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Great Sand Dunes Lodge

7900 State Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146-9779
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#1 of 2 hotels in Mosca
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4.9
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4.7
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4.3
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4.1

See why so many travelers make Great Sand Dunes Lodge their hotel of choice when visiting Mosca. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quiet setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you.

Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.

The property also features a pool to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

While you’re here, be sure to check out Great Sand Dunes Oasis, one of the restaurants in Mosca with burritos on the menu, which is a short distance from Great Sand Dunes Lodge.

At Great Sand Dunes Lodge, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Mosca.

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  • Ryan J
    36 contributions
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    I normally hate staying at "motel" style places but we chose here due to location. Excellent choice! Location can't be beat. Views from back patio are clear views of dunes. Favorite place to sit and enjoy. Older woman in office was so sweet. We rented sleds with no issue & checked in early no issue. Very clean rooms with fridge and microwave. Kids loved that it had day bed and trundle so they had their own beds. Breakfast was simple but more than adequate for families especially with young kids (muffins juice coffee granola bars pop tarts waffles toast frozen burritos). They give you trays so everyone comes in grabs food eats back at their rooms patio and just return tray. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again. Booked for location but definitely didn't feel like we "suffered" just to get location. Peaceful stay we'd do again!
    Date of stay: August 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written August 13, 2022
  • NatParkLove
    Peoria, Illinois1,824 contributions
    Awesome views, worth the stay
    Great Sand Dunes NP is pretty remote and if you don't want to camp or stay in an RV park, this is pretty much it for about a half an hour. We stayed in the park view queen room which came with two queen beds. All the rooms (I believe) have a patio that overlooks the park and the best part of the room is this amazing view! We loved sitting out there to watch the sunset over the dunes. The room itself is pretty small and basic. We also had a few lights that did not work - the light on the patio didn't work and we didn't find that out until after their office was closed. Additionally one of the indoor lights was also burned out. The only food nearby is at the Oasis restaurant, which is takeout only. We were disappointed to learn they were serving an abbreviated menu, so be prepared for that. Breakfast at the Lodge was still a hot breakfast - they said they are letting four people in the office at a time and you tell them what you want, then they cook it and you bring it back to your room; I had a waffle. I was a bit disappointed though that they didn't stick to the four person limit. My husband and I were in the office waiting on our food when a family of six stuck their head in and asked if they could also come in (and not all of them were wearing masks). The woman cooking said "Sure" so now we had way more than four people in this tiny office. Additionally the woman cooking was not wearing her mask correctly (not covering her nose). I feel all staff should be required to wear correctly-worn masks during a pandemic and that they should stick to no more than 4 in the tiny office at a time. Ideally just make it no more than one group/family unit at a time.
    Date of stay: July 2020
    Written July 12, 2020
  • waterglaistig
    Grand Junction, Colorado28 contributions
    Great views
    I stayed here one night with my dog. The room was super clean. The only gripe I have about the room is I did not have a screen on my sliding door like other units do and the AC can’t be turned on all the time so it got quite warm in my room during the night when the AC turned off. The breakfast area was very well stocked and every one of the employees I encountered was very nice. The views of the sand dunes are excellent. It was a nice quiet place to stay.
    Date of stay: September 2021
    Traveled solo
    Written September 21, 2021
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EdmundBorders wrote a review Sep 2023
Scottish Borders, United Kingdom10 contributions14 helpful votes
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This is the only place to stay near Great Sand Dunes National Park. Other hotels are at least 30 minutes drive away. As a result the prices are set at ridiculously high levels for this poor quality motel. When we arrived there was construction work going on outside our room and the receptionist told us that if we would like the builders to stop working we should tell them to go away. Although the room we booked was one of the most expensive, as it had the best views, it was very poorly finished and unclean. There was also exposed wiring which could have been lethal if someone touched this. The hotel is just 4 miles from the Park auditorium where evening dark sky events are held. Location was excellent but otherwise a very poor quality rip off. No room service was provided. Breakfast was very limited and basic and had to be taken to our room as there was no seating in the breakfast area.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ryan J wrote a review Aug 2022
