To further help you while you’re planning your trip, Discover SoCo has several resources for unique places to stay in Westcliffe, a beautiful town situated in the Wet Mountain Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountain ranges.

Within walking distance to Westcliffe and its amenities is the Lamp Post Lodge. With seven tastefully appointed, private suites in the main house and an attached apartment that sleeps eight more, the Lamp Post Lodge is an inviting retreat for large groups or individuals alike.

One block of Main Street in Westcliffe, is the newly renovated motel-style accommodations of Dark Sky Suites, complete with a kitchen and some pet-friendly accommodations to travel in comfort with fido.

Just down the road, a whole different experience at the Hillside Cottages awaits travelers seeking a bit more solitude—as well as pet-friendly accommodations in Southern Colorado! This unincorporated town features a functioning post office, a restored century-old dance hall (perfect for those seeking a unique Colorado wedding destination) and beautifully renovated cottages. Far from the lights of any city, staying at Hillside all but ensures you’ll be treated to a night of stargazing unlike any you’ve experienced before.

From either the Lamp Post Lodge, Dark Sky Suites, or Hillside Cottages, it’s just a scenic day trip to the Royal Gorge, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Monarch Ski Area, Arkansas River, Princeton Hot Springs and so much more. Or, if you decide to stay closer to Westcliffe, there are more hiking options than the locals even have time to explore. (We must say: Whether you attempt to scale it or just enjoy the view from below, the Crestone Needle is truly one of Colorado’s most beautiful fourtneers.)