We had a splendid time at Dunton Hot Springs. Not only is the location beyond beautiful, nestled near timberline in the San Juan mountains, it's also a place of restful serenity and impeccable hospitality. Don't expect it to be the Ritz--it's an old ghost town converted into a first-class hotel/spa, but without losing the particular charms of its history and location. The hot springs are different than we'd expected, with water colored red from natural iron and magnesium, and there's no sulfurous smell. We stayed in the General Store, which was quite comfortable and very well appointed (though the upstairs is a bit tight--be warned, tall people!). Food was great, and the service was excellent, especially from the incomparable Gavin, the waiter/bartender/clerk. We very much appreciated his good humor, kindness, and consistent attentiveness and generosity. Definitely a keeper! In all, Dunton exceeded our expectations, and we'll definitely be back! (One warning for those afraid of heights: try to get there before dark, as the narrow, switchback-ridden road we were on was a bit nerve-wracking as the sun went down!) Remember, you're in the Rockies at around 11,000 feet--it's a different kind of spa/hotel experience, so give yourself to its particularities and enjoy!

We had the pleasure of having our wedding at Dunton Hot Springs in June and we could not have imagined a venue any better than this. We rented the town for 40 of our friends and family and were never diappointed over our 3 day stay. Hilary was exceptional in helping us plan the weekend and all the associated events in advance of our arrival. Not one detail was missed. Chef Dennis created exceptional fare all weekend long. Every meal was fresh and creative. Even the sandwich buffet, which awaited our arriving guests, featured local beef that had been roasted the day before and homemade horseradish sauce. The local lamb was phenomenal and the bacon wrapped dates were to die for (as were all our cocktail hour appetizers). The entire staff was extremely helpful and went out of their way (and I'm guessing beyond their standard work hours) to meet our guests needs. They even made special trips to town to get requested soda and beer varieties if they were not readily available on-site. The scenary cannot be beat here. Gorgeous mountain views, beautiful foliage, wildflowers and a roaring waterfall. Our guests had such a fun time enjoying the hot springs and just taking in the scenary that many did not even require schedule activities to fill their day - although Dunton offers many that are sure to entertain. The outdoor chapel is beautiful in its simplicity and the perfect spot for a wedding ceremony. The nearby waterfall lent such a nice ambiance that processional/recessional music was not even required. Many of our guests, some of whom have traveled the world, told us afterwards that they have never experienced a place as special as Dunton or a staff so focused on their guests. There's not a bad cabin in the bunch - each has it's own special charm and the bathouse and saloon are treasures. We would highly recommend Dunton whether it be for an event or just a quite long weekend away.

Ed, Gavin, Eric, Sefra, Hilary, Dennis and everyone else that made our weekend so special - thank you so much for the most amazing wedding! We look forward to seeing you all again for our anniversary and for many more years to come!

First, let me start with my general thoughts...honestly, the day we were flying/driving in, I started having second thoughts about going here because I hadn't read many reviews and was only going off what I read from their website. I was thinking, "Oh no, we're driving to the middle of nowhere in the San Juan mountains to an old restored ghost town, is this really going to live up to what they say?" The answer to that question is yes, they lived up to everything we expected and in some ways even more. If you're looking for a resort/all inclusive type that is in the middle of the mountains and has it's own unique feel, then this is a perfect place.

We experienced the honeymoon package and stayed at the Well House. Our cabin was perfect - our own space, our own hot spring, simple, our own deck, french doors - it was great. Although there were some initial poor communication regarding some of our activities, they made up for it by offering some complimentary full day activities. It would have also been helpful to receive some specific directions from the staff because you eventually have to drive on a dirt highway and it's a little confusing but luckily we made it without any complications. So the communication was a little disappointing beforehand, but once we arrived they were very good.

The food made by their chef was amazing. I wasn't thinking this at the time, but as my wife and I were leaving I thought to myself how that may have been the best food I've ever had, at least for that amount of consecutive days and meals. It was all gourmet and very very fresh. We had many wild game dishes - wild board, quail, duck, and antelope to name a few. Since it was all prepared by the chef and a sous chef (who had just started), everything was exceptional from breakfast to dinner. The community style dining was wonderful as well.

This time of year (May) was perfect since peak season had yet to arrive. We nearly had the whole place to ourselves one of the afternoons and the dinners were very relaxed. The servers were very nice and fun to talk to. They did a great job all around.

The scenery is beautiful. Hiking is available directly from your cabin as well as a short drive away.

If you have the funds and want a resort type of getaway in the mountains, this is a perfect place.