What’s included and what costs extra at Cheyenne Mountain Resort
The nightly room rate at Cheyenne Mountain Resort does not include meals; the hotel charges a nightly resort fee (listed as $40 plus tax) that covers items such as fitness- and pool-access, in-room coffee and bottled water, spa access and Wi‑Fi. Expect pay-as-you-go dining (Mountain View Restaurant breakfast buffet has a fee), activity fees for some classes and services (spa treatments, fitness classes), plus separate parking/pet surcharges where applicable.
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At-a-glance — what the rate and resort fee include
Room rates cover your accommodation only. The resort applies a nightly resort fee that is charged per room and listed as $40 plus tax (subject to change).
The resort fee is billed to the room and is intended to cover property amenities rather than meals.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout guest rooms and public areas
- Fitness center and basic pool access included
- In-room coffee and bottled water included with the resort fee
- Spa access listed among resort-fee inclusions (treatment fees extra)
| Item | Included with resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Fitness center access | Yes |
| Meals / restaurant charges | No (pay-as-you-go) |
Rooms, suites and in-room inclusions
The resort has multiple room types; examples listed by the property include Room, Resort View (High Floor), Room, Mountain View, Room, Bathtub, Room, with Sofa bed, Resort View, Room, with Sofa bed, Mountain View, and Presidential Suite.
Every room and suite includes complimentary wireless internet, in-room coffee and bottled water (covered by the resort fee). In-room dining (room service) is available for an extra charge during published service hours.
- In-room comforts included: Wi‑Fi, in-room coffee, in-room bottled water
- In-Room Dining available (breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; dinner 4:00 PM–9:00 PM) — menu charges apply
- Children policy: up to 3 children 17 and under may stay free using existing bedding
| Sample room | Bed configuration |
|---|---|
| Room, Resort View (High Floor) | 1 King Bed |
| Room, Resort View | 2 Queen Beds |
| Presidential Suite | 1 King Bed |
Dining — what costs extra
Dining at Cheyenne Mountain Resort is largely a la carte. The property operates Mountain View Restaurant, Gates Grille, Elevations Lounge and The General Store; food and beverage charges are separate from room and resort-fee charges.
The Mountain View Restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet for a published fee; restaurants have set hours and may require no reservations for breakfast but may manage seating for dinner or golf-related dining.
- Mountain View Restaurant breakfast buffet: fee listed (third-party listing shows $29/adult and $15/child)
- Gates Grille: lunch & dinner hours vary by day; it is reserved for resort guests and Country Club of Colorado members
- Elevations Lounge: cocktails and light fare (hours vary by day)
- The General Store: coffee, smoothies and grab-and-go items (daily; 6:30 AM–5:00 PM)
| Dining outlet | Typical cost model |
|---|---|
| Mountain View Restaurant | Buffet for a fee (breakfast); a la carte options |
| Gates Grille | A la carte; open select days for lunch/dinner |
| The General Store | Pay-per-item coffee and snacks |
Pools, lake and recreation — included vs. extra
Pool and basic Aquatics Center access are included with the resort fee. The resort operates multiple pools: an indoor pool open year-round, a heated main-lodge resort pool open all year, a seasonal 50‑meter Olympic outdoor pool, a seasonal 21+ adults-only pool and a kiddie pool/splash pad.
The private 35‑acre lake provides seasonal kayaking and paddleboarding, plus a white-sand beach and beach volleyball; swimming in the lake is not permitted.
- Included with resort fee: access to pools and basic pool areas
- Water slides, boat operations and some watersports run on seasonal schedules (boat and slide hours are typically 10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Resort-pool hours: main lodge heated pool generally open 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; recreation pool hours and seasonal schedules vary
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Open year-round; included |
| Outdoor Olympic pool | Seasonal; included during operation |
| Private lake | Kayak and paddleboard seasonal access; no swimming |
Spa, fitness classes and anything not covered
Alluvia Spa & Wellness Retreat is on-site and listed among resort amenities; spa access is referenced in resort-fee lists, but treatments (massages, facials, body treatments, manicures/pedicures and teen packages) are charged separately.
The 9,000-square-foot fitness center is included with the resort fee, however specialty classes (spin, yoga, etc.) typically carry an extra fee.
- Spa treatments are additional; spa hours appear as Sunday–Thursday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM on some listings — confirm directly with the resort
- Fitness center hours: generally Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–7:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; classes often cost extra
- Spa age policy: guests must be at least 16 to use the spa
| Service | Extra charge? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center basic access | Included |
| Group fitness classes (spin, yoga) | Usually extra |
| Spa treatments | Extra |
Parking, pets, payment and other fees
Valet parking and self-parking options are available; valet is listed with time-based rates on some property pages. The resort also lists a nightly resort fee separate from parking and other surcharges.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort is dog-friendly, with limits and fees noted on third-party booking sites; service animals are exempt. The property operates a cash-free payment policy and places an incidental authorization at check-in.
- Valet parking rates are listed on some pages (examples include tiered charges for short and overnight stays) — check with the resort for current rates
- Pet policy (third-party listing): dogs only, up to 2 dogs per room, max ~80 lbs each, per‑pet fee and refundable deposit may apply; confirm current rules and fees with the resort
- Payment: property discourages debit cards due to authorization holds; credit cards accepted and cash is not accepted on some listings
| Item | Typical status |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Fee-based (rates listed on some pages) |
| Self-parking | Available (may carry surcharge) |
| Pet fee | Applies (details vary; verify before arrival) |
Events, weddings and meeting spaces — what’s usually extra
The resort offers extensive event and wedding venues (Colorado Ballroom, Grand Rivers Room, Remingtons Ballroom, Centennial Ballroom and several outdoor ceremony lawns). Venue rental, catering and event services are additional to room charges.
Some vendor fees, site fees and curfew-related policies apply for outdoor events; a ceremony/site fee appears in vendor listings on wedding sites and should be confirmed with the resort event team for the current inclusions and costs.
- Colorado Ballroom: 6,400 sq ft (capacity listed up to 600) — venue rental charged separately
- Outdoor ceremony sites (Grand Rivers Terrace, Lakeside Beach, Tava Green) have separate capacity limits and site fees
- Typical event extras: catering, audiovisual, staffing, room blocks and service charges
| Venue | Capacity (example) |
|---|---|
| Colorado Ballroom | Up to 600 |
| Grand Rivers Room | Up to 400 |
| Remingtons Ballroom | Up to 325 |
