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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Exclusive Cabin
Balcony Double Queen
Lake
Premium Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Queen

Balcony Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin

Exclusive Cabin

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

With a stay at Discovery Lodge in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be steps from Historic Estes Park and 13 minutes by foot from The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Historic Estes Park
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Discovery Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1966
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at check-out

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Discovery Estes Park
Discovery Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Hotel Estes Park
Discovery Motel Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aime

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leta M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enchanting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zenaida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little lodge. Rustic but clean and functional. Staff was wonderful. The only reason I didn’t give it a five star all around is that the entrance had a lot of potholes and you need to make a sharp turn into the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to downtown, grocery store, and restaurants. Rooms seemed newly renovated. Comfortable. Property seems to be kid friendly ( observation, no experience).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m a return client
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great, room was clean and bed comfortable. It is an older hotel but they have done what they can to update. The views were beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weather break

Breakfast limited options and late on Friday, no TV stream g options. Staff pleasant, remodel work very good. Entry and exit from drive to street very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Elk herd on the property during our stay!! Huge plus. Depending on your room, you may or may not have unobstructed view of the mountains. Entry and exit from property is dangerous. Parking is ok for some units, very difficult for ours. Had to carry luggage up the stairs to access our room. Long uphill walk to ice machine. Supplies in room need better attention. If not for the Elk on the property this review would have been 1 star less.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am not a harsh reviewer, but I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the room. After we checked in we brought things in and saw that the beds what kind of small. Then after we got settled I went to the sink for the bathroom and noticed that they left a stopping wet rag which appeared to look like it was filled with soap on the bathroom counter. It was underneath the soap dispenser. Not sure if the cleaning people left it there because it was leaking or I just forgot to take it and finish cleaning. So I wanted to get rid of this I went to the ice bucket grab something to put that disgusting rag in and the ice bucket was half filled with water obviously from the previous guests. I was livid so I went to the front office and it was locked up and closed so no one was there. I decided to leave that ice bucket with that disgusting towel just to the right of their front door. After waking up and running to McDonald's for breakfast since I didn't trust what they had, I noticed at the office was open breakfast was being served and no one even took that ice bucket that I left at the front door into the building. We dropped off our keys and left after we were packed. It's really a shame because the property seems like a really cool place with a fire pit, a little fishing pond and ample space to throw or kick a ball around. Very convenient to downtown Estes Park. Hopefully the help improves, place has great potential
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopinath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James, Kyle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The pictures for the property are for their “high end cabin”. Expect a basic room, that is older (e.g., physical key lock doors). There is one soap dispenser in the shower for “shampoo/body wash” as if there the same thing. The soap dispenser for the sink ran out of soap and was not replaced after the desk clerk had no idea how to replace it or find a new container. We were also placed under the office, which meant the roof creaked non-stop from 6am until 10p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location but quality is not worth the price.

The location was great, next to the bus shuttle, golf course and Catholic Church. You have to pay extra for early check in and late check out. The quality is not worth the price but it’s convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant room, clean with nice towels, fridge & microwave. Fridge was leaking from defrost, service personnel came right away. One bed did not have a comforter. I texted to request extra bedding as instructed, this received no response. Very adequate for the price. We enjoyed the hot tub. Would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place for our anniversary, expecting something nice and comfortable. It was a huge disappointment. We checked out 30 minutes after checking in! The building is old and the room had a musty, stale smell like it had not been aired out in years. The carpet looked dirty and we would not take our shoes off. The room was small and uncomfortable. The balcony has an odd shape with two cheap plastic chairs. It is not even possible to sit together properly. The TV is tiny and placed in a corner where you cannot even watch it from the bed. We did not use the bed, but there were stains on the pillows. The photos online are very misleading. In reality, the place is dark, dusty, and outdated. Worst of all, this disappointment cost us almost 300 dollars. Way too expensive for a place that feels this cheap. We were looking forward to celebrating something special, and instead we were left frustrated and upset. If you’re planning a romantic stay or any kind of celebration, please do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. This place is not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious, clean,and nice decor. They did not clean the room for a multi day stay. I think I requested a ground floor room, not available when I checked in and NO elevator. They did give me clean towels when I went to the desk and requested them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nadamuni

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff should be well trained. Complimentary breakfast should have quality, customers are not beggars and treat them as customers.. Bread and Jam is the break fast? and the coffee, no one will drink.. no plates & no cups.. what is this hosting.. remove breakfast would be better I think
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was convenient, clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, flower mound

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views of Estes Park from our window. Very quiet also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025