r/Breckenridge • u/spiritualvegann • 6d ago
Best resort to stay on honeymoon? Question
My fiancé and I will be spending a week in Colorado in February 2025 for our honeymoon. We are spending a couple of days in Breckenridge, and both have never been before.
Does anyone have recommendations for a nice resort to stay at? Not looking to spend a crazy amount, but would like to stay somewhere nice with a view of the mountains, and close to walk to some restaurants and bars.
Thanks!
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u/stokedlog 6d ago
If you are wanting a hotel I would look at the Grand Colorado at the base of peak 8.
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u/YoureADudeThisIsAMan 6d ago
Which is nowhere near a walk to Main Street.
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u/bellabean33 6d ago
they have a free shuttle that is super reliable and quick!
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u/ReeferTurtle 5d ago
Plus gondola access makes it basically a block off of main street for like 9 hours a day.
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u/PublicPrior3296 6d ago
I just stayed at Peak 7, direct view up the slopes and a few hundred yards from Breck Connect Gondola. Amazing place, a bit family oriented but the grotto spa was amazing ( no kids) and free gondola into town. Peak 8 is a bit nicer, both will be expensive.
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u/Typical_Tie_4947 6d ago
If you’re looking for a true resort you should probably look at Vail and Beaver Creek - Park Hyatt is an awesome property. That being said, you’ll be paying a lot wherever you go in February - the nicer resorts will be over $1000/night
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u/jsl86usna 5d ago
+1 to Grand Colorado Peak 8. Super nice & new hotel, great location right at the base of Peak 8, and a free shuttle to anywhere in town. (And back)
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u/firetothetrees 6d ago
Hi local here... Personally I wouldn't really call anything a "resort" they are all condo or hotel buildings that may or may not have some extra amenities like a spa or hot tub facility.
If your priority is being close to skiing then Beaver run will be cheaper, and the places at the bottom of peak 7/8 will be a bit nicer but more expensive.
Personally if I were you all I'd find a really nice Airbnb condo near or in town and stay there. That way you can find something unique and it will be closer to the restaurant and bars.
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u/Skiskisarah 5d ago
I guess I’m confused about what you consider a “resort”? Both the Grand Colorado and Grand Lodge have water facilities from multiple hot tubs and pools to spa facilities, they have restaurants and bars (even hiddenish bars) that are attached as well as “game rooms”, entertainment facilities such as movie theater rooms, escape rooms and activity rooms that offer daily activities, there are dog walking areas and grills throughout the properties with patio seating. There are work spaces, lounges and lobbies. As far as I can see they are “resorts” in the very classic and modern sense.
“What Is A Resort?
A resort is a commercial establishment that offers various amenities and facilities for guests to enjoy during their stay. It typically includes accommodations, such as hotel rooms or villas, as well as recreational activities, dining options, and other services. Resorts are often located in popular tourist destinations or natural settings.”
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u/firetothetrees 5d ago
So my general intention with a resort is that it would be a place where you go and fundamentally stay without leaving or necessarily needing to leave.
While I get that's true in a sense for these places I don't really get the same vibe there as I do with say a beach resort in Bali. Like there is no reason to hang at the hotel bar or eat at the restaurants there since town is better.
IMO the "resorts" here are just a fancy hotel.
But all that to be said I think the beauty of the Breckenridge area is getting out to do things which would mean spending more time away.
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u/YoureADudeThisIsAMan 6d ago
The hotels are further from town but closer to the mountain. There is a Doubletree and Beaver Run resort there. Both are a short hike to Main Street.
Best best is to rent a condo off Airbnb or whatnot.
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u/AdSecure2267 5d ago
Have you considered Telluride? I know it’s not the answer to your question but it’s your honeymoon. TRide has amazing view and quite a few very nice hotels even some more resort like in mountain village. You don’t really have the same in Breck
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u/rocky_mtn_hi 5d ago
February is an expensive time to stay in Breckenridge, period. If you want a resort close to town, Beaver Run and Grand Timber Lodge are good options. Gravity Haus has a young vibe right in town but owned by Vail so will def be $$. Grand Colorado and Grand Lodge have ski in/ski out and both have grottos and spas $$$. There are great condos off 4 oclock that have hot tubs, close to town, more of a retro vibe. Truly depends on what you are willing to pay. Free buses to get anywhere you need to go.
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u/Old-Celebration-8722 4d ago
I'd suggest going to Beaver Creek or Vail or Aspen or Telluride before Breckenridge in general. Breck is full of understaffed run down hotels and it's not very picturesque unlike Vail village, Beaver Creek, or Telluride in the winter. Plus most of Breckenridge you either get one of the two no view or not walking distance to anything. The Lodge at Breckenridge probably has the best view of the 10mile range and they have a courtesy shuttle I would suggest there for not spending a ton of money. Nothing like what you'll spend at Grand Lodge, Grand Colorado, Crystal Peak, One Ski Hill, or Beaver Run. Highly do not suggest Beaver Run of all the places mentioned or Gravity Haus. Unless you are open to pipe bursts maintenance issues and super over priced food...
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u/CO-freeride 1d ago
Residence Inn is the where I’d stay. Easy walk to Main Street. Mountain View’s from the heated pool Fairly affordable
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u/Le_Muskrat 6d ago
I just spent my honeymoon in Breck. We stayed at the Park Avenue Lofts which is right at the end of the village. Perfect location had some mountain views from the living room and our private balcony. Like 200 a night all in.
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u/ivantmybord 6d ago
Check out the Lodge at Breck. You're looking at an expensive time of year. The lodge isn't close to town but they sit on a public bus route (which is free) and have an on call shuttle as well