Walsenburg Hotels: Where to Stay in Colorado

Walsenburg is a small Colorado city on Interstate 25 with a short lodging list. You can book the largest chain hotel in town, a historic downtown hotel, renovated lofts, a few classic motels, or a state park campsite. This guide covers every hotel in Walsenburg we could confirm, flags the gaps, and shows how to pick a base. We also dropped several old listings we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Confirm each detail by phone before you book.

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Hotels in Walsenburg, Colorado: What We Confirmed

Best Western Rambler

The Best Western Rambler is the largest hotel in Walsenburg. The address is 457 US Highway 85 and 87, Walsenburg, CO 81089. The front desk number is 719-738-1121. Wikivoyage lists check-in at 3 PM and places the hotel about 2.5 miles north of downtown.

Uncover Colorado counts 59 rooms. Listed room features include a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, a work desk, and high-speed Internet. The hotel has an indoor pool with a whirlpool, a business center, and meeting rooms. A travel directory lists breakfast, a fitness center, and a pet-friendly policy. Tripadvisor reviewers also mention breakfast.

Pick the Rambler if you want a pool, a predictable chain room, and easy highway access. Ask about pet fees, breakfast hours, and check-out time when you call.

La Plaza Inn, the Historic Oxford Hotel

La Plaza Inn occupies the old Oxford Hotel at 118 West 6th Street. Paul Frohlich built the Oxford in 1908. The building held rooms upstairs and a cafe, bar, and event space on the ground floor. In 1939 Mayor L.H. Kirkpatrick renovated the hotel with glass block windows and skylights. The city lists the property as an operating hotel with a restaurant.

A Kayak listing gives check-in after 3:00 PM and check-out before 10:30 AM. The same listing shows free Wi-Fi, a microwave, a refrigerator, and meeting space in rooms and common areas. Phone numbers differ between sources. Kayak shows 719-738-5700 and the city lists 719-890-4677. Try both and confirm the room details.

Choose La Plaza Inn if you want a historic building within walking distance of the courthouse and Main Street. Ask whether the restaurant is open on your dates.

The Lofts Downtown and Whistlestop Lofts

The Lofts Downtown sits at 500 Main Street, above the Crafty Canary Brewery. Roadtrippers reports a 2019 renovation and an industrial look. The call number is 719-738-8009. Guests share a conference room, a custom kitchen, and a large living area. The property lists Wi-Fi and streaming services.

A second property, Whistlestop Lofts, stands at 408 Russell Street above the Walsenburg Mercantile. The Lofts site says each of its rooms has a king suite, a rainwater shower, a mini fridge, a microwave, and a smart TV. The site says bookings run through Airbnb.

Choose the lofts if you want a downtown base on foot from shops, coffee, and dining. Ask about check-in steps, because Airbnb style bookings often use self check-in.

Anchor Motel

The Anchor Motel is at 1001 Main Street. The phone number is 719-738-2800. Wikivoyage, Uncover Colorado, and a travel directory all list the property. Uncover Colorado describes a family-run motel with a retro 1950s look. Rooms carry a TV, a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, a microwave, and a small desk. Breakfast is not included.

Tripadvisor reviewers call the motel biker friendly. Choose the Anchor if you want a simple room on the main street. Confirm parking for motorcycles or trailers before you arrive.

Budget Host Country Host Motel

The Budget Host Country Host Motel stands at 553 US Highway 85 and 87, near Interstate 25 Exit 52. Call 719-738-3800. A meetings directory describes a single-story building with 17 rooms, built in 1950. Listed amenities include free Wi-Fi, free coffee, free parking, air conditioning, and daily maid service. The listing says pets are welcome for an added fee.

A travel directory notes three truck parking spaces. We could not confirm the current room count or pet fees with the owner. Tripadvisor reviews are mixed on upkeep, so read recent reviews before you book.

Rio Cucharas Inn and Sands Motel

Two more motels appear in listings. The Rio Cucharas Inn appears at 77 Taylor Boulevard with the phone number 719-738-1282. Only one directory lists the inn, so we treat the details as unconfirmed.

Sands Motel and Apartments appears on Tripadvisor and Hotels.com. We found no address or amenity list from a second source. Reviewers describe the rooms as dated. Call each property and confirm the name, the room type, and the cancellation policy before you pay.

