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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    1 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel
    13 min walk
  • Bond Park
    14 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Cabin

  • 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

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.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 13 min walk
  • Bond Park - 14 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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 spa 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, 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 spa 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 full 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 full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 full 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
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 - 7:00 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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

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Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

young ok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eric, Channahon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time I stayed at this property. The desk staff was less friendly than previous visits but the quality of the room and the proximity to good dining make it a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very clean,great view! Will be our go to place from now on!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Englewood

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right in town. The elk were around us everywhere and could be heard and seen every day! Guests enjoyed standing outside getting video and photos of the large beautiful animals. The room was clean, beds comfortable. Bathroom and shower area clean. If youre a coffee lover like me, the coffee makers could use an upgrade from the little one cupper coffee pouch with a pink sugar bag and stir stick. Besides that, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location
Heat/AC very noisy. Made it very hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but it was a nice stay. Beautiful views and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay after a day in the park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the elk walking through the property. The pond was cool too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice spot, good location to walk to town for dining or shopping, the property could use a little updating and maintenance, however it was price worthy for what you get. Easy check in and out, the Elk graze right outside your window on the golf course next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and in great condition. The pond area was really nice too. My only complaint is the pillows. The bed was comfortable but the pillows should be replaced. A small cost would make a huge difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located but really could use some maintenance and updates not particularly nice for the price point during the high season.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine, Imperial

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay here in all but one respect. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was equally maintained. Beds were comfortable and the staff excellent. The “breakfast” was the one aspect that left a lot to be desired. The waffles were prepackaged lumps of sugary dough that one had to put in the toaster, slim pickings for cereal or fruit. I’d definitely stay here again but go elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was tucked too close to wall leading to bathroom. Bathroom was very tight. Room was nice and big though. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was in a great location. Room was basic. But clean. Hand soap and shampoo containers were empty. Bed was extremely squeaky. Staff was ok. Elk on the property was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with group
Upon our arrival desk clerk gave me keys to our room #308. The door was unlocked and the room was a mess. It hadn't been cleaned. Took another 40 minutes for a male staff member to clean the room. Finally got into the room at 5:30 pm. Asked if the lodge offered a Senior or Military discount, no response from the clerk. She was NOT very helpful and not sure why she wasn't aware that the room wasn't check in ready. Nice view of mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024