When you stay at Rainbow Lodge in South Fork, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio Grande. .This motel is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Wolf Creek Ski Area and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wolf Creek Anglers.
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Rio Grande Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Creede Historic Museum - 26 min drive - 28.2 miles
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 35 min drive - 24.3 miles
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
The Malt Shoppe - 11 min walk
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 9 min walk
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 2 min drive
Tiny Timbers Resort & Coffee Bistro - 4 min drive
Pale Morning Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
Rainbow Lodge
Rainbow Lodge offers 30 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free motel features snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and snow tubing nearby. Recreational activities include downhill skiing nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Microwave
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whistle for Cloudbeds mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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 fee: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Is a great place and affordable when you know you just going to use the place to sleep and you spend your time exploring. Clean , comfortable and safe. Is nothing fancy but the important is that is clean and safe
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Erick
Mar 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Erick
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Steve
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the Area
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Easy access to Wolf Creek Ski Area.
Everything was what we needed. I couldn't rate the staff, because we had no interaction with staff, except through texting. This time of year, at least, there is no one on-site, and I was worried about check-in and room codes, etc. But it turned out to be okay, and we were happy.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Levi
Feb 19, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a great experience at this place in the past. However, this time we had bed bugs in our room unfortunately. But they did make it right by giving me a refund and offered another room so they are good people but I’m just rating this pretty low for my last experience here
Large room, easy check in, exactly what was expected for the price.
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Feb 3, 2026
I only need a place to sleep after skiing, I had been coming to this place for years now. Is nothing fancy but clean enough and comfortable enough. The stuff were great to bring me clean towels every day and pick up the trash. Thank you
Steve
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connor
Jun 4, 2025
Great place! Enjoyed my stay!
Connor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice. This facility has an automated staff but was able to communicate