Siesta Motel

My boyfriend and I are traveling through Colorado from California and love staying at family owned and ran hotels. Not a fan of chain hotels (or restaurants). We pulled up to this place and we were not disappointed! We were greeted by Marlene, who I believe runs this place with her husband, and were offered some great places to try for dinner. Walked into the room and loved the décor. Very clean and the wood furniture offered a very home-​like feel. Loved the towels shaped into a flower on the bed!

This place was just lovely. For $ 70/​night, you get two queen beds, a kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, stove with two burners, and cooking utensils/​pots/​pans/​coffeemaker), a comfy chair, a bathroom (shower, no bath), a TV, and a mini dining table with two chairs. And free wifi. It was all clean as a whistle and fresh, with none of that damp feeling that some hotel rooms can have. The heater worked like gangbusters, and I saw an AC unit by the window (though we only needed the heater). The staff was accommodating (their office closes at 6 pm in the winter, but they left the key for us after I called to make a reservation!).
It’s not fancy, but holy cow it’s an amazing deal for $ 70, clean, cute, and really comfy. The bed was awesome, by the way – I slept really well both nights that I was there. Plus the kitchenette was such a boon – it meant that I didn’t have to pay for meals out constantly. It’s at the north end of town, so not really within walking distance of fun downtown stuff, but enh – that didn’t bug me. If you’re in Durango, absolutely stay here!

This is a clean, non-​fancy, reasonably-​priced, family-​run hotel. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed our stay. We’d stay there again if we’re in Durango.

Very clean mom and pop motel. Nothing fancy but with good bed, firm and soft pillows, wifi, clean carpet, and cable TV. They confirmed reservation by email the day before we were to arrive and our room was ready when we arrived at 2:30pm. I’ll stay here again.

Greeted with smiles and genuine interest in our vacation by the very friendly husband and wife ownership in the office. Our room was clean, decorated in a fun theme, and well maintained. Bathroom and shower were clean. Bed was comfortable too. We will definitely stay here on future trips to the Durango area.

The sign says it’s the best kept secret in Durango, and that might be right, esply considering the high prices of other places. It’s not a chain, but a throwback to independently owned and operated motels. The couple who own it are very nice, friendly, and helpful, and care a lot about providing a good experience. It’s old but comfortable, roomy. Our room had a well-​stocked kitchenette. It was quiet and well-​located. No terrible negatives: a clock by the bed would have been good to tell the time upon waking up in the dark. The a/​c was hard to operate; no instructions, though a modern and functioning unit. The shower temp could change suddenly, depending on others’ usage.

Great Value and Very Homey
I find chain hotels boring. I like places with character. And I like places where you meet the owners at the front desk. Siesta Motel is just right. It is comfortable and homey.
Siesta is an old-​style Mom & Pop motel. But unlike many of those, Siesta tries very hard to stay up-​to-​date and provide good service. There are lots of extra touches in the rooms that show they really care.
We’ve stayed there twice now and we would happily return.

Wow.
What a find! Wish we had booked more than one night. Great little family owned and operated motel on the north end of Durango. Clean, comfortable rooms, super friendly staff. It’s got everything you need and nothing you don’t.
We’re going to make this an annual destination.

I have fallen in love… with a motel. Lol this place is adorable. Our room (and the rest of the grounds) was clean, comfortable, convenient, and the owner and his wife were so friendly. Our room was cozy («small») but that’s all we needed. The amenities were perfect, and it was very quiet. Being a single mama, I felt very safe there with my son. This will be my go to motel from now on, thanks Siesta! :)

What a great find!
Looking online for a dog friendly hotel got the usual chain options but they were more expensive than I was hoping to spend. We were on vacation and didn’t plan on spending a lot of time in the room. Basically just somewhere to sleep. The siesta motel had good reviews and the price was right.
We checked in about 4pm. I waited in the car with our pooch while my boyfriend got checked in. He said the woman in the office was very friendly and helpful. The place is small, and privately owned. Our room was very clean! Yay! The décor was kind of a southwest, maybe 70’s thing? But we loved it! It was charming, the bed was comfy, and did I mention clean?! We had a queen size bed, mini fridge/​freezer, and a clean bathroom. Clean is very important to me haha.
In our room we had multiple magazines and fliers about local attractions and restaurants. Very helpful! The building is horseshoe shaped with a little grassy area in the middle with chairs. And chairs and benches outside the rooms. We were lucky enough to sit outside on our bench and enjoy a beautiful thunderstorm!
Overall a great place! As long as they accept our fur baby, we won’t stay anywhere else when we visit Durango!

Stayed at the Siesta Motel for just one night, wished it could have been more. Vintage furnishings, reminded me of being a kid, even had a pink bathtub, you don’t see that in a chain motel/​hotel. Nothing fancy, but clean and tidy. There did not offer breakfast but that gave us a reason to go out for breakfast! There was some outdoor seating, but a pool would have made it better! Would definitely stay there again.

