Name: Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn
Address: 217 N Raynolds Ave, Canon City, Colorado, United States of America, Canon City, Colorado, US
Price range: US$76–US$98 per night
Rating: 6.97

What guests think

At Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn, travellers consistently highlight exceptionally friendly, hands-on owners and generally clean accommodations in an older budget property, alongside a convenient location for area attractions and good value for short, low-maintenance stays.

Rooms are dated and basic, with frequent remarks about firm mattresses, occasional A/C shortcomings, and sporadically weak Wi-Fi. Amenities are limited; the indoor pool and hot tub are often out of service, and breakfast is usually not provided beyond lobby coffee. Expect a straightforward, budget stay with standout service.

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Facilities

Basic property with limited amenities; the indoor pool and hot tub are frequently out of order, though a few guests were able to use the pool.

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10

Rodger

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and spa were out of order and the carpets in the room were old, dirty and in need of replacement. Check in staff was excellent and inquired if we needed anything often.

4

Lisa

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The man at the frount deck was very friendly. The property is old and no frills. The pool was out of order and appeared to have been for some time. (Id call first) I did think the beds we uncomfortable.. extra firm. But the sheets and towels were clean. It was just average but ok for a couple nights stay for the price.

10

Mike

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was outstanding and helpful. Dated hotel that could use upgrades, but a quiet and comfortable stay overall. Nice indoor pool area with hot tub.

4

Melisa

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was several aspects to my low ratings. First the air conditioning did not keep up with cooling the room, it was miserable. The bed was very uncomfortable. The pool was out of order.

8

Danielle

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place for a night stay. Bummed pool was out of order.

8

Jeremy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about our stay was great. The front desk person was extremely pleasant. Our only complaint is we reserved the room for the pool and jacuzzi which aren’t operational currently.

10

Kathleen

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Came to Canon City to go river rafting. Hotel was 10 minutes away. Clean. Affordable. (Little dated). Pool was nice and warm. (Hot tub out of order).

4

Nicole

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is really no-frills. Not sure how the rating is so high here. Staff was nice. Free parking. Big fridge. Good wi-fi Place was clean enough, though old and outdated so it felt dirty. Spring mattresses. Shower did not work, or was super low pressure. Carpet old. Smelled of incense. Only coffee for breakfast. No hygiene stuff besides soap.

10

Mary

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel, but clean and wonderful staff. Very accommodating. Kids loved the pool and husband enjoyed the hot tub. Great place to stay and not far from attractions.

10

Elizabeth

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean and quiet nice room. Only thing that was missing was the pool and hot tub were not working.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as clean, but some note worn or dirty carpets and occasional odors.

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10

John

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming and clean.

4

Rolando

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The guests where very kind but Room was dirty, there were bed bugs on our bedroom, we’re not very happy!

4

Christie

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hole in bathroom door, toilet clogged, sink faucet hard to open, dirty/dingy carpet, bed frame sub par, peep hole in door stuffed with TP, people smoking at entrance.

8

Norman

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is a bit dated, but it is very clean and quiet with an exceptional staff.

4

Doug

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly. The room we stayed in had a mold smell, the carpet was very old (it had cigarette burn marks in it around the bed. One of the 2 beds was broke we wouldn’t sleep on it. The water in the bath would not turn off.

10

Mark

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and kept up. The room was a bit dated but well maintained. The staff was very nice and professional. Overall great value for the money.

8

Christina

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, quiet hotel, close to everything

4

Nicole

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is really no-frills. Not sure how the rating is so high here. Staff was nice. Free parking. Big fridge. Good wi-fi Place was clean enough, though old and outdated so it felt dirty. Spring mattresses. Shower did not work, or was super low pressure. Carpet old. Smelled of incense. Only coffee for breakfast. No hygiene stuff besides soap.

10

matthew

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super accommodating and friendly owners. Very clean and good coffee.

