Gateway Canyons Resort

An outdoor enthusiast's dream, Colorado boasts year-round sunshine, dramatic landscapes, ski resorts, and four National Parks, including the famed Rocky Mountain National Park. For those who prefer to have everything on-site, a resort makes for a good option. Our experts have made a collection of the best resorts across the state, including ski-in ski-out properties, resorts boasting on-site golf courses, high-end luxury stays, and activity-packed stays perfect for families.

For luxury

St Regis Aspen

  • Four Seasons Resort Vail is a five-star ski-in ski-out mountain resort in the heart of Vail Village, where Four Seasons luxe meets rustic-chic Western decor. Rooms and suites are elegant and stylish — the best with gas fires and balconies. There's a variety of restaurants, a heated pool, and a spa for serious pampering.
  • St Regis Aspen is a super-luxe resort situated in a regal red-brick building at the foot of Aspen Mountain. Plush Ralph Lauren decor, Frette linen and slope views make up classic contemporary rooms. Endless outdoor pursuits, 3 restaurants, a heated pool and a deluxe spa are on offer. Perfect for both families and couples. 

For a spa break

The Hythe

  • The Hythe is a luxurious alpine haven set amidst the majestic snow-covered Rockies. This calming mountain refuge offers rooms and penthouses with fireplaces, whirlpool bathtubs and balconies, a wellness apothecary-style spa, four dining options, and plenty of summer and winter activities.

For an eco-resort

Viceroy Snowmass

  • Viceroy Snowmass is a designer hotel offering easy access to 91 trails and 3000 acres of Alpine terrain. With a wide range of outdoor pursuits and a luxurious spa to return to, this is ideal for an active break. Best yet, they have put plenty of thought into being sustainable, including humanely raised meat, fryer oil reused as biofuel, ecological bulbs and much more.

For golfers

The Lodge at Flying Horse

  • The Lodge at Flying Horse is an elegant resort with Tuscan-inspired design and a host of amenities. Spacious rooms and villas feature picture windows, private terraces, and the best have fireplaces and bathtubs. With no less than two 18-hole golf courses, three pools, and a spa, you'll want for nothing here.
  • Nestled at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, The Broadmoor boasts 1918 charm with grand interiors and sweeping mountain views. Its championship golf course, tennis courts, three sparkling pools, and full-service spa make it a playground for both serious golfers and family adventurers.
  • Garden of the Gods Resort & Club is an elegant resort with excellent amenities and a superb position overlooking Garden of the Gods. With a 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, eight restaurants and an extensive spa - you'll hardly need to leave!

For families

The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch

  • The Arrabelle at Vail Square is a luxurious four-star hotel offering a prime position in Vail Square. Generously proportioned rooms are contemporary in design yet have a traditional feel. Each has a fireplace, and the largest are apartments, well-suited to families. With a ski valet, pool, and spa — you'll want for nothing here.
  • Set along the scenic Blue River, Welk Resorts The Ranahan offers spacious multi-room villas with fully equipped kitchens. Families can dive into the kids’ splash pool, enjoy outdoor adventures, and explore on-site activities—from hiking to game nights—making it a hands-on retreat for all ages.
  • The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch is a year-round luxury resort in an exclusive mountain gated community. Spacious yet cosy rooms boast a contemporary take on traditional chalet interiors. There's a deluxe spa, epic views, multiple gourmet dining options & endless activities - indoor and out. Very family-friendly but also romantic.
  • Nestled near the Utah border, Gateway Canyons Resort, Colorado's rooms feature fireplaces, private balconies, and sleek modern bathrooms. Families can savour poolside bites at Cantina, enjoy Southwestern flavours at Paradox Grille, or local specialties at Entrada. Outdoor adventures—from hiking to stargazing—keep every family member entertained.

