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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Coffee service
Balcony Queen | Mountain view
Standard Room, Mountain View | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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 | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Cabin

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
This smoke-free lodge features a snack bar/deli, Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a computer station are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Discovery Lodge offers 59 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include Access to hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Discovery Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes ski equipment rentals, bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 13 minutes by foot from The Stanley Hotel and a 5-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1966
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout.
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

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1141 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

8/10 Good

Tomme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room we had had paper thin walls and the kid next door kept his TV on until 3 am. He left the next day and our other 2 nights were quiet. The room is adequate and serves it's purpose. The beds are comfortable. The best thing about this location is the elk herd all over the property. It was so amazing and I would stay here again after knowing this. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xing

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. We were within walking distance of the river walk into downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce, Broomfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated room; excellent bedding and towels; quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn’t stay again. Room is tiny, beds are full size. No bedframe support at all. Anytime someone moves in the bed, the entire mattress shakes. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Very clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! We enjoyed our stay here! Elk right on the property! My husband loved it! We were on our way home from visiting our son in WY and we saw more Elk here than in Yellowstone! I booked this hotel as a surprise for him. He was so surprised and excited! Nice room, comfortable bed, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but leaves had to be vacuumed up inside the room and blown away outside, also the lawn furniture for 2 chairs and table in the room instead of upholstery chairs and wooden table would have been more comfortable to sit on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quiet and quaint little lodge. The place is old but room was modernized and very clean. Staff very pleasant. Lots of room on the grounds to walk around and a gazebo with picnic tables. Breakfast was adequate but no hot food options. We even saw an elk on the property grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd visit here. Rooms are adorable rustic, just what we wanted in a mountain setting. The view of the lake while on the deck is amazing and the dinner was fantastic, people are great. My go forever got to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The elk were rutting and buggle-ing right on the property! It was amazing!
This boy was tired after watching and herding his harem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That roadside lodge feeling Great views no matter what room you get I really had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room looks to have been recently refurbished and they did a good job. Bathroom was immaculate. Upper floor room in bldg 4 was advertised as a balcony room, which it is not; it’s a room with two chairs sitting outside the door on the walkway. We did see a bull elk bugling behind the hotel though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025