YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch Family Resort and Cabins - Granby, Colorado

miF5537TN

We have stayed there, in a lodge room, twice. The first time it was very noisy with lots of thumping, doors slamming, banging, footsteps day and night. But I assumed it was just because we were near the entrance to the building and the stairwell. This time i requested a room near the lobby and it was even worse! Kids running around, people partying, babies crying, everyone shouting and talking. And then after quiet hours the banging/thumping started. Maybe these buildings are old and just not well insulated? ||Also last time, I got a stomach bug and was sick for the second half the trip. This time my 1 year old got a stomach bug which made the drive home very difficult. It could have been a coincidence but I did notice the bathroom at the dining hall was dirty. I'd suggest avoiding the dining hall if you can. Breakfasts are good but not worth a bout of vomiting and diarrhea. ||On the bright side, we had a GREAT time Nordic skiing! The trails are beautiful, plentiful, well kept and great for all levels. Most of the ymca staff didn't seem very friendly but at the Nordic center, they were super kind, helpful, and happy.

Christopher R.

We had an amazing time. The cabin was well maintained and appointed, and it was easy to find our way around using the signage and map. The Rec Center was a huge hit with roller skating, basketball, volleyball, and a variety of table games. We enjoyed snow tubing, ice-skating, and snowshoeing on the grounds and we all loved the indoor pool with water slide. There was too much to do in the time we had, so we'll be back next year and plan to do a sleigh ride or horseback riding, rock wall, and cross-country skiing. The staff was so very friendly and helpful, and we felt like we were treated like family. My son kicked something and injured his toe, and the staff jumped right in and took such great care of him. For nearby family-friendly downhill skiing, we chose Granby Ranch (10-15 mins drive). We spent all day there and still wished we'd had more time.

We had a blast and can't wait to come back! Thanks for taking such great care of the place!

396adah

We decided to take our children here from south Texas to experience a "White Christmas" and boy did we get what we had hoped for and better! ||We knew that this location was more likely than the Estes Park location to have snow on Christmas so we decided to come to Snow Mountain Ranch. ||After looking at the photos online we were prepared that this wasn't going to be a luxury resort. We prepared our children to all stay in one room and that most of our time would be spent outside the room enjoying the many activites they offer!||When we arrived we found the property to be breathtaking! Wooden lodges and cabins dot the rolling hills and with just the right amount of snow it literally looked like a snow village!!||There is coffee in every room and in the common area of the lodge, so you can have coffee right when you wake up! Then a short walk to the Commons for breakfast, lunch and dinner! ||The food offered was diverse and adequate for our family. Meals included fried chicken with sides, chili with cornbread, and other hearty entrees. They also had a full salad bar and lots of fresh fruit at breakfast!||There were so many wonderful activities on-site to keep our family occupied. With 2 boys who are up and ready to go first thing in the morning this was important! We tried cross-country skiiing, tubed down a tubing hill, ice sakted, and enjoyed basketball and pool in the indoor rec center. ||Winter Park offers a FREE bunny slope very near to the YMCA so we were able to take our kids there and let them rent skis and snowboards to try downhill on the bunny slope. So much fun! ||The nearby towns are cute and quaint and have plenty of restaurants to choose from as well as a grocery store within 20 minutes of the YMCA. I would recommend stopping on the way in and picking up some snacks to keep in your room for in between meals. ||Overall, we are glad we chose YMCA of the Rockies and we will be back!

dorotheag780

Nice family cabin. Gorgeous view of the mountains from the living room/dining room and the front porch. We went for the Nordic skiing, which is wonderful! Some of the trails are even dog friendly! Trails are well groomed. Highly recommend.

712melindaj

I was attending a wedding and upon turning onto the clearly marked entrance road, the directional signage was great. As I went from registration to multiple locations to deliver wedding items, I found every location easily. The staff was warm and welcoming. The facilities were clean, tidy, and perfect for the occasion! I appreciated that everyone and everything was together in this special area which contributed to the cohesiveness of the event and experience. The lobby area in Silver Sage (2nd floor) was lovely! I had everything I needed and the bed was fresh and comfy - I slept well and had a great time at your facilities!

Silas

Snow mountain ranch is a wonderful place to stay! I have been coming here for several years will come back! They have a wide variety of activities and fun things to do! The kevia is a must! The cafeteria and craft shop are very expensive but can be worth it.

AmmonJ

We visit Winter Park once or twice every year. This was our first time staying just outside of town in Granby. We chose this location because they advertised spacious rooms and lots of included activities.||The view from my room was great, but that was about all we liked with our lodge room. The furniture was outdated and stained. The beds and pillows were some of the most uncomfortable we’ve ever slept on. We had a hard time getting a decent sleep for our two nights.||We were looking forward to snow tubing and swimming. It was a shock to see that both of these facilities were closed. We were never really giving an explanation as to why they were closed. Why would the tubing hill be closed with over a foot of snow outside!||It was difficult to get a hold of employees, and we were often transferred to someone else to inquire about activities. We ended up spending the majority of our time in downtown Winter Park and Fraser because the hotel itself was lacking. Overall, I wouldn’t go back and wouldn’t recommend this hotel.

Tyler F.

Kinda fun to stay at the YMCA. They had some good activities and good meals. The rooms were rough, though. The bunk beds were rickety and seemed as if they'd break. And the bathroom wasn't much better. Everything else is great, just watch out for the rooms.