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Dunton Hot Springs - Dolores, Colorado - 5 Star Luxury Resort

Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Romantic Retreat

ROOMS & SUITES: 12


A beautiful, historic corner of Colorado has been brought back to life.


Just across the mountain from Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a romantic ghost town, set in an extraordinary alpine valley. How wonderful to find this carefully renovated paradise, providing uncompromising service, absolute comfort, with real mountain adventures.


ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report - Grand Award Winner (US & Canada) - 2009

"Sometimes called Little Switzerland, with its steep peaks, crisp streams, alpine basins and swaths of wildflowers, the ski resort of Telluride becomes a hiking mecca in the summer. Guided day trips as well as technical rock climbs can be arranged..." - New York Times - 31 Places to Go This Summer - May 31, 2008

Condé Nast Traveler Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas - 2006

Luxury Travel Magazine - Top 10 World's Most Romantic Luxury Hideaways - February 2006

Tatler - 101 Best Hotels in the World - 2006

WOW FACTORS

• The amazing, inspirational scenery -- a different world!
• Authentic and luxurious hand-hewn log cabins. Each cabin is unique and furnished with carefully chosen antiques, including Chinese chairs, Moroccan rugs, Turkish kilims, African masks...
• There are 6 different ways to experience the hot springs, which range in temperature from 85°F to 106°F.
• Locally sourced organic food and world-class wines to match.
• An open kitchen where guests can watch or help the chef.
• Fly-fish on nine miles of private waters on the West Fork of the Dolores River.
• Horseback ride through Anasazi ruins in the painted sand canyons, then take a tour and lunch at Sutcliffe Vineyards.

AWARDS

A-List - Luxury Travel Magazine Awards
Andrew Harper Award Winner

INSIDER TIPS

• All meals and nonalcoholic beverages are included in the rate.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Potter Cabin - 2 Kings, 2 Queen, 2 twins. Sleeps 8-10
Well House Cabin - 1 King. Sleeps 2. With its own private hot springs.
Dunton Store Cabin - 1 King & 2 Queens. Sleeps 4. Private Outdoor Hot Springs.
Honeymoon Cabin - 1 Queen bed. Sleeps 2.
Bjoerkmans Cabin - 1 King bed. Sleeps 2.
Major Ross Cabin - 1 King bed. Sleeps 2.
New House Cabin - 1 King bed, 2 Queen bed. Sleeps 4.
Vertical Log Cabin - 2 King bed & 2 Twin beds. Sleeps 6.
Forge Cabin - 1 King bed. Sleeps 2.
Tipping Cabin - 2 King beds & 2 Twin beds. Sleeps 6.
Echo Cabin - 1 Queen bed. Sleeps 2.
Geysir Cabin - 1 Queen bed. Sleeps 2.
TeePee (Summer only) - 1 Queen bed. Sleeps 2.
The entire town can be rented exclusively for up to 42 people.

FACILITIES

Grand Ballroom
Billiards Room
Boardroom
Fishing (extra charge)
Helipad
Horseback Riding (extra charge)
Hot thermal springs
Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
Library
Massage therapy (extra charge)
Pilates
Private Dining Room
Safari / Wildlife viewing
Skiing
Spa
Star gazing
Swimming Pool - Indoor
Wedding Chapel
Weddings & Celebrations
Banquet, Meeting & Conference Facilities

LEISURE

Experience the very best in holistic and therapeutic healing techniques - from Trager Therapy to hot rocks massage. From pedicures to mineral mud wraps. From reflexology to expert yoga instruction. We specialize in natural cosmetic treatments and our luxurious facilities promote the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation.

Access to all three hot springs on the property -- choose your place to soak away all the stress from every day life. Choose from the large pool inside the exquisite bathhouse, the outdoor-pool with majestic views of Mt. Wilson and El Diente, and "The Source" under the immense sky, each unique and all extraordinary.

Summer: Natural Hot Springs on property, Library, Billiards, Leisurely strolls, Hiking, Horse riding, Four-wheeling, Fly fishing.

Winter: Back country skiing, Snow-shoeing, Snowmobiling, Ice-climbing. Heli-skiing, in association with Telluride Helitrax provides for helicopters to land directly in the center of town, only steps from the saloon. From Dunton, virgin basins of deep powder are accessible in 7 minutes of flying time.

EXPLORE

Dunton Hot Springs provides an excellent base for exploring the Four Corners region with archaeological sites of the American Southwest. Dunton's proximity to Telluride offers access to world-class alpine skiing. In the lower altitudes of the red rock deserts to the south, visitors have access to many of the great Anasazi archaeological sites of the American Southwest. Dunton is also well within driving range of Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, the Silverton Skyway, and the narrow gauge railway from Durango to Silverton.

AIRPORT

Durango La-Plata County Airport (DRO)

GETTING THERE

Telluride - 2 hours in winter/1 hour in summer; Cortez - 1 hour; and Durango - 2 hours.

Dunton Hot Springs is located on West Dolores Road, off of Hwy 145 between Telluride and Cortez. Elevation: 8,700 feet

Luxury SUV or helicopter can be arranged for an additional charge.

Transfers to/from Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) are about a 75 minute drive and cost approximately $150 per car, each way (max 3 passengers).

CHILD POLICY

Children 12 and under are no additional cost using existing bedding within maximum occupancy.

PET POLICY

Pets are permitted in some cabins for an additional $50 per pet, per night.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is allowed only in specified outdoor areas. Smoking is not permitted in cabins.


 

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