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Offering luxurious and private cabin rentals in Southwest Colorado. Our cabins are in the San Juan Mountains. We offer an all-inclusive vacation. Enjoy our full service spa, fine dining, lodging, and activities. Book the entire town for your corporate retreat or wedding.
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52068 Road 38, Dolores, CO 81323-9778
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We booked four nights in a cabin. We arrived on a beautiful, sunny day. The staff walked us through the basics. They delivered our bags to the cabin. The cabins are rustic but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are well equipped. They are trying hard with the meals to be fancy but they struggle when you want to change something. They offer a protein cooked a certain way. If you don't like the protein, they might be able to give you something different but it will be cooked the same way. We struggled with their menu as they seemed to offer one way of cooking something. They might be able to give you chicken instead of the steak but it would be cooked in the same style. If you just didn't like the spice, too bad --- at least that is the way we felt. They had a menu at breakfast with different options. Too bad they didn't offer the same things for dinner. The first night, we could not figure out how to get the heat to work. We snuggled under the covers and we survived. We also could not get the fire going. The next day, we asked the front desk about it. They tried to fix it but our heat wasn't working. They gave us a space heater. They also could not get a fire started. It was cold so we continued to try to get the first started in the wood stove only to be so successful that it became way too hot that night. We had to open the windows. We checked out after three nights. The staff was understanding as it was snowing at night and our cabin was just not comfortable without heat. If you are looking for something unique, you may want to try this for 1-2 nights. I don't recommend staying longer. The meal options are too limited. The cabins are rustic and while comfortable, just not quite what you expect for the price.…
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Date of stay: August 2021
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This is such a great place for a getaway. Everything about it is great. The people that work there are fantastic - just good, genuine, nice people that provided great service. It's such a great crew and it makes a huge difference. And the food is fantastic - never too much, but always incredibly well done, and they're so accommodating. The cabins are also incredibly well done - rustic, but modern and very comfortable. And the outdoor activities are endless for everyone, whether a novice or experienced. Can't wait to go back
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Lovely place. Created by an Austrian family it appears. Lots of historic details and lively and lovely details to each cabin. Really super staff. Trying to make a difference. Wonderful food. Different experience from the usual. Internet unstable. Not to rely upon if you bring work or wish to watch a movie. Prepare to be disconnected and enjoy the fabulous nature and history for a day or two .
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Difficult to get to. Be sure that you have clear travel directions. Back roads and country side....
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Fun bar, great staff, cute "town!" On arrival, after travelling at 12 mph on an 8 mile unimproved dirt and gravel road with almost non-existent signage for the "resort," it does feel like you are stepping onto a western movie set - very quaint - and dusty! Food was consistently mediocre, minimal, and marginal for any diet other than standard American. Wine pairings were fabulous! Kudos to the bartender! Cabins had their charm and were clean enough. Porches were nice. No coffee or tea service in the cabins. Staff does bring coffe/tea upon request starting at 7:30 AM. The Hot Springs were not particularly hot and looked more like watering holes than bubbling hot springs. We learned that the springs are not monitored for temperature or bacterial/parasitic content, so bathers beware. I took one look at the Hot Springs and opted against exposing myself to the water, but my husband chose to enter 2 of the 3 springs multiple times. I don't know if it's related or not, but he hasn't felt well since. As nice and enthusiastic as the employees are, we would not return to Dunton Hot Springs, nor would we recommend it to any of our friends. Interestingly, subsequent to our visit, we met a couple who had also been to Dunton Hot Springs. When we asked that couple if they planned to return or recommend, the answer was a clear, unequivocal, "No!" Enough said. Telluride is only an hour (over the mountain) away and is likely a much better choice for R&R.…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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They did a great job with everything. They made us feel incredibly welcome, service was friendly and excellent in all regards. The food was incredibly well done, and the accommodations were also excellent. It's a very remote setting, but allowed us to hike, bike and explore the area, which is exactly what we wanted. And the hot springs were fantastic. They really did this right - thank you!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Dunton Hot Springs has been on our bucket list for awhile, and my husband surprised me for my 50th birthday by reserving the Well House Cabin a few years in advance (we LOVED the well tub). We spent 3 nights, and each day it grew harder to leave. We loved the quiet early morning coffee drop off at our door, waking up on the porch facing the mountains in our robes (we do wish there was an ottoman to put up our feet, though :) ) and the amazing accommodations inside with a great hot shower, out in the middle of nowhere in the mountains. A real treat from the cabins, to the delicious 3 meals daily, plus that quiet happy hour, and the mindful staff to make sure everything was superb. Well done, I still have a glow from the experience of our trip to Dunton.