Lodge at Poncha Springs

What an incredible find, just by chance! We were on our way to Durango from Denver Airport and looked for a place to lay our weary bodies for the night. The Lodge at Poncha Springs is truly that small town cozy venue you hope to find when traveling. The room was super clean, bed was comfy, pillows are fluffy, and the TV worked perfectly. Oh, the owner lights up a firepit in the evenings and encourages all guests to sit around and relax. Jimmy, one of the owners, gave us great recommendations for local restaurants. Every place he suggested to go, turned out to be delish.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Poncha Springs, had a wonderful time at nearby Salida where they held an evening music in the park. Restaurants there were great. Also enjoyed walking along the river. The management at the lodge was great, rooms were clean (a bit small) but well kept.

4 night stay At check in the host was very friendly and suggested several places for breakfast and lunch. Room was pretty warm and window AC on full blast when I arrived. There was a steady stream of water, not just a drip from the bathtub tap. I tightened the handles and I think I stopped it. Bed was comfortable. TV worked. Nice towels. Quiet room except for trucks out on nearby highway.

The owners are very welcoming and friendly. The place is clean, rooms are fantastic. Highly recommend this place. We will be back, maybe this winter.

Very accommodating and enthusiastic hosts/owners at the office. Very nice and clean room, although small queen, it had everything you'd expect at a larger motel room. We loved the knotty pine throughout the room.

We requested a quiet room and booked two nights several months in advance. We were given room 13 right in front on the highway. When I inquired was told the traffic was quiet at night. Nope! If you travel with ear plugs, an eye mask for light through the window in the door and are short (see photo of sink height) this is your place. The usable patio was in the back of our building and neglected. The plus was the owner lent us a reading light and the housekeeping lady was very nice.