Minecart Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Fireplace
Semi-Private Double | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$62
$54 nightly
$62 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19

Explore the area

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1225 E Main St, Montrose, CO, 81401
  • Place, Montrose Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Montrose County Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Semi-Private Double

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

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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

  • Montrose Memorial Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centennial Plaza - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colorado Mesa University - 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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jimmers Back Country Bbq - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crash Burger - ‬8 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: 10:00 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
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. 531 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 920 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a broken toilet so they upgraded the room. Great service. Simple rooms, very clean, easy in and out. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice for what it is. Renovated older Motor Lodge, definitely not fancy but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room but well decorated. Nice thought to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat secure parking ng tight spaces.Loud road noise #27 ,we got in late so easy keybox check in .At first sight really neat and clean little inexpensive renovated/retro/gem ! What a great little fine for our overnite stay.We were extremely satisfied with the accomodations....well done !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great price, clean room, nice for pup.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, friendly staff, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny but the bed was extra comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Simple and clean room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay! The internet could be faster. The room used Roku on the TV to log into your streaming services and was buffering A LOT the night I stayed there, so I just ended up watching something on my phone. Still giving it 5 stars because I can overlook something like that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

peri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had many drain flies and spiders. Our next door neighbors were talking till 11 pm and we had to leave at 5 am for early flight. Breakfast unavailable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No one rhere at night. Check in by text, key in lockbox. Hard to tell by picture, this is old style motwk that has been nicwly refurbished. Rooms are small. Good for overbigh, not much else. Extra points for having poptarts for breakfast. Menu limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025