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Discovery Lodge

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

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View
Balcony Queen | Mountain view
Interior detail
Standard Room, Mountain View
Coffee service

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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
(115 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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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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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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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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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.Your stay at this Grand Estates lodge places you within 3 miles (5 km) of The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Historic Estes Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Estes Park Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1139 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

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

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn’t stay again. Room is tiny, beds are full size. No bedframe support at all. Anytime someone moves in the bed, the entire mattress shakes. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Very clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! We enjoyed our stay here! Elk right on the property! My husband loved it! We were on our way home from visiting our son in WY and we saw more Elk here than in Yellowstone! I booked this hotel as a surprise for him. He was so surprised and excited! Nice room, comfortable bed, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but leaves had to be vacuumed up inside the room and blown away outside, also the lawn furniture for 2 chairs and table in the room instead of upholstery chairs and wooden table would have been more comfortable to sit on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night 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

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd visit here. Rooms are adorable rustic, just what we wanted in a mountain setting. The view of the lake while on the deck is amazing and the dinner was fantastic, people are great. My go forever got to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The elk were rutting and buggle-ing right on the property! It was amazing!
This boy was tired after watching and herding his harem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That roadside lodge feeling Great views no matter what room you get I really had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room looks to have been recently refurbished and they did a good job. Bathroom was immaculate. Upper floor room in bldg 4 was advertised as a balcony room, which it is not; it’s a room with two chairs sitting outside the door on the walkway. We did see a bull elk bugling behind the hotel though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views of the Elk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franci, Maple Grove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park was perfect! The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast could use some work though. Not much to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved how close it was to everything and that there’s elk right on the property. We even saw a bear on the golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King room was nice. Towels were new and good quality. Breakfast is minimal. Nothing hot. We ate in one morning and at a local place the second morning. The elk were on the golf course behind the hotel. They were fascinating to watch!!
Right behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna

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