Camping and Cabins Near Walsenburg

Lathrop State Park sits at 70 County Road 502, about 3 miles west of Walsenburg on Highway 160. The park phone is 719-738-2376. Colorado Parks and Wildlife counts 103 campsites, 1,451 acres, and 8 miles of hiking trails. Horseshoe Lake and Martin Lake allow boating and fishing. The park calls itself the only Colorado state park beside a golf course.

The park gate runs from 5 AM to 10 PM daily. The visitor center and drive-up window run from 8 AM to 4 PM. A daily vehicle pass costs more for out-of-state visitors, so check the current fee schedule on the park site. Lathrop opened in 1962 as the first Colorado state park.

Tripadvisor also lists Pennington Place Bed and Breakfast and a Love’s RV stop. Wikivoyage lists a three-bedroom guesthouse on County Road 330, about 7 miles south. We could not confirm current booking details for these, so ask before you plan around them.

Listings We Dropped from the Old Guide

The previous version of this page named several places. We could not verify them, so we removed them.

The Dodgeton Creek Inn returned no listing or address in our search. A Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Sterling does not belong here, because Sterling is a different Colorado city. We also could not confirm the Spanish Peaks Inn. Tripadvisor still shows a page with very low ratings and cleanliness complaints, but we found no address or phone from a second source.

We also removed the old claims about a water park, a scenic byway, and a bowling alley. We found no sourced proof of those attractions in Walsenburg. If you find a current listing for any dropped property, call the property to confirm.

Things to Do Near Your Hotel in Walsenburg

The Walsenburg Mining Museum stands at 112 West 5th Street in the historic jail behind the courthouse. The museum shows artifacts and dioramas from more than 100 mining camps in Huerfano County. Displays cover the coal industry and figures such as Mother Jones and Bob Ford. Hours vary by season, so call 719-738-2840 or 719-738-1992 before you go.

Main Street offers antique shops and retail stores. Wikivoyage lists a Mining Days event in September and a Parade of Lights on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Walsenburg Municipal Golf Course runs nine holes by Lathrop State Park. Check dates and tee times with each organizer.

Downtown lodging puts you close to the Main Street shops, the brewery, and the Mercantile. Highway motels put you close to the interstate.

Getting to Walsenburg and Choosing a Base

Walsenburg lies on Interstate 25 in Huerfano County, Colorado. Most visitors drive. A meetings directory places Pueblo Memorial Airport about 46 miles away. Check a map for current drive times and winter road conditions before you leave.

The Budget Host sits near Exit 52. The Best Western sits north of town on the highway. The Anchor, the lofts, and La Plaza Inn sit in or near the downtown core. Match your base to your plan, whether you want a quick stop on a road trip or a weekend on foot.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Walsenburg

Families do best at the Best Western Rambler. The indoor pool and the breakfast option give children and parents room to spread out.

History fans do best at La Plaza Inn. The building dates to 1908, and the mining museum stands a short walk away. Confirm the walk on a map.

Groups and long stays point to the lofts. Shared kitchens and living areas give groups space. Ask how many guests each unit sleeps.

Motorcyclists and road trippers can call the Anchor Motel or the Budget Host. Both offer simple rooms near the main routes. Ask about parking.

Campers should look at Lathrop State Park. Reserve a site early for summer weekends.

Before you pay, confirm the name on the building, the cancellation policy, parking, and breakfast hours. Ask for a total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Best Western Rambler against Uncover Colorado, Wikivoyage, and a travel directory. We checked La Plaza Inn against the city of Walsenburg and a Kayak listing. We checked The Lofts against Roadtrippers and the official lofts site. We checked Lathrop State Park against Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We checked the museum against Museum Trail.

We could not confirm current rates, the pet fees, the owner of any motel, or the status of the Rio Cucharas Inn, the Sands Motel, and the Spanish Peaks Inn. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Walsenburg offers a short and honest lodging list. The Best Western Rambler gives you the most amenities. La Plaza Inn gives you history, and the lofts give you a downtown base. The Anchor Motel and the Budget Host give you simple rooms near the main routes. Lathrop State Park covers campers. Call ahead, confirm the current property name and policies, and book early for hotels in Walsenburg during summer and holiday weekends.

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