Slackwater Inn
2.0 star property
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Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area

12845 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
- Arkansas RiverPlace, Arkansas River10 min walk
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation AreaPlace, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area2 min drive
- Cottonwood Hot SpringsPlace, Cottonwood Hot Springs13 min drive
Room options
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Premium Double Room, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Apartment
- 3 bedrooms
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 7
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area
Buena Vista
Located in Buena Vista, Slackwater Inn is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Arkansas River and Buena Vista Heritage Museum. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Buena Vista River Park.
What's nearby
- Arkansas River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
- Buena Vista River Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
- Cottonwood Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
- Monarch Ski Area - 44 min drive - 77.9 km
Getting around
- Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
- Stedman's Ice Cream - 3 min drive
- Station 24 Cafe - 10 min walk
- SUBWAY - 3 min drive
- Coyote Mezcaleria Y Cerveceria - 5 min drive
- Chocolatte - 4 min drive
About this property
Slackwater Inn
Riverfront motel in Buena Vista with free parking
Slackwater Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.
This Buena Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Free extended parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
- Snow sports gear
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
Guest services
- Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
Outdoors
- Firepit
- On a river
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 20 accessible parking spaces
- Grab bar in shower
- Low-height door lock
- Magnifying mirror
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in room
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-width doorways
More
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Fan
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Laptop workspace
- Mobile key entry
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Housekeeping fee: USD 20.00 per week
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Slackwater Inn Motel
Slackwater Inn Buena Vista
Slackwater Inn Motel Buena Vista