Welcome to
The Clipper Inn
Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to the Clipper Inn

Centrally located in one of the most spectacular settings in Colorado, the beautiful town of Ouray. The sheer pristine beauty of this area, as well as the friendliness, charm and fun of Ouray will most certainly capture your heart.

The China Clipper Inn was custom designed as an Inn featuring classic details, quality, comfort and privacy. Twelve rooms are available to guests which provide elegant and luxurious lodging accommodations. Built from scratch by Earl Yarbrough, a Navy Commander and avid maritime enthusiast, in the 1990's and opened in 1995, the China Clipper Inn, was designed to emulate it's Victorian, historic neighbors and retain the architectural vintage and character of the town. Most of the rooms are named after famous Clipper ships. With fine mountain views from most rooms, the China Clipper Inn offers all the intimate amenities of an inn and the conveniences and privacy of a fine hotel. 

A full, made from scratch breakfast can be enjoyed in our charming dining room or at one of our intimate breakfast tables.

Also known as the Switzerland of America, Ouray is the perfect place for Jeeping, hiking, biking and horse-back riding, during the warmer months. For the colder months, enthusiasts can ice-skate, snowshoe, ice-climb, snow mobile, or back country ski. Downhill skiers can relax in Ouray and ski in Telluride, only 40 minutes away! Ouray’s renowned Hot Springs Pool is a pleasure anytime of the year. Any season, all-year, you’ll have fun browsing through Ouray’s shops and galleries and dining at the extraordinary restaurants available. Year-round, let the China Clipper Inn be your base for your many adventures.

We want your visit with us to be an unforgettable experience in Ouray!

***WE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD.

***Sorry,  pets CANNOT be accommodated (we follow ADA guidelines for service dogs).