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Minecart Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a large window, green chairs, and a grey armchair.
A modern kitchen with a blue island, white walls, and a tiled floor.
A patio area with Adirondack chairs, a concrete fire pit, and a wooden fence.
A living room with two leather sofas, a coffee table, a patterned rug, and framed pictures on the walls.
A bedroom with two beds, a bathroom with a shower curtain, and a hallway leading to another room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $129
$113 nightly
$129 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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1225 E Main St, Montrose, CO, 81401
  • Place, Centennial Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Colorado Mesa University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Montrose County Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

The Classic Western

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

El Grande

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Double

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a colorful pillow. There are wall-mounted lamps and a small table with a radio.

The Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a bathroom with a shower curtain, and a hallway leading to another room.

Semi-Private Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Montrose

With a stay at Minecart Motor Lodge in Montrose, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Montrose County Historical Museum and Museum of the Mountain West. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bridges Golf & Country Club and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Links At Cobble Creek.

What's nearby

  • Centennial Plaza - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colorado Mesa University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Montrose Regional Library - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Montrose City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Montrose County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ted Nelson's Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jimmers Back Country Bbq - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Minecart Motor Lodge

Minecart Motor Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Minecart Motor Lodge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inns Montrose
Briarwood Montrose
Briarwood Inns
Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel
Minecart Motor Lodge Montrose
Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel Montrose

Minecart Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1066 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found it to be a very nice and cozy place for our one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay when in Montrose.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great owners
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay when passing through town. Clean and we had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice area, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in, nice remodeled room, clean but also no frills. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did a great job
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a cozy place to stay. Quiet, clean rooms, relaxing outdoor atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfortable bed and friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the right type of hotel for travelers. Best part was the e location in the center of town. Totally refurbished inside and out rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amuthan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room , all required amenities are well designed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Officialbigbubbz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy little room's
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that they were very welcomingI of pets. They were very friendly and the rooms were really clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean well appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean! Small but comfortable and bed was good. Stayed 2 nights and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
yes the room was clean and staff were friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel frequently. This maybe weird but the toilet paper was high quality. The towels were thick and soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not believe you can find a better value for the dollar than the Minecart Motor Lodge in the state of Colorado.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the staff was delightful, especially Monty the dog. My only disappointment was the lack of fruit or any non-ultraprocessed food as a breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean new room, very friendly helpful staff. Also very happy dog. Great stay will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Checkin was good. Room is o.k. Breakfast, you just can forget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026