36 contributions12 helpful votes
Hotel's Favorite
I normally hate staying at "motel" style places but we chose here due to location. Excellent choice! Location can't be beat. Views from back patio are clear views of dunes. Favorite place to sit and enjoy. Older woman in office was so sweet. We rented sleds with no issue & checked in early no issue. Very clean rooms with fridge and microwave. Kids loved that it had day bed and trundle so they had their own beds. Breakfast was simple but more than adequate for families especially with young kids (muffins juice coffee granola bars pop tarts waffles toast frozen burritos). They give you trays so everyone comes in grabs food eats back at their rooms patio and just return tray. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again. Booked for location but definitely didn't feel like we "suffered" just to get location. Peaceful stay we'd do again!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Cynthia S wrote a review Sep 2023
Seattle, Washington62 contributions71 helpful votes
What can I say? This place is way way overpriced for what they provide but they know they can get away with it since there is no other lodging anywhere near the NP. Positives: great view of the Great Sand Dunes. Comfy beds. Nice bathroom. Loved the table in the room. Great ice machine near the room. Negatives: Horrible lighting in the rooms. Bathroom door was bashed in. Needed a dustpan and brush to sweep up dirt we tracked in. The fridge was turned off and I had to figure out how to turn it on. There was a bug on one of the beds. Yuck! Continental breakfast was weak and not too healthy.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Robert M wrote a review Sep 2023
Thornton, Colorado63 contributions35 helpful votes
We recently stayed at the Great Sand Dunes Lodge just outside the National Park entrance. The location was very good and convenient for going back and forth to the Park. There is not much other lodging around the Park so it saved driving time. We stayed in a geodesic dome, which was the least expensive option. The domes are at the back of the hilly property, which includes options for staying in an RV or a motel-like lodge. The website said the domes were small and simple and that the bathroom was shared with others. So, we didn’t expect much in the way of amenities. It was very spartan to say the least. The dome had a queen bed, with sheets and a thin blanket and bedspread, and two small plastic end tables beside the bed. That was the furniture. There was one electric outlet with two prongs. One prong had to be used by either the air conditioner or and heater. The other prong had to be used to plug in the overhead lightbulb. There was no other way to plug in chargers or other electronics without a multi-prong plug. Although there was insulation on the inside of the dome, it did not do anything to moderate the temperature. There was clear plastic at the top of the dome which couldn’t be closed off, which generated a lot of heat during the day. The free-standing air conditioning unit could not cool down the area during the hot day. The separate heating unit worked better but was hard to regulate. There was a small deck outside with two chairs that was a nice place to sit and have a partial view of the dunes. However, it was more than two feet off the ground in places and had no railings. The two steps down were uneven and steep and also had no railing. During a nighttime visit to the bathroom, my wife lost her balance stepping down and hurt her back. The bathroom building was good. It was divided into three separate units with their own lockable doors and mounted on a trailer. The interior had a toilet, shower and small sink with no counter space. The shower was large with good water pressure and a nice shower head. The sink could have used some room to put toiletries and also a mirror. The included breakfast was typical of motel fare, and included a microwave and waffle iron. The coffee was good. There were no chairs or tables so people took the food back to their rooms in the lodge, something not feasible for the dome dwellers, given the distance and lack of tables. We ate on the hood of our car. The staff was pleasant. In summary, our stay was one small step above a tent in the campground, except we didn’t have set up the tent or make our own breakfast. Perhaps staying in one of the RV trailers would be a better choice and the price is in between a room at the lodge and one of the geodesic domes
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Amber H wrote a review Sep 2023
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania49 contributions5 helpful votes
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Our stay at Great Sand Dunes Lodge was a nice one. The rooms are nice, air conditioning, porch to sit out on that look at the the sand dunes. Great location, except that after 5:00 they do not serve any food and the restaurant nearby also closes early. It is a long way to the nearby town so make sure you get food before you come for your stay or come in early. We almost didn’t get breakfast, it was supposed to start at 7:30am but no one showed up till 8:00am in the office. Overall I would stay here again. Great Sand Dunes National Park is a must see!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jsemkral wrote a review Aug 2023
Arvada, Colorado3 contributions1 helpful vote
