About Us

The Water Wheel Inn is the perfect getaway for your weekend or vacation destination. We are located two miles west of Gunnison, Colorado on Highway 50, surrounded by the natural beauty of trees and ponds. Our rooms are large, luxuriously furnished and spotlessly clean. Suites are also available. If you are into fitness, come work out with us. We have an exercise room with a five station weight machine and hot tub.

Many of our rooms look onto the 18-hole Dos Rios Golf Course, which is open to the public. Each morning we offer a hot breakfast bar. For your evening dining, there is an excellent restaurant just next door plus many fine eating establishments minutes away in Gunnison. All of our rooms have cable TV and a movie channel. We do offer extended stay rates – please call for pricing. The Water Wheel Inn is AAA approved lodging.

  • Walking Distance from Dos Rios Golf Club
  • Check-in: 03:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.; Check-out: 11:00 A.M.
  • Free Continental Breakfast Available from 6:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M
  • Free High Speed Wi-Fi Internet in Every Room
  • Free Self Parking
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Cancellation
  • EV Plug (1772) 
  • Jeep Rentals Available On-Site 970-439-5337

The front desk is open daily from 07:00 A.M-10:00 P.M.
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 P.M. please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.


Airport shuttle service is available on request from 06:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.