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Black Bear Manor: Traveller Reviews

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Average price*: £58 ($115) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 based on 38 reviews 38 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 B&Bs in Ouray
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Description: Contemporary English Cottage-style Bed & Breakfast with slate roof, set next to mountain stream & surrounded by the San Juan Mtns. This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
100 Sixth Ave
Ouray, CO 81427

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( 4-8 of 38 )
“The Best Travel Decision We Ever Made”

Black Bear Manor

23 Jan 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We had passed through Ouray once before and stayed a night in town, but it was not until the second time that we visited that we found that it was most memorable. We decided to book our first stay in a bed and breakfast at the Black Bear Manor, this turned out to be probably the best travel decision that we have ever made. The beauty of Ouray and the hospitality of Phil and Lucie at the Black Bear manor have created an official destination that we will continue to return to time and time again.
Phil and Lucie have created a phenomenal experience here. They are not just some hotel managers that you check in and you are a number. You are a guest in thier home and they will treat you like nothing else. Lucie will be up hours before you cooking up a spread of breakfast items that incorporates any eating lifestyle or demand. We ate at the Hilton for breakfast the morning before and it might as well have been McDonald's compared to Lucie's homecooked meal.
Both Phil and Lucie are very personable as well. We sat and talked with them for a long while as if they were our close friends. And if talking is not your thing and you just want to relax and have your privacy, no problem, they are not pushy for conversation at all.
The place itself is fantastic. It sits off a side street right off of main street Ouray. It is about a minute walk to a great row of shops. The place is clean and comfortable with a feeling of home. The only difference is that this home is surrounded by the most beautiful mountains in all of Colorado. They do not call it the "Switzerland of America" for nothing.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The town is beautiful and this is a comfortable, relaxing place to stay with wonderful hosts.
    • Disliked — Nothing
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sageandlakotasmom's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 06 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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“nice, great breakfast”

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4 of 5 stars
colo. springs
6 Dec 2007
2/4 found this review helpful

Although it's not the fanciest, oldest, grandest etc. B&B iv'e stayed in, for this little remote town it is pretty good. Our accomodations were small, not much of a lounging area, no public computer. It was a little hard to find going up and down the streets in a snowstorm. I don't believe the hottub was actually working, but it was very cold and snowy outside. There was nowhere for you to dust off the snowboots or put the huge coats and equipment when you came in. There was no one to greet us either. But we did arrive later. As an accomodation in Ouray, i have to say it's very good. it's clean, comfortable, friendly. once we finally met the owners the next morning, they were very helpful, and engaging, and most of all the breakfast was Fantastic! defintely the best breakfast in ouray, i've had. in summer i'm sure the house is great. they just need to run some specials on prices, and be more accomodating for winter guests and all the equipment that entails. (ice festival time). overall i' would certainly recommended this B&B. good job.

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arthaven's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2006
Member since: 22 February 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“We were spoiled at the Black Bear Manor”

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5 of 5 stars
Kansas City, MO
24 Sep 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I read a review about the Black Bear Manor that said the owners, Phil and Lucie would spoil you...and spoil they did. The rooms were lovely and comfortable and the breakfasts were outstanding. This was our first experience staying at a B & B and we loved it. The hosts are very warm and welcoming, and their little Scottie dog Smudge, adds a lot of charm. You will not be disappointed staying here.

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KCtravelers2's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Member since: 24 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Awesome”

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix
10 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Absolutely awesome. Phil and Lucie were wonderful hosts and have created a very warm and comfortable B&B. I definitely recommend the Black Bear Manor to anyone staying in Ouray.

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svaghti's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: 10 September 2007
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“5-star B&B!”

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
28 Jul 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I both feel that this is the best B&B we have EVER stayed in. Although we were only there for two nights, Phil and Lucie welcomed us like we were old friends. They gave us great advice on what to do in and around Ouray, helped make dinner reservations, and as for Lucie's breakfast in the morning.....wow.....We stayed in room 8 which suited our needs perfectly! We will definitely return to Black Bear Manor!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!
    • Disliked — n/a
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jjohnson41's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 30 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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