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Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Lake Estes Marina in Estes Park

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Free continental breakfast
Premium Studio Suite
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Mountain view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Estes Park

In Estes Park .You'll find Lake Estes Marina and Stanley Village within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Stanley Museum and Aspen and Evergreen Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Blue Door Inn

Motel near Lake Estes Marina in Estes Park
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Door Inn. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1958
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Door Inn offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

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 day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 and cash
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Travelled with group
The room we got looked nothing like the photos. The bathroom counter had spackle on it to fill some holes. But the tub shower was brand new. The carpet was old and worn in spots, but the beds were comfortable and sheets were clean. The location was good, the breakfast was a nice option and the desk staff were helpful. We were in the area to hike, so we were just using the room to sleep. It was nothing to write home about and I would consider other options if I returned to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was ok and reasonable. Could be updated and the hair dryer in the bathroom was confusing, all sign needed to say was “has to be plugged in to switch by the sink” instead it said light switch needed to be on but it wasn’t plugged in. Also the phone to the front desk didn’t work and no one on staff at 5 am. To help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very uncomfortable bed, very little toilet paper, breakfast was late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

We disappointed in the overall quality of our stay. Our room was not fully supplied (eg toilet paper) and staff had limited English and knowledge of the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

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

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A tired place but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is a little expensive for its condition! Phone and tv in the room weren’t working , although the staff did try his best to address the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rich

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
A dated property. Staff did not seem welcoming. Breakfast was in a very cramped space and started later than expected given the proximity to Rocky Mountain NP where guests want to get into the park. There were many people waiting into the breakfast room when it opened.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice motel for the price. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a basic room (no frills), but clean. It was a quick overnight stay for us so it served the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very positive experience at Blue Door Inn. No problems whatsoever.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was run down compared to the pictures and needed a lot of work. Front door and balcony doors were sticking making it difficult to open, close, and lock. Couch in room was very dirty and needed to be cleaned or replaced. Bathroom sink drained slowly and would backup just from washing hands. Bathroom counter was damaged in multiple places and repaired with putty.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie Jane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will not choose again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION, CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING AND ACTIVITIES
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie, Windsor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has gone downhill we used to like staying therr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not sure what’s up with all the negative reviews, our room was perfectly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CLAYTON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old motel - partially remodeled - The 2 chairs were old and uncomfortable. Bed was okay. I don’t care for bathroom sink and vanity outside of the bathroom and located in the living/bedroom area. Door was old and had been kicked in before as the latch lock wasn’t working and door jamb chipped and broken off. Apparently there’s no hurry or reason to repair it. The room had an Old musty smell in room. Glad I carry Lysol. While in the small bathroom, a large spider crawled in under the door from the living/bedroom area. Obviously no pest control used. Wouldn’t stay here again. We didn’t bother eating the free continental breakfast. It just looked thrown together and unappealing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025