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Rico Mine Shaft Inn

3.0 star property
Historic Rico's welcoming retreat offers a garden oasis and hearty breakfast buffet to start mountain adventures on the right foot

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The Rico Mine Shaft Inn offers a warm breakfast buffet each morning and a cozy lobby fireplace for unwinding after outdoor adventures. Guests enjoy free WiFi, can borrow books from the library, or take a short walk to Louis M. Jones Memorial Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room (No Pets) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (No Pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Map
20 S Glasgow Ave, Rico, CO, 81332

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    40 min drive

About this property

Rico Mine Shaft Inn

  • Bed & breakfast near Rico Historic Courthouse
  • Located close to Louis M. Jones Memorial Park, Rico Mine Shaft Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden and a library. In addition to a fireplace in reception and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A water dispenser, meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
    • Concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, April, May and June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Rico Mine Shaft Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rico Mine Shaft Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rico Mine Shaft Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rico Mine Shaft Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Rico Mine Shaft Inn located?

Situated in Rico, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Rico Historic Courthouse and Louis M. Jones Memorial Park. Kilpacker Trail and Telluride Ski Resort are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Rico Mine Shaft Inn and receive a full refund?

Yes, Rico Mine Shaft Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Rico Mine Shaft Inn cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rico Mine Shaft Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute establishment. Very helpful staff as well and very accommodating! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was totally made from scratch. The best waffle we have eaten. A complete meal and sat an visited with us. Definitely a 10 star stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended, charming,smart hosts,great breakfast, remarkable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's affordable, unique, the owners were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Small Town Accommodations

I've stayed here multiple times and love it. Great service and hospitality, yummy breakfast, a home away from home, comfy, amazing location, and the building itself is a historic treasure. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming small hotel

Beautiful old building very nicely renovated . Super clean and very quite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! Andrew was a great host and we had an incredibly delicious breakfast the next morning before we left. Highly recommend this BnB!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got here late and check in was super fast and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Good owner, good mattress and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little gem!

We enjoyed just about everything here. Great breakfast, unique, clean and comfortable. Great wifi(Starlink). The only thing that could make it perfect is darker or blackout curtains.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew (our host) made us feel welcome. Rico is relatively close to Telluride, and the Mine Shaft Inn is certainly a better value for the money compared to anything you will find in Telluride.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Jorden are awesome. Such a great place. We will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and unique!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mine Shaft Inn is a beautiful place where you walk into a different era. Jorden, the front staff was phenomenal. The room was spotless. The town is wholesome and friendly. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but it's up for sale. Hopefully it doesn't get more expensive after it sells.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful room with vintage furniture and impossibly high ceiling. A charmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Old Hotel . Well worth the stop in isolated Rico . But only 30 miles from Telluride run by an engaging young couple Ted T Snowmass Village and Pensacola
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice property and very clean. However, the queen mattress needs to be replaced. It is very soft and has a huge ident in the middle. Worse night of sleep for my wife and I in years.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Rico Mine Shaft Inn. The proprietors are super sweet and helpful. We loved our room and the breakfast was delicious! The proprietor told us about cool hike to hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personal attention to room detail and a fabulous hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint and charming. fabulous breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very warm and welcoming. The building is very interesting and decorated as an old hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable place to be. Wish we could have enjoyed the breakfast, but we had to leave early. She did leave us a quick breakfast that we did enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021