10

Nicolette

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is so excellent!! Very clean and quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and simple; several guests found beds firm or uncomfortable, and a few reported A/C noise or weak cooling and occasionally weak Wi-Fi. Many mention quiet stays and adequate space or in-room basics like a fridge and microwave.

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David

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The noise was terrible.

8

Robert

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

David at front desk was very friendly, helpful and polite, aware of what was happening in his area. Rooms were clean and spacious, a/c worked well, wi fi was weak. Location is convenient to food and local activities.

8

Rita

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air didn’t work like it should. Other than that was perfect.

8

Michelle

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient. Clean. Could use better pillows.

10

Mary

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I give this motel 5 stars mostly because the staff /owners were so friendly and helpful. The property itself was clean, parking was easy. We were gladly given more pillows and towels. But the beds were a bit uncomfortable. And it was 90 degrees outside and the and the A/C unit was loud and didn't keep the room cool.

8

morgan

28 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient location. Super responsive and friendly staff. Room was really clean and good size with a larger refrigerator.

4

Nicole

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is really no-frills. Not sure how the rating is so high here. Staff was nice. Free parking. Big fridge. Good wi-fi Place was clean enough, though old and outdated so it felt dirty. Spring mattresses. Shower did not work, or was super low pressure. Carpet old. Smelled of incense. Only coffee for breakfast. No hygiene stuff besides soap.

8

James

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

carpet was old and warn rooms out dated

8

Robert

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place, beds could be better.

10

John

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best "bang for the buck" in the Royal Gorge Region. Unless you need tons of amenities, this is a good basic room for the night. A little worn around the edges, but a great value.

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Service

Service is a standout, with very friendly, accommodating owners and staff, often praised by name, for quick help and local tips. A rare report mentions a check-in delay.

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4

Burke

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay overall was adequate at best. The room was as clean as it could be but most of the fixtures were way out dated and a few were in disrepair. There were ants crawling in and around the sink. the carpet was very stained and worn in spots. Same with the towels and linens. When I arrived to check in there was a sign on the front desk reading, "back in 30 minutes" no indication as to the starting time. Someone finally showed up 45 minutes from my arrival. This was not a good start. I will say the gentlemen working the front desk was pleasant to deal with and helpful. I would not recommend this as a good place to stay.

10

Kathryn

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desk clerk was friendly and helped us take a heavy item upstairs.

10

Sheri

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff. Very helpful and friendly.

10

Terence

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great,.... especially David!

10

Amber

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We drove as far as we cared too from Kansas City and decided to sleep here overnight before leaving early in the morning for Whitewater rafting the Royal Gorge. We were not looking for anything fancy, we just needed beds to sleep in. David at the front desk was incredible. Our mini fridge wasn’t working; we didn’t care, but we wanted him to know because of how nice and insistent he was to let him know of something was wrong. He said he’d fix it and we assured him we didn’t need it fixed (we used the forge in our kids room). He brought up a working mini fridge within ten minutes. He’s the reason for the 5 star review. I’ll gladly stay here again

10

Diane

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was courteous. He welcomed us and when asked suggested a good place for supper. We really enjoyed our stay. . Wh

10

Don

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

David at the front desk was friendly, courteous, and helpful.

10

matthew

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super accommodating and friendly owners. Very clean and good coffee.

10

Nicolette

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is so excellent!! Very clean and quiet.

8

Roger

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had all the basics: table to work on, fridge/microwave, decent mattress, enough electrical outlets, decent WiFi. So I was not wanting. Staff was courteous, helpful, friendly.

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Location

Convenient for Royal Gorge and Cañon City attractions, with easy access to Highway 50 and nearby restaurants. Several guests appreciated the generally quiet setting.

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craig

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I would hughly recommend this hotel. It is nice and comfy. Good location. Great service.

10

Thomas

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are clean, look new, with fridge and microwave. Near lots of business and scenic places, like The Royal Gorge.

