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Meet Motel Durango
Your Budget Basecamp
Motel Durango delivers convenient access to Durango’s signature activities, including skiing (with 3 ski areas within an easy drive), mountain bike and urban trails, Animas River put-ins, the renowned Colorado Trail, and vintage Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – all located less than a mile from Durango’s historic downtown.
Our medium-sized hotel delivers simple accommodations while being steps away from meaningful connection points to nature, tourism, and our local community. We are a place for adventurers of all kinds, from town trail explorers to mountaintop summiters and everything in between.

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Facilities & Amenities
MEET THE TEAM
Josh Benson
Josh Benson

Josh Benson
General Manager
A Fort Lewis Alumni with a passion for the outdoors, Josh can be found around Durango skiing, running, climbing, or biking. He is more than happy to give you advice on his favorite areas to explore and advise you on the best Durango has to offer.
Joe Butts
Joe Butts

Joe Butts
Operations Manager
An outdoor enthusiast with a passion for travel and hospitality, Joe spends his free time adventuring around the Durango area. He can provide everyone with great recommendations for your next Durango adventure.
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Sage Kooi
Assistant Operations Manager
Sage is from Northern Colorado and moved to Durango back in 2018 to start a new journey. She loves all things outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, climbing, and snowmobiling. Durango is her paradise on Earth!
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Sam Starkey
Marketing Manager
A creative adventurer who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and experiencing all that Durango has to offer. When she isn’t working she can be found camping, hiking, playing rec sports, doing something artsy, or crushing the mountain on a snowboard!
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Amber Miller
Housekeeping Manager
As a lifelong resident of the Four Corners area, her local knowledge is extensive. A lover of the outdoors and all things furry, with a passion for people and kindness.
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Sam Coggins
Front Desk Manager
As a military brat, Sam’s sense of adventure and love for travel started young! She enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, climbing and the list goes on! Catch Sam at The Balcony Bar & Grill where you can bask in one of the many Mountain View points Durango has to offer!
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Front Desk Team
Our Front Desk team is the first face you will see when you check in and are eager to get you in your room and give you advice on where to start your Durango Adventures. Our team is always willing to help make your stay and time in Durango be the best it can be.
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Housekeeping Team
Our housekeeping team is a group of devoted individuals that don’t just give you a clean room, but provide you with a great experience. They are more than happy to assist with all of your housekeeping needs.
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Maintenance Team
Our property is a bit on the older side and our maintenance team does a Rockstar job of keeping it running smoothly. They aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and make sure your room in working order.
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Kurt
Head of Security
Don’t let the cuteness fool you. Kurt is quick to sniff out any late fees or damages to the rooms.