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Harmels on the Taylor

2.5 star property
Travelers reconnect with nature through rafting, hiking, and biking adventures at this riverside retreat, then unwind by the seasonal pool after an active day

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Harmels on the Taylor welcomes families with activities for all ages. Enjoy the sauna, spa tub, or book a massage. The on-site restaurant serves hearty meals. Amenities include a playground, arcade room, seasonal outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (4 people)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (6 people)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Almont is home to Harmels on the Taylor . Taylor River and Gunnison River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Center for the Arts and Gunnison Valley Observatory. Visit our Almont travel guide
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Map
6748 County Road 742, Almont, CO, 81210

What's nearby

  • Aspen Nordic Center
    Crested Butte Nordic Center
    30 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Town of Mount Crested Butte Panorama
    Crested Butte Town Park
    32 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Crested Butte Mountain Resort featuring snow, a small town or village and mountains
    Crested Butte Mountain Resort
    38 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Taylor River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Western State Colorado University
    27 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Rivers Smokehouse
    13 min drive
  • Bar 47
    13 min drive
  • Harmel's dining hall
    2 min walk
  • The Cabin
    9 min walk

About this property

Harmels on the Taylor

Family-friendly ranch
You can look forward to a corner/local shop, a playground and an arcade/games room at Harmels on the Taylor . Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, volleyball and rafting at this ranch. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a hot stone massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, horse riding and rock climbing. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this ranch include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Rafting
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Wedding services

Spa

  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 September and 15 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a 30% deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Harmel's Ranch Resort Almont
Harmel's Ranch Resort
Harmel's Almont
Harmel's
Harmel`s Ranch Hotel Almont
Harmel's Ranch Resort
Harmels on the Taylor Ranch
Harmels on the Taylor Almont
Harmels on the Taylor Ranch Almont

Frequently asked questions

Does Harmels on the Taylor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Harmels on the Taylor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Harmels on the Taylor ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harmels on the Taylor ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Harmels on the Taylor ?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Harmels on the Taylor located?

Located in Almont, this family-friendly ranch is steps from Taylor River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gunnison River and Slate River. Center for the Arts and Lake Grant are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Harmels on the Taylor Reviews

6.2

6.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No one on property. Business appeared to be closed. Called number on sign on site - no answer. Waited for over an hour & left.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay there, they screwed up the reservation along with 12 others. Take them off your list.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

No one at office, could not check in

We arrived at 8 pm. There was no one at the office or on site to check us in. Tried calling the office, no answer. Other guests tried to help, but to no avail. We had driven several hours through the mountains, but could not check in. Called hotels.com and they refunded with no fee, no questions asked. We ended up driving to the next town, and changed our weekend plans. It was disappointing after reading about the ranch online.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

June

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Facelift Needed

Agree with recent visitors and their comments regarding how disappointing this once spectacular lodge was. I didn’t want to believe the negative reviews but they were all what we experienced. We stayed in one if the lodge rooms. Carpet dirty, tub and shower needs repair, lighting poor. Did not experience mice...but tons of gnats. Poor fishing conditions....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everyone at Harmel's Ranch was very friendly and helpful. I was disappointed that the restaurant and the lounge were totally closed and unavailable due to the fact that they were closing in 2 weeks for the winter. I feel that I should have been made aware of this in advance. There was also no phone in the room or 24 hour assistance. With little to no cell service in this area, I feel that this is a possible safety issue. That said, I would return in the future, just earlier in the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

BRENDA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t get in. We called at 7:30 pm to confirm we were on our way. No one answered. We left a message telling them we would be there at 9:00. When we arrived at 9:00, no one answered the door. It was closed and dark. Then we called again, no one answered the phone again. We ended up going to Gunnison to stay the night. e would like a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taylor river valley

A little dated accommodations that were clean and comfortable. Ranch has many services available for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Way more than what we expected
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was dirty and no daily cleaning. Lost power, a breaker blew, and no one answered the phone or was in the office at night to contact about getting it fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very satisfied

