Fort Garland, Colorado is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado. Fort Garland was originally built in 1858 to protect settlers of the nearby San Luis Valley. Today, the fort exists as the Fort Garland Museum, where visitors can tour restored buildings and view folk art and artifacts of the Hispanic community of southern Colorado. Near Fort Garland is the Great Sand Dunes National Park, where visitors can explore the tallest sand dunes in North America. If you are visiting Fort Garland, there are accommodations options in the area.
The Lodge Motel is located in downtown Fort Garland, across the street from the Ute Creek Station Coffee House. Rooms at the Lodge Motel feature queen- or king-sized beds, air conditioning, cable television, microwave and refrigerator. The Lodge Motel also offers daily room service and wireless Internet service. Pets are welcome to stay with guests at the Lodge Motel. The Lodge Motel also offers horse boarding for an additional fee.
The Fort Garland Motor Inn is located in downtown Fort Garland, within walking distance of the Fort Garland Museum and several restaurants. Rooms at the Fort Garland Motor Inn feature kitchenettes, king- and queen-sized beds, cable television and air conditioning. The Fort Garland Motor Inn also provides free morning coffee, free locals calls, wireless Internet access and a fax machine. Pets are not permitted to stay at the Fort Garland Motor Inn.
The Antelope Ranch is a large cabin located in nearby Blanca, Colorado. From the Antelope Ranch, Fort Garland is a five-minute drive. The Antelope Ranch offers two bedrooms for rent, which are spacious enough to sleep six. The Antelope Ranch offers luxury amenities, including wireless Internet, full kitchen, cable television and a spacious living room. Well-behaved dogs are permitted to stay at the Antelope Ranch. As of 2010, the Antelope Ranch may be rented for $110 per night.
The Great Sand Dunes Lodge, located in Mosca, Colorado, is located 26 miles from Fort Garland. The Great Sand Dunes Lodge is located at the entrance of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Rooms at the Great Sand Dunes Lodge offer king- or queen-sized beds, heating and air conditioning, satellite television and wireless Internet. Luxury rooms at the Great Sand Dunes Lodge also provide a high-definition television, a full refrigerator, microwave and gas grill. The Great Sand Dunes Lodge also provides a picnic area and a heated indoor pool.
