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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near The Stanley Hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Standard King

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

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

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

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Balcony Queen

Balcony Queen

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

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 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
(34 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

  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Discovery King

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin

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).
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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 - ‬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 The Stanley Hotel
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, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1021 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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was water stains in the ceiling
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with a table for games or dinner, two sitting chairs, a microwave and fridge, DirectTV, hooks to hang coats behind the door, small freezer with ice tray, drip coffee pot, bath and shower. Nice little pond, Gazebo, firepits. Continental breakfast had fresh fruit and cocktail fruit cups, yogurt, apple or orange juice, tea, coffee and hot water, dry cereals, toast and mini muffins. Didn't make it to the outdoor hot tub as it was too windy. Walking distance down to the Visitors Center, less than half a mile to free shuttle buses for the weekend for the Dead Guy Days Festival. Thank you for the great communication in email reminders, texts and late check-in instructions to get to the room, map, wifi etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Svenja

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

Nice hotel close to town

The hotel is in a good location, nice surroundings with the pond and golf course, close to downtown. Rooms are definitely not very well sound proof and we didn't have soap or shampoo but after asking they filled it up. Breakfast is limited to toast and cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Casper

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and clean facilities. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Frankie

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

Early wake up call

The room they put us in was right below the breakfast area so we were woken up a little too early each day. U could hear chairs moving and hitting the floor from 7am to 10am
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and price is very affordable during the winter months
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Disliked: Staff & service
Our room description on Hotels.com and our actual room did not match at all! When we tried to speak to the front desk agent about it we were met with rudeness and an attitude. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
overall our stay was lovely, A little stressful checking in because their credit card system would not allow me to use my debit card which should have had no issue what so ever, even tried my husbands credit card and it did the same thing, and the patient gentlement at the front desk had no help to be able to answer why, luckily I was able to get cash and pay for our stay.once we were moved to a room that did not smell of fireplace smoke. I appreciate having a fireplace in the room but it was unbearable to even be in the room the way the smoke smell was so strong. But we did get moved to another room which did not have a fireplace but the room was soo much better, fresh new carpet new paint the bathroom was a lot better also. The centennial breakfast needs updating as we still had to go out to get something to eat due lack of food really.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastazya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean property, good pricing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful views of mountains and nice open field. We had a two bedroom room, It was simple but nice. This is not a luxury property but very nice for the price. We enjoyed continental breakfasts consisting of yogurt, cereal, muffins, oatmeal, toast , juice, and coffee . It was simple food but kept us full until and early dinner and helped keep to our travel budget. We also utilized the on property hot tube which also had a nice view of a distant mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corrine, Firestone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Chimney flue never vented no matter how we attempted opening flue. After putting out the fire, we realized it was closed no matter how you pushed/pulled the flue lever. No one mans the desk after 7 pm, so we had to call someone not even on the property. They told us they would not fix it that this wasn’t their fault or responsibility! We disagreed with that statement. They did let us know that we could leave and they would refund our money. That was at 8 pm and not really helpful considering we had our kids with us and plans in Estes the next days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Sweet little lodge. Great location. Accommodations were comfortable enough. Was not happy with our room location under the office: CLOMP CLOMP CLOMP beginning at 7am, plus noisy running water in the walls, so can’t recommend Rooms 101 -103.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025