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The Boulder Creek Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Carousel of Happiness in Nederland

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Nonsmoking)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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55 Lakeview Dr, Nederland, CO, 80466
  • Place, Carousel of Happiness
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Barker Meadow Reservoir
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldora Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Nonsmoking)

King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Nonsmoking)

Double Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

King Room Creekside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Room Handicap Accessible

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Suite

Double King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Nederland

In shopping district.With a stay at this Nederland hotel, you'll be steps from Carousel of Happiness and within a 10-minute walk of Barker Meadow Reservoir. Eldora Mountain Resort and Hessie Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Carousel of Happiness - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barker Meadow Reservoir - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eldora Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 48 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Union Station - 55 min drive - 81.7 km

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toss Wood Fired Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dirt Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Very Nice Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kathmandu Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Boulder Creek Lodge

Hotel near Carousel of Happiness in Nederland
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Boulder Creek Lodge. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nederland hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Boulder Creek Lodge offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Boulder Creek Lodge.

Property is also known as

Best Western Lodge Nederland
Best Western Nederland
1st Nederland
The Boulder Creek Lodge Hotel
The Boulder Creek Lodge Nederland
The Boulder Creek Lodge Hotel Nederland

The Boulder Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 948 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff. I left my key in the room at 130am and gratefully they have a staff member overnight who was able to let me in. Thank you again for saving me from the cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable. The reason for my rating was mainly for a member of the staff, JoAnne. She is a special person and goes the extra mile to accommodate the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very welcomed and the room was cute and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room, great location. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The room and bed were comfortable and easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, convenient to amenities and centrally located for hiking. Only downside was poor lighting in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Thé room was very clean but quite dark. It was difficult to read a book on one side of the bed. We could never get the tv to work although that could have been an issue with Direct TV. The gentleman at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

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

Great little miuntain town hotel!

The room was great! Very comfy and cozy! The complimentary breakfast is mostly grab and go stuff plus some waffles or cereal. Good options though. Its very convenient walking distance to everything you want to see in town and they have a plethera of games to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Garden City

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay bc they are pet friendly, have breakfast with waffles and great grab and go options, and is a perfect location in the small town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place and the staff are very nice but the hotel needs updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when exploring the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian, Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice creek outside the window
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Building and rooms are pretty old but well-maintained. One problem was bathroom shower curtain was broken and would not close completely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john, dacono

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
shower curtain pulled out of wall - whoever fixed (tried) it did not know what they were doing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful - the game room kept our kids entertained and there's a nice walking path that leads to a beautiful view of the reservoir. Easy walk to local restaurants, nice quiet and laid back vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025