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Discovery Lodge

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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 Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

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

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 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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2 Bedroom Queen Suite

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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

Standard Queen

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

Balcony Double Queen

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

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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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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 - 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
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Discovery Hotel Estes Park
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Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1075 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

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

8/10 Good

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again. Very comfortable bed, hot water, nice grounds and the hot tub worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra, tucson

Travelled with family
I think this is a very convenient property to stay at when visiting downtown or the Stanley! The breakfast is nice especially if u are traveling with children! Rooms were nice.. just need some picture on the walls! 😁 We had a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

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

Don't Book through Hotels.COM

It's a nicely renovated older property with a nice pond, grass, etc. The staff was pleasant and wonderful. HOWEVER DO NOT BOOK THROUGH HOTELS. COM !!! -- I left a day early and I now have to deal with the famous customer non-support of Hotels.Com. From bad software to bad support, Hotels.com (Expedia) is a disaster.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a great! We were able to extend our stay an extra day due to weather concerns for our drive back home. Staff was fantastic! Would definitely consider this property again on our next trip to Estes Park! Only issue we had, no fault of the staff, was dealing with loud, next door young couple for a couple of nights! The bed was very comfortable, loved it! Thank you again, Discovery Lodge!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic little place. The family loved waking up and seeing all the little goslings running around. It was very close to downtown Estes and RMNP. We had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Our stay was eh. Had to be moved from one room for the smell. Also had to ask three seperate times over two days to have my bathroom soap refilled as there was not any hand soap, body wash, or shampoo in the dispensers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the shower was good and the bed was comfy. My only concern was that there were no deadbolts or peepholes on the door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nilesh, AUSTIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property is not very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discovery Lodge was a convenient and quiet place to wrap up our road trip. The location was great—close to everything in Estes Park and made for an easy early morning departure. The room was simple but clean, and the views from the property were lovely. One quirky thing: there was plenty of lotion but no hand soap in the bathroom, which added to the laughs after a week full of road trip jokes. Overall, a good and easy stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jiexi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

inexpensive

You get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lots of space, clean. Location is awesome. We had a great stay and talked about how we would totally come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice quiet stay. Clean room. Lots of space to walk around and relax in the lodge grounds. Walking distance ti multiple shops and restaurants. Staff was not always available which was frustrating at times but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful and very close to Rocky Mountain National Park. The check-in was seamless, the room was clean, and parking was a breeze. My minor concern was the hand soap and body wash were completely out. We called the front desk but nobody picked up, maybe because it was later in the evening. Free breakfast was provided, but it was very basic that we ended up eating out. Overall, I would definitely stay here again if I am back in Estes Park!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nuvenilda, Plano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cabin look inside the room. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Time In Estes Park

Had a wonderful stay at this older motel. The room was extremely spacious. While the carpeting was old and curtains a little dated, the room was very comfortable. We had great views from windows on three sides. Even got lucky enough to see a small herd of mule deer come for a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025