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Mountain Shadows Inn & Suites

Relax at Mountain Shadows Inn & Suites in Durango, CO. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, indoor pool, and easy access to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

3255 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 773 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with friendly service amid ongoing updates

Guests appreciate clean, comfortable rooms and attentive staff, alongside a variety of complimentary amenities. Some note current renovation impacts, but find overall value and convenience appealing for short stays.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, including fresh linens and well-maintained beds.
  • Friendly and helpful staff providing local information and prompt assistance.
  • Complimentary breakfast with a good variety, including waffles, burritos, sausages, and fresh coffee.
  • Convenient parking with assigned spots close to rooms.
  • Relaxing indoor pool and hot tub facilities praised when available and operational.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced issues with the pool and hot tub being closed or intermittently unavailable due to maintenance.
  • Ongoing renovations affect certain aspects, including occasional noise and non-working TVs in some rooms.
  • Minor cleanliness concerns reported in a few instances, such as residues on floors and leftover items in bathrooms.
  • The hotel does not offer pet-friendly accommodations, airport shuttle, or fitness center facilities.
  • Bedding comfort varies; some found mattresses firmer than expected.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, straightforward lodging in Durango with essential amenities.
  • Visitors looking to explore local attractions like the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and nearby museums.
  • Short stays or road trips where price and location are prioritized over luxury features.
  • Guests valuing complimentary breakfast and convenient parking as part of their stay.
  • Those comfortable with a hotel in transition undergoing renovations and upgrades.
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About this property

Welcome to Mountain Shadows Inn & Suites

Mountain Shadows Inn & Suites offers relaxed lodging in Durango, Colorado, conveniently located on Main Avenue. The hotel is situated just a few miles from local attractions such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and the Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs, making it a practical choice for visitors looking to explore the area.

The property features essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and free parking with assigned spots near rooms. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool and a hot tub, although some recent guest reviews note that these facilities have occasionally been out of service or under renovation. Rooms are air-conditioned and maintained to a clean standard, with multiple guests appreciating the comfortable bedding and overall tidiness.

Reviews highlight the staff’s friendliness and helpfulness, particularly at the front desk, along with a well-stocked breakfast offering items such as waffles and burritos. However, there have been some mixed comments on maintenance issues like occasional cleanliness concerns and ongoing renovation work, which some guests found did not significantly affect their stay.

This hotel suits travelers seeking an affordable and straightforward stay with convenient access to Durango’s key sites. While the property is undergoing updates, guests can expect practical accommodations with essential comforts and a welcoming atmosphere.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Hot tub
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JG
Joel Granby Apr 18, 2026
10

Front desk gal was super friendly and even gave us information about local events going on. The breakfast was good, yes they do have a waffle maker! As for the room it was one of their remodeled rooms and was quite clean. The beds were clean. No stinky smells in the beds or anything so that was good. The TV wasn't working but they were aware of it, they are still under renovation. Pool is closed for renovations.

KB
katie bethell Apr 09, 2026
8.0

Room was spacious and clean! Breakfast was good! Burritos or waffles and yummy side items. We specifically booked the hotel for the pool/hot tub though and the hot tub wasn’t working every time we went. The pool area could have been more clean.

SM
Sonia Martinez Apr 02, 2026
8.0

This was our first stay at a Best Western. We usually choose 4star hotels for our longer destinations, but this was a road trip.. Very satisfied with our quick stay. We didn't need to use the pool or eat breakfast, so the most important things for our stay were clean and fresh feeling room at an affordable price. All the towels, bedsheets, and shower curtain seemed immaculate. I liked that we had assigned parking right in front of our room, especially since the parking lot was packed at the late hour we arrived. I also appreciate the front desk staff, Michael and Crystal. They were friendly and efficient which is a win for Best Westerns first impressions. Thank you

KJ
Katalina Jimenez Mar 24, 2026
8.0

The breakfast is highest level with eggs, sausages, tator tots, waffles, juices, etc. The pool was closed for maintenance which was fine with us. The TV didn’t have signal but front desk came right away & fixed it. Room was super clean & comfortable. Totally recommend this place.

