Monte Villa Hotel

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Rick

We enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was nice and the bathroom was very well stocked.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Ryan

Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Very cute, old building in the heart of town.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Deanna

It was a very ornate older hotel snd the kids loved the unusual old elevator. Had places to set snd play cards and games, bring your own. The beds were comfortable. The shower head was excellent, great for quick stop. Nice manager.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Woodrow

Very old with small rooms. It was clean. The staff is friendly, especially the owner. The old elevator is neat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Nathan

We arrived late, and the staff was quick to help us get checked in. They even helped guide us to our rooms, operating the old-style gated elevator for us. We left a phone behind by accident when we checked out, and they secured it in their offices until we could return to retrieve it. Very helpful! The rooms were clean, and the decor is quite unique. A great place to stay!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Gail

Great place to stay, very friendly service, clean rooms and awesome antiques all around nice! Breakfast was really good lots of varity thanks again for a nice place to stay sincerely Gail

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

FNU

Portable AC was installed which was clearly insufficient for a big room.

Please check air conditioning before booking.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Justina

Loved this place! The lady at the front desk says the motel was built in 1930. Some of the antiques are displayed inside the motel. very small rooms but worth the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Verlin

V

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Chuck

It is an old building and everything is dated but absolutely functional! Great staff that were friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Brandie

We booked the room as we were traveling from Colorado Springs to the Grand Canyon. We actually are from Davenport Iowa. We needed a room quickly and came upon this online. When we got there Mrs. Gene came out and greeted us even though she was ready for bed. She explained everything extremely well and even walked us up to our room. She told us to treat it like home. We were only there for a short time but her kindness will forever be remembered. Something about her just really touched our whole family. We definitely want to make another trip out that way and will definitely make a point to stay there for a night. I loved the history of the hotel and just thought it was really cool.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

LARRY

OK FOR 1 NIGHT

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Valarie

The properties bedrooms need updated. Also, air conditioning is a standing unit. It works, but it takes a while to cool down the room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Steven

Quaint historic hotel: comfortable, clean and well maintained. The rooms are small compared contemporary hotels and motels, but that's part of the charm. The continental breakfast was remarkable with hot and cold food choices and plenty of fresh brewed coffee. Hotel staff were professional, helpful and friendly. An excellent value and a unique, positive experience.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

John

Would definitely not say this is a 3 star hotel as described. Has a lot of character. Breakfast was adequate. Small cramped rooms. Does have individual a/c units that work well but are a little loud. Room was otherwise quiet, good hot water. Some stains on the comforter but not on the actual sheets. I would rate this as an excellent 2 star hotel with fantastic staff and owner. Can’t beat the price if you temper your expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Matthew

Staff are friendly. The breakfast is great. Parking is easy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Ranjan

We stayed here for one night with a group of five and had a wonderful experience. The owner was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Breakfast the following morning was excellent, offering a wide variety of delicious options. The hotel is also conveniently located, making it a great choice for travelers. Highly recommended!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Julie

Very eclectic old hotel

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Erin

This was a unique hotel but it is very dated and is very worn, but our room WAS clean.

The breakfast timing window was short, and food was OK, but was included in the stay, so it was good enough!

It’s still a bit of a haul to Great Sands from here which is why we were staying here.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Patricia

Room was very crowded, barely room to move around.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Riju

This is an old property with nice antique charm. The rooms were a bit small, but still worth the money. Breakfast was good with some hot options. We enjoyed the ambience.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Jaydep

Great stay and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Jessica

This historical hotel has very friendly and engaging staff who seemed to genuinely care about our experience. The antique elevator with scissor gates was a trip to ride and the ambience of the lounge areas was inviting. It is also walkable to most everything the little town has to offer. The breakfast, at least on Sunday, included eggs, sausage and much more than I would expect from the “continental” breakfast that was advertised. While comfortable and clean, the room was small and lacking some of the bells and whistles found in a modern hotel, but if you are looking for a charming and unique experience, look no further.

