Located in Salida, The Lodge at Poncha Springs is within a 10-minute drive of Mountain Spirit Winery and Salida Golf Club. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and 5.6 mi (9 km) from SteamPlant Theater and Event Center.
What's nearby
Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Salida Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
Monarch Ski Area - 19 min drive - 20.6 miles
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 31 min drive - 34.8 miles
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 38.1 miles
Getting around
Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub - 8 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Poncha Pub - 16 min walk
Mo Burrito - 8 min drive
About this property
The Lodge at Poncha Springs
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Salida Golf Club
The Lodge at Poncha Springs offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and wedding services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Bicycle shuttle
Bicycle tours
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Friday - Saturday (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 30 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area and pet-sitting services 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 30 per day
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
The At Poncha Springs Salida
The Lodge at Poncha Springs Hotel
The Lodge at Poncha Springs Salida
The Lodge at Poncha Springs Hotel Salida
Reviews
The Lodge at Poncha Springs Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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At check in the host was very friendly and suggested several places for breakfast and lunch. Room was pretty warm and window AC on full blast when I arrived. There was a steady stream of water, not just a drip from the bathtub tap. I tightened the handles and I think I stopped it. Bed was comfortable. TV worked. Nice towels. Quiet room except for trucks out on nearby highway.
The owners are very welcoming and friendly. The place is clean, rooms are fantastic. Highly recommend this place. We will be back, maybe this winter.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Aug 15, 2025
Very accommodating and enthusiastic hosts/owners at the office. Very nice and clean room, although small queen, it had everything you'd expect at a larger motel room. We loved the knotty pine throughout the room.
Individual traveler stopping in Poncha Springs on the way to another destination. This was a great spot and a lovely property. Had all the needed amenities: fridge, microwave, AC, WIFI and a very comfortable bed/room. Will definitely stop here again.
Great place to stay before climbing Tabeguache Peak. Friendly, helpful staff and comfortable beds, right off highway, enjoyed the old school atmosphere.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randy
Jul 25, 2025
Uniquely re-done little motel. Quirky, cute and amazingly comfortable. Beautiful outside areas to relax in, as well. We would have enjoyed staying there longer. Will definitely stay there again.
I can not express how AMAZING this property is! The owners are the BEST! The location is excellent, and the rooms are immaculate. We started planning our next stay before our vacation was over. We can’t wait to go back!
This lodge was a terrific combination of quaint, well-appointed and cozy. The staff was very helpful and communication was amazing. Thank you for making it a great stay. We’ll be back without question.
The property was conveniently located, the garden and area around the lodge had a very natural vibe. The creek that ran through the property was beautiful.
The room was clean yet small. It worked for us for one night.
The owner was very nice, accommodating and had a lot of information about the area, food, and breweries.
Charming, Cozy, and Exceptionally Welcoming!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Poncha Springs Lodge. It was cute and quaint with such a warm, inviting aesthetic—truly a hidden gem. Donna went above and beyond with her kindness and hospitality, making us feel right at home. Highly recommend this place!
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Debora
Traveled with family
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean, but it was a no-nonsense hotel. Small and average. Bed was comfortable. Only stayed overnight. They usually have a campfire, but it was raining. No pool (which they never advertised). Older place. Also, it is called a lodge, but it was more like an older motel. Lady was both housekeeper and checked us in. Very polite and friendly.