
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Best for family stays, golfers, and travelers who want multiple pools and a large spa.
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Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is a sprawling mesa resort in Colorado Springs with golf, multiple pools, and a full-service 10,000 sq ft spa — a good read for families, golfers and people who want resort amenities. Cliff House at Pikes Peak is a historic, Victorian-style boutique hotel in downtown Manitou Springs — read this if you prefer a compact, classic Colorado stay close to Pikes Peak attractions.
Updated · about 2 km apart

Best for family stays, golfers, and travelers who want multiple pools and a large spa.

Best for guests who want a historic, small-hotel experience within walking distance of Manitou Springs attractions and Pikes Peak access.
When Garden of the Gods Resort and Club wins: choose Garden of the Gods Resort and Club if you want resort-scale amenities — three outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, a 27-hole championship golf course, multiple on-site dining venues, and a large full-service spa. It’s set up for families, groups and activity-packed stays.
When Cliff House at Pikes Peak wins: choose Cliff House if you prefer a historic boutique hotel in downtown Manitou Springs, easy access to the Cog Railway, local shops, and short drives or walks to nearby trails and Pikes Peak-area sights. It’s quieter and more intimate than a full resort.
Bottom line: pick Garden of the Gods Resort and Club for amenities, space and family-friendly programming; pick Cliff House at Pikes Peak for a compact, historic downtown base for exploring Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak.
| Category | Garden of the Gods Resort and Club | Cliff House at Pikes Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large resort on a mesa with resort-style amenities and golf course views | Historic Victorian boutique hotel in downtown Manitou Springs |
| Location | Mesa setting in Colorado Springs, about 1 mile from Garden of the Gods Park | In Manitou Springs Historic District; about a 5-minute drive to Garden of the Gods |
| Size | 117 guestrooms plus cottages and casitas | 54 rooms |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly (children’s pool, kids programs, supervised activities available) | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools plus a children's pool; adults-only Infinity Pool policy (21+ when other pools open) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Four on-site venues (Grand View, The Rocks Lounge, Kissing Camels Grille & Bar, Beach and Cable Barista) | Two restaurants and one bar/lounge (Buffalo Bar plus another restaurant; 24-hour room service available) |
| Spa & wellness | Strata Spa & Salon — 10,000 sq ft with treatment rooms, steam rooms, Himalayan salt rooms | Not published |
| Known for | Red-rock and Pikes Peak views, 27-hole championship golf, large event and wedding venues | Historic hotel character, proximity to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway and Manitou attractions |
| Meetings & events | Extensive meeting and wedding spaces (multiple ballrooms, outdoor terraces, many configurations) | Conference space ~5985 sq ft with 4 meeting rooms |
| Airport access | About 14 miles / 20–30 minute drive to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) | Preferred airport listed as Colorado Springs Airport (COS) ~26.5 km / 16.5 mi from property |
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club sits on a mesa near Garden of the Gods Park and other Colorado Springs attractions.
Good base for exploring Garden of the Gods and wider Colorado Springs with easy car access.
Cliff House at Pikes Peak is in the Manitou Springs Historic District near shops, restaurants and trailheads.
Choose Cliff House for a compact, walkable base in Manitou Springs near Pikes Peak access.
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers a range of lodge rooms, suites, cottages and casitas for different party sizes.
More room variety and larger suites/Cottages for families or multi-night resort stays.
Cliff House provides a smaller set of room types in a historic building.
Better for travelers who prefer boutique, historic rooms over a range of large suite options.
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club runs several on-site dining venues to cover casual to fine dining.
Wide choice of in-house dining, from coffee to fine dining, mostly on-site and suited to families and groups.
Cliff House has smaller, on-site dining options and room service.
A compact set of dining options that fit a boutique hotel and downtown location; good for strolling to nearby restaurants.
The resort emphasizes outdoor recreation: multiple pools plus a championship golf course.
Pick Garden of the Gods if pools, on-site golf and a broad activity program matter most.
Cliff House’s main draw is its downtown location and historic character rather than resort-scale pools or golf.
Cliff House is for guests who plan to spend time in Manitou Springs and on nearby trails, not for resort-pool days.
Garden of the Gods supports a spa-forward wellness program plus a large fitness center.
Stronger on-site wellness and fitness facilities for multi-day spa and activity-focused stays.
Cliff House has fitness facilities listed and places guests close to Manitou’s bars and evening options.
Better if you want quick access to local nightlife and short excursions rather than a full spa program.

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club — children's pool, kids programs, family pools and multiple activity options.

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club — on-site 27-hole championship course and extensive meeting/wedding spaces.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak — Victorian-era character and smaller, historic hotel atmosphere in downtown Manitou Springs.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak — steps from Manitou Springs attractions, the Cog Railway and local shops and eateries.
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club — it has a dedicated children’s pool, family-friendly seasonal pools, kids activities and large family room options.
Cliff House at Pikes Peak — it’s located in downtown Manitou Springs and is a short drive or walk to the Cog Railway and local attractions.
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club — Strata Spa & Salon is a 10,000 sq ft full-service spa. Cliff House’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Yes — Garden of the Gods Resort and Club has multiple venues from a fine-dining restaurant to a coffee bar and grills. Cliff House offers two restaurants, a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service.
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