Balanced Rock Inn is an independently owned hotel located downtown in Fruita, Colorado. It offers a clean and comfortable base for exploring the high desert. The property is designed for guests planning to spend their days outdoors, with easy access to biking and hiking trails. It's also located steps from downtown Fruita.
Should you book Balanced Rock Inn?
Expect a straightforward motel with clean rooms, useful amenities, and a location convenient for outdoor activities and downtown Fruita.
Best for
- Outdoor adventurers
- Cyclists
- Easy downtown access
Maybe not ideal for
- Requires stairs for second-floor rooms
- No on-site dining
Rooms for cyclists
Many rooms offer space for bikes, gig speed WiFi, and are located on the first floor for easy access. Some rooms on the second floor are accessed by stairs only.
Downtown Fruita location
Situated steps from downtown Fruita, guests have easy access to local dining and shops. Several parks and historic sites are also within walking distance.
Outdoor activity hub
Conveniently located minutes from world-class mountain biking, hiking, and climbing areas. Paddling on the Colorado River and lake activities are also nearby.
Comfort amenities
Rooms include air conditioning, a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee machine, and free WiFi. An outdoor fire pit and picnic area offer additional relaxation space.
Rooms & rates
Queen Room
1 queen bed
Mountain view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
King Room
19.0 m² · 1 king bed
Mountain view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
23.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Mountain view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- Free parking
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Location
126 South Coulson, Fruita, CO 81521, United States, Fruita, Colorado
Balanced Rock Inn is located in Fruita, Colorado.
5 sights nearby, 3 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Triangle Park at 350 ft.
Things to do nearby
- Triangle Parkpark350 ft
- Circle Parkpark0.2 mi
- Dinosaur Journeymuseum0.5 mi
- Mondi Cable Skiwater park1.3 mi
- Opal Hillpeak1.4 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.5 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 720 guest reviews
Balanced Rock Inn earns consistent praise for its cleanliness, convenient location near restaurants and trails, and a pleasant continental breakfast, making it a solid value alternative to pricier nearby options. However, a recurring and notable downside is poor sleep quality, with multiple guests independently flagging loud, aging air conditioning units and external noise from freight trains and traffic. Guests who are light sleepers should be aware of these issues before booking.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 17 · average 9.8
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 13 · average 7.8
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, breakfast
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 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 18
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Frequently asked questions
What are the room options?
Available rooms include a Queen Room with one queen bed, a King Room with one king bed, and a Queen Room with Two queen beds. All rooms offer mountain views and air conditioning.
Are there dining options on site?
The Balanced Rock Inn does not have an on-site restaurant. However, it is located steps from downtown Fruita, where numerous dining options like The Hot Tomato and Fiesta Guadalajara are available.
Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is provided for guests. The hotel also offers a tea/coffee maker and coffee machine in all rooms.
What parking is available?
Free parking is available for guests, including space for trailers. Facilities for disabled guests are also provided.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the hotel offers pet-friendly rooms.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms come equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, microwave, small refrigerator, and free WiFi. Some rooms have a work desk.
Is there WiFi?
Free WiFi is available for all guests throughout the property.
What is nearby?
The hotel is steps from downtown Fruita, close to Triangle Park and Circle Park. It is also minutes from the Colorado National Monument and numerous biking and hiking trails.