Far View Lodge vs Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites
Far View Lodge scores 82/100 on FamilyFactor to Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites' 77/100 — a 5-point gap. Far View Lodge scores higher on location and safety. Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores higher on room fit for families and value for a family of four. Far View Lodge is $$$; Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites is $$.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | Far View Lodge | Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 68 | 72 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 72 | 78 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 98 | 78 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 80 | 88 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 88 | 82 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 66 | 64 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 82 | 77 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
Far View Lodge
Mesa Verde, CO · FamilyFactor 82/100 · $$$
The only in-park lodging at Mesa Verde, operated by Aramark under NPS contract. Rooms are sparse but functional. The location is the entire argument — you're 15 miles inside the park at 8,100 feet elevation with sunrise views across four states.
Pick Far View Lodge when
- Location matters most to you — Far View Lodge scores 98 to Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites' 78 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
- Safety matters most to you — Far View Lodge scores 88 to Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites' 82 (pool gates, balcony safety, gated property).
- You want only in-park lodging — 15 miles inside mesa verde, zero morning commute to cliff dwellings, sunrise views across four states from the 8,100-foot mesa top, and metate room restaurant (dinner; only sit-down option inside the park) — listed for Far View Lodge, not for Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites.
- You need a standard room (2 queens, sleeps 4) and king room (sleeps 2-3) — in Far View Lodge's room list, not Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites'.
- You are travelling with teens and multi gen — Far View Lodge is scored for that group, Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites is not.
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Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites
Cortez, CO · FamilyFactor 77/100 · $$
The most consistently family-recommended hotel in Cortez — Best Western Plus with an outdoor pool, connecting rooms, hot breakfast included, and 9 miles from the Mesa Verde entrance. Solid value anchor for families who don't need vacation-rental space.
Pick Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites when
- Room fit for families matters most to you — Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 78 to Far View Lodge's 72 (suites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes).
- Value for a family of four matters most to you — Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 88 to Far View Lodge's 80 (rates, free-kid policies, what is included).
- You want outdoor heated pool (seasonal) — essential for kids after a hot cliff dwelling day, free hot breakfast included — real eggs, not just granola bars, and connecting room configuration available (king + 2-queen connecting) — listed for Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites, not for Far View Lodge.
- You need a standard double queen (sleeps 4) and king suite with sleeper sofa (sleeps 3-4) — in Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites' room list, not Far View Lodge's.
- You are travelling with toddlers — Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites is scored for that group, Far View Lodge is not.
- Budget is the constraint — Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites sits in the $$ band against Far View Lodge's $$$.
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Far View Lodge vs Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites FAQ
Which is better for families, Far View Lodge or Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites?
Far View Lodge scores 82/100 on FamilyFactor to Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites' 77/100 — a 5-point gap. Far View Lodge scores higher on location and safety. Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores higher on room fit for families and value for a family of four. Far View Lodge is $$$; Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites is $$.
How do Far View Lodge and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites compare on price?
Far View Lodge is in the $$$ band and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites is in the $$ band. On the FamilyFactor value dimension, Far View Lodge scores 80 and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 88. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, Far View Lodge or Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites?
Far View Lodge scores 68/100 on kid amenities and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 72/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: Far View Lodge scores 72/100 and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 78/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Far View Lodge lists standard room (2 queens, sleeps 4), king room (sleeps 2-3), and kiva suite (larger footprint, sleeps 4-5). Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites lists standard double queen (sleeps 4), king suite with sleeper sofa (sleeps 3-4), and connecting rooms (sleeps 6-8 comfortably).
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Far View Lodge scores 66/100 and Best Western Plus Turquoise Inn & Suites scores 64/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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