This was such a clean and cozy place to stay. Upon our arrival, I signed in with Ted. He was very kind and showed us to our room to make sure everything was in order. I highly recommend staying here, if you're looking for a good value. The property was right by Manitou Springs, and close to Garden of the Gods. Don't judge the book by it's cover...the outside could use a bit of an update, but the rooms, although outdated, were super clean and comfy. We were more than satisfied to have clean, comfortable beds. Thank you, Ted!

Nestled conveniently in Colorado Springs, Mel-Haven Lodge is a breath of fresh air – literally! From the moment you step into your room, the clean, fresh scent makes you feel right at home. It's the kind of clean you can smell, not just see. Location, Location, Location! You can't beat the proximity to Garden of the Gods, making morning strolls among the stunning red rocks incredibly easy. And if you're up for a slightly longer adventure, the Royal Gorge Bridge is a picturesque 1.5-hour drive away. Comfort and Convenience Our two queen beds were comfy, ensuring a great night's sleep after a day of exploring. Plus, the Wi-Fi is strong, perfect for planning your next day's adventures (or just scrolling through photos of all the beauty you just saw). We felt perfectly safe throughout our stay, and the front desk service was excellent – just a quick ring of the bell, and someone was there to help without any fuss. Mel-Haven Lodge truly delivers on comfort, cleanliness, and convenience. 5/5, highly recommended!

We liked that the owner takes you to your room to see it before he gives you the key to the room. It was an older place , but very clean inside. It had a comfortable king bed, a sofa, a couple chairs, a desk area, tv & a fridge & microwave. I would stay here again. Didn't think to take pics of the room until we were packing up to leave.

A few rooms downstairs looked like they weren't rented, but maybe used for just storage because things were sitting outside too. Maybe a few rooms were used for permanent residents, but maybe not.

A great retro motel! Quiet motel and friendly staff. Comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. A diamond in the rough. The outside is very clean, but not fancy. Accommodating staff and offered help with bags. Checked on the room offering to make sure we had everything we needed. We loved the family suites. Plenty of room for our families.

My main focus was a clean room in a safe area. Mel Haven Motel exceeded my expectations on all accounts. The rooms were impeccably clean, very quiet and in a safe area. The bathroom was updated, the larger size dorm fridge was a huge plus and the fact that we had two rooms was amazing (one bedroom with queen bed and the main area with queen bed, small table with chairs, fridge and microwave). There were also bbq grills outside to use if we wanted. The closeness to all my planned activities in Manitou Springs were a bonus. The owner was very attentive and often asked if there was anything we needed done.

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Clean, simple, no fuss room. Pretty quiet property. I had a mountain view from the bench in front of my room. Very nice owners, and you’re right between Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City, and close to Colorado Springs, so the location is quite nice. It’s not brand new, so it isn’t immaculate, but it’s well tended to, and it gives it a touch of careworn charm. Super reasonably priced. It really gives you the experience of an old school motel, rather than the sterile, bland experience of a new chain hotel.

No real criticism toward the lodge. Spots of the area it’s in are a bit sketchy feeling, but that’s not on the lodge, it’s just the neighborhood.

Great location. It's not a new motel, but none of the motels on the street were. It's an older part of town maybe but the owner was super friendly and attentive, the room was spotlessly clean, great parking, good location, comfy bed, loved the shower, bench next to bed, couch, desk, nice size closet with plenty of hangers, not full sized but a good sized fridge, outdoor couch and chair to sit on outside the room, plus 2 cats that we would see on occasion when leaving.

I really can't think of anything. This motel met our expectations, was super clean, and in a great location. We'd stay here again.

Management was very welcoming and helped us move our bags. Bathroom and beds were clean. There's a small fridge, coffee maker with tea/coffee supplies, good A/C system, small TV with remote. Outside the room there's a convertible table/bench with room for two or three people to sit or eat.

The beds were far too soft for us, probably from overuse. Extra portable bed (about $10 a night) also cheap and uncomfortable. Everything is old: the furniture, decor, carpet, lighting, everything. You won't want to spend time inside this room if you care about the vibe of a place. Carpet felt like your typical budget motel carpet, vacuumed properly but clearly not steam-cleaned often. Towels were small. Wifi was slow if you're downloading/uploading large files or trying to stream HD.

The rooms were very clean and comfortable. There was plenty of room for our family of 5. The full size refrigerator and kitchen area was very nice since we brought most of our food with us and made up lunches to take with us each day. The staff was very friendly and kind. This motel is family led and they run a very good business!

We loved everything. We have absolutely no complaints!

The room was very clean and well appointed. Beds were comfortable with high quality linens. The kitchenette was fully stocked with everything you need to cook a light meal. The bathroom was large and had a jetted tub. The location cannot be beat for access to all of the major Colorado Springs attractions. Felt very safe and was a relatively quiet location.

When you drive up, the outside is no reflection on what is inside the room. It looks a little run down on the outside. There were no paper towels or ice, so bring your own.