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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain lodge within easy reach of The Stanley Hotel

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Balcony Double Queen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Near Rocky Mountain National Park, Discovery Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with cycling and fishing opportunities. Unwind in the garden or by the firepit, visit the spa tub for relaxation, or connect to high-speed WiFi; previous guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$147 nightly
The total price is $168
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Queen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • Notchtop Bakery & Café
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk
  • Kind Coffee
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 3 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1966
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Hot tub
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay and unit size

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Are pets allowed at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 3 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Discovery Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Discovery Lodge like?

Discovery Lodge is located on the Strip in Grand Estates, a short 1-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and 13 minutes' walk from The Stanley Hotel. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible right outside the room. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay.
CLAYTON, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place to stay
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great spot to stay! So easy to get around by foot or car.
Dana, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very Nice stay
Loïc, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy check in, good breakfast and friendly staff. Very convenient location, great stay.
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a wonderful place to stay for a reasonable rate. The hot tub was great, rooms were clean, and the staff was available and helpful.
Jay, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay. Breakfast could be better. Nice to see elk right outside the rooms in the morning.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice hotel. Very clean and a great location.
Cameron, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice newly renovated room. Friendly staff. Nice property
Rick, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and clean. The bed was comfortable and it was in a convenient location.
Kristin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with great views from balcony.
Talley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our 4 day stay. Clean and comfortable. Just perfect for hubby and me.
Sara, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fun place to stay while visiting Rocky Mountain national park
janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a great experience! The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable and the younger girl behind the desk was so sweet! Great continental breakfast, beds were comfortable, pillows were comfy and the grill area was fantastic! Loved seeing the Elk in the evenings :-)
Pamela, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really good service and clean facilities!
Mor, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was very cute and the bed was so comfortable!!! It was nice to drink our coffee on the little deck of our room and see the mountains!! A couple of times we got to see the Elk at the lodge also!! I definitely recommend!!!
Monte, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stage our ladies backpacking trip. Beds were very comfy. Mini fridge a microwave appreciated.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Employees are kind. Room was clean & stocked
Courtney, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay! Close to everything, clean, and our room had lots of space. We were in a double queen and the space was great. Plenty of room to walk around and not feel cramped.
Melinda, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place, nice staff!
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet clean place in a convenient location! Staff was great!
Bret, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

quiet
randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The grounds at this place are really nice with the pond.
Lynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Doors were hard to shut. Nice location.
michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was convenient, clean and the staff were very friendly
Trisha, 1-night trip