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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Estes Park lodge on river

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Rustic deck overlooking a serene stream, perfect for relaxation. | Ponderosa Lodge
Nestled by a babbling brook, this cozy cabin offers a serene retreat amidst lush greenery. Ideal for nature lovers seeking solace in the wilderness. | Ponderosa Lodge
Explore the cozy interior of a rustic cabin with a sturdy wooden staircase leading to the loft. Perfect for a tranquil retreat. | Ponderosa Lodge
Cozy living room with a view of outdoor parking. | Ponderosa Lodge
Sunlit balcony with a view of lush greenery, ideal for relaxation. | Ponderosa Lodge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $123
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Feb 2 - Feb 3

Room options

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Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Kitchenette Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Riverview Cabin | Garden view

Riverview Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Corner River View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Ponderosa Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

The Ponderosa Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

River View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 9 min drive
  • Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 62 min drive
  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

When you stay at Ponderosa Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and Historic Estes Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this lodge is just a 5-minute drive from The Stanley Hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 35-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Dining table

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ponderosa Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ponderosa Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ponderosa Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ponderosa Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Ponderosa Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Ponderosa Lodge like?

Ponderosa Lodge is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Alluvial Fan. Travelers give top marks for the lodge's prime location.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The property was nice and the room was good, pretty much what you would expect for a mountain lodge, with parking close to the rooms. It's great that there is a moving stream off the balcony but the road is directly on the other side of it so you do see and hear vehicles going by from the balcony (road leads to entrance of Rocky Mtn National Park). It's still nice to listen to the water though. As far as the room, it was clean but there was a little mildew on the shower curtain; there is no A/C, only heat, but there is a fan which was helpful; the sink/stove and fridge seem to be all one piece and the fridge didn't work so there was another one in the corner of the closet which was a little awkward but worked. There were dishes, utensils, coffee and coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, etc. We didn't use it but there is a nice wood fireplace in the room. If you have several devices to plug in, I suggest bringing your own multi-plug cord. The staff was so nice and Aspen the dog was so cute and friendly. There were also fresh cookies throughout the day in the office for a nice treat! Overall it was a nice place to stay, especially if you want to be close to the park.
Jennifer, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint and comfortable!
Stephanie, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable, quaint and convenient.
Wonderful service! Clean, comfortable and adorable room by the river! Excellent and reasonable price! Also extremely convenient to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park!
Suzann, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

This property is the definition of relaxing. The location cannot be beat. It is close to town but still feels like you are in a cabin in the woods. The river on the property was so peaceful.
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

I reserved 2 nights at the Ponderosa for the middle of a month long road trip, was looking forward to the river view in the pictures, touring he park nearby and resting mid-trip.. 1st impression, the screen door to the patio was extremely dirty, torn badly and very difficult to even open. The view was completely different than the advertised photos. It is directly across the road, many cars noisily passing constantly and parked trucks were visible across the street. The misleading photos are mostly taken from across the street, which is not your view. Not good. The few views they show in photos from the patio are cropped so you do not see the actual, true view. I felt misled, badly. It was, by far, my worst experience of the 20 places I stayed, had to check out after one night. There are MUCH nicer options a short distance away that are set back from the road without all the traffic and thankfully I found one for the next night. Also, the ceilings are extremely low and rooms are cramped. There was creaky floor noise from the room above that awoke me in the middle of the night and kept me awake. A refrigerator was 5 feet from my head when trying to sleep that made a loud buzzing. It was a nightmare trying to rest and my dream of enjoying Rocky Mountain Park was severely compromised because of this. I wrote these complaints and asked for a full refund, received a bunch of defensive, inaccurate excuses and was thrown a crumb.
Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Kendra, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dmytro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
John, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patti, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

kathleen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice secluded little property. Definitely needs some updating but clean and nice people.
Tammy, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice with the river right outside your balcony door. Staff extremely friendly. 3 miles from RMNP gate!
tomas, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable room. Loved being on the river and minutes away from the park entrance! Hope to get to stay again!
Cathy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

All was good but the hot tub needs replaced.
Larry, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Keith, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nothing to add.
Jeffrey, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Took our kids for a family vacation and this place couldn’t have been more perfect! Can’t wait to come back some day!
Megan, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robin, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

We liked how close it was to RMNP, we were able to walk to Estes Park, so that wasn’t bad. Parking is not that good and it’s gravel so you track the sand into your room. But it is very outdoorsy and gives you the feel of being out away from everything.
Greg, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The place is nice and quiet, the only thing that needs to be remodeled is the interior of the rooms.
WILBER, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

emily, 2-night trip
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