Expedition Lodge Estes Park

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Estes Marina

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Front of property
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Mountain view
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1701 N Lake Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(107 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(98 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

7.6 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Estes Park

In Estes Park .Stay at this Estes Park hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Estes Marina and 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Estes Park. Bond Park and Estes Park Aerial Tramway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Expedition Lodge Estes Park

3-star hotel near Lake Estes Marina
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. An indoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Expedition Lodge Estes Park. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Estes Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Expedition Lodge Estes Park offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Rodeway Estes Park
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Expedition Lodge Estes Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 761 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Kay, LAURELVILLE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, good location, nice breakfast buffet. This is an older place, but overall, good choice and I'd stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John, HORSEHEADS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older place being refurbished and looking nice. Lots of elk near by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim, Houston

Travelled with partner
Not happy. My husband told the front desk I had limited mobility and walked with a cane. They put us on the 2nd floor with no access with an elevator. It was not only difficult but very painful for me to get to the room. The stairs and hallways are dirty. Rooms have LVP flooring which is better than dirty carpet. Rooms are ok but nothing special. We booked here because of picture on Travelocity but instead of the mountains, we mostly had a view of a metal warehouse. My biggest complaint is that they did not put us on 1st floor even after my husband explained the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very simple to check in and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, BAKERSFIELD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and nice. Very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Perfect for family

The pool in the arcade were great for my kiddo. Close to marina and a great pizza restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna, Aurora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and friendly staff. Game room was a hit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property met our needs nicely. Spacious rooms, eclectic breakfast, nice indoor pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great hotel! They had lots of amenities, things to do and the view of the mountains from the hotel was fabulous. The best part of the hotel was the breakfast which they called "The Breakfast Experience" - it certainly was! The green chili with elk jerky was absolutely spectacular - highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

Great place to stay to visit RMNP

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Full and unique breakfast. I would stay here again if I come to Estes Park again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

2/10 Terrible

Jenelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Almost no water pressure, and those tiny towels that don't even go around your body. The refrigerator made terrible noises. The air conditioner was incredibly loud. The room wasn't super clean - at least remove the hair from the drain. Ewww. Breakfast was weird and disappointing. They may have Wi-Fi, but don't expect it to actually connect to the internet. We checked out after one night, but had paid for 3. Too bad they didn't work with us on a refund. Now they get an online review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a little dated but I see you all are working on it. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some outdated areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharina, Avon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility has some wear and tear but clean and well-maintained. Unique breakfast option of chili bar! Family friendly property with indoor pool and game room. We only stayed one night but would have liked to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was older and needs a little TLC, but our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The room rates was good compared to many of the other hotels in the area and there was a nice view of Longs Peak. The breakfast menu had some nice changes from the standard hotel menu. If you are not from Colorado you may not understand the Elk Chile" tasted great". You can catch the Blue Shuttle across the street in front of the pizza restaurant. This will take you to the visitors center where you can catch the other free shuttles. This made it very convent to get around town and the surrounding area. The shuttles run approximately every 15 to 20 mins until the first of Nov. I believe. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Definitely an older hotel and it shows in places. Carpet has stains all over. Could definitely use a deep clean. Front balcony is a great place to sit and look at the mountains while the sun goes. Beds are comfortable. But yeah, rooms show some age in places. The front desk staff is wonderful, both checking in and out. Great people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JULIA, Pocatello

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the hallways smell terrible and the carpet is really dirty. The breakfast was not to our liking but they had some unusual choices. The location is good but probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is probably the worst breakfast I have ever eaten. No bacon, eggs, biscuits - it’s deviled eggs, taco items- just stuff I would never serve customers in Estes Park, Colorado. The location is ok- about 2 miles of driving to shop in Estes. The customer rep. was wonderful and very helpful. Just a TERRBLE breakfast for a tourist.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is extra! $10 a day. We didn’t realize it until check in. Free washer and dryer which was convenient. Breakfast was pretty good. The location was okay. There is a Target across the street but there is also a strip club. There were dishes in the dishwasher and the sink in the kitchen and bathtub drained extremely slow. The ac wouldn’t cool below 75 during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025