Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge near The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior entrance
River View Room
The Ponderosa Room | Living area
Economy Room | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel4 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanley Park5 min drive
  • AirportDenver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.)97 min drive

Room options

Kitchenette Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Riverview Cabin

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Queen Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corner River View Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Ponderosa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

River View Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this lodge, you'll find The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. Also, Alluvial Fan is within half a mile (1 km) and Performance Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive
  • Fall River Entrance Station - 4 min drive
  • The Stanley Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barrel - 4 min drive
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar - 4 min drive
  • Himalayan Curry & Kebob - 3 min drive
  • Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - 6 min drive
  • The Grubsteak Restaurant - 3 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

Lodge near The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ponderosa Lodge also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Ponderosa Lodge was completed in June 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Estes Park lodge.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ponderosa Lodge offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Area shuttle

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Playground

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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.

Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park

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Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. The only thing I would change is the beds were very hard
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We love staying here. If we stay in the Estes area, this is a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minchuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was just awesome. The manager Darrell was excellent and my son loved his dog Aspen. The rooms were great. They have their own fireplace and everything one needs to start a fire. We had a valcony overlooking the river which was very nice. The room had a small kitchen with all kinds of pots and pans for your cooking. The utensils and plates were all very clean and they even had steak knives. They also have an outdoor grill if you wanted to cook outside. The room also have a nice table for 4 which is great. Many hotels don't give you that. The water pressure onnthe shower was great too. The only negative was the round toilets since we are used to the elongated ones. Well, my stay was awesome and would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful, very quite and peaceful getaway with the family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Getaway
Stayed at Ponderosa Lodge as we were in town for a friend’s wedding and had the most amazing time! I’d consider this wedding trip turned couple getaway. The lodge was quaint and cozy, such a perfect place to stay! We had a nice fire place in our room and the hot tub outside was the perfect place to relax after a long day. It was our first time in Estes Park, but we will definitely be coming back to stay here again! Thank you for such an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Blue Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely our new go to place to stay in Estes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff and the room was amazing. Will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023