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Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Lake Estes Marina in Estes Park

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Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Living area
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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave | Living area
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | View from room

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Estes Park

Grand Estates stay.Your stay at this Grand Estates motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Estes Marina and Stanley Village. Stanley Museum and Aspen and Evergreen Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Estes - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
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, 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

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check was quick and easy. Our room was nice and clean and the bed is comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stepfanie

Disliked: Room comfort
Not a comfortable place
The room was cold. There’s a heater in the room but it blows very low heat where I have to wear a jacket to sleep. Check out is at 11AM, however the card key was disabled in the morning. Good thing I was still in the room when my friend went outside to put stuff in the car otherwise we would have to go to the office to get re-entry back into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANN, St. Amant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you do not have a car this property is located a ways from town although walkable if you are in pretty good shape. 1.1 miles there is easy but back before dark can be challenging. Loved my econ stay! Spectacular views all ways. Bed was very comfy and bathroom vanity and shower heads appeared new, Hot and pressure. Folks were really nice around there. Breakfast was convenient and good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Monika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I come to Estes quite often & usually stay at the same two places, on this trip 12/27-12/29 we decided to stay at the Blue Door. Upon coming in there was a very thick sheet of ice in front of the stairs leading up to our room. No ice anywhere to be found anywhere on the property or Estes for that matter. You would think a property in the mountains in the winter time would have de-icer salt on hand. We booked the “premium suite” and upon entering was grateful we booked a premium room as I couldn’t fathom what the regular rooms looked like as ours was completely outdated and in dire need of some TLC! I literally found a dog turd in plain sight next to the couch & blood on the tile next to the tub. The property itself is completely covered in dog feces. No dog poo bags anywhere for guests to clean up after their pets. In the middle of the night another guest was banging on our door and trying to get in. My husband answered and the guy was clearly drunk and had no idea which room was his. The whole stay I felt unsafe and couldn’t wait to leave! Never again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfredo

Disliked: Amenities
No good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple and comfortable
It was comfortable and had everything we needed. Good value and close to everything It was simple but nice. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean and good water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Everett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recomend. One of the cleanest place, quiet and super close to downtown. Also we got to see the Estes Park Elk herd. The only BUT i can give this place would be the breakfast( its a grab and go ) not a verity of food.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vencell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place for the price. The free breakfast left a bit to be desired. Great areas for the dogs to run and nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Used to be very nice but under different owners and going downhill fast. We will not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venugopal

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Clean room, nice bed, mini fridge and microwave, very friendly service. Amazing prices. Definitely staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Virginia, Clinton

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reliable
Always a good place to stay, but no MSNBC channel is a minus for me. Nice size bed and good air conditioning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditya manikanta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
The property was covered in snow and ice, presenting dangerous conditions even to get into the office. This at a time when the community was clear of snow. Liability for ownership in Colorado is huge. They shouldn’t advertise continental breakfast. Very limited and low quality choices. Interior of rooms in need of repairs and paint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was clean and comfortable. The TV took a little time to master and was a little low on the wall from the bed, but we managed. The balcony off the room has an incredible view. There is a nice table on the balcony, but it is metal, so we had to improvise to make it comfortable in the cold. The Blue Door Inn has the potential to be exceptional with a few upgrades. The hot tub and fire pits were not functional in the winter, which was a bummer. The weather was quite mild while we were there, and we would have taken advantage of both on a regular basis. The outdoor areas were unkept for the winter instead of promoting fun winter possibilities. There also were no holiday themes or festive lights. It is a pet-friendly property with an outdoor area for your dog, but it seemed like the staff was standoffish towards our dog. Embracing the pet-friendly theme, updating the outdoor amenities, and making this property more a destination than a landing pad in the winter would make the Blue Door Inn an outstanding place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonably affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024