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Balanced Rock Motel

126 S Coulson St, Fruita, CO 81521
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Balanced Rock Motel
Ranked #1 of 5 Fruita B&B and Inns
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Portland, Oregon
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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for several nights prior to riding the kokopelli trail in early May. Excellent value and very comfortable. Firm beds, free Internet and super clean. The owners are there and it makes a difference. I normally stay at name brands like Hyatt and Marriott but wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended. Pluses: bike wash station and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Great service and really nice room. Cheap as well. Loved that the owner said the full price at first question (but I guess it's because he's from Europe originally..). Safe and quiet place. Free wifi.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012 via mobile

Driving at 10:00 PM on I70 westbound with bleak Green River UT as the next possible stop I decided to overnight in Fruita. I was not looking forward to paying the going rate at one of the major chains when I noticed a somewhat obscure sign for the Balanced Rock Motel. I gave it a shot. A very nice Polish... More

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Bologna, Italy
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

I happened by chance at the Balanced Rock Motel. I had just had a stroll through Aspen Avenue in Fruita and as soon as I was about to get out of downtown I came across a two story grey building displaying a small sign : MOTEL. At the beginning I was hesitant thinking that a motel not displaying a visible... More

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Lindsborg, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

We did not hear the train mentioned by other reviewers the night we stayed there. Balanced Rock is pretty basic, no frills but we would definately stay here again! We also made reservations and were not given a confirmation number but had no issues with the reservation when we arrived.

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Titusville, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

The hotel itself is a 4 but the fact that I called and made a reservation over 10 months ahead and again a week before to confirm, yet when we arrived the front desk had no record of a reservation makes me give it a 3. In fairness to the hotel, I was not given a confirmation # and did... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 via mobile

Rooms are the cleanest we have ever seen. Perfect size and convenient to rest. And downtown. Owners live on site and are wonderful.

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Vienna, Austria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

it is run - as it seemed - by a family with Polish roots. Very nice! Good value for your money. the train that passes the house starting from around 6 am is noisy in the mornings so count on waking up real early :-) room equipped with fridge and microwave, tv and coffee maker. in the morning they offer... More

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Aspen, Colorado
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile

This is a roadside motel run by a friendly family giving it a European feel. Highway and train noise are considerable but not problematic. Only place I've ever stayed with a bike wash. Great proximity to local restaurants and bike shops.

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Plano, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Let's be honest...there just aren't that many places to stay in Fruita. We picked the Balanced Rock Motel based strictly on reviews on Trip Advisor and other forums and are glad we did. For the money, you just can't get any better. We had Room #27, which had a king sized bed, but was a little cramped. The other couple... More

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Also Known As:
Balanced Rock Hotel
Balanced Rock Hotel Fruita
Address: 126 S Coulson St, Fruita, CO 81521
Region: United States > Colorado > Fruita
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Free Parking
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Ranked #1 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Fruita

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