The Twin Lakes Inn & Saloon — Hotel in Four Corners States

Stayed the weekend at the Twin Lakes Inn in Twin Lakes, Colorado. We had to stay the entire weekend because this Inn has a minimum two night requirement or you don't get a room at all. This 140 year old Inn made out of logs from the surrounding landscape is not going to fit anyone's definition of luxury accommodations but the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Please note, there is no TV and Internet is spotty and cuts in and out. The shower stall leaked on the tile bathroom floor and this had to be addressed or we would have had a wet mess. Every wood plank floor in this pioneering Inn is out of level and may or may not have been that way when it was built. But this gets the negatives out of the way right up front. Believe it or not the staff and the service are friendly and helpful. Trust me, that is hard to find in Colorado. And the food in the dining room is excellent. I'm serious. It is really good. The continental breakfast is adequate and good. But lunch and dinner at the Twin Lakes Inn are worth a drive even without an overnight stay. They are a little stingy with the alcohol but this seems to be a Colorado tradition everywhere I go. There are plenty of outdoor activities in Twin Lakes which has been a vacation location for over 100 years. If you like boating, mountains, camping, hiking, biking you will not be disappointed. We took the lake tour which takes you to an old abandoned hotel complex across the lakes I can't remember the name of right now. And the trip across the lake is worth it. All in all, a splendid time was had by all even with the Inn's shortcomings. Highly recommended because of the fact it is hard to even find decent food in that area of Colorado. A big thank you to the Inn staff for being so kind to us. They made us...

This was my first time coming to the Inn, we live in twin lakes so I was initially pleased to see there was atleast this restaraunt. I came with my mother & father in law who had just driven 2 days to see their grandchildren & they wanted to take me out for dinner. I ordered the bison, which came out cold & had an unusual flavor, but I was just trying to enjoy my family so I wasn't going to complain. I'm usually extremely open minded when it comes to eating out because I used to be a waitress myself, but as we were leaving, mind you I have my 2 year old daughter, I hear the waitress complaining & cursing our table for coming in to eat because they took a little longer, which in my opinion is understandable being that they're in their 80s, all while another table was also in there. I am in complete & utter disbelief that not only someone would talk like that about another person they know nothing about, but a customer who just spent over $100, whom I know tips welll. I have alot of family that visits, but I will absolutely NOT allow them be treated as such, & I will be telling everyone to steer clear of this place, I was willing to give this place a second chance after the food, but not after...

Important: VERIFY RESTAURANT HOURS BEFORE BOOKING. While I wanted to rate this inn lower due to dining limitations, the exceptionally friendly staff earned it higher marks.

Dining Situation: The on-site restaurant is currently closed except for breakfast service. The nearest alternative dining is 25 miles away (30-minute drive). A local food truck (Punky's) operates until 6pm but offers average (at best) food quality.

Booking Confusion: Neither the inn's website nor Expedia clearly indicates the restaurant closure, which influenced our decision to stay given the remote location and positive reviews of the dining options.

Overall Assessment: Despite the dining challenges, we enjoyed the inn's character—a quirky 150-year-old building in a beautifully remote setting. Just be prepared: we arrived to discover we had only 40 minutes to either order from Punky's or decide to drive to Buena Vista for dinner.

Bottom Line: The inn has charm, but confirm meal options in advance to avoid...