Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge near The Stanley Hotel

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Exterior
Property grounds
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Water view
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bond Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 32.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two King Deluxe

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Estes Park

On river.With a stay at this Estes Park lodge, you'll be steps from Performance Park and a 5-minute walk from Mrs. Walsh's Garden. Historic Estes Park and Historic Park Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk
  • Bond Park - 11 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star lodge near The Stanley Hotel
Murphy's River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and a spa tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Murphy's River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1983
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • 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
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 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 night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place but was charged for damaged towels and I’m positive it was not us that damaged. We didn’t have any spills other than water and used a towel to dry that up but that should not have caused damages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The people are great! Location is perfect! Loved the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, older property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place, not Ecco friendly you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
The staff were friendly and helpful and the room/condo was clean and comfortable. The fireplace was just for looks and a stereo candle and there was no kitchen with plates etc. This appears to me a motel conversion but the condos had a nice small river view and a pleasant patio with chairs. I would say they’ve upgraded fixtures but it’s not a modern newer look. It’s rustic. I would stay there again but felt the price high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was great place to see wild life they had a Bull Elk in the garden each night we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nannette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little high priced…,,
Everything was very dated and not worth the money I spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice homey kind of place to stay.would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy you could hear people next door talking and the people upstairs walking clock was 6 hours off A loud thunderous storm sound but wasn’t a storm don’t know what it was scared us This may have been unique to our room Never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect walkable location
We loved the location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. Our room faced the river and we loved the view and sound of the water. Murphy's has a rustic cabin vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a very special kind of place.makes you feel like going to visit grandma with that folksy kinda charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yonghwan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just checked out of Murphy’s River Lodge and we couldn’t be happier. We were in Estes Park on an anniversary trip and loved staying here! The convenience of walking to restaurants and all over town is so nice. We also loved being on the river, the pleasant staff and the breakfast every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the creek/ stream outside our door. The staff were great! We could easily walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suresh

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Davis, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. The floor squeaked, the shower head needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Twyleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on 2nd floor...stairs..overlooking stream which was very nice. Little things were noticed and were appreciated. Night-time was noisy with people partying till past midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if you are visiting Estes or RMNP. Great staff, fun property and walkable to Estes. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms next to the stream.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024