Colorado Chautauqua Cottages

Beautiful setting

We stayed at Chataqua Lodge for two nights for my mom's 72nd birthday, and we had a wonderful time! The staff had left a little goodie bag and happy birthday card for my mom when we first arrived, which we so appreciated to make the stay a little more special! Most of our time was spent out on the screened in porch. The porch was probably the best part of the cottage. And we all just loved the history of the lodge and surrounding area. The whole area was a little haven in the middle of Boulder.

The location of these cottages is incredible. Staying in such an idyllic setting was unbelievable and the access to such great trails was so nice. We had plenty of space in our cottage. We loved spending time outside in the screened porch. We also loved getting a latte at the cafe every morning.

We booked 11 rooms and an event space for a corporate retreat and it was WONDERFUL. The staff, the catering, and the experiences were all incredible. We booked some dinners at the restaurant onsite, and arranged a guideed hike and an Astro/Stargazing tour while were there and they were amazing additions to our stay. If you need to get you team out of the office and want something way cooler than a hotel ballroom, I cannot recommend The Colorado Chautauqua enough.

Want the full Boulder experience without having to stay in a typical chain hotel, or pay the price of "luxury" on Pearl Street? Colorado Chautauqua has options for a variety of getaways, is minutes from CU Boulder's campus, the Hill, Pearl Street and much more, plus it has the advantage of being at the base of the Flatirons, with numerous hiking trails and activities to choose from. Being able to walk to the Dining Hall and General Store was a great perk. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!

We had a cottage with a view of the flatirons and loved waking up to it! So quiet in the morning.

Wow, we are so happy and grateful that we got married at Chautauqua! It felt like at every stage of wedding planning we were affirmed that we made the right choice of venue.

We had people coming in from different states and different countries. It was so incredibly convenient and lovely to have everyone staying on the Chautauqua campus. Everyone had their own space but was steps away, so we were able to make the most of our time together. Also, the spaces were so beautiful - the two-bedroom cottages literally have the Flatirons as their backyard. We had some members of our wedding party stay in Mary Galey Cottage, and it was the best wedding planning decision that we made. We got ready in the cottage, we had our rehearsal dinner in the cottage, my sister and best friend threw a surprise intimate bridal shower in the cottage. I'm so happy we decided to rent Mary Galey, it literally made the whole week.

Academic Hall is centrally located and always has someone there for Guest Services. This was massively helpful. We had multiple people in our families who needed mobility assistance, and Guest Services (and the grounds crew) offered to drive them where they needed to go on a golf cart. They are also so, so responsive and helpful to bring extra towels, linens, paper towels, anything that anyone in the cottages needed.
The biggest of shoutouts to Rosy, the Wedding & Sales Manager/venue coordinator, who is the absolute best to work with and made everything go super smoothly from when we booked to the day of our wedding.

Also, they are a nonprofit. So our money went towards an organization that pours back into the community.

We had the best time and can't recommend Chautauqua enough!!!!!

We look forward to our stay at Chautauqua each year. The location is perfect and the gardens are always so beautiful. Don't miss having at least one meal at the restaurant while you're there. The food is excellent and the view from the porch is lovely. We especially enjoy the daily quiet hours, perfect for napping, reading, or just relaxing. Once you stay here, you will want to come back every chance you get.

We love staying at Chautauqua! We are always given such a warm welcome and the lovely historic cottages are so comfortable that we feel like it is our second home! There is nothing like walking directly onto the beautiful hiking trails from the picturesque Chautauqua campus, and listening to the birds, and the crickets, while taking in the mountain air. Staying at Chautauqua always makes us feel rejuvenated! Each cottage has its own special pleasures and unique charm, and strolling around the campus in the quiet of the mornings and evenings brings peace to your soul. The perfect escape into the mountains while still being in Boulder, close to everything. The staff is exceptional, and we always enjoy eating on the elevated porch of the Dining Hall. Front desk people make us feel like old friends - a special thank you to Martha, Melanie, Anaia, and the rest of the gang!

We love Chautauqua. We have many fond memories of picnics, movies, taking the trail up the mountain, family reunions, going to concerts and eating at the dining hall. I would definitely recommend Chautauqua.

We love everything about Chautauqua - 4th time we have stayed and it never disappoints. Lovely to see it in the spring - beautiful tulips and fresh green leaves 🍃