Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Premium Room
Exclusive Cabin
Balcony Double Queen
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Cabin

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

About the area

Estes Park

Grand Estates stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Grand Estates lodge, you'll find Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Stanley Village are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

3-star lodge near Rocky Mountain National Park
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 hot 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
  • Continental 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 with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • 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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 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
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

Front desk (limited hours), 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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

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
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, 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.

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 Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1053 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by how big the room was. Conveniently close to Rocky Mountain National Park and close to downtown shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Meh

Disclaimer update: they did say today once the manager arrived that they would provide us with a discount on rooms, so if that does indeed happen I will be increasing my stars on review. The guy at front desk was very nice. The location and view are fantastic. However, you also get what you pay for. It appears that housekeeping left sliding doors open while cleaning the rooms and birds/geese got into our rooms. We had bird poop on the tub and on duvet cover in one room. They offered to move us to another room, but we had already moved all of our stuff in, so we just cleaned it up with Lysol wipes and handed the duvet cover to them to try to not be difficult. That same room ended up having burnt out light bulbs in the lamps next to the bed. In our room, the TV cable did not work and you could not pick up any Channel. I also realized that night that our duvet cover had a yellow stain on it and also had geese poop prints/they must’ve sat on our bed. Free breakfast is supposed to be from 7 AM to 10 AM and I have been standing here since 7 AM and it is now 7:25 AM and no one still is here. Next time I will shell out the extra money to stay in a Vrbo or better place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for a quick stay. The rooms were clean but a little dated compared to the pictures... hard to beat for the price. My only compaint was the noise from guest above and next to us. I realize you're going to hear other guests at older places but there appeared to be more than enough vacant rooms to spread guest out instead of putting them all in one section on top and next to each other. Would stay again but would request a room on the 2nd level.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jamie at the front desk was awesome! Helped with check-in and spot on for a restaurant recommendation! Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stefanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed there before.. and it wasn't like this. It was also at an off season. I did like the room it was just very dirty. Also even for continental breakfast.. it was not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana, GRAND JUNCTION

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor management. Room was assigned and was dirty. Had to get another room. Breakfast was terrible. Asked for a bowl and was told to eat my oatmeal in a coffee cup. The entire place was pretty much empty and just shady. Had to sleep worried for my safety because the place looked like i was the only one there. Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia Katherine, Redan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only concern was the breakfast was not properly stocked. Only had fruit one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed and happy of the cleanliness of the room. Being an older property it was very affordable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room size was more than adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

April

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place To Stay in Estes Park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and close to amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

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

Close to Rocky Mountain NP

Location is great, breakfast was limited however there are plenty of options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
How close it was
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The view from room 203 was beautiful. The room itself was very small, but it worked for our needs, which was just needing a place to sleep. Room looks bigger in photos. There is a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom sink leaked water out of the pvc pipes. The bed was not the cleanest, there were some hairs that were not ours that were in the bed when we first arrived and some minor stains in the sheets/bedding. It was in a nice location just minutes from lots of dining and shopping. Just could have been cleaner. For the price, I would stay again if I was ever visiting Estes Park again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the roominess of this hotel. Each of our party of 5 had own bed. Breakfast VERY minimal- toast, coffee, cereal, yogurt. Bathroom baseboards and walls were very dirty and bathroom door would not open all the way. For the price it was worth it- nice and roomy for large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025