Mellow Moon Lodge is a renovated, 15-room boutique motel in Del Norte, Colorado. This female-owned property offers a blend of modern design and local hospitality, with a focus on eco-conscious practices and traveler comfort. The lodge provides an upscale yet approachable base for exploring the San Luis Valley. It is a smoke-free and dog-friendly establishment, aiming to cater to travelers seeking both adventure and a relaxed atmosphere.
Should you book Mellow Moon Lodge?
Expect a comfortable, modern motel experience with thoughtful amenities and a dog-friendly policy.
Best for
- Slow travel
- Dog owners
- Access to outdoor adventure
- Eco-conscious travelers
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking a full-service resort
- Travelers without pets
Modern motel design
This newly-renovated 15-room motel offers a blend of modern design and small-town hospitality. The female-owned property is 100% smoke-free and features dog-friendly accommodations with adaptive foam mattresses and organic linens.
Artisan coffee and treats
The Lunar Lounge, open to guests and the public, serves specialty coffee, craft espresso, and creative scratch-baked goods. Grab-and-go provisions are also available, alongside 24/7 access to a self-serve amenity space known as The Canteen.
San Luis Valley access
Located in Del Norte, the lodge provides proximity to a world-class trail system. It's a 5-minute drive to the Rio Grande River, 30 minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Area, and under an hour to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Rooms & rates
King Room
23.0 m² · 1 king bed
Mountain view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Yoga classes
- Hiking
- Free Wifi
- Express check-in/out
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Air conditioning
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Terrace
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Mountain view
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
Location
1160 Grand Avenue, Del Norte, CO 81132, United States, Del Norte, Colorado
Mellow Moon Lodge is located in Del Norte, Colorado.
5 sights nearby, 4 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Rio Grande County Museum at 0.3 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Rio Grande County Museummuseum0.3 mi
- Centennial Parkpark0.4 mi
- North Parkpark0.5 mi
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Churchplace of worship0.5 mi
- Lookout Mountainpeak0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 117 guest reviews
Mellow Moon Lodge earns consistently high marks for its stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean rooms and genuinely responsive staff who go out of their way — including room upgrades and flexible booking adjustments. It is particularly beloved by cyclists and outdoor adventurers visiting the Great Sand Dunes. Minor gripes include a disputed resort fee, premium pricing on food, a pet surcharge, and some accessibility shortfalls that a handful of guests felt were missed opportunities.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: room, breakfast, comfort
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: room, bathroom, location
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in procedures?
The property offers self check-in and keyless entry for guests. You can also access The Canteen, a self-serve amenity space, 24/7.
Are there dining options at the lodge?
The Lunar Lounge serves specialty coffee, craft espresso, and baked goods. Grab-and-go provisions are available, and the lodge has an outdoor dining area.
What parking is available?
The lodge provides free private parking spaces for guests. It is a motel with on-site parking facilities.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the lodge is dog-friendly. Please note this policy when planning your stay.
Are the rooms non-smoking?
Yes, Mellow Moon Lodge is a 100% smoke-free property.
What are the room amenities?
Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, patios, terraces, free WiFi, and kitchenware in some units.
What is nearby?
Nearby attractions include the Rio Grande County Museum, Centennial Park, and Del Norte D. The Rio Grande River is a 5-minute drive away.