Stay at Elk Mountain Lodge in Crested Butte, CO. Charming 1919 miners' lodge with free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and close to ski resorts and shops.
Guests highlight the lodge’s cozy atmosphere, helpful staff, and convenient location near Elk Avenue and local attractions. The historic setting and breakfast receive strong compliments, while small room sizes and occasional highway noise are noted as minor drawbacks.
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Elk Mountain Lodge is housed within a charming wood-paneled building originally constructed as a miners' lodge in 1919. The property offers airy, cozy rooms that reflect the historic character of the building, combined with modern comforts such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. While some rooms are noted to be small and sometimes challenging to navigate, guests appreciate the clean, well-maintained spaces and friendly, attentive staff.
Located just two blocks from the vibrant restaurants and shops along Elk Avenue, the lodge provides convenient access to downtown Crested Butte. It sits in a quiet neighborhood setting where visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, with easy transportation options like a nearby bus stop to the mountain village. The property is pet- and kid-friendly, features free parking, and welcomes guests who appreciate a smoke-free environment.
On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, hot tub, and an airport shuttle service. Although the lodge does not offer air conditioning, a fitness center, or a pool, its location near outdoor attractions makes it ideal for those seeking nature and winter sports. Popular nearby activities include skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Nordic skiing and ice skating at Crested Butte Nordic, and scenic drives along Kebler Pass.
Many guests highlight the personable service provided by the staff, describing their helpfulness and warmth as a key part of the experience. The lodge’s homey atmosphere is further enhanced by communal spaces that encourage relaxation and socializing. Though the location is slightly removed from the town center and can occasionally be affected by highway noise, its combination of historic charm and proximity to outdoor recreation appeals to visitors looking for a comfortable, authentic base in Crested Butte.
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The mountain bed and breakfast of your dreams! Great location a few blocks from Elk Ave, hot tub, afternoon cookies, hike recommendations from the staff… can’t wait to stay again.
We have stayed many times at Elk Mountain Lodge. This was one of our nicest stays ever. We stayed in the smallest room, which has everything we need and stays comfortably warm at night. The staff here are attentive and friendly, they gave us great advice and suggestions on things to do, and really made us feel at home. We love staying in Crested Butte. The experience of staying at elk mountain Lodge makes each stay unforgettable for us. Kudos to Eric, who took care of our every need with cheer and efficiency!
First time staying here at the recommendation of friends. It’s a great spot in CB…3 block walk to downtown, quiet neighborhood setting. This old lodge has been very well maintained. Lots of sitting and lounging room on main floor. Bed/bedding are comfortable. The staff is super friendly, the breakfast is way above average! Price is reasonable for the area.
The Elk Mountain Lodge is a blend of cozy, charming, majestic, and convenient. The rooms are quaint with the best use designed for each space. They don’t get 5 stars as they are small and sometimes hard to maneuver (3rd floor room). The staff is friendly, helpful, and one can tell that they authentically like their jobs. The bus to mountain village is a block and a half away which makes it easy to park your car and either walk or bus to where you want to go. It wouldn’t be a full review without mentioning the impressive number of plants living on all floors in the lodge. They soften the atmosphere and bring life to otherwise dark nooks. I highly recommend giving Elk Mountain a go.
We were fortunate to be the only guests there so had unrestricted access to living/kitchen area which made it feel like having a full home. Location a bit out of town with highway noise. Maybe when the river is higher it helps mask it. Rooms were lovely!
We loved everything about Elk Mountain Lodge. The room was very clean. The food was wonderful! The location was awesome. We walked to town every day. We felt very safe. The hosts were helpful, and nice. We would love to return for another stay.
We had an awesome experience at Elk Mountain Lodge! The lodge is very homey and the staff is super friendly. Breakfast was so good and you can’t beat the location. My husband, 1 year old son, and I loved it!
We love this place. Mark, Eric, and the rest of the team make our family (including two labs) feel welcome every time. Thank you!
Housed in a wood-paneled building constructed as a miners' lodge in 1919, this quaint hotel is 2 blocks from the restaurants and shops on Elk Avenue, and 3 miles from skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
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