THE NIGHTINGALE MOTEL, Pagosa Springs

The Nightingale Motel - A downtown Pagosa Springs hotel with geothermal springs access and on-site cocktail lounge

Located within a 5-minute walk of San Juan Historical Museum and San Juan River, this Pagosa Springs hotel features 19 air-conditioned guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. The Nightingale Motel's rooms include private bathrooms with designer toiletries, while select units offer balconies and seating areas. Each accommodation comes equipped with a kettle, and Double Queen rooms accommodate up to 4 adults. The property houses The Neon Mallard, serving signature cocktails, draft beers, wines, and shareable plates including charcuterie and Greek samplers. Positioned 0.5 miles from Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Silver Falls, The Nightingale provides direct access to the area's geothermal attractions. Wolf Creek Ski Area, receiving Colorado's highest average annual snowfall at 480 inches, sits 24 miles from the property. Nearby dining options include Farrago Markets Cafe, Mountain Pizza & Taproom, and Kip's Grill, all within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Walking distance to multiple restaurants and attractions including Riff Raff Brewing Company and Pagosa Springs History Museum

On-site cocktail lounge offering craft beverages and shared plates

Proximity to Wolf Creek Ski Area, known for deep-powder skiing since 1955

Cons

59.5 miles from Durango-La Plata County Airport

Limited on-site dining options beyond bar menu