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Barbara

This is a very charming hotel with and old fashion elevator and well-furnished sitting areas on each floor. I was in a room facing main street and it got very noisy in the morning. Breakfast was adequate, certainly not special. Bed was comfortable but bathroom was very small with no where to set you bathroom items. For the value I would stay there again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Srinivasa

Older hotel but clean room. Reasonable b'fast. Only concern is that we had to check in before 10 PM with no flexibility after a flight delay so we had to rush in without any sight seeing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Susan

Clean room, plenty of parking, close to restaurants

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Krzysztof

A lovely stay. We enjoyed it—it was comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

LeRoy

The only place where the owner walks you through the building to makes sure you find your room . And breakfast was fresh and good . The rooms are clean with pillows that dont hurt your neck in the morning .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

William

After a long day of catching lunkers on the San Juan River, my partner and I were looking for a charming, historic hotel to unwind in. This property fit the bill.

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Brenda

When we tried to check in, there was no staff on hand. Instead, a note was taped to the service desk, saying call this number to check in.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jim

This is a nice hotel that has been updated. The lobby area has an elegant feel. Our room was nice - a bit cramped with the king size bed but otherwise very good. It was clean and quiet. We were late in arriving (right at 10 pm) but the lady who greeted us was very kind and took the time to show us where to park, where breakfast would be, etc. Breakfast was good too. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Becky

It was adequate and clean

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Lois R

Like a step back in time - lovely furnishings, an elevator worth stopping by just to ride, a cozy room, hearty breakfast. A winner!

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Kathi

Great location; cool building; was sad the bar wasn't open; rooms small but perfectly adequate.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Rodney

Old hotel. Cool stuff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Nicholas

Nice restored old hotel, but not made too fancy. Walking distance of several restaurants. Easy access to to Monte Vista National Wildlife refuge so great place to stay for the annua sandhill crane festival. Decent breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Paul

Very convenient

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Ka-Yi

Easy drive to Wildlife Refuge for crane migration viewings. Clean room. Small bathroom sink to brush and wash. Helpful courteous staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Rhonda

If you like historic hotels with character, this is the place for you. It was truly a grand old hotel that still retains things like an elevator with a gate door, old fashioned cash registers, and beautiful wood carved furniture. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was good. That said, the hotel's glory days are clearly behind it and it is showing it's age, so if you like \"new and shiny\" this may not be the place for you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Dawnetta

We enjoyed our stay at this clean and well kept historic hotel during our visit to the annual Sandhill Crane Festival. It is conveniently located near eateries, wild life sanctuaries, and the glorious Sangre de Cristo mountains. For anyone who loves staying at old historic inns, the Monte Villa is ideal..

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Carl

The hotel is a good location in downtown Monte Vista.

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Steven

It is an almost 100 yr old hotel. The internet although they said they had it was nonexistent. \"Local\" tv didn't work. It was a Roku tv that had no programming. The continental breakfast was just ok; watery scrambled eggs, luke warm potatoes and barely warm sausage. There were signs all over with rules, rules and rules. Next time we'll stay somewhere else.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

cecelia

The hotel is about 100 years old. My room was very small and the bathroom sink was the smallest I've ever used in my life. There was an old time vibe to the place with eclectic decor. Breakfast was eggs and potatoes and the usual cereals with white bread. My favorite part was a large screen in the old closed barroom with an ongoing slide show of famous works of art from the centuries past while classical music played.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Wayne

Right down town. Close to everything. They have done a good job with a very old hotel making it comfortable. rooms are tight but it works. The hallways and sitting areas were restored beautifully and felt authentic. Very nice breakfast.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Jennifer

We stayed here for the Crane Festival and reserved one of the last rooms they had available. It was very affordable! I will say that the room was very clean and quiet. My only complaint is that the TV situation leaves much to be desired. It changed channels and settings randomly. The heating/cooling unit was also not great. It was a portable unit that was very loud. I say all of this while acknowledging that this is a very small town and a very old building. They are working with what they've got!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Charles

