Cliff House Lodge

Morrison, United States

4.2

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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+1 303-697-9732
Website:
www.cliffhouselodge.net
Address:
121 Stone St, Morrison, CO, 80465
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
3.1 miWooly Mammoth Park-and-Ride
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Wi-Fi
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Dogs Allowed
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Morrison) 07:33 Thursday, 26 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Cliff House Lodge specializes in hospitality, recreation and relaxation. We offer 8 individually themed cottages, many with private hot tubs and secluded patios, on the former estate of the town founder, George Morrison. We are walking distance from the world renowned Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater; in the heart of Morrison, Colorado’s favorite «nearby far away place» and we are 420 friendly in addition to offering a weekly yoga schedule, message and acupuncture.

History

Established in 1873.

The Cliff House Lodge & Hot Tub Cottages is located in the heart of Morrison, CO. The Lodge was built by the town founder, George Morrison, and his wife, Isabella, in 1873 and deemed the Cliff House due to its views of the nearby cliffs. Through the years, the Cliff House has provided lodging for travelers and concert goers visiting the Red Rocks Amphitheater. The cottages at one time were part of an artisan community converted in the 1980’s to be the Hot Tub Cottages we know and love today.

As of July 22, 2012 the Cliff House Lodge and Hot Tub Cottages under new management. The new Innkeeper, Angela Dowdy Bernhardt, and her husband, Daniel Bernhardt, are living on property and showering this historical site with lots of love and attention. If you have stayed at the Lodge before please come and see the changes that are occurring, whether you are a first-​time or returning guest, please allow us open our home to you and offer you our greatest hospitality.

Meet the Manager

Angela and Daniel B.

Manager

No title can adequately describe the role Angela and Daniel serve at the Cliff House, but no matter which hat they may be wearing, they will always be the your hosts and the heart of the Cliff House Lodge. Though charged with the day-​to-​day operation of of every aspect of this little sliver of Rocky Mountain paradise, they always strive to put our guests and their needs at the top of the list to provide them the most memorable and relaxing experience possible. Both Angela and Daniel have extensive experience in hospitality and world travel. They have translated and combined this experience to provide you with one the most unique and eclectic liesur opportunities Colorado has to offer.

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20 reviews of Cliff House Lodge

