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, dog-friendly, and designed with thoughtful amenities throughout. On-site, guests can browse local goods and provisions at Rodeo Mercantile and enjoy craft coffee and cocktails daily at The Lunar Lounge.
“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.
Once a 1940s roadside stop known as El Rancho Motor Lodge, our property has been fully revived as a modern boutique motel where small-town soul meets slow hospitality.
In place of a traditional lobby, we have a thoughtfully curated lifestyle shop, Rodeo Mercantile, featuring local goods, gifts, and provisions. Guests enjoy simple self check-in via text for a laid-back and efficient arrival.
On-site, The Lunar Lounge serves craft espresso, cocktails, and grab-no-go bites — a neighborhood spot for both travelers and locals to gather, sip, and stay awhile.
15 rooms.
Dog friendly.
Keyless entry.
Onsite espresso.
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
