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Discovery Lodge

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

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City view from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    1 min walk
  • Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
    10 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel
    13 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Estes Park

Grand Estates stay.A stay at this Grand Estates lodge places you steps from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and within a 5-minute walk of Historic Estes Park. Stanley Village and Stanley Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 13 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • Lake Estes Marina - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

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
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬8 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 spa 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
  • Full 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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
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 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was in a great location. Room was basic. But clean. Hand soap and shampoo containers were empty. Bed was extremely squeaky. Staff was ok. Elk on the property was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with group
Upon our arrival desk clerk gave me keys to our room #308. The door was unlocked and the room was a mess. It hadn't been cleaned. Took another 40 minutes for a male staff member to clean the room. Finally got into the room at 5:30 pm. Asked if the lodge offered a Senior or Military discount, no response from the clerk. She was NOT very helpful and not sure why she wasn't aware that the room wasn't check in ready. Nice view of mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is a little basic
Convenient location. Clean and spacious room. Friendly staffs. Great view. It has a nice jacuzzi. Only con is the breakfast is a little basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dana, Pueblo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Neighbors played heavy base music until 2 am when quiet time was to start at 10:30 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hot tub next to room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great elk viewing
The Discovery Lodge is located right by a 9-hole golf course, and apparently the elk love it. We were able to see these beautiful animals without ever leaving the property, which was a highlight of our stay. It’s an easy location from which to get to downtown and to the Rocky Mountains. There’s plenty of parking, but more than once someone had taken the space directly in front of our room—we found this odd as it seems the rooms we used had one space per room right at your door. The room was ver spacious, clean and comfortable. I would suggest bringing your own shampoo/conditioner/body wash unless you want to use the provided single product shampoo-body wash combo. Breakfast was fine—fruits, packaged cereals and muffins, white bread, boiled eggs. It’s a very simple place, but nice enough and convenient for visiting the national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rented 2 rooms. Room 1: bathroom door coming off hinges Room 2: bathroom door was dragging on the floor and wouldn't close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous lodge. VERY clean. Very comfortable . The views were a plus too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was dated but all I needed was a bed and bath. Breakfast was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Awesome spot. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the resident elk and double rainbow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Larry, Southside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older property that has renovated rooms. Rooms are on the small side but the view is great. Bed is comfortable. Breakfast is simple but they keep it well stocked. Having elk just off your balcony is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to do some hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. The rooms were spacious and clean. It is very quiet and you may get a bonus of some bugling elk in the golf course. The Visitor Center is right next to the lodge and it offers free trolley rides around Estes Park and to Rocky Mountain National Park. You also can walk to Estes Park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Property is located minutes from downtown. Private balcony to sit outside and view the mountains was great. Enjoyed seeing the elk in the morning and afternoons.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Miroslav

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Inge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lage am Ortsrand nahe dem Golfplatz. Nettes Frühstückslokal. Alles okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

NA
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
I was told there was going to be premium chanels on the tv. There was not. I would have felt better if the carpet was not so old and stained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff not helpful, argumentative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The facility is older and showing wear. The pavement has ruts. The entrance to the facility is easy to miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024