Great, quaint hotel. It's clean and the staff is nice.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Richard

Love the old hotel

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Scott

How shall I describe it? It’s antique and unique… not your usual name brand but so much has been provided for your comfort. The room is small but the bed was comfortable and clean. Bathroom small and quaint but clean and good hot water. Yes we’d stay again. 🙂

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Hermias

Aa

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Tammy

The owner was so nice and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

SG

This historic hotel was built in 1930. The rooms are clean with a comfortable bed but very small by modern standards. However, there is a sitting area on each floor next to the elevator with cushy chairs and sofas where you can read and visit quite comfortably. The elevator is original to the building complete with brass cage doors and while not as “efficient” as the modern elevator it is arguably way cooler.
The included breakfast is a small hot buffet and assorted rolls, fruit, yogurt etc. Very tasty and better than the standard grab and go muffin assortment.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Billy

Historic building in a quiet, small town

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Verlin

Clean room. Plenty of parking

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Conrad

Staff was very accommodating and helpful. We left some items in the room, didn't realize it until we were home. Called the owners, they retrieved our items and shipped them to us. Our room was spotless and very clean. Our room was bigger and better than the online description. Great stay! Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Beverly

Cool old hotel with charm. We were shown everything we needed to know when we checked in, super thorough! It was really interesting to stay with all the historynof this hotel, especially the elevator!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Gerald

OK but needed updating even tho it was on historic register. very dark main area,

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

David

Room was too small - maybe 10' x 10' at best. No telephone. Only a loud portable air conditioner/ heater combination. The bathroom sink was tiny. Most water fountains have a bigger bowl than this little sink. Only one small lamp with a low watt bulb and a ceiling fan/light combination. $120+ for a room that was this small and laced any ambiance was simple ridiculous and we'd never atay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Joen

Staff was very helpful and kind. Room was basic, but clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Bryce

Will come again

Clean room, great staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Tracey

We had a nice stay at the Historic Monte Villa hotel. The hotel is an easy walk to restaurants and stores.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

AkshayMahantesh

Not worth the money, very small room, cannot even walk a few steps. Very Pricy, Paid 150 USD for a night, not worth at all.
Pricing should be around 75 USD.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Suzanne

Love all the old stuff only thing we didn't like is the tiny sink in the room bathroom. Other then that great place to stay

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Rick

Not bad for an historical hotel..sink was very small which was the worst feature..but slept good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Anil Kumar

Only issue was bathrooms are so tiny.

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

John

This hotel has a real breakfast included, not the usual cereal, bagel, toast, and OJ. Both hot and cold items. My room was small but clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Linda

The room was a little smaller than I expected.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

fabian

Vintage

Family gathering for a wedding. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was vintage but very comfortable . We will stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

William

It is an older hotel, and the bathroom is small as are the rooms. But I found it to be a nice stay. A good experience. Turn on your ac unit as soon as you go to the room and come back in half an hour and it will be cool.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Tracy

I loved the 193o

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

Brad

The rooms are very small but especially the bathroom, I understand that it was built in 1930, but I would not give it 8.2. Very friendly owner

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Brenda

Rooms were clean but very warm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Tina

We called ahead as we were going to arrive very late and the manager walked up thru the self check in. When we arrived she actually was there to greet us. The room is very tight but has what we needed. The charm of such an old property was the best!

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

BERRY

Old historic hotel. Room was very clean and comfortable but small. Bathroom also clean but cramped space. Excellent service though. I would not hesitate to stay there again

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Marc

The staff was nice but the hotel needs a ton of work. Rooms are small, poor HVAC, tiny sink in bathroom and needs some deep cleaning.
This hotel has a ton of potential but someone will have to make a huge investment to bring it up to par for the price paid.