For skiiers

The Sebastian

  • The Sebastian is a stylish and youthful hotel in a prime location in Vail Mountain Village, with a luxurious spa and outdoor pool with spectacular views and fantastic skiing on your doorstep. The rooms combine Vail-chic features with a more contemporary twist, and the bar and restaurant are charming. 
  • Grand Hyatt Vail is a luxury hotel boasting ski-in/ski-out access in the adventure capital Vail. Light-filled rooms and suites offer superb views from picture windows. With a pool, spa, and several dining options, this is ideal for families or couples.
  • Steps from the slopes in the San Juan Mountains, Madeline Hotel offers ski-in access, cosy mountain-inspired rooms, and a warming apres-ski lounge. On-site gear storage, expert ski concierge, and a kids’ club make it perfect for winter family adventures.
  • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is a luxury resort in Beaver Creek, with direct slope access (plus a ski school). Glam chalet-style interiors blend stone, wooden touches and open fireplaces. Enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tubs, spa, gym and fabulous on-site dining. Works equally well for couples, groups and families. 

For the setting

Gateway Canyons Resort

  • Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway is a luxury resort offering a spectacular and secluded location in the Uncompahgre Plateau. Chic rooms, suites, and casitas are designed with a modern take on Western style with beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and local fabrics. With two pools, a spa, and two restaurants, this is an indulgent stay.

Still not sure? 

16 Top Resorts in Colorado

Viceroy Snowmass

Snowmass (Colorado)

Designer hotel in the Colorado Rockies with easy access to 91 trails and 3000 acres of Alpine terrain. The stylish rooms are tastefully furnished, the restaurant divine, the luxury spa expansive with a heated infinity pool. Skiing, hiking, biking, sledding, ballooning - activities to please everyone

  • Eco break - Eight K serves humanely raised meat, fryer oil is reused as biofuel, bulbs are ecological & there are many eco friendly features
  • Active Holiday - Perfect in the colder months for keen skiers, and in the warmer months for hikers, mountain bikers, or hot air balloon explorers
  • Skiing - Steps from Snowmass Mountain's ski lifts, only 7 miles from Aspen, offering ski school, equipment hire, and ski-to-door access
  • Local exploring - Explore 3000 acres of Alpine skiing terrain, or dash through the snow in a husky-driven sled
from CA$261 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Sebastian

Vail (Colorado)

Stylish and youthful hotel in prime location in Vail Mountain Village, with a luxurious spa and outdoor pool with spectacular views and fantastic skiing on your doorstep. The rooms combine Vail-chic features with a more contemporary twist, and the bar and restaurant are charming and spirited.

  • Active Holiday - Activites during winter include skiing, snowboarding, sledding and skating, with biking, tennis and golf popular in the summer
  • Spa breaks - The excellent spa is perfect for soothing the aches and pains from the day's activities
  • Restaurant - The Leonora has a 1000-bottle wine tower at its centre, and serves a continental mix of dishes including tapas
  • Spa - Bloom spa has a sauna and steam rooms and an array of treatments on offer in this stylish space
from CA$384 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Broadmoor

Colorado Springs (Colorado)

Within Cheyenne Mountain foothills rests this 1918 luxury hotel with golf course, tennis court, three pools and spa. Large, luxurious rooms with all mod-cons. The top-notch services are throughout especially in the onsite restaurants and bars. Endless activities and adventures for all the family.

  • Sights nearby - 360 degress at Cloud CampCloud Camp sitting at 9,200 feet atop Cheyenne Mountain.
  • Tennis Court - Tennis courts & tennis lessons for all & tennis camp for the children.
  • Great walks - Cheyenne Mountain has a lot of trails on offer for casual walks.
  • Spa
from CA$286 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Gateway Canyons Resort, Colorado

Colorado (Colorado)

This classic contemporary hotel is in canyon territory at the Utah border. The vast rooms have fireplaces, private balconies and modern bathrooms. Cantina is poolside dining, Paradox Grille for Southwest cuisine and Entrada for local dishes. Outdoor activities for all the family.

  • Sights nearby - Hendricks Collection of more than 60 spectacular cars on site.
  • Fishing - Fly fishing, and all the kit, are avaliable from the hotel.
  • Spa
  • Boutique
from CA$893 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Madeline Hotel

Telluride (Colorado)

San Juan Mountains luxury meets adventure. Spacious rooms with wood furnishings and marble bathrooms. Black Iron Kitchen and Bar offer an all-American dining experience. Skiing by winter, mountain bound activities by summer and a kids club all year around. Do not miss time to relax at the spa.

