Gateway, Colorado
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Noble HouseRed-rock adventure outpost
Red rock canyon walls frame a sprawling western ranch resort where guided trail rides meet high-speed off-road desert adventures.
“Gateway Canyons Resort has evolved from a former roadside motel to a luxury destination, with spacious rooms loaded with comfort and amenities...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Five hundred acres offering an equestrian center, helicopter tours, off-road trophy truck racing, and an auto museum.
Notable
Private casitas with outdoor hot tubs, fire pits, and attentive concierge service arranging custom backcountry expeditions.
Notable
Guided canyon trail rides, paleontology excursions, and Dolores River adventures rooted in Western Colorado landscape and history.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The look is Southwestern, naturally, and the spaces are generous, starting at close to five hundred square feet and expanding quickly from there.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into Unaweep Canyon near the Utah border, the property looks onto the red sandstone monolith of the Palisade.
The rooms
Freestanding casitas feature gas fireplaces, private decks with hot tubs, and wide windows oriented toward dark canyon night skies.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools and hot tubs look out toward the towering sandstone face of the Palisade.
The spa
Four treatment rooms host desert botanical therapies, supported by dry saunas and a stone-walled relaxation lounge.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Entrada serves regional Colorado fare on an open terrace beneath the Palisade, and Paradox Grille pours local craft beers.
In addition to its spa services and western activities like horseback riding and skeet shooting, Gateway has an auto museum featuring 60 historic cars...
How it began
Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks established the resort in 2005, anchoring the property with an extensive collection of historic American automobiles.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.