Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa

This resort is nestled away in the mountains south of Grand Junction, CO. It was a quiet, peaceful and extremely enjoyable weekend. The rooms are spacious and feature filled with majestic views available out every window. They got a new Chef this year and he is a miracle worker in the kitchen, everything our party ordered was sublime and they kept going back for more. The service from the staff was exceptional as well, most pointedly Matt from the Restaurant. If you're looking for a place to get away, recharge and enjoy nature and wildlife while retaining some of those luxury creature comforts, this is the place you want to go!

Great room, great service, good food, amazing views.
We loved our time there this week , it’s their offseason for another couple weeks but it was perfect for us!
We will be back

Beautiful resort. Service was incredible. The front desk staff Nathan and the manager woman ( forgot her name) were more than accommodating. The food at the restaurant was excellent as well as the bartender and wait staff.

My husband and I retreated to Gateway after busy work season, and fell in love with the resort and its environment. We are usually campers, but it was darn easy to enjoy the resort lifestyle thanks to the service of the Gateway Canyons team. The food at Entrada was 100% spectacular, creative and delicious. We finally got to take our bikes out for our first mountain bike ride on the trails and highly recommend Vista Grande for beginners! Even though the spa was closed (supposed to open April 2024), I had a wonderful experience with spa therapist Jessie. And saving the best for the last, the front desk manager, Lindsey, was extremely helpful and understanding (this was our first stay at a resort!) and provided us so many tips and resources to make the most of our stay. Thank you so so much!!!

One of the most unique. Stunning and amazing places in the US.
Simply Wow… the canyon country is one of a kind from hot sunburnt cliff faces to snow cover mountains on the horizon.
Must do”s is the car museum, shooting range and the off road tour.
Visit if you can as this place will not disappoint!

We took a signature Kiva room with a Jacuzzi. The room was huge for us, a couple, and the service was amazing. Only downside we were in offseason so there was only one restaurant. Btw the food at the Paradox grille was fantastic.
Highly recommend for a quiet getaway, and the views are breathtaking.

The room we got was great with the private hot tub and the views were amazing. We also happened to be here during the northern lights.

This place is truly exquisite. Our work rented the resort for a conference. The rooms were spacious and clean, and even turndown service. The resort is very remote, 90 minutes from the Grand Junction airport, and embedded amongst the canyons on all sides. It's the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle. From hiking trails to horseback riding, there are tons of amenities and activities managed on site. Service was outstanding in all aspects of the venue (from our catered dinners to the housekeeping). Everyone in our group was so happy.

Incredible resort with the most breathtaking views. Splurge for the casitas, they are amazing and make you feel like you’re at home but with amazing backdrop of beautiful Gateway Mesas and rock formations. This is my 3rd time back and every time the place still amazes me. The grounds are beautifully manicured with trees, flowers. Food is delicious - we ate at Paradox. Will be back for future vacations. Worth the trek out here. It’s a piece of heaven outdoors. Pool was wonderful, Jung out for most of the day relaxing with beautiful backdrop. Spa was fabulous as well.

September 2023
After reading the decidedly mixed Google reviews for this hotel we weren’t sure what we were getting into.
Our stay was fabulous. This hotel is in a stunning off-the-beaten track location surrounded by beautiful sandstone cliffs dominated by the Palisades. The drive into and out of the hotel is beautiful.
While at the hotel we did their 5 mile Entrada hike (AllTrails). The adventure center loaned us a driving tour pamphlet and we explored local petroglyphs and the hanging flume. We especially enjoyed hanging out on our patio looking up at the Palisades.
To respond to some of our concerns from reading the reviews:
The staff were very friendly and the service was great.
The bed was very comfortable.
The car museum is permanently closed.
All the pools are functioning.
There were no problems with the AC.
The hotel is for sale but seemed well managed.
The food was fine, particularly the boar tacos and salmon at the Palisades restaurant. We didn’t eat at Entrada.
A great place to get away from it all. Do it!!

