Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Rio Grande Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Rio Grande National Forest - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 25 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 9 min walk
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 2 min drive
The Old Firehouse - 3 min drive
Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - 4 min drive
Two Rivers BBQ - 3 min drive
About this property
Rainbow Lodge
When visiting South Fork, Rainbow Lodge is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rafting.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15.00
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel South Fork
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rainbow Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge of USD 15.00 for early check-in. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Rainbow Lodge and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Rainbow Lodge also has an arcade.
What's the area around Rainbow Lodge like?
Rainbow Lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Rio Grande and 18 minutes' walk from Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
Rainbow Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Fine for the price. Honest staff.
Left my camera in my room. Staff made sure I got it back. 100% for honesty. Nothing fancy but clean and tidy. Can’t beat the price. Good Mexican food next door
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 13, 2024
Got there and the power was out. Was there for about 30 mins and the power went out 3 times.
Tyller
Tyller, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 13, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2024
Cornelia
Cornelia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Kara
Kara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Wish I wasn't so tired! Would be great to stay for a couple days!
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Works for us.
Rainbow is always clean. Though the rooms are recently updated, the bathroom door is falling off it's reused hinges. The air conditioner/heating unit needs cleaned and the vents need to be replaced. They need a better process, (maybe oxy) to wash the towels. All towels except one hand towel had stains. When we left here was no one available to tell about the broken bathroom door or stained towels
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2024
Does not look anything like what the website shows kinda ran down!
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing
Artur
Artur, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
Ashleen
Ashleen, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Cabin vibes
It’s a beautiful town and cabin like stay.
Carlandra
Carlandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Loved it
Ashley
Ashley, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 26, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2024
thomas
thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2024
Pictures don’t tell all
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Cute lil place
Ann
Ann, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 13, 2024
Old and Dated and Rundown
There aren’t a lot of choices in South Fork, CO, but this rundown old motel has seen better days. We never saw an employee. We arrived after their limited office hours (we were there before 5) and never saw anyone when we checked out the next morning. Although everything was very dated, it was reasonably clean and comfortable. Our bedroom had vinyl horizontal blinds (which were broken) and there is no air conditioning. So we had the window open all night and were woken up by the bright sun in our eyes just after dawn.
Travis
Travis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Jeanie
Jeanie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2024
Jack
Jack, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Love The Rainbow Inn!!!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip with friends
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
There is a convenience/sports store and liquor stores right next to property. The rail bikes we went to south fork for were about a mile away.
Jose
Jose, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2024
Questionable
Sheets & pillow cases looked used not changed. Towels were really stained and not clean.
Robb
Robb, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 5, 2024
Thumbs down
I had low expectations, and was merely looking for a ‘crash-pad’, but when I observed plant life growing through the shower walls and a bathroom door coming off its hinges, I knew Hotels.com needed to know what type of motel this is and consider removing it from its options. I would like a full refund.