  • Fishing - Fish for Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Brook Trout.
  • Sights nearby - Soak up rushing waterfalls and mountain air.
  • Tennis Court
  • Spa
from CA$556 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

St Regis Aspen

Aspen (Colorado)

Super-luxe resort situated in a regal red-brick building at the foot of Aspen mountain. Plush Ralph Lauren decor, Frette linen and slope views make up classic contemporary rooms. Endless outdoor pursuits, 3 restaurants, heated pool and deluxe spa are on offer. Perfect for families & couples alike.

  • Active Holiday - Ski and snowboard in winter, or hike, kayak and mountain-bike in summer; Aspen offers stunning outdoor activities all year round
  • Skiing - Famous the world over, Aspen has a myriad of runs for all levels. The hotel is right next to the gondola and slope 1A
  • Local exploring - Those not keen on the outdoors will love exploring the historic town centre, window shopping and visiting galleries
  • Total relaxation - This indulgent property has relaxation on the menu; outdoor pool, extensive spa, great dining & beautiful grounds
from CA$1148 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Beaver Creek (Colorado)

A year-round luxury resort in an exclusive mountain gated-community. Spacious yet cosy rooms boast a contemporary take on traditional chalet interiors. There's a deluxe spa, epic views, multiple gourmet dining options & endless activities - indoor & out. Very family-friendly but also romantic.

  • Families - Families of all ages will flourish in this expansive resort - there is no risk of anyone getting bored, whatever their interests
  • Spa breaks - Apres-ski spoil yourself with signature treatments using locally-sourced ingredients such as herbs, plants & Colorado charcoal
  • Active Holiday - There's amazing activities on offer all year ranging from ice-climbing and white-water rafting to fly fishing and zip-lining
  • Total relaxation - Even those not fussed about active pursuits will love a stay here. Indulge in the spa, great food & beautiful scenery
from CA$887 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek (Colorado)

Luxury resort in the heart of town with direct slope access. Glam chalet-style interiors blend stone, wooden touches and sleek furnishings with cosy linens and open fireplaces. Enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tubs, spa, gym and fab on-site dining. Works equally well for couples, groups and families.

  • Families - With ski school, babysitting, heated pool, multi-bedroom suite & downtown location, families of all ages will have a great time
  • Romantic Break - A perfect winter getaway; relax after a day on the slopes with roaring fires, spoiling spa, snug suites and great dining
  • Skiing - The hotel is adjacent to the gondola and offers a ski-in ski-out experience for all levels over 1,800 acres of slopes
  • Active Holiday - The location offers year-round world-class outdoor activities on the doorstep of the resort
from CA$617 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Garden of the Gods Resort & Club

Colorado Springs (Colorado)

An elegant resort with excellent amenities and a superb position overlooking Garden of the Gods. Spacious rooms are simply styled with crisp white linen and picture frame windows. With a golf course, tennis courts, eight restaurants and extensive spa - you'll hardly need to leave!

  • Active Holiday - With a golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a large pool onsite - there is plenty to keep busy with
  • Groups - There are six cottages, the largest of which have three bedrooms, making this a great option for small groups
  • Golf - Play a round on the property's own 27-hole golf course, plus there's a practice range and tuition available
  • Families - With a kids and teens club, a large outdoor pool, and family suites this is a very family-friendly choice
from CA$501 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Lodge at Flying Horse

Colorado Springs (Colorado)

An elegant resort, with Tuscan inspired design, and a host of amenities. Spacious rooms and villas feature picture windows, private terraces, and the best have fireplaces and bathtubs. With no less than two 18-hole golf courses, three pools, and a spa - this will suit couples or families.

  • Golf - Boasting two private 18-hole golf courses, one designed by the legendary golf pro Tom Weiskopf
  • Spa - An extensive spa offers a good range of massages, facials, body treatments, and beauty treatments
  • Great walks - There are endless hiking trails through various terrains nearby
  • Tennis Court - Indoor and outdoor clay courts mean you can play year-round
from CA$244 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grand Hyatt Vail

Vail (Colorado)

A luxury hotel boasting ski-in/ski-out access in the adventure capital Vail. Light-filled rooms & suites offer superb views from picture windows. Standard luxuries include Frette linens, deep bathtubs, & fireplaces. With a pool, spa, & several dining options this is ideal for families or couples.

