Blue Lake Ranch

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Blue Lake Ranch

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Mountain View | View from room
Property grounds
The Garden Room
The Mountain View Suite | Garden
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16919 Highway 140, Hesperus, CO, 81326
  • Ski Hesperus
    12 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    24 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College
    25 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    40 min drive

Room options

The Sunrise Casita

  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Sage Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Sunset Casita

  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Pinon Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Mountain View Suite

  • 102 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panoramic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 153 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds

The Cottage in the Woods

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The River House

  • 153 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Mountain View

  • 102 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 102 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

The Garden Room

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hesperus

With a stay at Blue Lake Ranch in Hesperus, you'll be 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Ski Hesperus and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. .This bed & breakfast is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Durango Arts Center and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Durango Community Recreation Center.

What's nearby

  • Animas River Trail - 22 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Durango Arts Center - 23 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 24 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 24 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 25 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 22 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kennebec - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kennebec Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Blue Lake Ranch

Lakefront bed & breakfast in Hesperus with free breakfast
Blue Lake Ranch offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Hesperus? This bed & breakfast has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours vary seasonally. Winter check-in hours are 3-5 PM; summer hours are 3-6 PM. Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted check-in hours must contact the hotel at least 24 hours in advance by email or telephone.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Blue Lake Ranch
Blue Lake Ranch B&B
Blue Lake Ranch B&B Hesperus
Blue Lake Ranch Hesperus
Blue Lake Ranch Hotel Hesperus
Blue Lake Ranch B&B Durango
Blue Lake Ranch Durango
Blue Lake Ranch Hesperus
Blue Lake Ranch Bed & breakfast
Blue Lake Ranch Bed & breakfast Hesperus

Blue Lake Ranch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so lucky to stay in the Sunset cabin. It was very spacious with incredible views of the mountains. This secluded cabin will definitely be on my list for a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wowed beyond expectations !!!!!!
Exceptionally wonderful it was beautiful, and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcomed the lodge that we stayed in was breathtakingly beautiful We walked to the lake, Every room had a view, very very comfortable and classy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wowed beyond expectations
Exceptionally wonderful it was beautiful, and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcomed the lodge that we stayed in was breathtakingly We walked to the lake, Every room had a view, very very comfortable and classy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garden Room was beautiful with a sense of a country setting. No negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really awesome place. Breakfast was good! I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS, JASPER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean. Large rooms. Great mountsin views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed here when my niece was married here. I enjoyed our experience so much that I wanted to go back with just my husband and I. It was clean, cozy, quiet and the breakfast was great! Can’t say enough good things about this place.

10/10 Excellent

Smriti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight
Great place in a high desert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Manuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, uniqueness and local flavor of Blue Lake Ranch. A pool would’ve been lovely as the lake is not really swimmable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of a kind away from Durango by about 20 mins. This place is quite, clean and has all the touches of home. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and no matter what time I was outside, I could hear so many birds singing. We truly appreciated the care that the owners put into this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique, private, secluded, rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Went on a mini honeymoon and the staff was lovely. They have special envelopes with your name on it stating information you may need during your stay. Their office hours are from 9am-4pm and breakfast is served from 8am-9am and it’s delicious they have a variety of foods to choose from and it’s different everyday. Highly recommend this bed and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s just as beautiful and picturesque as the pictures. However, we had three main issues with our stay. When we arrived it had been cleaned just not very well. The upstairs carpet is stained and old and didn’t have vacuum lines. I’m a former house cleaner so I can tell when a room has been vacuumed. Everything was pretty dusty and there was hair and dust on the ground. Basically you can tell the sheets were clean and the toilets it just needed a deep clean. The food was edible but not great. The biggest issue we had was that we stayed in the Mountain View room which is connected by one door to another room (the piñon room I believe) and we could hear literally everything going on in that apartment. To the degree that one morning they must have been talking in front of the door and we thought someone was in our unit because the sound carried it straight to our bedroom. Overall it’s just alright. For paying $1k total we probably won’t be going back. We realized one of our favorite hotels would have ended up being cheaper/cleaner/better food. So guess it depends what you’re looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place.
nice spot , cozy room but fragrant sheets gave me a head ache. They also had a weird feeling .. polyester maybe? Towels were cheesy too. Breakfast was great and people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kira

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and comfortable room! Very beautiful location and easy to access. One complaint would be the water pressure with the sink and shower. Otherwise, 10/10 would recommend this place to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021