CB
Cindy Box Feb 12, 2026
10

This is a great place to stay! The staff is extremely friendly, the rooms were clean, the location is perfect, the pool & hot tub are awesome. The breakfast is fresh and kept stocked. Cookies baked each night at the front desk along with fresh coffee. I just can't think of anything bad to say about it. We were here for 4 nights & did not have a single problem! We will definitely be back.

JK
J. Knight Jan 23, 2026
10

My husband and I stayed here for right at a week. It was our first trip to Colorado and this proved to be one of the more economical choices for our stay. The hotel appears to be a bit older and is currently under renovation but don't let that dissuade you from staying here! Our room was comfortable, clean, and had every amenity we needed for our stay. The mattress, while nothing fancy, was comfortable and the bedding was great and surprisingly warm! I didn't know that there was a crew working on the hotel until our 3rd night there. In fact, I would have thought we had the hotel to ourselves for how quiet it was during our entire stay - even though I ran across other guests every day! As far as the renovations, I was shocked - I've been at many a hotel before undergoing work and it was always a noisy hassle. I met one of the gentlemen working on the place, Tim, and he was just absolute a sweetheart and gave some wonderful insight on some local restaurants. One morning, I saw him and his crew working on stuff and was amazed - my husband and I never once were interrupted by the sound of them! The pool/hot tub area was just wonderful! There were plenty of towels, it was well maintained, and offered additional access upon request (the hot tub was open from 3 pm -11 pm but you could request to get in there earlier or later). It was very clean and didn't seem to be over-chlorinated. It was very relaxing and absolutely gorgeous with the stone and plants everywhere! The breakfast the hotel provided was most excellent - make your own waffles and burritos! The food was all fresh and warm with a wide variety of sides - yogurt, toast, cereal, fresh fruits, etc. If you chose to eat in the breakfast area, there was a lovely fire place type thing in the wall that was pretty and you could see all the mountains in the area. The hotel manager(?), Mike, was just an absolute delight! Arguably, he was one of the best things about the hotel! He was super accommodating and just a great conversationalist; we ran across him several times throughout our stay and every time we just had a wonderful conversation. We needed a late checkout and he made that happen with absolutely no stress for us - even though we told him kind of last minute! For longer stays, there is a grocery store and liquor store within walking distance. To get downtown, there are 2 trolley stops within a 2 minute walk - we stayed a whole week without a vehicle and had NO issues getting around! We got in later on a Sunday and there were dinner options within walking distance, so that was nice too! TL;DR: This hotel is an excellent bang for your buck!!! We WILL stay here again when we go back!

MH
Michelle Hart Jan 14, 2026
8.0

Very nice staff, spacious, all the amenities. Decent breakfast, very good coffee(Durango Coffee Company). The room was mostly clean, but, the glue from the laminate flooring is seeping through the seams and holding onto dirt. Your feet got dirty walking through the room. The beds were kinda hard. There was a used bar of soap in the shower and crust under the phone. There was something on the floor between the bed and the wall, looked like a ball of tissue. So, details were missed but overall a good stay.

PS
Paul South Dec 25, 2025
8.0

Note this hotel is now named Baymont owned by Wyndham Hotels. For the the price this place is an excellent value. It has recently gone through some major renovations. The rooms are clean, the staff are very polite and helpful, it's in a convenient location on Noth Main St. for groceries, restaurants, and a trail head right up the street featuring great hikes overlooking town and it's next to the Animas river one block away. They serve a breakfast every morning with scrambled eggs, sausage, and waffles. This is by far the best hotel at this price point in town in my opinion.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Mountain Shadows Inn & Suites

Durango, Colorado, USA

This straightforward hotel is 2.6 miles from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, and 6.9 miles from Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs.

  • Spanish Trails 5 min Walk
  • Main Ave. & Animas View Dr. 11 min Walk
  • Main Ave. & Durango Joe's 3 min Walk
  • Durango-La Plata County Airport 27 min Car
  • Cortez Municipal Airport 1 hr 1 Car
  • Four Corners Regional Airport 1 hr 5 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Colorado. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 7,551 reviews

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States

4.8 · Historical Landmark
D&SNG Museum 318 reviews

D&SNG Museum

479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

4.9 · Museum
Animas Museum 127 reviews

Animas Museum

3065 W 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States

4.7 · Museum
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