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Always a great experience!
My family and I have been staying at Island Acres on our trips to Gunnison for over 12 years. We have never stayed anywhere else that has such a relaxing, home like feel. The rooms are always spotless and we love the retro decor. The location is quiet nestled in a large grove of cottonwood trees. It was wonderful being able to sit on the covered porch during our last visit and look up into those huge trees. The fall colors were beautiful . For us, island Acres isn’t just a place to stay, it is a place we look forward to spending time during our vacations to Colorado. Thank you Pam and Tim for another wonderful experience at your establishment. We hope to see you again soon.
Dennis Wagner
Eureka, Montana
Stayed October 10, 2023 to October 12, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two queens with kitchen)
Easy & Quiet
If you're looking for a simple and quiet place to stay this is the place. No check-in or out required. Parking is right outside the door. The room was clean and I slept well in the bed.
George Young
Stayed October 4, 2023 to October 6, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with king and kitchen)
Quaint Mountain Charm
Excellent family owned motel. Old Route 66 style vibe. Clean, well-appointment rooms in a great location tucked down in the trees. I spent 3 days fly fishing on the Gunnison River, & Island Acres was within 15 min of great access.
Lynn Murphy
Stayed September 24, 2023 to September 29, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with King and kitchen)
Gunnison Short Vacay
Great area of town, quiet and cozy and will definitely plan another stay in the future. Room was spacious, clean and liked all of the kitchen amenities. Price for 2 nights was awesome!!
Mike Lynch
Pueblo, CO
Stayed September 22, 2023 to September 25, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Gunnison Short Vacay
Great area of town, quiet and cozy and will definitely plan another stay in the future. Room was spacious, clean and liked all of the kitchen amenities.
Mike Lynch
Pueblo, CO
Stayed September 22, 2023 to September 25, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Clean and Quiet
The unit was clean, quiet and had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We’ll be returning next year. Thanks Tim for being a great host.
Scott Elnicki
Frederick
Stayed September 11, 2023 to September 13, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two bedroom kitchenette)
Island Acres is the BEST!
The ONLY place to stay in Gunnison! The rooms are great, towels are amazing, so soft and fluffy, resort is so peaceful and owners are friendly! Always a great home away from home :)
Karen
Stayed September 15, 2023 to September 18, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two queens with kitchen)
Grateful
Grateful we had the opportunity to stay here. Kids enjoyed the outdoor spaces while momma and I sat back and enjoyed a cocktail on the porch.
Trent Kerr
Wiggins
Stayed September 8, 2023 to September 11, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
Great Value
Everything you need and more with a really nice property to hangout on between outings.
Byron
Stayed September 8, 2023 to September 11, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
Home away from Home
We have stayed here several times, and love the quiet peaceful time away from it all. We just love the size of the room, and the kitchen has most everything you need. Its in the center of all the lakes for fishing, hiking, and also close to town, and the Rec Center if you just want to take a dip in the pool. This place is very clean, and still has a rustic feel, like a real cabin does. The staff are always helpful when you need them. Thanks again for a pleasant vacation.
Fredrick Allen
Delta
Stayed September 6, 2023 to September 8, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Never disappoints!
You guys run a fabulous place! Stayed for Labor Day weekend with my hubby. Darling space, great location and what's not to love about a 1950s pink fridge?! We will be back! Thank you for all you do!
Amy Baldwin
Grand Junction
Stayed September 2, 2023 to September 5, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Great property
Will definitely come back on future trips. Only stayed two nights but could have stayed a week if we had the time. Lots of character, extremely clean rooms. Enjoyed time at the fire pit.
Greg Lindley
Rogers
Stayed September 1, 2023 to September 3, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two queens with a kitchen)
Gunnison Stay
Peaceful location, friendly staff. If your looking for a great get way spot, with plenty of parking,and a place to sit outside.This is it. I have stay here before, and for price, and value, I would Highly recommend it. Will definitely book again.
Brad Weaver
Falcon, Co.
Stayed August 18, 2023 to August 22, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
A perfect place to stay in Gunnison.
When traveling, we always prefer staying in “family-run motels, rather than corporate owned hotels. Our stay at Island Acres resort was perfect. We stayed in Room 10, a king suite. The king bed and bedding were very comfortable as were the 2 living room chairs, complete with ottomans. The fully equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare some meals. We loved sitting at the red “mid-century “style dinette set, having our morning coffee and looking out the picture window. The bathroom had bathing supplies and plenty of plush towels. We spent a few evenings sitting on our patio, enjoying the fresh air. If visiting in the Gunnison area, do not pass up this gem.
Diane Phelps
Florida
Stayed August 20, 2023 to August 24, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Home away from home
Gunnison is my hometown, when we stay here it's like being back home like it used to be. Awesome atmosphere, great owners and that feeling g of welcome and comfort. We stay here every visit home. Oh yah and our friends as well.
Craig Mergleman
Gunnison, Colorado
Stayed August 18, 2023 to August 22, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Home away from home
Gunnison is my hometown, when we stay here it's like being back home like it used to be. Awesome atmosphere, great owners and that feeling g of welcome and comfort. We stay here every visit home. Oh yah and our friends as well.
Craig Mergleman
Gunnison, Colorado
Stayed August 18, 2023 to August 22, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Cute spot
Enjoyed my stay in Gunnison at Island Acres! Well kept, clean room and friendly staff. Had all the amenities I needed to cook and stay comfortable.
Summerlyn Poon
Los Angeles
Stayed August 16, 2023 to August 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Customer care
Island Acres staff was incredible, they were helpful, flexible and anticipated our needs! Room was very quiet and comfortable, thanks for the wonderful stay!
Allison Watkins
Stayed August 14, 2023 to August 18, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with King and kitchen)
What a delight
We have stayed in many motels and this is the first one the actual room was even better than the pictures. Attention was paid to every detail. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful view out of a large picture window. Pam, the owner, was a great tour guide, even loaning us some of her personal literature on the area. We cannot say enough great things about our stay.
Cindy Dohner
Houston
Stayed August 7, 2023 to August 14, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Island Acres Resort Motel
Walking in, we felt like we were home. Our accommodations way exceeded our needs and expectations. We extended our stay one additional day due to our satisfaction. We look forward to staying there again during any additional Gunnison visits we schedule.
Sheridan Wade Admire
Queen Valley, Arizona
Stayed August 11, 2023 to August 17, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
Favorite place in Gunnison
We discovered this gem this spring. Cleanliness is their priority, cool decor, great park for the fur child (and kiddos), and Pam is so very helpful. I highly recommend this for your next stay.
Michelle Cottingham
Pueblo
Stayed August 12, 2023 to August 14, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Michelle Cottingham
Stayed August 12, 2023 to August 14, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Wonderful Place to Stay
I absolutely loved this little place! The peaceful feel, the 50's decor and the cleanliness was definitely a 5 star! I would highly recommend it.
Dana Cossel
Littleton, CO
Stayed August 5, 2023 to August 7, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two queens with kitchen)
Great Place
I’ve stayed at Island Acrea many times. I love the simple comfort and homey atmosphere of the rooms. I stay here with a group of friends nearly every summer for 5/6 days and we enjoy the outdoor area under the awning. It’s so quiet and peaceful but close enough to town. I’ve even taken advantage of the s’mores kit at the fire pit a few times. It’s just a great place.
Fred Kirk
Tulsa
Stayed July 31, 2023 to August 3, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Rippling River Ranch Cabin)
A great place
Island acres is a great place to stay in Gunnison, Colorado. The room was clean and comfy, with a nice kitchenette. We highly recommend it.
Jami Stepan
Stayed July 28, 2023 to July 31, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with King and kitchen)
Great stay in Gunnison at the Island Acres Resort Motel
We could not be happier with our stay in Unit #2. The staff on site were very helpful and friendly. The unit itself was very clean and comfortable. We loved sitting outside in the morning enjoying our coffee and the peaceful open space. Would definitely stay here again.
Susan Ando
Stayed July 26, 2023 to July 30, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Great Place to Stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at Island Acres Resort! The hosts are amazing! The cabins were perfect, close to everything we needed. The cabins were very clean and comfortable! We will definitely stay here again during our next trip to Gunnison!
Steve Jung
Bayfield, Colorado
Stayed July 18, 2023 to July 21, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Rippling River Ranch Cabin)
A Hidden Gem - great place to stay
We were looking for a place to stay in Gunnison so that we could visit the Black Canyon and go whitewater rafting on the Taylor River. This was the perfect location. The accommodations were clean and provided everything that we needed. My husband and I were traveling with our 22 year old daughter and wanted a place where she could have a separate room. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening. I like to run and it provided a great place for a morning run. I would highly recommend the Island Acres Resort.
Kimberly Walters
Starkville, MS
Stayed July 16, 2023 to July 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two bedroom kitchenette)
LOVE Island Acres!!
Definitely the best place to stay in Gunnison! Towels and bed linens are so soft and smell good, units are always cozy and inviting, and have everything you need for your stay! Property is peaceful and well maintained, wood swings are the best for a relaxing moment... I have been using this resort since 2019, dont want to stay anywhere else! Owners and staff are friendly, I love everything about the resort :)
Karen
Colorado Springs
Stayed July 14, 2023 to July 17, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Comfortable and quiet
We don't stay anywhere else when visiting my hometown
Craig Mergleman
Gunnison, CO
Stayed July 14, 2023 to July 16, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
Will definitely come back
The room was very clean and spacious. The beds were very comfortable. The area is nice and quiet. Definitely giving Island Acres a 10.
Sarah Alvarado
Odessa, TX
Stayed July 5, 2023 to July 11, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
Cute Place!
What a throwback! This cutie is so retro (in a good way), taking us back to our childhood at lake resorts in Michigan and Wisconsin. They've done a wonderful job maintaining the feel of what it was. Rooms are classic log lodge style with much of the decor being period pieces. Even though it was incredibly hot, our room stayed cool and comfortable without AC as the buildings were built to take advantage of the shade and temps drop so much at night that cracking the windows was better than any air conditioner. The bed was firm and the pillows soft. While the room we had was spacious, the kitchen and bathroom were small. Not an issue for us as a couple, but might be for a family, especially if you want to prepare meals. Ask about their different rooms if you are traveling with others. They have a large laundry facility on the property at a reasonable rate as well as extra items you might need for your stay and their service is bar none. Everyone was just lovely! If you are biking, they have a bike washing station and towels you can use to clean your bikes after a day on the gravel or trails. Really nice to have! Our tandem and two single bikes even fit in our room without making us feel cramped. It's located very near Hartman Rocks Recreational Area where there are great MTB and hiking trails as well as numerous country roads to connect for a long gravel/dirt/tarmac ride. I took off one star as it is near downtown, but not really within walking distance. Highly recommend for a fun and reasonably priced stay in Gunnison.
Marc & Pam M.
Seattle
Stayed July 6, 2023 to July 10, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Two queens with kitchen)
Delightful, Clean and Charming!
I typically stay at chain hotels when traveling for work, but the other reviews I saw online, along with the fact that I need a kitchenette for medical reasons, convinced me to try Island Acres. It is absolutely wonderful! The property is set among lovely, large trees, adjacent to the river, it is quiet, and the room was spotless, with every amenity I needed, including excellent wifi. The vintage kitchen table and chairs reminded me of my youth, and check-in/check-out were simple and smooth. I recommend Island Acres in the strongest possible terms!
Monica Weimer
Canon City, Colorado
Stayed July 4, 2023 to July 7, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Queen Suite with kitchen)
If you can get a room here grab it
You will not be disapointed. Unless you do not like being able to sit comfortable on the porch and enjoy the quiet shady evening Ultra clean and comfortable. Very friendly Plenty of room for you and your dog to frolic
Charles Brown
Butte montana
Stayed June 27, 2023 to June 29, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with king and kitchen)
Island Acres is our reliable dog friendly place to stay when visiting Gunnison and crested Butte
Over the past ten years, we have stayed at Island Acres whenever we take the dogs hiking around Gunnison, CO. They have always been a comfortable,clean and restful place to stay. They are welcoming to people who travel with dogs and the grounds provide space to walk the dogs. They have a laundry on site and the motel is near many beautiful hiking areas. It is my go to place whenever we decide to hike in the area.
Liz Dobens
Kansas City, MO
Stayed June 6, 2023 to June 11, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Deluxe Studios with two queens and kitchen)
Thank you for our wonderful stay.
We love staying at Island Acres Resort & Hotel and have done so for many, many years. The owners are so accommodating and make everything easy to access. Our grandchildren love that 4 wheel bike (or uber as we call it). The kids enjoyed hauling the adults around on it.
Frank Genova
Pueblo, CO
Stayed June 13, 2023 to June 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Rippling River Ranch Cabin)
Great stay!
I can’t say enough about how awesome this motel is. Love the “retro” feel of the decor but above and beyond all that, this place sparkles and shines with so much CLEAN! That to me is probably the most important aspect!! Don’t hesitate to book your stay here! The price is right and I love supporting a local bs a chain.
Mary E.
Centennial, Co
Stayed June 16, 2023 to June 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, Studio with king and kitchen)
Stay
This little resort is awesome, very clean and comfortable. If you like rustic this is the place to be. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Give them a try, you'll fall in love!!!!
Arlene Wilson
Farmington NM
Stayed June 17, 2023 to June 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Stay
This little resort is awesome, very clean and comfortable. If you like rustic this is the place to be. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Give them a try, you'll fall in love!!!!
Arlene Wilson
Farmington NM
Stayed June 17, 2023 to June 19, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)
Nostalgic restful mountain getaway
We discovered Island Acres on our honeymoon trip from Ouray back to Denver. Love the 50's decor. Rooms are comfortable with small kitchens to prepare your own meals. The river is close with walking trails. Love the center courty area with tables and benches and classic 50s kids "rocking" horses. The staff and owner are so welcoming and accommodating. This was our second visit and due to some moving delays we had to adjust our nights and Pam was so wonderful and understanding that it made it possible for us to stay here our second time and not miss a night Highly recommend for couples and families!
Jeremy White
Denver
Stayed May 2, 2023 to May 5, 2023 (Island Acres Resort Motel, King Suite)