Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa

Rustic desert retreat.

The Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa is set in Unaweep Canyon in the Palisades of Colorado, close to the Utah border. The traditional ranch-style resort offers adventures in the American West, from discovering the culture of Native Americans to searching for dinosaurs.

Insider Tip

If you're a car aficionado, be sure to visit the Gateway Canyons Auto Museum, home to nearly 60 spectacular cars, offering a rare glimpse into the beauty and history of the American automobile.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites feature American Southwestern–style décor, with traditional adobe walls, kiva fireplaces, and indigenous fabrics. Spacious casitas include separate bedrooms, outdoor showers, and private decks with fire pits for stargazing.

Where to Dine

Entrada offers regional Colorado cuisine on an outdoor patio, while Paradox Grille serves Southwestern and continental cuisine. Dine poolside at the Cantina or Kiva Café.

Where to Relax

Swim in the Palisade or free-form Kiva Pool with views of the canyons. The spa’s treatments use natural ingredients inspired by the desert landscape. The Native Desert Sage massage includes a sage body scrub and body massage with arnica oil.

What to Do

Ride out into the wilderness with a guided horseback riding trip, off-road UTV experience, or guided hike or biking trip. Get a taste of farm life with a cattle drive or lessons at the working ranch. Enjoy scenic views of Gateway Canyon on a helicopter tour.

Features

Boutique

Pet-Friendly

Fitness Center

Pool

Private Stays

Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging

Remote