Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Water view
Indoor pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Condo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two King Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Estes Park

With a stay at Murphy's River Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and a 4-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 1.3 mi (2 km) from The Stanley Hotel and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Performance Park.

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Estes Park Sugar Shack - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and an indoor pool
Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the 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 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 20 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Joliet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was in the first floor, it was so noisy, we could hear every single step from the people who stayed in the second floor, it was noisy and squeaky. No everyone wants to be up until 11:00pm or up at 6:00am it was horrible and annoying. So if you decide to spend your vacation in this property request a second floor room, building is old and needs renovations, bed are comfortable and room was clean, I would give more starts but all the steps, noise and squeaky noises from the second floor were VERY annoying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meaghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience. The place was a little older but had all the amenities required and was in a really wonderful location to Estes and Rocky Mountian National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, good location, very clean and staff is great. All around great trip. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Seunghwan, Corpus Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good place to stay. Close downtown and RMNP enterance. We don’t use many thing in there but there are heated pool, game for family and the place to take a rest outside. Staff is very nice. But If you stay in a room on the side of the road, you will wake up to the sound of cars passing by in the morning. And Don't expect a breakfast like a hotel. They have boiled eggs, bread, yogurt, oatmeal, bananas, tangerines, coffee and juice, and just a few snacks to take with you on a hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud upstairs people but the room and everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First and foremost, staff was excellent. Very friendly and great communication. Explained late check in process and amenities. Very willing to help and assist with anything. Facilities, while nice and clean, were definitely in the dated side. A washer and dryer was a nice option. Though the detergent dispenser was not working properly which caused cascading issues. It dispensed dryer sheet vs detergent, which left me with dilemma to try dispenser again, but would leave me short on quarters. (Quarter machine broken and front desk closed) I had to drive to gas station make change. Was also able to get detergent out of the machine. Butto top it off dryer stopped working half way thru cycle and had to hang clothes around the room.. Moral of story... Always get more quarters just in case.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

6/10 Okay

Saira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sokhang

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

Amazing place to stay.

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucianita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop overnight. The property seems to be eco-friendly.The front desk wasn't available for early check out, but we simply dropped the key in the early checkout box.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and location were excellent. Breakfast was very basic - provision of some cereals would have been welcome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Excellent location with mountain charm!

Excellent location! Walking distance to shop or grab a bite of food! Great hot tub and good size indoor pool! Rooms are spacious, clean, a bit dated with small bathroom, but loved the friendliness and charm! Definitely will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Estes Park. Great, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Murphys River Lodge is a charming motel located within easy walking distance of downtown Estes Park, and is a few miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The room was spacious and clean, and the included breakfast hit the spot. There is also an indoor pool and hot tub. Overall, it's a great place to stay when exploring the Rockies!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, property was nice. We just did not like the smell, noise, mess, and inconveniences due to the road construction being done on the road in front of the property. We came here for quiet and solitude and the road construction ruined that
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed at Murphy’s for a family wedding. The accommodations were comfortable and convenient, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. It was an ideal location for our three families, as it was close to the wedding venue, next to a great restaurant, and within walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025