downtown Ouray and combines its mining-era character with modern suites, a restaurant, saloon and Nordic-inspired spa.
It's the kind of place where you can spend the afternoon exploring the San Juans, then come back to a beautifully restored building that feels like part of the town's story.
Best for: Couples, anniversaries, luxury weekends and history lovers.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★
GATEWAY CANYONS RESORT & SPA
Gateway | The Red-Rock Escape
Forget everything you picture when you hear "Colorado resort."
There are no ski slopes here.
Instead, you'll find red-rock canyon walls, wide-open desert country and the dramatic landscape of Western Colorado's Unaweep region.
Gateway Canyons offers luxury accommodations, a spa, dining, horseback riding, UTV adventures, hiking and other ways to explore the surrounding canyon country.
Best for: Couples, luxury travelers and adventure seekers.
The vibe: Colorado meets the Southwest.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★
HOTEL MAVERICK
Grand Junction | The Modern Western
If you're looking for something less rustic and a little more contemporary, Hotel Maverick is the move.
Located on the Colorado Mesa University campus, the hotel puts you close to downtown Grand Junction while surrounding you with the region's red-rock landscape. It features rooftop dining, modern rooms and access to outdoor recreation.
Best for: Couples, foodies, weekend city escapes and travelers who like design.
Don't miss: A drink or dinner at Devil's Kitchen.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
THE HOTEL TELLURIDE
Telluride | The Mountain-Town Classic
If you're looking for something less rustic and a little more contemporary, Hotel Maverick is the move.
Located on the Colorado Mesa University campus, the hotel puts you close to downtown Grand Junction while surrounding you with the region's red-rock landscape. It features rooftop dining, modern rooms and access to outdoor recreation.
Best for: Couples, foodies, weekend city escapes and travelers who like design.
Don't miss: A drink or dinner at Devil's Kitchen.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
🪵 THE CABINS & MOUNTAIN ESCAPES
PIONEER GUEST CABINS
Crested Butte | The Classic Colorado Cabin
Eight cabins.
Ten acres.
Pioneer Guest Cabins sits just outside Crested Butte and delivers exactly what you want from a classic Colorado cabin escape — rustic character, fireplaces, kitchens and modern conveniences, with hiking, biking and fishing right outside the door.
Best for: Families, couples, groups and outdoor lovers.
Our pick: Cottonwood Cabin, tucked away at the end of the road.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★
THREE RIVERS RESORT
Almont | The Riverside Adventure
If your ideal vacation involves waking up next to a river and spending the day on it, this one's for you.
Three Rivers Resort sits in Almont between Gunnison and Crested Butte, near the confluence of the Taylor and East Rivers. The property offers cabins, vacation homes and lodge rooms, while its outfitting operation provides access to rafting, fly fishing and kayaking.
Best for: Families, anglers, rafters and groups.
The vibe: Wake up. Fish. Float. Repeat.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
DUNTON HOT SPRINGS
Dolores | The Bucket-List Stay
This isn't just a place to sleep.
It's an entire ghost town.
Dunton Hot Springs is a restored 1800s mining town deep in the San Juan Mountains. Its hand-hewn cabins surround the historic saloon and dance hall, while the property also offers hot springs, dining and an exceptionally remote mountain experience.
Some cabins even have private hot springs, and the rates at Dunton include meals and beverages.
Best for: Honeymoons, anniversaries, milestone trips and bucket-list travelers.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★+
OURAY RIVERSIDE RESORT
Ouray | The Family-Friendly Basecamp
Ouray Riverside Resort • Cabins & Inn & RV Park
Want the Ouray experience without going full luxury?
Ouray Riverside Resort puts you beside the Uncompahgre River, with cabins, hotel rooms and RV sites. Its cabins range from rustic options to deluxe riverfront cabins with kitchens, making it a flexible base for exploring Ouray and the San Juan Mountains.
Best for: Families, road trippers, outdoor adventurers and travelers bringing the dog.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
⛺ THE GLAMPING & UNFORGETTABLE STAYS
BASECAMP 550
Ridgway | Camp Without Giving Up the Bed
Traditional camping isn't for everyone.
That's okay.
At BASECAMP 550, you can sleep in a canvas glamping tent with a real bed while still getting the mountain-camp experience. The property also has cabins, casitas and RV sites, and sits within easy reach of Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Montrose.
Best for: Couples, road trippers and first-time glampers.
The selling point: Mountain adventure by day. Actual mattress by night.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★
GATEWAY GLAMPING
Gateway | Red-Rock Camping, Upgraded
Gateway Glamping puts you in the heart of Western Colorado's canyon country without asking you to sleep on the ground.
The intimate campground offers glamping tents and traditional camping, with fire pits, a cowboy pool and easy access to the Dolores River and Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic Byway. The property says its 2026 season runs through November 23.
Best for: Couples, road trippers and outdoor beginners.
The vibe: Desert adventure + comfortable bed.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
CAMPV
Naturita | The Wild Card
If you only remember one name from this list, make it CampV.
This former mining settlement has been reinvented as a boutique outdoor destination combining art, history, architecture, design and outdoor recreation.Today, guests can stay in glamping tents, Airstreams and other unique accommodations while exploring trails, Lake V, art installations and the surrounding West End.
Important: CampV's current site says its historic cabins are presently unavailable for regular nightly bookings, so check current accommodation availability before planning around a cabin stay.
Best for: Creative travelers, couples, photographers and people who want something completely different.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★★
CEDAR CREEK LODGING & RV PARK
Montrose | The Local Basecamp
Not every unforgettable Colorado stay has to cost a fortune.
Cedar Creek gives travelers an accessible base in Montrose with lodging, RV sites and camping options, including distinctive accommodations such as yurts and tiny-home-style units.
It's especially useful if your weekend plans include Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ouray, Telluride or other Western Slope destinations.
Best for: Families, road trippers, budget-conscious travelers and locals hosting out-of-town guests.
West of 105 pick: ★★★★½
THE WEST OF 105 TAKE
The best thing about Western Colorado might be that there isn't one way to experience it.
You can wake up in a restored 1891 hotel in Ouray.
You can drink coffee beside a river in Almont.
You can sleep beneath canvas in Ridgway.
You can soak in a hot spring inside a former mining town.
Or you can spend the night in a restored mining camp surrounded by high-desert country.
The destination matters.
But sometimes, the place you sleep is what you'll remember most.
PLAN YOUR NEXT WESTERN COLORADO STAY
Save this list for your next weekend getaway, road trip or long-overdue escape.
And if you discover a stay we missed, tell us about it.
We're always looking for the next great place at West of 105.
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