Slackwater Inn

Buena Vista motel on river

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November 2025

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December 2025

Premium Double Room, Mountain View | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer

By the river, Slackwater Inn offers a cozy retreat with a firepit for chilly evenings. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy extended parking, an off-leash area for pets, snow sports gear rentals, and pet-sitting services. The 24-hour front desk is always ready to help.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (3)

Housekeeping once per stay
24-hour front desk
Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

Rollaway/extra beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Premium Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Outdoor play area

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Outdoor play area

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio

Yard

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hydromassage showerhead

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Outdoor play area

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Yard

Outdoor play area

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

3 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CNY1,583 total

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Nov 23 - Nov 24

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About the neighborhood

12845 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista, CO, 81211

What's nearby

Arkansas River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
Buena Vista River Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
Cottonwood Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
Monarch Ski Area - 44 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 88 min drive
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 105 min drive
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 119 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 150 min drive
Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stedman's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
‪Station 24 Cafe - ‬10 min walk
‪SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
‪Cool River Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Slackwater Inn

Slackwater Inn is a great choice for a stay in Buena Vista. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby mountain biking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome
- Off-leash area available
- Pet sitting services offered

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Free onsite extended parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ski area nearby
Ziplining nearby
Ice skating nearby
Hot springs nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Snow sports gear

Facilities

Picnic area
Firepit
Walkway to water

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
20 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Closed captioned TV
Magnifying mirror
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Grab bar in shower
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services

Home comfort

Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens

Sleep well

Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Freezer
Microwave

More

Housekeeping once per stay (surcharge)
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay

Optional extras

Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per week

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Slackwater Inn Motel

Slackwater Inn Buena Vista

Slackwater Inn Motel Buena Vista

Frequently asked questions

Does Slackwater Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Slackwater Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Slackwater Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Slackwater Inn?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Slackwater Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Slackwater Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and sledding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Slackwater Inn also has a picnic area.