At Rainbow Lodge, immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere with an arcade/game room and billiards/pool table. Relax with free WiFi, unwind in the spa tub or take advantage of laundry facilities.
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Rio Grande Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Wolf Creek Anglers - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Coller State Wildlife Area - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 32 min drive - 38.3 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Gone Rogue - 3 min drive
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 9 min walk
Ramon's Mexican Restaurant - 2 min drive
Pale Morning Coffee - 3 min drive
Chavalo’s - 4 min walk
About this property
Rainbow Lodge
When visiting South Fork, Rainbow Lodge is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rafting.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel
Rainbow Lodge South Fork
Rainbow Lodge Motel South Fork
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rainbow Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainbow Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Rainbow Lodge and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Rainbow Lodge like?
Rainbow Lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Rio Grande and 18 minutes' walk from Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
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Reviews
Rainbow Lodge Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Great place to stay!
Ann-Nicole
Ann-Nicole, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
Good value for the money
Clean room, comfortable bed.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Outstanding
Room had everything we needed (except filter for coffee maker).
Great room for the price!
Very practical. Loved it.
Five stars
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Great place! Enjoyed my stay!
Connor
Connor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great location, spacious room
The place was close to restaurants and shops
Very Clean and spacious room
Easy check in
Geovanna
Geovanna, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2025
industrial strength deodorizer
reasonable price, would rate higher but housekeeping used way too much industrial strength deodorizer. Had to open door and run heater for a couple of hours to be able to stand the overpowering smell.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 30, 2025
Room looked nothing like photos
connie
connie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2025
It works
Clean overall. Small bath towels from Pakistan are not my favorite. As I've said before the air con vents need cleaned. The air con seems to have gotten louder. Overall a good place to stay for the price.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
Good on a budget
Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. The room did get a little warm as I couldn't seem to locate an A/C. Check in was easy. The town does not have many food options.
misty
misty, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Not bad for a quick overnight sleep and shower but not somewhere I would stay long term or for a whole weekend
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Good quiet room and inexpensive. Convenient for our trip
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Pleased
Comfortable and roomy
Telea
Telea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
The contactless check in was fantastic! And when I texted to findout where to park they got back to me right away! I will definitely stay here again!
April
April, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
All room check in info was texted to me before we arrived making Check in the easier than any other hotel I've stayed at. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet. No issues whatsoever.
Corey
Corey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Nice sleep. Great location. Quiet area.
karen
karen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 30, 2025
Good for Hunters and Fishermen
Perfect place for hunters or fishermen as there is plenty of room for muddy boots. Unfortunately, for those of us who would like to hing up clothes, there were no hangers. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was reasonably clean and that was all that mattered for an overnight stop. We would not stay again.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Great value for a quick night stay in South fork. Clean. I love the contactless check-in process.
Weichao
Weichao, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Nice and clean. Easy access.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
South Fork is a small mountain town with nice people and groceries near as well as Mexican food!
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
No frills
Check in was automated all done on line. Never talked to an employee. This was a first for me. Everything was fine
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2025
Room was nice and bed comfortable. But in morning the whole place had no water at all. I understand it was not their fault but what could have been better was the reach out to the guests. I had already left when I got notice from the motel about another shower option. They were too slow in this aspect.
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Good rates and easy checkin.
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
The property was clean, but the televisions had no service which I would've liked to have known before I rented the property.
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2025
We have always stayed in rooms 103 and 104 that have air conditioning. CONS; I missed that 107 has no air con, which would be fine if the front window opened to create air flow between the two bedrooms. The back bedroom has a ok size window, but it didn't cool the front bedroom even though we used our fan. The bathroom has no hooks for bath towels and there is nowhere to hang clothes. Technically this room sleeps 6 with 3 double beds, but there is not really enough room for luggage etc. PROS: The property is always clean and we like the little freezer. Check-in is easy.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 30, 2025
I didn't like that I had to go to another motel to get help checking in, since there is no one on this property to help you