Location is it. Way over priced. Not worth then$300 bucks we paid per night. 300 bucks gets you folding chairs in the room and ho hos for “breakfast.” Not a good value. Not a 300 bucks … or even close… experience. Just location
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: Way over priced. Not a good value
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GeeNC wrote a review Aug 2023
NC80 contributions1 helpful vote
The Great Sand Dunes Lodge's Geo Domes exceeded our expectations and imagination! The Domes were laid out to optimize the view of the National Park while providing some privacy. There are three shared bathrooms that are locked and kept incredibly clean. They must have been cleaned a few times a day. The domes were big enough for two people and their stuff. It had a queen bed, ceiling light, 2 tables, a heater and AC. Extra outlets would have been nice. There is a big window on the ceiling. At night you can see the stars. AMAZING! The domes were very quiet and we could pick up cell coverage and even some wifi. I recommend asking for dome 35-37. A little walk to the bathroom but wow! the views!! The staff was fantastic and made us so welcome. We rented a sand board and enjoyed the grab and go breakfast. The Oasis restaurant near by is delicious, especially the green chili. The best part is how close it is too the Great Sand Dunes. We went into the park multiple times a day because it was so close. We hiked in the day, watched the sunset, came back for the dark stars, returned for sunrise and a final trip for a ranger tour. It could not have been easier to get to the park. I was so nervous to book a geo dome but now can't wait to return!!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: The lodge rooms had amazing views too! I would ask for dome 35, 36 or 37. I think dome 31 is...
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Lisa K wrote a review Jul 2023
10 contributions1 helpful vote
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We stayed here with you two young daughters in July! It was so hot but the AC in the room rocked and kept us cool all evening, night, and morning. My girls described the beds as “sleeping in marshmallows”. I.e. they were so comfortable! They provide all the typical room amenities: clean towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, lotion, hair dryer, ice. The body care products were all Dove. The only thing that might have made this room a bit better would be the addition of a wet/dry mop. I normally would never expect to need something like that but with the amount of dust that comes in when you simply open the door as well as whatever you carry in on your feet becomes a bit too much for those of us that like clean floors. Kuddos to the management for making sure to have hard flooring vs carpet though. We usually keep our shoes on in hotel rooms anyhow so it wasn’t that big of a deal. We also visited the Sand Dunes Recreation facility 25 min away in Hooper, CO. Our kids LOVED this place! And it was a nice retreat from the day of traveling. We hit the dunes at the NP in the evening and caught the sunset. It was just beautiful. We did a photo shoot that night and they turned out incredible. Do yourself a favor and look up sand dunes photo shoot on Google or Pinterest so you know of some cool shots to take! The next morning, we tried the sand sledding. You can rent a sled right from the hotel. This is not an activity for anyone that struggles with mobility issues or is just out of shape. The dunes are high and you can’t sled unless you climb them of course. We had fun but it was definitely a one and done sort of thing. Also, even arriving in the morning (9:30ish) did not stop that sand from reaching intense temperatures. I would recommend getting there even earlier.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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hmillard5 wrote a review Jul 2023
Indianapolis40 contributions32 helpful votes
Our family stayed at the lodge in early July and had a great experience. The lodge is conveniently located to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The individual patio off the room provided an amazing view of the Park as well as a beautiful evening sunset. The rooms are very clean and have everything needed for a comfortable stay. We rented a sled to go on the Dunes and had great success. Wax was provided for the sled as well! We would definitely stay there again!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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SaraAsheville wrote a review Jun 2023
Asheville, NC12 contributions5 helpful votes
Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Bathroom area spacious. Beds comfortable. Neighbors in other rooms very nice. Everyone was there for the Great Sand Dunes experience. Stars were amazing. Breakfast included with room not until 8am and very simple. Most people (including us) came in later than expected to everyone was up fairly late getting settled and everyone was up early to get to the dunes before the heat and storms. Worth the stay. Any other accommodations were 45 minutes away.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Sand Dunes Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Nearby attractions include High Dune Trail (3.6 miles) and Little Medano Creek (3.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Great Sand Dunes Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool during their stay.
Does Great Sand Dunes Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Great Sand Dunes Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.