Far View Lodge

Resort in Mesa Verde National Park with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly

Explore the area

Mile Marker 15, inside, Mesa Verde National Park, CO, 81330

Place, Wetherill Mesa
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Cliff Palace
‪18 min drive‬
Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
‪27 min drive‬
Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Kiva Room Two Double Beds

Good

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Kiva Room One King Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kiva Two Queens

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Kiva Deluxe View - 1 King

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Queens

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Kiva Deluxe View - 2 Doubles

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Mesa Verde National Park

Within a short walk of Wetherill Mesa, Far View Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Far View Sites. This 150-room resort welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Wetherill Mesa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Far View Sites - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Park Point - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
Cliff Palace - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 27 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪Far View Terrace - ‬11 min walk
‪Metate Room - ‬1 min walk
‪Spruce Tree Terrace - ‬14 min drive
‪Far View Lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪Knife's Edge - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Far View Lodge

Resort in Mesa Verde National Park with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

At Far View Lodge, guests have access to a gift shop. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.

Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, iPod docks, and refrigerators are also standard.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$85 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Far View Lounge
Far View Terrace Cafe
Metate Room

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand

Outdoors

In a national park

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 floor
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

iPod dock
MP3 dock

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2025 to April 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 10 per day
Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Far View Lodge?

Far View Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Far View Lodge?

This resort is located in Mesa Verde National Park within a short 8-minute walk of Wetherill Mesa. You'll also find Far View Sites and Chapin Mesa Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Far View Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort.

Does Far View Lodge have a casino?

No, Far View Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Far View Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this resort.

Is Far View Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this resort will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include bathrobes.

Does Far View Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Far View Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Far View Lodge serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Metate Room.

Will Far View Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Far View Lodge for a fee of USD 10 per day. A deposit of USD 50 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Far View Lodge?

Yes, this resort has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Far View Lodge?

The closest major airport to Far View Lodge is Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County), which is about 8.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Far View Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Far View Lodge comes with a balcony.

Far View Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

James

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The facilities are dated. The room we had had no smoke detector. One of the balcony chairs fabric was torn and made the chair unusable. The folding luggage holder was broken on one side. This would be a great place with some care of the facilities.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Tooele

Jul 27, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The original room we were given was filthy, to the point that it looked like there was throw up on the wall. There was blood on the bedspread and pillows. One of the washcloths looked like it had been used as toilet paper and was there as though it was fresh for somebody to use. The front desk staff gave us the runaround to begin with until the manager was able to intercept a message from us. She was absolutely amazing. She apologized for all of the problems and gave us another room the same day. She was kind and very capable and had things taken care of quickly. We were refunded for one of the nights of our stay. Management is amazing but the support staff is not. They appear to be understaffed and the support staff seemed to not care. I believe they are seasonal workers and do not have a stake in the lodge. There's a monopoly on the food. There are only 2 places to eat at, and they are open at different times throughout the day, so you have to eat at one of the other. The rooms do provide a small refrigerator, and they have ice machines which were helpful. The rooms do not have televisions. Bring cards or games for when you are in the room. No access to the internet and no cell phone service. The walls are thin, and you can hear everything in the other rooms around you. We were not impressed. Hopefully they get their act together. Next time we will just stay in the city and drive to Mesa Verde if we decide to go back. Positive = location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good view and quiet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ants in bathroom area (not many) The bathroom door very hard to open/close because not enough space under door

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a beautiful property, with wild horses that were outside our patio when we woke up. The view was to die for. Our fan in our bathroom didn’t work, but other than that for the area I would hook it again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay.

Nice cabin feel at Mesa Verde National Park. Makes it much easier to get to the sites within the park. Ditto to all other comments about views.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luanne

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Had a mouse in our room!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Traci

Jul 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher T

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Very good location in the park. It’s definitely more “cabin-like” and basic. It was nice to have the restaurant there with incredible views and good food. The room rate was very affordable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Jul 17, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

cathy

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

The property is fantastic for location. It's an average national park room. Nothing fancy at all, but what they don't tell you is Mesa Verde has pack rats. They get into the room and nest in the cars. I paid for a double bed, but after seeing the rat run out of the room into the room next door, my daughter slept with me. It's not like we could go anywhere else at 2am. Be aware, you may have an extra companion with you that you didn't expect.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thaddeus

Traveled with family

Jul 16, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was outstanding though very far from town... like 40 minutes. Hotel was very run down and stayed. It was basically a step up from camping but not much. The rooms were really tiny and liked like they were from the Brady bunch era. Our AC didn't even work. Lucky the windows opened and the area was safe enough to leave our windows open all night so we didn't bake. Restaurant was okay but we found out that a block down the road they sell the safe entres at the cafe for significantly less and you don't have to pay a server. But the price wasn't bad. Not sure I would stay there again unless morning ride in the area was available for close to the same price. It wasn't terrible... again the area and views were great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Absolutely zero cell phone service. Adequate lodging for the middle of a National Park.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMY

Traveled with family

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was very quiet and pleasant. The decor was beautiful. There was an issue with a critter in my room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Must stay if you plan to visit mesa verde. Great dining options

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Jul 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Far View Lodge was located approximately half way between the Visitors Center of park and points of interests. The lodge is operated by a concessionaire. Employees had limited knowledge/information of the park. It was difficult getting any info from them. The lodge rooms are extremely small for a family of four. There’s not many people staying there and it seems that they could have afforded making rooms a little bigger. It was difficult moving around the rooms with four adults and our luggage. The restaurant was great! Delicious food for a fine dining experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Traveled with family

Jul 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Far View Lodge is inside the boundaries of Mesa Verde. The room had a balcony and you could see the surrounding valleys for several miles. It was quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tabitha

Traveled with family

Jul 3, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the Far View Lodge! We had a room with a view and the sunset was amazing. Clean room that kept with the Mesa Verde theme. If you are going to Mesa Verde, I would definitely recommend staying here! Shaves about 40 mins off your drive time to the hikes and cliff dwelling tours.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Jun 30, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not go back!

Three good things....bed was comfortable, good view ( wild horses right out our window ), only place close to stay near the main part of the Park. Unfortunately, there were more bad things than good, especially considering the price! Linens were clean but badly stained, towels were ragged, baseboard off in the bathroom, ( a 5 minute repair job ), filter on the air conditioning unit was completely covered in dust and lint, maid help did not understand enough English to understand what was needed ( finely we helped ourselves to the necessary items from the open store room ), and those are only the things we can remember. The Lodge offers the only place to eat within miles and the food was so poor that we chose to eat cheese and crackers in the room for two nights! Unfortunately, if you don't want to drive the 25 miles back to Cortez, this is your only option!