Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$76
$67 nightly
$76 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22

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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

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(115 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Discovery King

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

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

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

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

Exclusive Cabin

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

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

Standard Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

With a stay at Discovery Lodge in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Historic Estes Park.

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Estes Park Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Estes - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
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.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Discovery Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 601 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1137 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
There was dirty socks left in our dresser. The fruit at breakfast was spoiled. The location was excellent and there was elk on the property our last day. But it’s was overall just ok. Decent beds for exhausted hikers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a beautiful view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay. It was what we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Sister get-a-way

Rooms were recently updated and very clean and nice. The hot water did take time to reach the room. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. Towels were exceptionally good. Plenty of hot water all the time, and no shortage of supplies in the bathroom. I have no complaints. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

BILLIE JO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waking up to bugling elk every morning was awesome! Room was clean and bed was comfy. Did ask staff to take care of a toilet issue that was never taken care of but they were all very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Delmer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. No complaints ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little dated but very clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, clean room with beautiful view. Bathroom is spacious, well-lit and very clean. Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tomme

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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