Enjoy Our Exceptional End of Summer Special!

River's Edge Motel and Lodge is among the finest Ouray Colorado Hotels in town. To see why we're such an acclaimed destination, check out our generous Ouray Colorado Hotel Special, available from August 17, 2014 to October 19, 2014.

For the affordable rate of $54.99, you can enjoy high-quality accommodations that are exceptionally well-located near various town amenities. This rate include complementary breakfast each morning and the use of our spas around-the-clock.

Rooms at our popular resort are limited, so please call 866-739-4987 soon for more information on these matchless accommodations.

You don’t have to wait until spring to enjoy great savings on your trip. In fact, you can save up to 20 percent off throughout the year! Just book online through our convenient web service to receive generous discounts off your stay each night! Just click here for assistance.

No matter what time of year you come, you’re guaranteed the finest home away from home in Ouray Colorado. Located on the banks of the pristine Uncompahgre River, amid towering trees and fresh crisp mountain air, our motel and lodge boasts great accommodations, affordable prices, scenic mountain views and one acre of beautiful gardens and landscape. 

We’re just one-and-a-half blocks from Ouray’s historic downtown area, giving you access to the many shops, restaurants, and attractions this “Switzerland of America” has to offer. From the Ouray Ice Climbing Park, to the well-known Ouray Box Canyon Fall, there is much to enjoy near your stay at River’s Edge Motel – all at a reasonable price.

We Recommend Ouray Mountain Adventures for Jeep Rentals

As the "Switzerland of America", the charming, historic mining town of Ouray, Colorado is surrounded by some of the most pristine natural beauty in the country. From towering mountains and waterfalls to unspoiled forests and creeks, you’ll be immersed in the sheer splendor of nature.

What better way to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience then through quality Ouray Jeep Rentals, which allow you to get close and personal with the awe-inspiring scenery around you? Our well-established Ouray Hotel knows the best option in town: Ouray Mountain Adventures, which offers access to the latest and most reliable Jeep models within just a day of reservation. 

Their top-of-the-line vehicles consist of the 2014 soft top two-door Jeep Rubicons and hard-top four-door Unlimited Jeep® Rubicons, with 3.6 Pentastar V6 engines and 5-speed automatic transmission, power windows, slap shift, two inch lift kit, and air conditioning.

These vehicles are available for full day rentals, from 6:00 PM one evening to 5:00 PM the following evening. Half-day rentals, which are not available for reservations, are for five hours and based on daily availability. We’ll also give you up-to-date maps on the area so that you could make the most of the fantastic Ouray Jeep Trails available.

Now you can explore the Rocky Mountains and step back into history, viewing wild flowers, waterfalls, ghost towns, historic mining area, wildlife, and the fantastic Uncompahgre National Forest. To arrange your Ouray Jeep Rental Reservation, visit OurayAdventures.com or call at 1-800-207-2700.

If you would like to enjoy the best accommodations in Ouray, call Twin Peaks Resort and Lodge at 866-739-4987.

The History of Ouray, Colorado

Ouray, Colorado is one-of-a-kind: that’s why The River's Edge Hotel and Resort is proud to be one of the most established Ouray Colorado Hotels in town. We’d love to share the fascinating history of this unique town, so that you can see what’s in store for you at our Ouray Hotel.

Originally established by miners chasing silver and gold in the surrounding mountains, the town at one time boasted more horses and mules than people. Prospectors arrived in the area in 1875 seeking their fortunes in the rich mines. At its height, the town had had more than 30 active mines.

After changing its name (and that of its county) several times, the town was incorporated on October 2, 1876, named after Chief Ouray of the Utes, a Native American tribe. By 1877 Ouray had grown to over 1,000 people and was named county seat of the newly-formed Ouray County later that year.

The Denver & Rio Grande Railway arrived in Ouray on December 21, 1887, bringing further prosperity and residents to the town. It would remain until the advent of trucks and automobiles caused a decline in railroad traffic: the last regularly scheduled passenger train was September 14, 1930. The line between Ouray and Ridgway was abandoned on March 21, 1953.

The entirety of Main Street is registered as a National Historic District with most of the buildings dating back to the late nineteenth century. The Beaumont Hotel and the Ouray City Hall and Walsh Library are listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually, while the Ouray County Courthouse, St. Elmo Hotel, St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital (currently housing the Ouray County Historical Society and Museum), Western Hotel, and Wright's Opera House are included in the historic district.

This rich history is one of the many things you can enjoy at Ouray. To learn more, call The River’s Edge at 866-739-4987.