  • Skiing - Featuring Vail’s premier open-air chairlift directly next to the property, this is a premium ski-in / ski-out option
  • Active Holiday - Renowned for its skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, Vail is an outdoor adventurer's paradise
  • Restaurant - Four dining options including a cafe, a piano bar, and a fine-dining choice
  • Great walks - Hike through wildflower-filled meadows during the summer months
from CA$405 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square

Vail (Colorado)

A luxurious four-star hotel offering a prime position in Vail Square. Generously proportioned rooms are contemporary in design yet have a traditional feel. Each has a fireplace and the largest are apartments, well suited to families. With a ski valet, pool, and spa — you'll want for nothing here.

  • Skiing - Vail boasts some of America's best skiing and the property provides a ski-valet service to give quick access to the slopes
  • Active Holiday - Set in a prime location in Lionshead, right next to the Eagle Bahn gondola, offering quick access to the slopes
  • Families - The interconnecting rooms and the Residences make this a great choice for families or groups
  • Spa - Manicures, pedicures, massages, facial and body treatments are offered in the spa's 11 treatment rooms
from CA$440 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Gateway Canyons Resort, Gateway

Gateway (Colorado)

A luxury resort offering a spectacular and secluded location in the Uncompahgre Plateau. Chic rooms, suites, and casitas are designed with a modern take on Western style with beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and local fabrics. With two pools, a spa, and two restaurants, this is an indulgent stay.

  • Active Holiday - There is endless choice here from hiking, riding, or biking in the surrounding area or plenty of on-site pursuits
  • Groups - Whether for a corporate event or a wedding, the property is well versed in organising group occassions
  • Restaurant - A choice of two restaurants (one local and one continental) plus a cafe, poolside dining, and private dining
  • Great walks - Expert-led hiking tours are offered into the surrounding canyons and high desert Ponderosa Pine forests
from CA$539 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Welk Resorts The Ranahan

Breckenridge (Colorado)

A luxury resort located near the Blue River in Breckenridge. Spacious accommodation ranges from one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom villas. Interiors have a ranch-like feel with native stone and timber construction. Luxury amenities include hot tubs & an indoor/outdoor pool. Suits families or couples.

  • Families - With muli-room villas, full kitchens, a kids' splash pool, and endless activities — this is ideal for family getaways
  • Active Holiday - The great outdoors is the main attraction here with year round activities ranging from skiing to fishing
  • Skiing - Just 5 miles from the property is Breckenridge Ski Resort, which has slopes for all skill levels
  • Self catering - All accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen and there are BBQ grills for guests' use
from CA$635 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Hythe

Vail (Colorado)

Luxurious alpine haven set amidst the majestic snow-covered Rockies. This calming mountain refuge offers rooms and penthouses with fireplaces, whirlpool bathtubs and balconies, a wellness apothecary-style spa, four dining options, and plenty of summer and winter activities.

  • Spa breaks - Relax & rejuvenate at the spa offering CBD massages, oxygen therapy & athlete-worthy facilities amidst stunning mountain scenery
  • Active Holiday - Enjoy curated excursions via Adventure iO, from heli-skiing to mountain biking, unlocking the thrill of Vail's wilderness
  • Artworks - Immerse in local art and history with vintage photographs from the 10th Mountain Division, echoing Vail's rich heritage
  • Sit-out Terrace - They have a famous Après Deck with firepits for daily complimentary s’mores and seasonal live music
from CA$529 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Resort Vail

Vail (Colorado)

A 5 star ski-in ski-out mountain resort in the heart of Vail Village where Four Seasons luxe meets rustic-chic Western decor. Rooms and suites are elegant and stylish — the best with gas fires and balconies. There's a variety of restaurants, a heated pool, and a spa for serious pampering. Superb!

  • Active Holiday - Immerse yourself in adrenaline-fueled mountain adventures with skiing, hiking, and biking, all easily accessible from the resort
  • Total relaxation - Relax at the year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, rejuvenating your body after an exhilarating day on the mountain
  • Skiing - Seamless skiing with their ski concierge; from rentals to lessons, they've got you covered for an effortless slope day
  • Short break - Maximize your time in Vail with a private jet service, ensuring you swiftly trade city hustle for mountain serenity
from CA$1035 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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