Welcome to the charming mountain town of Del Norte and to the mystical San Luis Valley of southern Colorado.
With fifteen well-appointed and newly-renovated guest rooms, our upscale yet down-to-earth motel is a roadside gem, 100% smoke-free and dog-friendly with unique design touches and thoughtful amenities throughout.
“Colorado’s Overlooked San Luis Valley Offers Scenic Desert With Artistic Flair”
the San Luis Valley.
Whether you’re wanting to relax and wind down or to explore and adventure, the expansive San Luis Valley offers so much to do, see, and experience…both on the beaten path, and off.
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The Greenhouse at Sand Dunes Recreation
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Gravel Adventure Field Guide (Ride With GPS)
Bikepacking the GDMBR (Route through Del Norte)
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Del Norte may be small, but we’ve got a lot going on! Here’s a few of our favorite things to do in town:
Listen to vinyls while sipping on a beer flight paired with tinned fish specialities at Trade & Post — you’ll want to mosey next door to check out vintage wares at the General Specific Store while you’re at it!
Enjoy live music and a fresh poured cocktail at 1874 Distillery - don’t sleep on the food truck in the courtyard out back.
Get a burger made with grass fed local beef at The Windsor Hotel Restaurant - the ever-changing menu and bar is top notch.
Lean into summertime with an ice cream cone while browsing around at Almost Home - pop across the street to Haefeli’s to pick up some local honey, too!
Grab a morning cuppa joe and a breakfast nosh at Up Top Cafe or Raisin’ Rye - both will get your day started on the right foot.
A visit to Gently Loved Thrift Store to find some new-to-you treasures is a must, before hitting up Three Barrel Brewery or Colorado Grille for lunch.
What was El Rancho Motor Lodge in the 1940s has been brought back to life as the Mellow Moon Lodge, offering a modern yet nostalgic stay experience.
In place of a lobby, we have a lifestyle shop and provide simple self check-in.
In 2025 we will open the Moon Saloon, a neighborhood watering hole serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates on-site daily.
15 Rooms.
Dog friendly.
Keyless entry.
Female owned.
Bespoke design.
A ROUND UP OF REGIONAL ART, UNIQUE OBJECTS FOR THE HOME, BOOKS, BOTTLES, GOODS, AND MORE.
COMING SOON!
OPENING: SPRING 2025
