Colo Motel

We stayed in one of the five restored motel rooms in this historic motel built on the site of a 1920s traveler camp on the Lincoln Highway. Very clean and cozy. Had everything we needed - even a fan! Managers run the motel and restaurant- checked in and out at the little cafe next door. Had the Sunday brunch as well at the cafe- very good and hot. There are walking guideposts scattered about the grounds that give the history of the highway, the motel, the vintage gas station and the cafe. If you love Americana nostalgia and small town history don’t miss it. Very budget friendly as well.

Our stay at the Colo Motel was great! We needed a room very last minute due to snow. Right away when we arrived someone was there to get us anything we need. The next morning a staff member had cleaned off our car and had a path shoveled. So thankful for how friendly the staff was!

We called around 7:30 pm on December 6th 2025 needing a room due to a snow storm. They had a lady immediately cleaning a room out for us (we got into the room by 8pm) and another guy was shoveling a path to get us from the car to our room. He even came to shovel by my car doors to help out a little bit. Everyone we talked to there was so kind and very welcoming. Rooms are pretty small but perfect for a warm place to stay to wait out the snow storm!!

In Jan 2024 on our way back to Minnesota we ran into a snow storm and found this place last minute. They went out and cleaned the room in that freezing snowy weather for us. At that point we would have taken a dirty room. As it is off the beaten path a bit it is small and quaint. Everything was perfect and the way I like it.

Didn't stay at the motel, was just driving thru while traveling Lincoln Highway. We did eat at the cafe though, highly recommend! Having not stayed, I rated three stars from just what I saw. I'm sure they are all five stars though. Just wanted to add some pictures