I don't usually write reviews but this place deserves a shout out. We stayed at Gateway for 3 nights and it was absolutely magical. We did the ATV tour, Archery Classes and visited the Palisade Ranch where we toured the grounds and had a wonderful time chatting with Slow Hands. I do not have enough words to describe how awe-inspiring this place is. Every morning, we woke to the most beautiful view from our patio. We would have a stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds to the restaurant for some hot coffee, eggs and pancakes. The rest of the morning was planning our activities. After a long day of sightseeing and hiking, we would soothe our sore muscles by the beautiful pool or the jetted hot spa. Finally, around 8pm we would meander to whatever restaurant we felt like eating that night and have a wonderful meal under the stars. Before bed, I would take a hot cup of tea and a good book and sit by the fire until I couldn't stay awake any longer. This place was truly magical. I left feeling recharged, and can't wait to come back.

STUNNING views. I’ve never been so relaxed and enjoyed a vacation so much! Definitely off the beaten path (a good hour drive to anything aside from a very small general store) but so much to do. Our casita had the most gorgeous view of The Palisade and was so cozy we felt like we were in a dream. Everyone on staff—housekeeping, food/bar service, adventure guides—were extremely nice and helpful. We ate at the Paradox Grille multiple times and it was all delicious and the drinks were great. I HIGHLY recommend doing a UTV tour and renting some mountain bikes! Definitely will be back.

I really appreciated the fact that while visiting I could be as active or as restful as I choose to be. There are a wide selection of activities available from horseback riding, helicopter tour, atv rentals, rzr rentals, bike rentals, to taking a off day and just lounging by either of the 2 pools. Or, really being lazy and ordering room service and hanging out in your room and recuperating. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. There are several dining choices, from a personal curated meal with a menu pre arranged with an on site chef, to grabbing a delicious hot dog by the pool. I'd highly recommend taking a day trip to Moab, UT. It's a 2 hour drive, and the Arches National Park is a wonder to behold. Reservations are required, but it's very easy via an online system with a 2 dollar fee. All the activities I mentioned can be tailored from novice to expert, with help from very knowledgeable on site staff. If you're a car buff, the on site car museum is very impressive. You could get through in under an hour, or spend as long as you'd like admiring each of their examples of automobiles from practically every era. It was not crowded and I found I could wander around in my order and at my own pace. The spa offers massage, which I'd consider a necessity if you opt for "active" during your stay. Again the professional masseurs will accommodate your needs and are excellent at their jobs. All in all,I had a wonderful stay in that the resort didn't let down, the local scenery offered breath taking vista's, I enjoyed all of my meals, and the rooms were quite clean and spacious. This was a wonderful trip that exceeded my expectations from all points of view.

This resort is in an amazing location, surrounded by Red Rock formations and every road leading there is scenic and an awesome ride or drive.

The auto museum on site is amazing. It sounds like they may have permanently closed it, but if they reopen, definitely take a visit. Full video review here https://youtu.be/J9dt_qWGLgo?si=2rx4yolbZ0KrW5UD

Went for a drive and had lunch at the paradox grille and then had a SURPRISE TO FIND OUT the car museum was open again!!! And NO CHARGE!!

A great overnight for our family. Enjoyed the off season rates and tranquility. Loved our room with the fireplace and private outdoor hot tub. The staff were very personable, the room was clean, comfortable and well maintained.
Would definitely stay again.

Excellent visit and it isn’t even over yet! We got here early not anticipating an early check in, but our room was ready and we were able to begin enjoying our stay earlier. Made our way to the auto museum then hot tub. Both were fantastic. Then spent time on the patio and ate dinner at paradox, just to be surprised by turndown chocolates for our room upon return. We only live a few hours away in South West Colorado and will definitely be back to this oasis. The staff were all fantastic, keep doing what your doing and providing the level of service you do, it does not go unseen. Thank you!

This place is AMAZING. I had a wonderful time and was impressed with the staff, quality of service, food, scenery and amenities. We came back to the room and the cleaners had made a flower display complete with towels in the shape of swans. The cookies in the lobby were a special touch. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay above and beyond. Katie and Sydney both did an amazing job. I can’t wait to come back!

What a gem this place is. I have done a lot of traveling and this has been the best and most favorite for me. The Staff is absolutely amazing. Beautiful views very much worth the drive.

I was very pleased to find someone who could help us with a private dinner for our wedding anniversary. The service we received was first class – and the thought and attention beforehand was amazing. The dinner was fantastic. Thank you chef 👨‍🍳 Robert Garcia all the food selection was incredible and delicious, all the staff members were incredible friendly, thank you guys for all work and effort. Gateway Canyons Resort is just amazing great place to relax and relief, amazing for couples.