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
great people and location. perfect for going to see a show at red rocks and having a relaxed place to stay.
Place rating: 5
Vail, CO
Great spot in a Beautiful town at the base of Red Rocks, couldn’t ask for a more authentic Colorado experience. The people that run it are great and friendly. Walk into Morrison for food and drinks, or stop in one of the shops on Main Street. The rooms have different themes and have a cool rustic charm and the best part is they each have a private hot tub. Also the rooms are 420 friendly, after all you are in Colorado. (When in Rome) Dogs are welcome too, and they offer shuttle service to Red Rocks. Make sure to book ahead of the concert, the place will sell out, so plan ahead. A great romantic spot for you and your love, or a nice spot for the whole damn family.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I’ve stayed here twice with my fiancé, and it’s always a very relaxing romantic time. Every cottage has a different theme, it’s really fantastic. The private hot tub patios are a perfect place to unwind and just enjoy your vacation or whatever your there to celebrate. The staff is awesome! Everyone is so friendly, and since they knew we had just gotten engaged, they delivered breakfast to our cottage. It was a nice touch. We plan on celebrating a lot of our anniversaries at cliff house! Pet friendly and super close to red rocks park, this is a perfect getaway.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
My girlfriend and I stayed in the Honeymoon Cottage for Valentine’s Day and it was amazing I think this mite just be our new getaway place. The staff was great and the room was wondering LOVED the tub and the breakfast delivered to your room was delicious. We will be going back soon.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
If The Grateful Dead were to run a Victorian hostel — this would be your dream come true. An amazing place with antiques, art and the most accommodating staff on the planet… Not to mention the hot tubs over looking the beautiful mountains as you nestle in to your relaxing stay. Located 2 miles from Red Rocks Amphitheater this place is gem. Thanks to Kent and Tasha for making my stay extra special. and crazy good omelette a in the morning. You don’t want to miss this place. Well done. It felt like home.
Place rating: 4
Gillette, WY
Anybody who has ever been to Red Rocks knows that it is the best concert venue hands down! I didn’t think it could get any better, but it did. We stayed at the Cliff House after an O.A.R. concert and it made the experience more magical and memorable. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The hot tub was the cherry on top of a great day and evening. I will always make sure to stay here when I go to a concert at Red Rocks.
Place rating: 4
Colorado Springs, CO
Just stayed here for a concert at red rocks. Had one concern on the way to the lodge so I called two hours in advance. I explained to them what my concern was and by the time we arrived and checked in the staff had addressed all of my concerns and made sure we were comfortable. In addition one of the staff drove us to the concert and we enjoyed some friendly conversation on the way. If you are looking for something other than a cookie cutter idea for a hotel; then this is the place for you! Different doesn’t mean bad… In this case, it was quite the opposite. Thanks cliff house! And btw, killer breakfast!
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
Good and close to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Nice, comfortable surroundings. Wasn’t able to catch breakfast, but was great having coffee from a French Press in the cabin before heading to the airport.
Place rating: 1
Riverside, Cleveland, OH
If you don’t smoke anything, you won’t like it here. There aren’t no smoking areas. You aren’t allowed to wear swimming suits in the hot tub, but there’s a lawyer with binoculars on the hillside. Host and hostess are in different to guest concerns. they were busy entertaining their friends. The Wi-​Fi did not work in the out cabinets. Air-​conditioning didn’t work. Décor was rustic and cleanliness was optional. I think they only cleaned when they felt like it, which wasn’t often. Towels were never changed. Not worth the very expensive rates.
Place rating: 5
Oklahoma City, OK
Hands down one of the most magical places i have ever stayed. Ever! We stayed in the Peking palace and the décor was eclectic and beautiful. The staff here was extremely helpful and drove us to the top of red rocks for a show. It was a cold show with snow flurries so the hot tub was a welcome treat to come back too. I’m in love with Morrison and this place! Breakfast was great too, the preset coffee maker in the room was a nice touch.
Thank you so much for the memorable night. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I’m not surprised the reviews here make a big ol’ pendulum swing from 1 to 5 stars, with little in between.
There was noise bleed and things are a little rough around the edges– and for the price, if you want sparkle and polish, you’ll be very disappointed in your purchase.
But we LOVED it.
Daniel had kept track of the fact that we were headed to Red Rocks and offered up the best hiking trail to get there. (YAY for not fighting the crush!)
The hot tub (Hogback Hideaway) was deep and had good jets, and faced the beautiful hills. They provide plastic wine glasses, knowing guests will wish to have a beverage near the tub.
The bed was lushly appointed, the art interesting and eclectic.
We opted for time in the hot tub rather than attending yoga, but that’s an option at the lodge, too.
We found the place beautiful– though the website photos had led us to believe the themed rooms might be a bit… cheesy. (Angela and Daniel– you might think of offering Michael Ensminger a weekend stay in exchange for photographing the place. He’d fall in love with the lodge and would certainly capture its charms!)
Place rating: 5
Ankeny, IA
