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Discovery Lodge

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

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Premium Room
Lake
Exclusive Cabin
Balcony Double Queen
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen

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

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Balcony Queen

Balcony Queen

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

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

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Cabin

Exclusive Cabin

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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).
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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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 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.

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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 - 10:00 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
Discovery Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Hotel Estes Park
Discovery Motel Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Reviews

Discovery Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1140 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Horrible place portrays premium room with patio doors overlooking golf course got there had to walk across a dirt playground to a room under ground small slider window fire trap
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
We were disappointed with the king room. Bathroom had 0 space for toiletries, even though there was room to put shelves or small console. I had to leave everything on the floor. Carpets inside and on balcony were dirty. Balcony had cracker crumbs left from previous guests, obviously not cleaned after previous guest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this place. Clean comfortable beds, walking distance of downtown. About 2 blocks walk to the visitor center where they have bus shuttles to where ever you want to go around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we wanted to be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, AURORA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It appeared that a remodel-upgrade was done to our room since out last visit a few years ago. It was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room had a strong cigarette smell. We went out and bought some air freshener spray and the office was right above us so we had lots of noise. The property was ok but could us some upgrades. But good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Doors were hard to shut. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, can walk to Safeway, visitor center and some restaurants. But the hotel is really outdated. We can hear people walking upstairs and people talking the next door. The table is way too small, it is just a side table for a lamp. Only one chair. Breakfast is really bad, only cereal and white bread. We ate at McDonald's the next day. For over $200 per day, it is overpriced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Excellent for a family trip

Our stay at Discovery Lodge was wonderful! The unit we were in was clean, spacious, and updated. The location was perfect and we saw lots of elk. My children enjoyed the playground and pond. We will definitely stay at Discovery Lodge again when we return to Estes Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAYTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was somewhat disappointed with this property as most of the pictures show cabin-style properties and ours was definitely not that! Very misleading and I'm not sure if that is the fault of Discovery Lodge or Expedia? The property is very close to the main Hwy 34 but noise wasn't too bad when inside. A bit rundown outside and could do with a fresh coat of paint and a more welcoming and noticeable entrance from the road. Inside the room was clean and fresh. Good location as far as walking into town for food etc. (10 min walk) and for driving to RMNP
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our 4 day stay. Clean and comfortable. Just perfect for hubby and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older property but well-maintained. One mor ing we woke up to a herd of elk walking around the property- so cool! Breakfast was pretty weak - if you didn't get there early there wasn't much left, and definitely not a lot of options for kids unless they like bran flakes and hard-boiled eggs. Overall our room was very clean and it was a nice place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! Close to everything, clean, and our room had lots of space. We were in a double queen and the space was great. Plenty of room to walk around and not feel cramped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel close to RMNP

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A loaf of bread and some yogurt isn’t breakfast. Probably need to check for screws popping out everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Talley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with great views from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An easy, flawless experience. Picked up keys, headed to room, found it was exactly what we had wanted. When we left loaded car and got one last look of the view. Then turned in keys. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025