Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not mentioned.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is within a 5-minute drive of Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Cortez Cultural Center, approximately 0.9 miles from Hawkins Preserve and 1.2 miles from Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Sleeping Ute Mountain Motel

What guests think

At Sleeping Ute Mountain Motel, travellers repeatedly highlight friendly, hands-on owners, very clean and quiet rooms, and good value, while noting the vintage, older feel and ongoing renovations that give the property a simple, retro character.

Many appreciate hot showers, effective air conditioning, ample parking, and pet-friendly policies. The location is convenient for Mesa Verde and nearby dining, and there is scenic land behind the motel for short walks. Breakfast is modest—mostly pastries, yogurt, fruit, and coffee—but adequate for a quick start. Overall, it suits travelers seeking comfort and value over modern frills.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple but practical: ample parking (including by-room parking) and pet-friendly access, plus scenic land behind the motel for short walks. Renovations are in progress.

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Ilene

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning worked great. Very dog friendly. Clean room. Super host.

10

Sheryl

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. If I made any suggestion on improvements, it would be to add a hair dryer in the bathroom. Super clean. I will say this is a cool retro vibe place with a county rustic and and vintage feel. If you are the type that needs a corporate glam place, this isn't for you. If you are looking for homey, friendly folks that care a lot about your stay, and you love the outdoors, this is it! Owners operate this establishment. They also own more land behind the motel that is a fabulous scenic hike about! Loved it all! (except the lack of a hair dryer.)

10

Michael

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loving restoration by owners ongoing. Our rooms and walk to see the sunset in canyon in their property was perfect!

8

Rebecca

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Owner very accommodating, always attentive and available. Overnight stay met my needs: Not fancy, dated rooms being updated. Safe, clean, comfortable, and quiet stay, with plenty of space for my dog's needs. Would stay here again.

10

Malin

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the reception is so kind and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The backyard of the motel is a huge terrain where you can hike and have a great view of Sleeping Ute Mountain. Thanks!

10

Scot

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t glamorous, but very clean, good location on the main strip, and the owners were fantastic! Beautiful sunset from the property (owned by the motel) in back. Very close to great restaurants and the owner is a local so can make good recommendations. What motor hotels used to be … Do recommend!

10

Kayla

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, plenty of parking, clean rooms, pet friendly, and a wonderful location.

10

harry

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel that has been brought up to date by young couple doing a fantastic job in running their motel. Bikers are welcome and you can park right outside of your room. I highly recommend this motel

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Mary

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was fine. It was just rather old and worn. The couple who own it are fixing it up and seem to really want to make it better. My room was clean, with new sheets and bedspread. There is a large field behind it that you can let a dog run. Not sure if it is fenced. I would stay here again.

6

Herbert

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In need of renovation. Serene setting out back.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns consistent praise, with rooms and linens kept very clean across this older property.

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Ilene

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning worked great. Very dog friendly. Clean room. Super host.

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Patrick

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds. Very helpful staff. Clean, easy, good value and price. Would definitely stay again.

10

Ramona

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Oldish property, undergoing remodeling (according to owners). Clean and pleasant room, new A/C, very nice owners who fulfilled all our requests. The place has a lot of potential, but also needs tons of work. A good place to stay at a reasonable price - would recommend.

10

Maria Cristina

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean beddings, towels and comfortable bed. Quiet surroundings.

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BONNY

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first presentation when I drove into the property is that it’s dated and I worried that Would translate to poor maintenance. Not the car. The room was vintage, but clean, in good repair (clearly recently renovated) and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. For travelers with pets it’s a great place to stay.

10

Kayla

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, plenty of parking, clean rooms, pet friendly, and a wonderful location.

10

Tom

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly owners, very cozy and quiet place to spend the night. Excellent beds and very clean.

10

Debra

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Awesome staff!! Clean rooms. Central to hiking

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Tyke

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean and affordable.

8

Jesse

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Competitive rates, breakfast included. Hardworking family keeps things very clean and provides handy extras like water bottles. Could use some renovations, but ok all around.

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Rooms

Rooms have a vintage, retro feel and are being updated; they are generally comfortable and quiet, with effective AC and reliably hot showers. Some are spacious with comfy beds, though a few mention very firm mattresses.

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Ron

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An awesome place to stay. The place is a little dated but don’t judge the book by its cover. I would rather give up the amenities of the chain hotels for this establishment. Water is nice and hot. AC and heater is quiet and works excellent.

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Sheryl

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. If I made any suggestion on improvements, it would be to add a hair dryer in the bathroom. Super clean. I will say this is a cool retro vibe place with a county rustic and and vintage feel. If you are the type that needs a corporate glam place, this isn't for you. If you are looking for homey, friendly folks that care a lot about your stay, and you love the outdoors, this is it! Owners operate this establishment. They also own more land behind the motel that is a fabulous scenic hike about! Loved it all! (except the lack of a hair dryer.)

10

Henry

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I use Hotels dot com a lot to book rooms. I read the reviews, look at pictures, make a decision. The Sleeping Ute Mountain Motel in Cortez was exactly what I expected after doing such a review through the app. It’s not a fancy hotel, but it’s clean. We were traveling with two kids to visit the National Park. We needed a cheap place to stay for the night. This room had everything we needed and at a good price. I’m not sure what year this property was built, but it’s built solid so there’s no road noise or noise from adjoining rooms. The air conditioner was ice cold and the shower was nice and hot. There’s quite a few hotels in Cortez, but this motel had the best price and I was able to get a good nights sleep and visit the National Park early the following day. And to the owners, thanks for the hospitality.

