Sierra Grande is a charming historic lodge located in a quirky town, built in the early 1900s and remodeled by Ted Turner in 2013. The hotel offers clean, spacious rooms with large tubs, and some rooms feature in-room soaking tubs, making it a relaxing stay. The building's classic design includes creaking floors and interesting photos from the early 1900s, adding to its nostalgic atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the outstanding and friendly staff for their helpfulness and kindness.
The lodge provides a good breakfast buffet, including green chile, bacon, eggs, and pastries, though some visitors suggest trying local restaurants for breakfast, such as Johnny B’s or El Faro. The breakfast is included in the stay, which also features a one-hour soak in the hot springs. While the hotel’s hot springs are nice, soaking at Riverbend Hot Springs nearby is similarly enjoyable. The location is walkable to downtown, with plenty of food and drink options, and close to local attractions like the dam, Damsite restaurant, and the historic town of Hillsboro. Activities such as tubing on the Rio Grande and visiting the old church up on the bluff are popular nearby.
Although the hotel is generally praised for safety, cleanliness, and walkability, some reviews note that certain amenities like the gym and public areas could use attention and better maintenance. Overall, Sierra Grande is regarded as a cozy, friendly oasis offering a relaxing experience with easy access to the town’s natural beauty and local sights.
Great place for quiet relaxation. Wish they had a full service restaurant on site.
September 2026
We loved our stay at Sierra Grande as part of our mini honeymoon! Enjoyed an amazing couples massage and private soak, the town and location is so quaint. A highlight was the coffee house on site, Stephen and Khrys made us some amazing matcha and tea based drinks! Definitely check it out if you get a chance, we hope to... read full comment
August 2026
Really unique stay — very cool. Thank you to Matthew for making it great!
