Manitou Lodge #6

Ideal Setup in Town
We had an absolute perfect stay in Telluride. Manitou Lodge was the ideal setup for two buddies in town to ski—easy, comfortable, and convenient to everything. The Alpine Lodging staff is top-notch!

- Anonymous U , Posted: 3/15/2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled Manitou Lodge was the perfect home base for your ski trip and that our team helped make your stay exceptional. We hope to welcome you back soon.

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Lovely Place
Nice place walkable to everything in Telluride. Would stay there again.

- Mark C , Posted: 2/23/2026

We will see you soon!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Retired
I think we reviewed this but truly liked this place. Right on the river, close to everything and a great manager. It's a little worn but who cares? Would stay again in a heartbeat.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 9/29/2025

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the lodge. We agree, it's an oldie but a goodie. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Alisha Brieske, Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Guest
Pleasant quiet accommodation. The kitchen and deck overlooking the river were unexpected extras.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 8/22/2025

We are glad you had a nice stay and enjoyed the view!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Mrs
We’d love to book again for next year’s Telluride Yoga Festival 2026. Love the location of Manitou Lodge. Parking was Challeging. But staff was very friendly and helpful..

- Alice M , Posted: 7/2/2025

We look forward to welcoming you back again next year! Parking can be difficult in Telluride especially during busy festival weekends. We apologize for the inconvenience. -Alisha Brieske, Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Cozy Condo
Our family of 4 had the best time in Telluride, thanks to The Manitou!! We parked once and spent 48 hours exploring trails and restaurants. The snacks, homemade banana bread, full kitchen, games, etc. made our experience complete. When we return we will definitely be staying here again. Thank you!!

- Anonymous U , Posted: 5/19/2025

We are glad you had a wonderful stay and hope to have you back soon!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Capt
Cool place with nostalgic feel weekend breakfast was great Walls are pretty thin , the family next to me were stomping around up and down in their ski boots mooring and afternoon. No boots upstairs rule should be enforced, otherwise a great stay.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 3/22/2025

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Manitou Lodge! As the lodge is pretty old, it does not have the best sound proofing. We do ask that guests remove their ski boots when they enter but this does not always happen. We will make sure there is more signage regarding ski boots inside the lodge. -Alisha Brieske, Innkeeper.

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Great service and location
We had a wonderful stay. Kaylee, the innkeeper, was friendly, informative and a pleasure to be around. The inn was clean, comfortable and in a convenient location. Also, a great breakfast and snacks and a fully stocked kitchen. Thanks Kaylee...we would love to come back again.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 10/2/2024

Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Guest
Our stay at the Manitou Lodge was fabulous, and it felt like we had found a hidden gem in Telluride! The Lodge and room were super clean and comfortable. We loved the breakfast and snacks that were put out in the kitchen for our days of hiking in the area. Use of the kitchen was also great as we were staying in the middle of our camping trip. Above all, Kaylee the Innkeeper was the highlight of our stay. Kaylee was super friendly and helpful. There was no request , big or small, that she wasn't able to address. She really went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation at the Manitou!

- Anonymous U , Posted: 9/28/2024

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Manitou Lodge! We look forward to having you join us again! - Alisha Brieske, Guest Services Manager

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Review
Outside of property could of used some clean up. The furniture was old, the bed wasn't very comfortable and creaked.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 9/20/2024

Thank you for feedback. We will do a perimeter clean up. Thank you, Manitou

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Mrs
We love staying at the Manitou!

- Anonymous U , Posted: 6/7/2024

Mr
Extraordinary location, value and comfort. My room with loft looking up the canyon was very comfortable. Breakfast and use of the kitchen was much appreciated as was the late check out. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 3/1/2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon! - Retta, The Manitou Lodge Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Mrs
Great location in Telluride to walk to everything we needed! Retta, the manager during our stay, was so nice and knowledgable! The breakfasts she provided were delicious, and the grab n go snacks were appreciated for the long ski days! Maybe the twin bed cushion on the first floor could use a topper as my son said it was a bit hard. otherwise, everything else was terrific! Especially Retta!!!

- Anonymous U , Posted: 1/22/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a phenomenal review! We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and have noted your feedback on the pullout sofa for future stays. We hope to welcome you back soon! - Retta, The Manitou Lodge Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Mr.
Very nice. Great location and the staff was amazing.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 7/10/2023

Thank you, we look forward to having you back!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Mr
A wonderful place on the river. A great location for wondering around town and a short walk along the river into the festival. Retta and her staff are great and add to the experience! Looking forward to next year and another great Bluegrass festival.

