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Discovery Lodge

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

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Premium Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Lake
Balcony Double Queen | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Estes - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bond Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 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
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Hotel Estes Park
Discovery Motel Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Discovery Lodge to the airport?

Discovery Lodge is 37.3 mi (57-min drive) away from the Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Lodge?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Lodge on Nov 30, 2025 start from $63.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Discovery Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Discovery Lodge.

Does Discovery Lodge offer free breakfast?

Discovery Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Discovery Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Discovery Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Discovery Lodge have a pool?

Discovery Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Discovery Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Discovery Lodge to downtown Estes Park?

Discovery Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Estes Park.

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1123 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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this place. Clean comfortable beds, walking distance of downtown. About 2 blocks walk to the visitor center where they have bus shuttles to where ever you want to go around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we wanted to be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

A place to stay in Estes Park, Colorado.

My husband & I were happy with our choice to stay at Dicovery Lodge!! Our unit had a view of golf course & pond……but the best part was the nature. There were elk & geese walking on the property! My husband just sat outside on his chair & took pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, and we met ELK here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chinmoy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were ok, but we had dogs upstairs from us that barked constantly. When I finally complained, they did talk to the people. It was an old property and looked old!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a dome. No frill but adequate. Clean and quiet on a Monday night in late August. Only power outlets are in use for AC and light. Consider bringing a power strip. Insulation and soundproofing are quite good. 4-5 tents (6-7 total) were being used and we shared three full bathrooms. We never had to wait in line for the bathroom. Towels in the dome. Breakfast had waffles, toast, muffins, bagel, yogurt, coffee, fruit cups. You can also rent sand boards at the office. Overall a nice experience. Peppermint the cat was very friendly. I below he’s the real owner of this place ;)
Our dome
RV options
From the office
Peppermint the cat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lana, Pasadena

It’s at the end of town with little to nothing open. Very drab. Not sure why that end of town is deteriorated The hotel is ok and was fine for our 1 night stay. Other reviews made it sound quite nice. I was a bit disappointed. The air conditioner was loud and was a wall unit not central air. The bed was worn, but everything was quite clean. The breakfast the next morning was good. The staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Spalding

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Nice grounds. Was a little disappointed with breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madi

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Woman in office very good. Property dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt feel the bathrooms were clean because of odor. Liked seeing elk on golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Nice hotel near RMNP!

Discovery Lodge is a nice home base for visiting Estes, with a quick drive to the park. It's located near the free trolley, which is worth checking out in advance to better plan your trip. Breakfast could definitely use improvements, and make sure to shop for water at the grocery store (nearby) in case their dispenser is not working. The rooms & beds were clean and comfortable, and view from the back balcony/ windows is beautiful. During the fall, elk are EVERYWHERE! This trip was my 4th time to stay here. There are breweries, shops and restaurants closer into town- a trolley ride, longer walk or short drive. The Stanley was nice, but if you're visiting within two hours of closing they might be shutting down all around you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

Great Place

Bed was good, pillows could be better. Breakfast was a couple of boiled eggs, which you had to ask for. Other choices were sparse, such as there being only white bread for toast (no wheat or bagels) and there weren't any pastries. The property is kind of hard to get in and out of, but there was wildlife on property so that made our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

Great location & newly renovated room

Everything was great! Location was close to downtown shops and food. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The bathtub was moldy other than that it was fine. You couldn’t see it until you took a bath. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, AURORA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It appeared that a remodel-upgrade was done to our room since out last visit a few years ago. It was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025