Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge

Hotels
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Best Western
8.8 (270 reviews)
652 Lake Dillon Drive, Box 218, Dillon, Colorado, 80435 , Dillon , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Conference space
Downhill skiing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
Snowmobiling nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Smoke-free property
Snowboarding nearby
Assistive listening devices available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location with lake views and proximity to Dillon Reservoir
Very pet/dog friendly with eco-friendly walking areas
Clean, well-kept rooms and grounds
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast with many options
Hot tub and sauna available
Kitchenette in some rooms
Good value/affordable
Cons:
Inconsistent room temperature control / thermostat issues; no air conditioning
Occasional noise from late-night parties
One report of hallway smelling of marijuana
Isolated maintenance issue (broken deadbolt/door) reported
Some variability in room features between buildings (e.g., pet-free building differences)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviewers described rooms as clean, well kept, and lovely; beds and pillows called clean and comfortable.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating across several reviews.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised for terrific location near Dillon Reservoir with lake views and pleasant grounds.
Room Quality
7.4
Generally comfortable rooms and kitchenettes, but recurring issues noted: inconsistent heating/thermostat problems, no A/C, one broken deadbolt/door and occasional noise/marijuana smell affected some stays.
Amenities
9.2
Hot tub, sauna (with note on preheating), kitchenette options, pet-friendly facilities and well-kept courtyard/grounds were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
9.3
Multiple guests called the property a great value, affordable and worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast was repeatedly described as very good with many options; kitchenette use was also appreciated.
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall sentiment is positive (friendly staff, great location, clean rooms, good breakfast), but occasional disruptive noise, heating/thermostat problems and an isolated security/odor issue lowered the aggregate experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Recreational Facilities
Enjoy the spa tub, steam room, and complimentary area shuttle.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, and free parking.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Marina Park and Dillon Reservoir within walking distance.

Plan your stay at Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge in Dillon to experience the best of recreation and convenience, just steps away from Marina Park.

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DEN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 270 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 7.7
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wye12 • Solo travel
10
Great Value for a stay
Pros:

Great location and very dog friendly. Clean room with a great breakfast to start the day. Friendly staff. Met all my expectations. Highly recommend if staying in the area.

2025-10-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Kristine
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

We were very pleased with our stay. The bed was comfortable, the goose neck shower head was a blessing for my 6’ 3” husband, it was wonderful to have a little kitchenette, and the view was simply breathtaking.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Cindy
10
Pros:

Great place to stay

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Twila John or Katy
6
Okay mostly
Pros:

The room was too warm and there is no device to adjust the temperature. There is a door that opens to the courtyard but ours in room 407 would not open and had a broken deadbolt. We got the windows to open which helped cool the room to tolerable.
The hallway reeked of Marijuana when we got back from dinner. There was a thundering of feet and noise from a party we guess that went deep into the night. On the other hand the front desk folks were helpful and friendly enough. The room itself was acceptably clean as far as we could determine. We really like the proximity to the Dillon Reservoir shoreline marina. We could see the lake from our window and the courtyard was pleasant with a central sunflower patch. Not sure we will stay here again.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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KaerukunZ • Solo travel • Santa Ana, California
10
Quiet with a lovely view
Pros:

I have stayed at this location before, and I love it! It is in a terrific location, with a beautiful court yard, and well kept rooms. I hope that it will stay around for many years, and I will be back!!!

2025-10-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Francene • family
10
Pros:

We picked this area because of proximity to Dillon reservoir, activities and Breckenridge. This place is charming, well kept, and the staff is amazing. This was a one night stay in October.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Laddie
10
Very pet-friendly lodge.
Pros:

The hot tub was perfect, really warm but not too hot.
Remind guests if they want to use the sauna, to turn it on when they first go in, so it can warm up while they are in the hot tub.

Area is very eco-friendly for dogs with lots of walking areas.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
Maynor
10
Pros:

Nice location, clean room and good breakfast.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Pros:

Nice place

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Denice • family
10
Pros:

Beautiful location with view of the lake. Grounds were extremely well kept. The whole property was very pet friendly. The room was lovely and clean. Our trip was in fall so the fact that there is no air conditioning was not a problem. We loved it and the value was great excellent. We will be back!

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Saul
8
Pros:

Place is great. Was there for only one night so not a lot of info

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
B
Bob
8
Pros:

Clean room

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family
8
Pros:

The beds and pillows were clean and comfortable. The room was quiet, and the staff friendly! My one wish was that the thermostat could be set to a particular temperature. We used the space heater to warm it up b/c the temp was stuck at 67 and the thermostat didn't work. I was overall comfortable though, and felt like it was a safe and affordable place to stay. We'll be back! Oh, we also stayed in the pet free building which was nice.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Virginia
8
Pros:

Heat didn’t work and our room was like 55 degrees but other than that a great place for the money for sure!

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family
8
Pros:

Very well maintained. Breakfast was good. Price was right.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Charley and Dorice
10
Pros:

Great

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Michelle008_800 • Couples • Tavistock, Ontario
10
Colorado Trip
Pros:

My husband and I stayed while travelling around Colorado. We had a cute room with a kitchenette which was fully equipped to make our own meals. We had a beautiful lake view and the grounds were very nicely kept with flowers everywhere and benches to sit and relax. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with lots of options for everyone. There is no air conditioning but our stay at the end of September was comfortable by just leaving a window open at night.

2025-10-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Inspire801777 • Friends getaway
4
What Good is A Nice Room If You Can't Get In?
Pros:

Pros: Spacious room and bath, clean, comfortable bed, no noise, good location, good breakfast offerings, plenty of parking space.
Con: Obsolete door entry system. Key cards continually failed. Separate buildings make it very inconvenient to lug baggage with you up and down stairs in order to go to the office for replacement card. Blamed the problem on card contact with other electronics. That didn't hold water since my travel partner had his card in a separate place from his cell phone, while mine was not in contact, only in proximity. Other guests were locked out of the building's outer door (I know this from sitting at the entry waiting to get in). In all, my card had to be re-set 3 times for a 2-nite stay. Time for BW to upgrade to a better door entry system.
P.S. Other lodgings we stayed at had card systems, but I never lost access to my room.

2025-10-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Sharon • partner
10
Pros:

Restaurant close by , lake it easy walk.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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SANDY
8
Pros:

Check in was unnecessarily complicated because desk agent was flummoxed by my ID first name not matching my namer on my email address.
Beds were advertised as queen but they were double. Probably because of the age of the building not allowing enough space for big beds. Room was quite ramped.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee