About the Slackwater

The Slackwater is a 10-unit lodging property just outside of Buena Vista in central Colorado. Our recently upgraded motel blends rustic with mountain modern and is situated on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado. You can’t beat our location: We are 3 hours from Denver via US- Hwy 285 S, 2 hours from Colorado Springs via US-24W, 35 minutes from Cottonwood Pass, 6 minutes to downtown Buena Vista, 15 minutes to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, and 26 minutes to downtown Salida. View Map

Our offerings:

• 4 Hotel Double Queen rooms

• 5 King rooms

• 1 Three-Bedroom Apartment /one bathroom (sleeps 6-8)

• Free Wi-Fi

• Mini-Fridge, Coffee Makers, Microwave & Flat Screen TV with Cable

• Contactless Check-in Process

• Some rooms have outdoor patios with mountain views

• Pet-Friendly units with backyard dog run **

• Riverfront/Fishing Access

• RV pads for rent, Camper & Trailer Parking available**

   **additional fees may apply