10

Herbert

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great people, quiet and clean. Convenient location

10

Nancy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient to restaurants and shopping.

8

morgan

28 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient location. Super responsive and friendly staff. Room was really clean and good size with a larger refrigerator.

8

David

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for spending the night sleeping and close to the Royal Gorge!

10

Patricia

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location. David at front desk was very pleasant and helpful. I would stay again.

8

Christina

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, quiet hotel, close to everything

8

Larsson

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and priced right, beautiful surrounding area

10

Kimberly

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have not stayed at a Budget Inn since the early 1990s and I was leery what I would find. I shouldn't have worried! The hotel is easily accessible off of Highway 50, right behind the Burger King and KFC. The parking lot is spacious and you are able to unload under a carport. David behind the desk is a treasure as he recommended several places to eat, was concerned about other minor issues we had and otherwise was quite pleasant There is coffee in the lobby, no other food. Our room was pretty warm when we arrived and we never did figure out that it was controlled by a remote until an hour before we left. But that's not the hotel's fault. If you're looking for a family friendly base for exploring Cañon City give this hotel.a chance.

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Dining

Breakfast is typically not offered; most mention only lobby coffee, with fast-food options nearby. A few references to simple cereals or waffles appear, but full hot options are uncommon.

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Jana

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are super friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and all appliances worked ( fridge, microwave and air conditioner). This hotel doesn’t have a breakfast in the mornin, but just across the parking lot is a Burger King

8

Steve

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have been nice to have some sort of breakfast options rather than one dispenser of coffee in the lobby

8

warren

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was right. Didn’t service breakfast but we like our own coffee and this wasn’t important to us.

8

Michelle

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

David at the front counter was very friendly, the beds were comfortable, and everything seemed clean. The place is somewhat rundown though, there was no coffee in the room and only bad coffee available in the lobby. The ice machine was also broken and although they did have a cooler with ice available, the cleanliness of that is questionable. Perfectly adequate for a short stay though.

8

Wilma

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very helpful. Anytime we needed something for the room we were able to get it easily. The staff was very friendly. The room for the most part was clean except for the fridge. There was food left in it from the previous guest. as soon as this was brought to the staffs attention, it was addressed. The window was broken and the smoke detector had a plastic bag over it. This was brought to their attention as we left. There was no breakfast and I felt that this was something that should be addressed as it would help in having more guest.

8

JOSEPH

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast

4

Nicole

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is really no-frills. Not sure how the rating is so high here. Staff was nice. Free parking. Big fridge. Good wi-fi Place was clean enough, though old and outdated so it felt dirty. Spring mattresses. Shower did not work, or was super low pressure. Carpet old. Smelled of incense. Only coffee for breakfast. No hygiene stuff besides soap.

4

Pamela

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very dirty, we looked at 6 and picked the least dirty of the 6. Several of the rooms were either misding refrigerators or microwaves. When we told the front desk person there was no fridge she said yeah, like she knew it was missing. I said I would like a fridge so she said let's look in a different room. We settled on one without a microwave. Breakfast had no protien options, not even a bagel with cream cheese or a yogurt. It dud have 2 cold cereal options and waffles. I will never stay there again.

8

Nancy

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast would have been great but they did have coffee

10

Kimberly

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have not stayed at a Budget Inn since the early 1990s and I was leery what I would find. I shouldn't have worried! The hotel is easily accessible off of Highway 50, right behind the Burger King and KFC. The parking lot is spacious and you are able to unload under a carport. David behind the desk is a treasure as he recommended several places to eat, was concerned about other minor issues we had and otherwise was quite pleasant There is coffee in the lobby, no other food. Our room was pretty warm when we arrived and we never did figure out that it was controlled by a remote until an hour before we left. But that's not the hotel's fault. If you're looking for a family friendly base for exploring Cañon City give this hotel.a chance.

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Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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