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 (719) 530-1300

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The Mountain Motel
1425 East Rainbow Blvd (Hwy 50)
Salida, CO 81201

Where to Find the Mountain Motel

Our quaint retreat is nestled in the picturesque Arkansas River Valley and more specifically on the East side of Salida, Colorado. The Mountain Motel is located on the East end of Rainbow Blvd, commonly known as Hwy 50.

How to Get to Salida Colorado

DENVER, CO

  • Take exit 260 to merge onto CO-470 E toward Colorado/Springs 5.7mi
  • Take the exit onto US-285 S toward Fairplay 102mi
  • Slight left onto US-24 W/US-285 S 0.1mi
  • Turn left onto US-285 S 14.2mi
  • Turn left onto CO-291 S 8.3mi
  • Slight left onto CO-291 S/Oak St 0.7mi
  • Turn right onto US-50 W/E Rainbow Blvd 400ft
  • We are on the left as you enter Salida, CO
  • Total drive is usually under 3 hours

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

  • Take CO-115 S (either by taking Nevada South or from South Academy 32mi
  • Merge onto US-50 W via the ramp to Canon City/Royal Court 68mi
  • We are on the left as you enter Salida, CO
  • Total drive is between 2-2.5 hours

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

  • Take US-50 E/S 5th St, Continue to follow US-50 E 61mi
  • Turn left onto US-50 E/E Main St, Continue to follow US-50 E 124mi
  • Turn left to stay on US-50 E, Destination will be on the right 5mi
  • Total drive is about 3.5 hours

SANTE FE, NM

  • US-285 N/US-84 W/N St Francis Dr, Continue to follow US-285 N/US-84 W 32mi
  • Turn right onto US-285 N, Entering Colorado 77mi
  • Turn right to stay on US-285 N 29mi
  • Turn right onto 6th St 0.8mi
  • Turn left onto La Due Ave 0.1mi
  • Take the 2nd right onto US-160 E/Denver Ave, Continue to follow US-160 E 0.5mi
  • Turn left onto CO-17 N 50mi
  • Continue onto US-285 N 26mi
  • Turn right onto US-50 E 5mi
  • We are on the right as pass through Salida, CO
  • Total drive is about 4 hours

“Quirky and cute”

This was a last-minute stop as we didn't want to venture Monarch Pass in the dark and snow. At the end of a strip of chain motels and gas stations, the Mountain Motel is a gem. Irene, the proprietor, is friendly, chatty, accommodating and incredibly helpful. She is in the process of remodeling the rooms to offer charm and and a quirky Western aesthetic as well as comfort and convenience. This little motel is well on its way to becoming a boutique find.

Stayed February 2013, traveled with family

Bronna R.    February 8, 2013