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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Premium Room
Lake
Front of property
Balcony Double Queen
Exclusive Cabin

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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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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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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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Balcony Queen

Balcony Queen

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

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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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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

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 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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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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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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

Standard Room

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

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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 - 1.8 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Historic Estes Park
Discovery Lodge offers 59 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 guestrooms 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

  • 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

Reviews

Discovery Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1145 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly renovated room. Friendly staff. Nice property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Breakfast could be better. Nice to see elk right outside the rooms in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Discovery needs to be rediscovered

The room was clean and spacious however the resort looks tired and dated. It lacked a restaurant and didn’t have any other facilities, we had to use a pool in a sister hotel a mile up the road. On the plus sign the local wild elks were a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay! So easy to get around by foot or car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
The AC didn't work in one of our rooms. The hotel charged me twice for the full amount two days before check in and charged me five more times, tying up thousands of dollars in my account while on vacation with my family. It took 8 days to get it resolved. We were on our way back home before I got the last refund. Terrible communication. The front desk lady on the weekend told me that it wasn't her problem they had charged my card 5 too many times and wasn't helpful whatsoever. I requested a call back from the manager on several calls and never received one. I will not be staying there again or recommending them to anyone else!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

What a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stage our ladies backpacking trip. Beds were very comfy. Mini fridge a microwave appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not the best experience

We were disappointed that a large "organized" youth group was booked all around us in the same building during the second night of our stay. This involved a loud meeting next door during the late evening and a 4am departure with a herd leaving with lots of noise. Would strongly recommend that you put not place us right in the middle of a large noisy group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Ragan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Very convenient and comfortable hotel for our family. Good breakfast and our room was very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room had a strong cigarette smell. We went out and bought some air freshener spray and the office was right above us so we had lots of noise. The property was ok but could us some upgrades. But good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Doors were hard to shut. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, can walk to Safeway, visitor center and some restaurants. But the hotel is really outdated. We can hear people walking upstairs and people talking the next door. The table is way too small, it is just a side table for a lamp. Only one chair. Breakfast is really bad, only cereal and white bread. We ate at McDonald's the next day. For over $200 per day, it is overpriced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent for a family trip

Our stay at Discovery Lodge was wonderful! The unit we were in was clean, spacious, and updated. The location was perfect and we saw lots of elk. My children enjoyed the playground and pond. We will definitely stay at Discovery Lodge again when we return to Estes Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAYTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was somewhat disappointed with this property as most of the pictures show cabin-style properties and ours was definitely not that! Very misleading and I'm not sure if that is the fault of Discovery Lodge or Expedia? The property is very close to the main Hwy 34 but noise wasn't too bad when inside. A bit rundown outside and could do with a fresh coat of paint and a more welcoming and noticeable entrance from the road. Inside the room was clean and fresh. Good location as far as walking into town for food etc. (10 min walk) and for driving to RMNP
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our 4 day stay. Clean and comfortable. Just perfect for hubby and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older property but well-maintained. One mor ing we woke up to a herd of elk walking around the property- so cool! Breakfast was pretty weak - if you didn't get there early there wasn't much left, and definitely not a lot of options for kids unless they like bran flakes and hard-boiled eggs. Overall our room was very clean and it was a nice place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025