- Anonymous U , Posted: 6/27/2023

Thank you for your review! I am glad you enjoyed your visit. I look forward to seeing you again next year! - Retta, The Manitou Lodge Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

We loved it
Room was fine and most importantly- as described. In room coffee was weak by but staff made up for it with an “extra strong” brew during breakfast. Most in room coffee isn’t strong enough for me so I don’t count that against this particular property. As another reviewer said, would have been five stars except for parking - holy nightmare. Parking was compounded by the fact that I missed part of the welcome instructions regarding registration and where to park in the scheme of Telluride permit area - that’s my fault. Nonetheless parking is horrendous to the point to once you find one, you’re never gonna want to move your car - EVER. Now, the property staff did assist and get us on the right path so we didn’t get a ticket so just like with the coffee, not their fault and they did help but the parking was enough of a problem overall to impact the review of the stay overall .

- Anonymous U , Posted: 6/17/2022

Thank you very much for your review! I am very glad you enjoyed the Manitou Lodge. We completely understand the difficult parking situation in Telluride and appreciate your feedback. We would love to host you at the Manitou again in the future! - Retta, The Manitou Lodge Innkeeper

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Comfortable. Nice niew
I am giving four stars for one reason alone. Otherwise it would be five stars. Pros: great location, Charming old school Ski Haus. Nice bathroom but a bit small. Most importantly, the guest services were very helpful. Cons: Parking.....Parking was a big problem.

- Michael J , Posted: 3/5/2022

Thank you for your honest review. We do understand that parking can be a challenge, especially during peak times. We hope that it didn't affect your stay too drastically, and hope we can host you again soon!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Just delightful!
Everything was comfy, the bed upstairs, certainly. The couch bed, not so much, but that is to be expected. The only things I would suggest: 1. the couch bed needs a comforter or bedspread - girls were cold by morning. No other blankets or sheets in room. Also, the sheet on the queen bed did not fit, so it kept coming off at the corner. Other than that - great accommodations. Love the Manitou! Thank you. P.S. Angela in the kitchen, was very accommodating and welcoming. Delicious food! Just awesome.

- Carrie B , Posted: 3/19/2021

Thank you for your feedback on your stay in Manitou Lodge. I'm sorry we didn't have a spare blanket for the sofa sleeper! We will make sure to get one in there ASAP!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

The location is great, the river makes it wonderful.
The location is great, the river makes it wonderful.

- Chip M , Posted: 3/19/2021

Being on the river is our favorite part of staying at the Manitou Lodge. We hope to see you on your next Telluride vacation.

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Very convenient location, loved hearing the crick outside
The unit was cute and rustic, suited our needs well. Tiniest shower in the world was sufficient but could use a shelf for items more than soap! No where to put shampoo or a razor. Fantastic location!I would have preferred if I had received the check-in details by email without having to call to request it. And it was annoying to have to go to the office to pick up the parking pass--this could be in the unit instead...under threat of an even higher replacement fee if needed. That said, the office wasn't so far away and overall this was a great stay. Definitely recommend and would stay again.

- Cora D , Posted: 3/19/2021

Thank you for your feedback on your stay in Manitou Lodge. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We do try to send guests directions for direct check in when possible; however, factors like early arrivals and parking passes can affect the process. Luckily, our office is on the way to the Manitou!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Great location!
Great location. Funky lodge setting. Furniture was pretty worn down and neighbors were loud in the evening. Thin walls.

- Lisa M , Posted: 3/19/2021

We are sorry to hear that you had some noisy neighbors during your stay. We hope that you join us at the Manitou Lodge again in the future.

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

Antiquated
I wasn’t expecting a 5 star hotel but just a few updates would have been nice. Like a decent cushion on the day bed, a microwave, and screens on the patio door. There is no A.C. or windows so with no screens you can’t open the door to let in the fresh mountain air. If you do, expect a room full of mosquitoes!!

- Diane S , Posted: 3/19/2021

Thank you for choosing the Manitou Lodge! We hope you enjoyed your stay in Telluride. Thank you for the note on the daybed, and we're sorry about the screens. Not every door or balcony is designed to accommodate them, and we regret the inconvenience. The common kitchen and TV room has a microwave for our guests to use. We hope that you will come back again!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted:

There was a terrible noise constant from a machinery room, water circulating pump or motor, was terribly annoying. We could feel
There was a terrible noise constant from a machinery room, water circulating pump or motor, was terribly annoying. We could feel the related vibration in the floor in bathroom, there are several areas in the bathroom where the paint is peeling on the ceiling. This is my 11th year straight staying in this room, You need to address the noise vibration problem.

- Brian M , Posted: 3/19/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You'll be happy to know that the issue has been fixed! There was a problem with the water system and it has since been resolved. We hope to see you again next year for the 12th year!

- Alpine Lodging staff, Posted: