Dunton Hot Springs
Colorado · United States
Reviews
Character and identity
A restored ghost town turned all-inclusive hideaway, Dunton Hot Springs sits at 8,850 feet in a private valley of the San Juan Mountains, about thirty miles southwest of Telluride. The accommodation is twelve log cabins, nine of them relocated mining-era structures, scattered across 1,500 acres of spruce, aspen and cottonwood. Six hot springs run the gamut from open-air soaks under the stars to the original bathhouse. The saloon, library and on-site vineyard give the place its rustic-chic register, while bears, moose, lynx and bald eagles share the grounds. Service is intimate and house-party in feel.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and small groups chasing seclusion, big landscape and a low-key luxury that leans into the setting rather than fighting it. Ideal for hot springs devotees, hikers, riders and anyone who wants Telluride-adjacent wilderness without resort scale. The all-inclusive format suits guests who'd rather not think about bills.
Should look elsewhere:
Families needing kids' programming, travellers who want nightlife, shopping or a polished spa-resort experience, and anyone uneasy with rustic cabin living, remote access and high altitude. If you prefer your luxury urban or beachside, this won't land.
Bottom line
What you're paying for here is genuine remoteness and a sense of place that almost no other US property can match: a private valley, restored mining cabins, and six hot springs to rotate through. Book if seclusion and landscape matter more than polish. Aim for a creekside cabin, and target late summer or early autumn for the aspens and warm-weather riding.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Golf
- Game room
- Front desk
- Pool
- Kid-friendly
