GREAT SAND DUNES LODGE

Family rooms come with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and a kitchen that includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenware. Each room has a private patio with outdoor furniture and a direct view of the sand dunes. Other accommodation types include geodomes with shared bathrooms and airstream trailers.

The hotel offers free WiFi, free parking, and a continental breakfast served in the dining area. Each room has a sofa bed and a work desk, and air conditioning is available throughout. Non-smoking rooms are provided, and the property has hiking trails directly accessible.

Breakfast is a grab-and-go continental offering with make-your-own waffles, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and prepackaged pastries. Guests can eat on their private patio or in the dining area using trays provided. For dinner, the front desk sells Papa Murphy's pizzas that can be cooked in the lobby ovens until 7:00 pm.

The lodge is located at the entrance to Great Sand Dunes National Park, a 10-minute drive from the visitors center. All rooms face the dunes and provide unobstructed views from the private patios. The property is 43 km from Fort Garland Museum and 51 km from San Luis Valley Regional Airport.

The hotel rents sand sleds and sand boards from the office starting at 7:30 am for use on the dunes. Hiking trails are accessible from the property, and the area is known for scenic nature trips. Stargazing is a highlight due to the dark skies, and hummingbird feeders on-site attract many birds.

Location: At the entrance to Great Sand Dunes National Park, 10 minutes from visitors center

Rooms: Family rooms with private patios and direct dune views

Accommodations: Geodomes and airstream trailers

Dining: Grab-and-go breakfast with make-your-own waffles; pizza dinner

Activities: Sand sled and sand board rentals on-site

Wildlife: Hummingbird feeders and stargazing under dark skies