We just returned from a two week road trip from the bay area to Santa Fe. we camped and stayed in motels about half and half. Budget Lodge was about as good as it get for fifty five bucks a night. It was the best place we stayed. It had: Telephones Free local calls Free Wireless Internet access in all... More

EXCELENT VALUE, yes the rooms are smaller than modern motels but the room was as nice as any room I ever stayed in and HALF THE PRICE !!! we visited salida for an antique show and spent most of our time enjoying the yard at the motel barbecuing, we had a GREAT TIME

The owners have done a great job remodeling an older motel. They have added a touch of Colorado decor to the rooms which is what we enjoyed. We stayed in Room #2 which had plenty of room for the three of us. The rooms were very clean and we enjoyed the convenience of the yard which enabled us to sit... More

I am all in favor of budget motels, as long as they are clean and have the basics that are needed for comfort. However, this was absolutely the worst motel I've ever stayed in -- I can't believe anyone could give it a good review. First, our room (#9) was so tiny there was barely room to walk around the... More

If you don't mind taking turns walking in the room then this is the place for you. They advertise 'newly remodeled', but putting a new bedspread on over the old threadbare sheets is not a make over. The room literally has less than a foot on each side of the bed and the door to the bathroom is on one... More

My wife and I were just traveling through the town when we decided to stay at the Budget Lodge. It was very clean and cozy. They had a great backyard with a bbq. After we had our bbq we sat on the swing for hours just enjoying the view and peacefulness. This will always be our destination for the future.... More

I found this motel to be very desirable. It was located close to all that we wanted to do. It was extremely clean and very affordable. I will make it my place to stay every time I visit the salida area. Thanks for a great get-a-way.

When I travel, I'm mostly looking for a clean, no frills place to shower, sleep and brush my teeth. I prefer local properties where you feel the owner's presence and pride. In Salida, I would recommend the Budget Lodge for this kind of experience. Despite arriving very late, I was greeted by a friendly face. Check-in was very speedy and... More