Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine, garden views
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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130 Stanley Avenue, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Accessible, Mountain View (Suite - King+Twin Bed)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (2 Queen with Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (King Room with Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Mountain View (Trailhead Deluxe Suite (King+2 Twins))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Deluxe 2 Queen with Tub)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and free use of bicycles are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Estes Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Estes Park Conference Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Mexican cuisine and garden views while dining at Casa Colina
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include convenience store, a gift shop and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and yoga classes
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Stanley Hotel and 5 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains was completed in July 2023.

This 4-star Estes Park hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Casa Colina – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Casa Colina Bar – Overlooking the garden, this bar specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Colina
  • Casa Colina Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 01 September.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Trailborn Rocky Mountains Hotel
Trailborn Rocky Mountains Estes Park
Trailborn Rocky Mountains Hotel Estes Park

Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 402 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ranjini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big room, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Paper thin walls
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Disorganized, unprofessional. Booked >2 wks in advance. When we arrived around 4:30PM, we were informed our room was not ready, but would be told when it was. We waited nearly an hour at the bar with no news, so we went back to the front desk where employee told us that our room was no longer available and that we would need to stay somewhere else (unlikely in Estes). I asked if they would make those accommodations for us, but was told no. I asked if they could contact their manager, but instead, I was given the manager's phone number and told to call them myself. Of course, the manager didn't answer. Expedia tried to reach out to the property but they also did not get anyone to answer for 40 minutes. Eventually, they got in touch with the property, and told us that the room would be available after all. It was nearly 8PM when we got back to the hotel. We were told we'd receive a $50 discount for the inconvenience, yet that hasn't happened (yet?). For breakfast we had a cinnamon roll, banana bread, a cup of tea, and a latte. $25. The atmosphere and location of this property is great. The room was clean. They had a fire pit and some free s'more ingredients. Side note: The bar/kitchen staff (Derrick I think), was more invested than the front desk. I think he was pulled to help clean several rooms for us and other guests who were in similar situations. He offered us food on the house (sadly we already had dinner). Nice guy. Overall, management is lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the dining, the fish tacos were perfect. Very enjoyable stay & especially for the Estes Park glow parade location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately the check in experience on Friday night really put a damper on our stay. We showed up with a four-year-old and a two-year-old, ready to settle in and get ready for the glow parade. Unfortunately, our room was not ready, and there was not really a proactive approach to finding out when it would be or if it would be which is not a great response when you are traveling with two little kids, do not know if you’re even going to have a room that night. We were unsure if we needed to drive home and waste our money on our dog boarding or if we were to stay and wait for our room. The front desk staff was clearly overwhelmed, even disappeared in the office for a while while the line grew and my frustrations grew. I feel like management should coach staff on dealing with these situations we were told the room was not ready because of housekeeping shortages and it was not ready until after 7 PM when guaranteed for 4 PM check-in. We were told to “just got have a long dinner” and came back at 5:30 and there were still no updates. Room was finally ready after 7. I’m more upset that this was stressful on us and our kids and the staff didn’t seem to proactively try to handle the situation and was not very apologetic or empathetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so cute! Loved the room layout! Staff was amazing. The extras were outstanding- s’mores pit!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for a quick night, but nice place! No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lingzhi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was delayed by over an hour. Our hotel room had dead flies, and hair in the drain. The heat was stuck on in the room. The hotel room was also very noisy. The excellent food at the restaurant and coffee almost made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Travelled with partner
The staff was nice the room had a smell and the people above were very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kelli

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were casually (and uncomfortably, unprovoked) informed by the bartender that the property had been bought out and that was why they were pinching pennies around the property. Stairs/balconies were covered in bird droppings, amenities offered on website are no longer available, I could keep going on and on. Super underwhelming experience and will not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice rooms with comfortable beds. Fire pit with nightly s’mores. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the games that were available to play in the lobby and the nightly fire pit and s'mores. The coffee and breakfast burritos were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hospitality and easy access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the spots in the bathroom were drywall was fixed should be painted. The hallway between bathroom and bed area could use paint touch up too. I get in prime season this maybe tough to do however its quiet now so perhaps touch up paint in rooms not used. It seemed like the floor was buckled up or coming loose as you walked over some spots too. The pigeons sitting outside the door all night were loud so maybe put something on rafters to deter them from nesting / sitting there all night so they don't keeping guest up. You can hear them inside room. The staff was excellent. The Trailborn just has so much potential to be an even better stay with a few tweaks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Friendly staff Great Location Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025