Satyed here with my wife for two days while exploring the area. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Durango. The owner was very friendly and helpful. He suggested a road trip through silverton/​ouray/​telleride that was one of the most beautiful drive’s I’ve ever taken. Motel was clean and charming.

After a weekend in Mesa Verde, my boyfriend and I decided to spend an extra day over in Durango. We searched the interwebs for something with an atmosphere that was affordable and was close to downtown. The Siesta seemed like a close fit from the reviews we read, and it was lovely!
It is obviously the owners take pride in this place. The rooms were cozy and decorated warmly. Personal touches were everywhere, from the decorative towel flower left on our bed, to a handwritten note on our dresser. The staff were incredibly friendly in a genuine way. The gal at the office chatted with us awhile and helped us plan our Durango adventures.
The rooms were clean, bed was comfy, and linens were great. The Siesta is a short drive (5 minutes or so) from downtown and it also has a trolley stop right by the entrance. Trolley rides are free!

I stayed at the Siesta a few weeks ago so I could interview with a business in town. Initially I looked at the big hotel chains and their prices were much higher ($ 130/​night for a king) than I had hoped to spend. I’m glad I looked a little more and found the Siesta!
I have nothing but great things to say about this place. The family that runs the location are super friendly and very helpful. I stayed in Room #5 with a king sized bed ($ 85/​night for a king during high season) and the bed was very comfortable. The room (and I believe all the rooms) has it’s own little air conditioner and I was able to keep the room frosty like I need it in order to sleep well. The bathroom for my room did not have a tub, so if you have children who take tub baths make sure you get a room with a tub; however, for me, I could care less about a tub and it was perfectly fine! The room and bathroom were very clean and I’m so glad I decided to stay away from the chain hotels for my stay.
The outside of the hotel is painted very nice and there’s a cute little lawn area for people to sit and visit and there are chairs outside each room to also sit and enjoy the outdoors. There is definitely enough parking for all the rooms, but if you have a small car – be careful you don’t park in the corner parking spot near #5 because rude people with big trucks can block you in. That was my only issue and that’s nothing of the owner’s fault at all… just rude people who don’t know how to park.
P. S. I found out I made it to the final interview stage so I will be reserving my room with the Siesta again! :)

My boyfriend and I planned a last minute vacation to Durango, found this place on the internet & noticed it was cheap, but the pictures looked nice.
When we got there the owners were very helpful & very nice. Got to our room (king kitchenette) and it was super clean & real cute! Comfortable big bed with own air conditioning.
The middle of the motel is a pretty lawn with flowers and a gazebo! I will definitely stay here again & recommend it to others!

A great value in Durango. One of the most clean and well-​maintained motels I’ve stayed in. It is not fancy, but the owners are friendly and the property is well cared for. There is no pool or continental breakfast, so if those are important to you, look elsewhere. The only other downside is that you do need to drive or take the (free) trolley into downtown Durango. Overall, however, this is a great option in Durango.

Road tripping west, made it to Durango at about noon and hadn’t booked a hotel. Big brands were booked and/​or overly priced. Found the Siesta on Unilocal and called to check pricing and availability. Reasonable prices and had a room that fit our group.
Drove by — so cute, well kept grounds. Booked a two double bed room with kitchen. So glad we spent the extra $ 10 for the little kitchen. Room was spacious, clean, and beds were comfortable. Owners were very friendly. We will be recommending the siesta to our friends and coming back again!

Rolled into Durango late and lucked out to have found this place. Super nice staff and very accommodating. The rooms are very comfy and clean. We got a king w/​kitchenette which made life good. We had the option of cooking in or going out and piling doggy bags in the fridge. TV is stocked with channels which made it easy to zone out after a long day of driving. A five minute drive to main street made it easy to get around town at will to get to shops and restaurants. Grateful for a comfy stay in this quaint, charming motel. Stay at Siesta and you’ll be happy you did!

Great find on Main Street at the last minute. $ 85 isn’t inexpensive in my book but it is for high season in Durango. Cozy, clean with soft mattress and great pillows. Owner and staff are super friendly and take great pride in being family owned. Our room is exactly like the photos posted. Good selection of TV channels on smaller flat screen but adequate for what we needed. Received a AAA rate so saved a few bucks. Small refrigerator and coffee maker, free wifi. Typical motel towels and basic bars of soap — no other amenities. Would stay here again but won’t need to as we are moving to town but our townhouse wasn’t ready until tomorrow. Will direct our visitors here

Nice family owned hotel. The owners are more than accommodating. The rooms have an older feel but they are clean and well kept. This place is so much nicer than the sterile corporate hotels. I recommend this place