Staff was incredibly helpful, offering advice for hikes and even personally drawing us a map for how to shortcut the walk to Red Rocks. Breakfast was really good. Room was nicely decorated and offered all the amenities I was hoping for. Air took a while to cool down the room, but to be fair it was over 90 degrees and the staff told us they have a new window unit on order for that cottage. Hot tub and private patio were totally amazing — I could have stayed out there my entire trip and enjoyed myself. Thank you Cliff House Lodge for making me love the little town of Morrison!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Cliff House Lodge was just what we were looking for! Let me be clear, the 5 stars is not a reflection of the accommodations. The cottage was rustic but met our needs. The kitchen was convenient and the shower did its job. The private hot tub was a welcome treat after a day of exploring. They also have a main house where guests are welcome to mingle with other guests and relax.
The high rating is for the friendliness of the staff, who voluntarily drove us to our show at Red Rocks. Also the location was perfect. Just a short walk from the Main Street of Morrison with easy access to their great shops and dining options.
If you are looking for a welcoming and comfortable (not fancy) place to stay, close to Red Rocks and beautiful scenery this is a great option. We will stay again!
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
My wife stayed here since we went to a concert at Red Rocks. I think some of the negative reviews are expecting the wrong thing from this place. No, it’s not the fanciest place. The AC barely works. The staff doesn’t come into your room everyday and make your bed. It never occurred to me to ask. Maybe they would if requested. But, we were fine with that because it was nice and private. We weren’t bothered by anyone. Both the staff and patrons seemed like good people.
Note to owners: it would help if you could open a window to get airflow without leaving your front door open while having the door to the private patio open. ¾ of our AC use was due to not being able to easily get outside air into the cottage. A good exhaust fan out ceiling would fix that.
All of the staff and the owners were very nice. Breakfast was good. Some people will love the style, some will hate it.
Place rating: 5
Madison, WI
I stayed one night of a long-​weekend-​around-​CO in the Dino Den of the Cliff House Lodge (definitely wish it could have been more than one!) The place is eclectic and quirky in all the good, not-​pretentious ways. My group spent an amazing evening under the stars in our hot tub after a great dinner based on the advice of the owners.
The owners were incredibly responsive and accommodating. They loaned us equipment not stocked by default in the kitchen, they laughed off and replaced within a half-​hour a broken bed (no hanky panky was involved!), brought us a delicious breakfast, gave us little tours and advice and were hilarious and welcoming the entire time.
Our cottage was clean and cozy and kitschy. It’s not the kind of four-​star utterly flawless hotel or BnB some people may want for a getaway, but if you want your experience to be with great people in an everybody-​welcome kind of atmosphere, it’s absolutely perfect. I will be back.
The only thing that made me sad was that the big-​cat-​fur rug shown in a promo video of the Dino Den on youtube was no longer there when we arrived. They made up for it by having adorable live kitties who love snuggles from guests on the premises!
Place rating: 1
Omaha, NE
Angela,
I have traveled for work for 8 years and stayed at many hotels. We also travel leisurely world wide and stay at many different types of hotels. There are noises people encounter in hotels, but we have never encountered the kind of noise and the volume at any hotel we have slept in over 30 plus years except for your B & B. Please don’t try to discount out horrible experience at your place. You are correct in that we should have allowed you to rectify it during our one night stay. However this occurred when the office was closed so you could not have moved us to another room. You may want to insulate the walls better. Try sleeping in the room with guests in the other room and learn for yourself. You obviously are not committed to improving your guests experience if all you can comment about are generalizations. In addition, I wonder how unaware you truly were regarding the presence of a film crew in your hotel. Especially due to comments that were overheard involving you and another during our check-​in.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Super cute place~ Love the hot tubs! Way peaceful=)
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
We loved our stay at the Cliff House. A romantic getaway close to Denver, but we felt like we were in a faraway place. We soaked in our private outdoor hot tub and walked to the downtown area for dinner, just around the block. The Dino Den was quaint and had a nice patio and the tub was very clean. The bed was comfortable and the robes were a nice touch. We could hear the little creek just on the other side of the property. I didn’t know the previous owners that other people complained about, but the new owners are very nice. When I thought we had left something in the cottage, the owner went to check right away. We will be back to try the other cottages.
Place rating: 1
Boulder, CO
Never again. Filthy, hot, over priced beyond belief. We drank the «complimentary» champagne after washing a dead bug out of the glass, and left. That was how we wasted $ 300.00 that day. Cancellation policy doesn’t exist and don’t expect a refund under any circumstances.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Fantastic place for romantic getaway or tryst ;).
I found myself @ a local bar in Morrison with friends and by the end of the night, I was in no shape to drive. Being the Fri after Thanksgiving, no way I was going to drive 40 min. back home.
Thanks to Unilocal,found the Cliff House only a stones throw from the bar.
The front desk clerk was very helpful and accommodating — especially considering the state I was in ;-).
The «bungalow» he put me in was one of the most romantically furnished I’ve stayed in. Besides the lovely bed, bathroom, shower, his and her robes;
the jacuzzi bath with choice of romantic lotions provides everything needed for a wonderful getaway. There’s even a microwave, fridge, sitting area & large TV/​DVD so going out is optional.
The champagne breakfast served in room next morning was over the top.
P. S. I wasn’t even in the «nicest» of their suites, the Camelot, is where I’ll stay next — especially if I have someone to stay with next time ;-)