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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near The Stanley Hotel

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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel15 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanley Park3 min drive
  • AirportFort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)57 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, Mountain View (Pond View)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Cabin

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

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

Grand Estates stay.Your stay at this Grand Estates lodge places you within 3 miles (5 km) of The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Historic Estes Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 15 min walk
  • Lake Estes Marina - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill - 2 min drive
  • Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 8 min walk
  • Kind Coffee - 9 min walk
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar - 14 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

3-star lodge near The Stanley Hotel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A spa tub, barbecue grills, and ski storage are also featured at Discovery Lodge. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1966
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Discovery Estes Park
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Discovery Hotel Estes Park
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Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for the price to see the park!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Cheyenne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eugenijus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023