The Best Hotels and Lodges to Book in Keystone, Colorado

Chances are, if you’re visiting Keystone to spend time in the great outdoors, you won’t be be in your hotel for long. So understandably, 3 Peaks Lodge offer simple rooms designed with comfort in mind, but there’s also a sauna and hot tub for après-ski relaxation. The main lodge has ski storage facilities, and other activities can be booked through your hosts, including horseback riding and canoe trips.

At Keystone Lodge, the deer-antler chandeliers and Rocky Mountains views let you know you’re staying on the cusp of wilderness, but the luxury of the heated pool, steam room and outdoor hot tub serves as a nice juxtaposition. The lodge is rich with facilities, including a sports bar, cocktail lounge and grill restaurant. If you do make it outside, the free Gondola Express bus regularly shuttles guests to and from the slopes.

Stay right on the shore of Keystone Lake – which becomes an ice rink in winter – at Lakeside Village Condominiums. When the lake isn’t frozen, you can book activities such as paddleboarding and canoeing with the hotel. Rooms have large communal spaces and beds with plush duvets to stave off the cold weather, while the restaurant serves big plates of comfort food.

Surrounded by pine trees and overlooked by forest-covered mountains, Evergreen Condominiums offer homey apartments for groups of up to 10 people. Amenities include a living room and fireplace, ski storage, a grill restaurant and an indoor pool. If you’re visiting the region for the hiking opportunities, then the trailhead of the Keystone Gulch loop is only a quarter of a mile (400m) away.

In River Run Village, Buffalo Lodge is a great option for those looking for quick and easy access to the slopes of the Keystone Resort. The main gondola is less than five minutes’ walk away, offering access to dozens of pistes for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The rooms are designed in a crisp, modern blend of pine and cream tones, with access to the main bars and restaurants of the resort on the doorstep.

Self-contained and ideal for visitors wishing to take care of their own dining needs is the accommodation at Gateway Mountain Lodge. Options range from studio apartments for couples to larger condos with up to four bedrooms. Each contains a fridge and microwave, with fully equipped kitchens making cooking for the whole group easy and efficient. The restaurants and cafes of River Run Village are only half a mile (800m) away.