Took the family an our dog. The staff was by far the best ive ever had in my travels. Food was excellent. Trout fishing the taylor river was good horse back riding was also fun. Will def return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the sound of the river flowing,staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Kelly, Commerce City, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location, staff was very friendly.Ultimately, my primary frustration involved booking this room and then receiving a call days later indicating that the Expedia site did not have the most up to date availability, thus the room I had booked for $135 was no longer available (despite my being able to book it online) and my only choice was a room for $179. At this point, my options for finding availability anywhere else was severely limited unless I wanted to pay $230+ a night. I really had no choice but to accept this. I did ask if they would be willing to honor the price I was quoted and booked and was told no, as the room I booked was a motel room and the new room was a cabin. While I fully appreciate that detail, it isn't my fault or responsibility to ensure availability is up to date on online booking sites. I liken it to something being advertised at an incorrect price - that isn't the consumer's fault and their decision to make a purchase is contingent upon the advertised price. Most companies will honor the quoted price given it is their error, versus expecting the consumer to suck it up. This put me in a position to pay more than expected and left me little time to make other arrangements. I honestly feel the company or their online booking site (Expedia) should have accepted responsibility for the error and honored the original price. Not doing so left me with a very poor impression and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! On the river a ways out of town. Facility is a bit older but comfortable. Nice game room. Great nearby hiking Horse back ride fun with Dave as a great wrangler. Not all cabins have kitchens so make sure you clarify what you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Harmel’s is in a beautiful location and gave us good access to the Gunnison area. However, when we arrived we walked into our room which had not been cleaned, sheets were still dirty, old coffee was in the coffee pot, gum wrappers on tables and bugs were in our bed. SO GROSS! When we told the guy at the office he said - “oh would you like me to spiffy it up real quick?” Really? How about you actually clean the room between guests. We had even arrived late so they had plenty of extra time. Staff were also few and far between and we did not see housekeeping at all While we were there - we had trash cans overflowing by the end of our stay. Needless to say we were disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camping cabins on the river! My dogs loved it! Beautiful property. Cabins do not have TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

CWM, Palisade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful!!!!, but that's it. Our room was dirty, rundown, smelly, and old. No one came to clean, give us clean linens, new coffee, for coffee maker. Nothing!!! They have a restaurant on site, they told us they had a buffet breakfast for $12.00 per person, we go down for our breakfast buffet, which consist of cold eggs, no toast, cold hash browns, and cold bacon!!!!! They still charged extra for coffee!!! The people that work there don't care for anything!!! This place could really be special if the right people were running it. So SAD!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for fishing. About 20 minutes from Taylor Park Reservoir and walking distance to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable cabins

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Harmel’s. The area is beautiful and there are many activities to do right at the resort. The cabins are comfortable and clean and made for a great weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Hanson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Call first to confirm details

The desk charged us more than the rate advertised by $7 per night. The “main menu” was not available in the dining hall yet, as they were running behind on the start of “peak season “. The staff was excellent however and the location is outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cute facilities but very outdated. Furnace in room was always on and couldn’t be controlled. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Kay, Bailey, Colo

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was quaint but in need of upgrading. Carpet was disgusting. Glad I had my slippers. Would not walk on it without shoes or slippers. Walls very thin. Felt like we were in the same room with the cabin next door. I critter kept us up half the night. Was either trying to get into our doughnut box or was in the wall scratching to get out. Sounded like he was in the room, but didn't see him. Had to sleep with the bathroom light on to keep him quiet. Large window in front let cold air in as it wan't even sealed to the window frame. Would only stay here again in the facilities were redone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No reservation when we arrived although Harmel's had sent confirmation. Had to wait 45 minutes while a room was cleaned. Pool was freezing cold and filthy. Hot tub was OK but could tell water hadn't been changed in awhile. Cabin was clean but beds uncomfortable and carpets stained and frayed. Harmel's use to have amazing food...no longer...very mediocre and service struggled. Game room, restaurant etc. smelled heavily of smoke. It does sit on a river in a beautiful area. Too bad owners haven't kept it up. Will be staying at other resort cabins along the river next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Charlie, Tennessee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an older, dirty poorly maintained property that is best avoided. The Expedia promotional as to room is very deceptive and the location of some of the rooms and proximity to the Taylor River is less than ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff very young and unorganized. Need adult supervision and training to meet, greet and follow through. Waited forever in the dining room to be seated, get our meal and pay (over priced for a cold buffet breakfast that was not good). We upgraded to a cabin when we arrived as our one bedroom was dirty, dismal and depressing; paying far too much for the cabin that was left.. We will not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great weekend away!

The cabin was tidy and perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018