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Ed

A very comfortable nice room.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Tracey

Great location and nice room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2025

Roger

Friendly service in historic hotel

This is an older, historic hotel located in downtown Monte Vista in SE Colorado. Be aware that the hotel has only been partially remodeled. My particular room was comfortable enough, but not very convenient. For instance, the bathroom sink was really too small for shaving in the morning. Front staff was friendly and provided good recommendations for restaurants, of which there are only a couple of choices. Beware of the quirky elevator... it can be a handful especially if you have more than one piece of luggage.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Phuong-Anh

Nice area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Adrian

I went for a nearby event for one night. It was the cheapest in area. The room was clean and bathroom was updated. Comfortable bed. The comforter/top blanket was kinda gross. I just put in on floor. Overall it was worth a hundred bucks. Free Breakfast. Hot eggs & sausage. Bread & Fruit and cereal.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Pierce

Adorable and quaint with great service

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Christopher

Great staff. Old school hotel experience

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Jean

This was an historic hotel and very well kept. The furniture is antique, and beautiful, very comfortable. The free breakfast had a good variety of food. We loved the antique elevator, which is faster than a modern one. Every floor had a sitting area, beautifully furnished. The staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking behind the hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Megan

Friendly staff; cool historic building; renovations seem to be a work in progress

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2025

Marilyn

This is a historic building and it is very dated. Interesting design with common areas like living rooms on each floor. Rooms are tiny and while they have the usual microwave and fridge, a desk and chair, if there is a king-sized bed in the room, you can barely get around. Bathroom is so small that two people can’t be in there at the same time. This could be a great property, but it needs some major upgrades.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Mike

Very nice, restored old hotel with lots of charm

Easy check-in and check-out.
Breakfast was good and there was plenty of food.
Very nice people running and working in the hotel.
Excellent recommendations for supper.
Clean and quiet rooms.
All around a very nice, restored old hotel with lots of charm.

For a one night stay excellent value!

Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Richard

Would stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Gretchen

I enjoy the wonderful memories of the El Monte Hotel during Ski-Hi- Stampede for the last eighty years !.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Harshil

I was there for just one night but it exceeded my expectations. I did go with not so high expectations as the price of the room was very reasonable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

SCOTT

Thanks, we hope u r able to update the property. Cool building with lots of potential. Hope u get there. Friendly staff!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2025

Vanessa

This is an older town. So i expected an older hotel. The elevator was broken when we arrived. So I had to carry my big luggage up the stairs to the room. And then back down when we left. The staff was nice. She put us on the second floor. The shower was smaller side, the sink in the restroom was small. So small that I had a difficult time brushing my teeth. The bed was comcomfortable. There was a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker in the room. The breakfast was ok. They have a good breakfast. Some items were cold and not cooked throughly.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Chris

Amazing staff. Super clean and comfortable rooms!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Jaishree

Nice, clean hotel

Nice, clean hotel. Quick check-in and the staff directed us to the room. Simple and clean room and had microwave, refrigerator and tv.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Stephen

The proprietor was friendly and explained what needed to be explained. It is a grand old hotel but nicely remodeled. The breakfast was nice with real scrambled eggs, not egg-powder eggs like most motels serve. Enjoyed the ambiance.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

PHILIP

Good location for my occasion

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Fallon

Good place to stay

It’s an older historic building so it has its quirks but staff are super friendly and helpful, rooms are clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Alan

Fading beauty but the owners work hard to keep you happy.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

???????

Historical Hotel. Old , but clean. Staff was great and very helpful. Breakfast was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Beth

It was a really cool hotel with everything near by. The staff was helpful and kind.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

???????

It is a Historical Hotel in the downtown. It is a beautiful, old building. They keep it in a good shape and clean. Breakfast was very good and fresh. Room was ok, but bathroom is very small. Bathroom sink is so tiny, you can only wash your hands. You have to take entire bathroom to be able to wash your face and brush your teeth. Interesting experience. Generally, hotel is fine.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2025

Ben

Very cool hotel. It has a real nostalgic vibe about it. Fun place to stay.

The only l thing I did not like so much is that the AC unit barely makes it comfortable, but it is okay. I would stay there again, this was our third time staying there.

Business Partner