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Linda

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and quiet. Just what we like when traveling. Great place to base for day trip to Mesa Verde National Park. Nothing fancy but comfortable and the towels were so soft. Recommend.

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BONNY

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first presentation when I drove into the property is that it’s dated and I worried that Would translate to poor maintenance. Not the car. The room was vintage, but clean, in good repair (clearly recently renovated) and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. For travelers with pets it’s a great place to stay.

10

Stephen

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean and quiet. Conveniently located. Not a cookie cutter corporate motel. The change was nice. Owner personally took care of me and was friendly and professional. I loved my stay there. I’d definitely stay there again.

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Ron

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice place to stay. It’s a bit dated but it’s very comfortable. Great value for the money and most of all the water is hot and the HVAC works great and is very quiet.

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Monica

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside of this Motel looks a little run down. But it’s old. It’s been here a long time! It’s family owned and operated. Very friendly & fast check in. My room was big and super clean. The bed was super comfy and the water pressure in the shower great! Nice fluffy towels, a mini fridge, microwave, sitting area, dresser, closet, and I like having the sink outside of shower area. It was quiet and by fast food, restaurants, gas stations, & Safeway. Only 14min drive to Mesa Verde NP!!

8

Daniel

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school hotel but staff very nice. Bed was very firm ☹️. Overall great for the price

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Will

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you like a place with some soul & a personal touch, this is for you. It's a vintage building but it's been updated. Our room had a fine view of Sleeping Ute Mountain (I think some don't, not sure).

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Service

Service stands out: owners are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and responsive, with easy check-in and personal touches.

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TOM

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating

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Carol

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful time & Joy & her husband were very helpful and friendly

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Malana

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is what you always wish an independently owned motel was still like. Staying here made the road trip feel like the golden days long gone when you could feel the personal touch of pulling up to a motel at the end of a day driving and feel like you had arrived at a friend’s place. We were traveling with a well behaved cat and called ahead to make sure it was ok. Not only was it ok, but they happened to be fostering a litter of kittens and offered to let us cuddle them when we arrived! I’d stay here again any time and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cute place to stay at a fair price. Nothing fancy, just good folks who care.

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colette

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Joy is amazing and so helpful!

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Garrett

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing and very welcoming.

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Robin

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Joy and your husband were wonderful to work with and very responsive to any needs we had. They are currently renovating the property and making good progress. Clean, quiet, I would come back 😊

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Warren J.

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, room was very clean and comfortable. Overall the facility was obviously being updated.

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Stephen

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean and quiet. Conveniently located. Not a cookie cutter corporate motel. The change was nice. Owner personally took care of me and was friendly and professional. I loved my stay there. I’d definitely stay there again.

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Lois

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay due to owners hospitality. Joy works hard to cater to her guests.

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kenneth

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and willing to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

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Location

Convenient for Mesa Verde and outdoor day trips, and close to restaurants, gas, and groceries. The setting feels safe and quiet, with scenic land behind the motel for short walks and views.

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jody

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay while doing fossil hunting at the local private quarries. Amazing area!

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Linda

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and quiet. Just what we like when traveling. Great place to base for day trip to Mesa Verde National Park. Nothing fancy but comfortable and the towels were so soft. Recommend.

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Eh

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s safe and quiet

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Michael

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loving restoration by owners ongoing. Our rooms and walk to see the sunset in canyon in their property was perfect!

10

Malin

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the reception is so kind and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The backyard of the motel is a huge terrain where you can hike and have a great view of Sleeping Ute Mountain. Thanks!

10

Scot

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t glamorous, but very clean, good location on the main strip, and the owners were fantastic! Beautiful sunset from the property (owned by the motel) in back. Very close to great restaurants and the owner is a local so can make good recommendations. What motor hotels used to be … Do recommend!

10

Stephen

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean and quiet. Conveniently located. Not a cookie cutter corporate motel. The change was nice. Owner personally took care of me and was friendly and professional. I loved my stay there. I’d definitely stay there again.

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Monica

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside of this Motel looks a little run down. But it’s old. It’s been here a long time! It’s family owned and operated. Very friendly & fast check in. My room was big and super clean. The bed was super comfy and the water pressure in the shower great! Nice fluffy towels, a mini fridge, microwave, sitting area, dresser, closet, and I like having the sink outside of shower area. It was quiet and by fast food, restaurants, gas stations, & Safeway. Only 14min drive to Mesa Verde NP!!

10

Debra

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Awesome staff!! Clean rooms. Central to hiking

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Harrison

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place, I rest well thank you

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Dining

Breakfast is simple and limited—typically pastries, yogurt, fruit, juice, and coffee—and adequate for a quick start. No other on-site dining is mentioned.

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Kathleen

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very very friendly & helpful couple. Clean, quiet, comfortable., place was being remodeled & room was very nice. An excellent selection of pastries plus yogurt & fruits, orange juice, good coffee & creamers.

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Sandra

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean staff very friendly. breakfast small but ok

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Jesse

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Competitive rates, breakfast included. Hardworking family keeps things very clean and provides handy extras like water bottles. Could use some renovations, but ok all around.

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Sleeping Ute Mountain Motel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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