Minecart Motor Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Semi-Private Double | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1225 E Main St, Montrose, CO, 81401
  • Place, Montrose Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Montrose County Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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The Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Semi-Private Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Minecart Motor Lodge

This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and express check-out. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Minecart Motor Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The free breakfast at Minecart Motor Lodge gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buckley Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Montrose County Historical Museum and a few minutes from Museum of the Mountain West
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Minecart Motor Lodge also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Montrose hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 1:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inns Montrose
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Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel
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Minecart Motor Lodge Hotel Montrose

Minecart Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 917 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a broken toilet so they upgraded the room. Great service. Simple rooms, very clean, easy in and out. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice for what it is. Renovated older Motor Lodge, definitely not fancy but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room but well decorated. Nice thought to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat secure parking ng tight spaces.Loud road noise #27 ,we got in late so easy keybox check in .At first sight really neat and clean little inexpensive renovated/retro/gem ! What a great little fine for our overnite stay.We were extremely satisfied with the accomodations....well done !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great price, clean room, nice for pup.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, friendly staff, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny but the bed was extra comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Simple and clean room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay! The internet could be faster. The room used Roku on the TV to log into your streaming services and was buffering A LOT the night I stayed there, so I just ended up watching something on my phone. Still giving it 5 stars because I can overlook something like that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

peri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had many drain flies and spiders. Our next door neighbors were talking till 11 pm and we had to leave at 5 am for early flight. Breakfast unavailable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No one rhere at night. Check in by text, key in lockbox. Hard to tell by picture, this is old style motwk that has been nicwly refurbished. Rooms are small. Good for overbigh, not much else. Extra points for having poptarts for breakfast. Menu limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray D

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was like a closet---could hardly turn around. It was clean enough but will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025