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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property

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Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$111
$97 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Alluvial Fan
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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

Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • River view

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Riverview Cabin | Garden view

Riverview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • River view

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Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Kitchenette Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • River view

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Economy Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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

Corner River View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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

River View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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

The Ponderosa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Property grounds
Streamside on Fall River
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 657 reviews
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Streamside on Fall River

About the neighborhood

Estes Park

When you stay at Ponderosa Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alluvial Fan and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Performance Park.
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What's nearby

  • Alluvial Fan - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bear Lake Trailhead - 24 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

Riverfront lodge in Estes Park with free parking
Ponderosa Lodge offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 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
Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
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Ponderosa Estes Park
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Ponderosa Estes Park
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Estes Park Ponderosa Lodge Lodge
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge
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Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice except that the stove didn’t work. But the bed and living and dining areas were cozy. I especially enjoyed the large windows and balcony overlooking the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked Aspen the lookout dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ylynn

Liked: Staff & service

Not worth the money.

Not worth $600 for a 3 night stay. I was under the impression we would have a private cabin and not next to other people. The balcony can be accessed by your neighbors so you don’t have privacy. The hot tub smelled like mildew.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and the room was clean with a fridge and microwave. Nice place would recommend it for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations and guest service! Provided texts with all the details we needed to find the driveway, our room access details and responded right away to questions about the amenities. The kitchenette had everything which was wonderful for us to have home cooked breakfast /coffee before early days of hiking. The rooms were cozy and comfortable with fireplace , deck, and lodge themed decorations. Clean and quiet for a restful sleep. Staff was friendly. I will be back when the mountains call again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leland

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nobody home.

Way overpriced for what they offer. No one was ever in the office when I was there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debarshi, Yukon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lone hearing the stream flowing and looking right out the door as it goes by. The room was very clean and good soaps and shampoo's to use. The cabin decor and amazing coffee make it extra nice. Also love the fire ring and fireplace in the room. I wish it would have been cold enough to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for my husband and me and our grown daughter while in Estes, bc she could use the couch bed pullout. There is a portable cooler available which helps in the summer. The host was so friendly. Love the stream:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful property sitting next to the flowing river. Room 13 has beautiful patio and window where you can see and hear the water. Office staff was helpful and flexible. Close to RMNP and Estes Park. Great base for exploring the area. Wi-Fi is iffy around the property—sometimes strong and sometimes weak. Providing a stronger signal would make this property perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geralyn

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, and especially our room, was breathtaking. I loved being able to have a fire going in our room while we listened to the river flowing right off our balcony. Staff was friendly and room was clean! The only things that were a little annoying were the screen on our balcony door was barely intact, lock for the balcony door handle was secured onto a broken door trim, and while the walls were beautifully soundproofed, we could hear every movement from our neighbor above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and by river
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

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

Great!

I have arrived after the office hours but I received an email with detailed instructions how to check in. The room was very comfortable and clean. The sound of the stream was very calming but it was also nice that you could not hear it when the balcony doors were closed. For me it was just a short weekend trip and I wish I could stay longer.. next time..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Mountain Top

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to RMNP. Free coffee, filters for the room coffee maker.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lacking counter space to cook. Put a cover over the sink that would help. Everything else was spot on. We had a private drive and private hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if planning a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Gate to park just a short drive. Lodge is located along a small river. Our room was a corner unit. Nice comfy bed, nice bathroom, tv, couch, patio overlooking the river. No kitchen but I think they offer cabins with kitchens if you wish. “Coffee bar” in room well sucked with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, sugar, cream, etc. Regular size coffee pot and real coffee mugs! Small fridge with freezer and small microwave, very laid back lodge. We’ll be back!
Patio
Patio view of river
Cubby for your stuff…paper towels were provided by lodge
Coffee bar in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location but lacks in parking

Great location to most everything is Estes Park. The downfalls. The parking situation. Twice all 10ish spots were taken and we had to park at a neighboring lodge and walk in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

celia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute little spot. Parking is super tricky!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed review

Cute 1950’s updated lodge. Pretty location. Door code worked perfectly first day then we were locked out in the dark the second evening. They responded to our call within minutes. Early the next morning, the code failed again before we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lokesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staffs are wonderful. They baked tasty cookies every day. Our room has a large patio with furnitures right next to the Fall River. It’s really soothing listening to the water every day after a hard hike. The lodge is a few minutes drive to downtown Estes Park so it pretty quiet yet convenient for shopping and restaurants. Inside the unit, everything is very clean. Overall, enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025