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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From the moment we arrived , we could sense the calm vibe. Nicely nestled down a dirt and tarred road, in a valley just below Telluride sit the cabins and buildings that make up Dunton Hot Springs resort. This rustic sheik resort was lovely from the cozy private cabins to the sun drenched dining hall/ saloon and the bath house. Food was delicious and wine paired. Hope to return soon.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Phenomenal experience, I plan to return! I visited with a family member for a much needed getaway from my kids. This is the perfect place to escape, especially in such an idyllic setting in the snowy mountains of Southwest Colorado. The service, food, and stay were all top-notch. I especially appreciated Dunton's attention to cleanliness and other measures they are taking to ensure guests have a safe stay. You can tell there is are lot of behind-the-scenes details that are handled including the staff knowing where to seat you (all socially distanced) for meals, to making sure you have your special chips ready for pickup when you need a snack... and especially for dietary restrictions like mine. The chefs handled it no problem! The food was the most memorable for me, as I cook a lot and I am usually very critical of meals. Especially in my mind was lunch one day served with PERFECT bread (a true feat at that elevation) topped with char, roasted beets coated in a mustard seed vinegrette, and topped with delicately sliced pink lady apples, apple butter, and endive. Oh, and dill. It blew my mind. All of the meals served were delicious and not overly pretentious as you may find in some places. Which reminds me, Dunton is luxurious without needing to show off. Whike there are the wonderful amenities like Molekule air purifiers everywhere, Aesop bath products (a personal favorite i use at home), and top level linens... There is a lovely down-to-earth feeling there even when you are served the best wine or enjoy your private soak in one of their immaculately kept hot springs. I think perhaps it's the wonderful and attentive staff that make staying here feel like a second home tucked away in the mountains. From the food to the guided snowshoe tours to morning yoga, they made everything PERFECT. While this is not my first visit to Dunton, this was my first winter stay. I plan to return next time with my husband, (kids can stay with grandparents). Thank you Dunton Hotsprings team for an incredible stay!…
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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We had a wonderful opportunity to visit Dunton Hot Springs this last weekend and let me tell you, it was everything and more than we expected! The remoteness of this property makes for a very unique trip into the mountains. The staff is beyond friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The simple, yet, well thought out preset menu for lunch and dinner made things very simple for us and allowed us to try things we might never have though to try. The food is so fresh and we love that they source and support local! There is a lot of care that goes into creating the dishes that they serve. We stayed in the Bjoerkmans cabin which was so cozy and inviting. During our stay, we got a good amount of snow which really set the mood for this location and it was so beautiful! This place felt like home the minute we arrived and we cannot wait to return! We want to thank you all for doing such amazing work out at Dunton!…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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The seven hour drive through acres of snow covered mountains and pine forests was full of promise. So we were disappointed when we pulled into a muddy drive with a tiny, flat encampment of cabins. We had to ring the gate twice to get in, because the attendant confessed he forgot to buzz us in the first time. Not an auspicious beginning for an alleged, top 10 luxury resort, but we tried to keep an open mind. We were told lunch would be duck salad. I envisioned seared duck breast. Instead we were given a scoop of what resembled canned tuna drowned in Mayo, some field greens, and four points of toast. The table next to us asked, “is this for two people” and my fiancé asked is this the appetizer? We were told this was the entire lunch. We asked what was for dinner and the waitress didn’t know. The intro email says the chef will custom prepare what you like, so we asked for another option. we were given grilled cheese sandwiches that were edible, although they were doll-portion sized. we paid 1500 a night to stay at dunton, and I assume some guests paid more. But The kitchen must have spent less than 30 dollars on the ingredients to prepare everyone’s lunch. Admittedly, the drinks were strong, which was a positive. We were taken on a tour of the property next. The indoor hot spring was rustically elegant, but Luke warm. The outdoor springs were tepid and dirty. There are no views from the springs, despite what dunton advertises. We were informed that because we had a service animal, we could not stay in the christys tent we had booked. the resort was put us in the geyser cabin instead. they didn’t tell us geyser was the size of a garden shack and had no fireplace. It also had an outhouse closet for a toilet. There was Nothing luxury about it...and The WiFi did not work. Dunton failed to alert us that geyser costs $350 a night less than what we paid for Christys tent...they just expected us to pay the christy price and be cool with the downgrade. Meanwhile they upgraded another party to our original booking. When I called them out in it, they didn’t have a response for me. We high-tailed it out of there within an hour of arriving, and drove another 7 hours late into the night. We were exhausted, but it was worth 14 hours of driving NOT to spend thanksgiving at Dunton. the final straw was the decor in geyser, which bordered on offensive. There were schlocky, replica African masks hanging on the walls. They were out of place in what was touted as an authentic, Colorado mining town. It was particularly painful because we had driven through Navajo nation to access dunton, where covid-stricken artisans could really use duntons support. It would be aesthetically appropriate, not to mention kind, to display local, Native American artwork in the cabin. Dunton: if you ignore all my other critiques, please consider at least this one.…
