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Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Lake Estes Marina in Estes Park

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Balcony
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Lake Estes Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(31 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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, 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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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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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

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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬17 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

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

Reviews

Blue Door Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, KYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and pleasant. Bathroom a little small, but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIN, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. No frills but got the job done at a very affordable rate. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

stanley

Liked: Amenities
I would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly. The Breakfast needs some improvements but overall I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were ok, but the outside property could use attention. The pool was green and murky. The balcony walkway was dangerous as the carpet was coming up causing a tripping hazard. The gravy was cold and my AC wasn’t working properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Travelled with family and small children
The carpet outside the upper rooms was torn in spots and is a safety trip hazard. Bathroom door was hard to open and close it was dragging on the floor. Pool was cold not heated and needed some cleaning. Hot tub is not working and is a mess should be replaced or just removed. Wanted to check in a little early but there was a sign on the door that the office was closed no early check-in today come back at 4 pm. What's up with that ? Then when we got to our room the key cards did not work. Then the day before we were supposed to checkout the key cards stopped working again. Then about an hour before our normal checkout time the cards stopped working again. Good thing we didn't need the washer or dryer both of them had signs they were out of order. During check-in we were told that we would get a copy of our receipt in an email it never came through. So I asked for a printed copy and they said they couldn't print them. Ending on a good note the Breakfast selections are very good and very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were put in a room that was falling apart. Must have been a water leak in the ceiling cause it was all spackled up and the ceiling trim was ripped off with nails showing on 3 different sides. Paint spackled on walls and door and ‘well worn’ furniture. That being said, other rooms of people we traveled with were just perfect and decorated well. The only thing I can say is, it was clean-ish. Perfect shower, toilet, sink and linens. The ‘ish’ part was the faux wood flooring. I spilled water and wiped it up and the towel was black. I was quite disappointed and would have left had I not prepaid and traveling with others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Meh …

Bed was comfy .. but the rooms could use some deep cleaning. Beds moved slightly with the kids, and they were pretty gross underneath. Made the room feel a little dirty. Shower curtain was moldy at the bottom. When I checked in the guy mentioned “luxury” and I was far from luxury! I’d stay again, just don’t expect AMAZING! I definitely overpaid for my 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

SANGNAM

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Cleanliness was not an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was a nice size and the beds were okay. The bathroom was teeny tiny!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was terrible. We arrived and they said the pool was broken and it JUST broke yesterday, but asked someone else staying and they said it was broken longer. The pool is a major factor of booking. When I asked about it at the front door, the guy said i can just cancel your booking and you can find somewhere else. Yeah, let me find a hotel for 8 people last minute at rocky mountain national park. The maid came in my mother in laws room and took the tip, but didnt clean besides the trash. Wild. Also, washer and dryer were broken and they ran out of a lot of the breakfast food by 8 am. The rooms appear clean and updated until you go into the bathroom. Run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Travelled with partner
This was a great place for a weekend stay in Estes! Old Colorado feel, very clean. Breakfast wasn’t bad - just not a ton of choices. The only thing I’ll say that could be improved is the rooms need some updates, but are all very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cherub

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! It is nothing like the pictures. Our room lock was broken, the door jam was broken, there was a spider in the bathtub, cobwebs in a hole under the sink, the room stunk. We walked in, never even brought our luggage in and went back to the front office for a refund on our stay. There is no way we were going to stay in this place. I don’t know how it got wonderful reviews and the pictures are definitely not current pictures because it is nothing like it looked online.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were very clean but extremely outdated. The out door rugs were in terrible shape and could be tripping hazard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room just a 5 minute drive from town. Unfortunately reception closes for 2 hours in the afternoon-just when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this hotel was very good. The only issues were that the surge protectors had a problem. Also, there was only the main lock, and no secondary lock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

shawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon check in , the front desk guy was not welcoming as one would expect in such a lovely location. Not one smile or “welcome to Blue Door Inn” , Apparently this is his baseline as every encounter with him (owner or mgr ?) was the same. Maybe he needs a vacation or a hug.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade, Gettysburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked two rooms of the same type. King room. The second room was not a King room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025