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Edoardo Rossi, General Manager at Dunton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 30, 2020
Dear Laurens672, My name is Edoardo Rossi and I am the Executive Vice President for all Dunton properties. We make it a point to be known not only for our one-of-a-kind location and authentic, historic accommodations; but for our excellent, unobtrusive guest service as well. Guests typically enjoy our quiet, remote setting; historic cabins and natural hot springs. For that reason, your review caught us by surprise. We evaluate all feedback with our team weekly, as we take great pride in, and continually strive to improve the service we offer (we have done the same with yours). Following our evaluation of your comments with staff, I feel compelled to respond to some of your claims specifically. You mentioned a lunch of duck salad that resembled “canned tuna drowned in mayo . . .” The salad was actually duck confit with house-made aioli. We did receive several positive comments following lunch that day, but can accept/appreciate that not everyone enjoys duck confit. We did offer to customize menus further (something we do for any guests), which you declined. You also state that you paid $1,500/night to stay with us at Dunton. You did not actually stay with us and we were never able to even process a deposit, so no money was ever collected. You arrived, travelling with your German Shepherd (we were never informed you would be bringing a dog), stayed for lunch (which we did not charge for), and left. You originally reserved Christy’s Tent, which is one of our pet free accommodations. When you arrived with your German Shepherd unbeknownst to any of our staff, we thankfully had one cabin remaining available that is a pet-friendly accommodation (Geysir cabin), and quickly made that available. While we are always exceedingly happy to accommodate guests with service animals in any cabin (as the law requires), we have designated cabins in which we welcome guests with pets or support animals. We have specific pet-free accommodations so we may also comfortably accommodate our guests that suffer from extreme allergies. We obviously would not have charged your original (higher) rate for the smaller, pet-friendly cabin if you had stayed. Additionally, if you had let us know you would be bringing a dog when making your reservation, we could have discussed options and booked something that would not have required any change. Your comment regarding the WIFI is correct. It was not working optimally (something we were aware of and the reason the cabin was still available during your visit). We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Your comments regarding the hot springs are confusing. The average temperature of the indoor and outdoor springs of the Bath House (that you mention) stay 102-104 degrees F year-round. We monitor this daily. When reviewing your comments with our staff, no one actually realized that you had an opportunity to go into the springs to test water temperature during your very short visit. You also commented that the outdoor springs were “dirty.” The springs are high in iron and manganese with a touch of lithium. This gives the water its red color and oily sheen on top. The water is actually very clean and full of minerals. From both the indoor pool and the exterior pool of the Bath House, you can see the Wilson Mountain Range featuring El Diente (one of Colorado’s famous 14’ers). From the outdoor pool, you can also see Dolores Peak (majestically standing at 13,290’ elevation). I understand “views” are subjective, but we have never had any guest tell us they did not see or appreciate the view from the Bath House. Again, your visit was so short, maybe you just did not have the opportunity to notice. Finally, in response to your comments regarding the décor in Geysir, great care has been put into the design and maintenance of all buildings in this historic town. Dunton was established in 1885 and abandoned in 1918. It sat abandoned until 1994 when the current owners purchased the property and started restoring the town. The restoration took 7 years. The western United States was settled by people coming from all over the world via wagon train. We considered that their belongings would come from all over the world as well, and thus with a focus on authenticity, each cabin is decorated in its own completely unique, eclectic style. Throughout Dunton’s almost 20 year history as a resort, we have worked/consulted with numerous notable names in architecture and design (i.e. Annabelle Selldorf, Martina Mondadori, etc. just to name a couple) on décor. I can assure you that the artifacts in Geysir are not “replica’s,” but rather personal memento’s from the owner’s travels in Africa. Additionally, Navajo art and artifacts are featured heavily throughout the resort. The owners love the resort and enthusiastically support the Navajo people through action, charity and opportunity. Again, I am afraid you did not have the opportunity to notice the Navajo and other significant art pieces given your short visit for lunch. Your review/comments make it obvious that Dunton was not the experience you were seeking. We know we are not a resort for everyone, but I am sorry you feel the trip and your time were wasted. Sincerely Edoardo Rossi
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PRICE RANGE
$1,060 - $1,275 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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What are some of the property amenities at Dunton Hot Springs?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Dunton Hot Springs?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Dunton Hot Springs?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Does Dunton Hot Springs have airport transportation?
Yes, Dunton Hot Springs offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Dunton Hot Springs?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Dunton Hot Springs offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Does Dunton Hot Springs have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Dunton Hot Springs accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.