Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Coffee service
Discovery Double Queen | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $308
$269 nightly
$308 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Balcony Double Queen

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

Balcony Queen

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

Discovery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

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

Exclusive Cabin

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

With a stay at Discovery Lodge in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be steps from Historic Estes Park and 13 minutes by foot from The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Emerald Lake.

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Estes Park Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 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

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 some solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1224 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location within Estes Park and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes, beautiful place to stay. And the staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy access to the downtown. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Cog Railway, walk anywhere and the view is so beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Great location. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Easy check in, clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Affordable and clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very nice. Easy check in and check out process. GREAT location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and simple, clean, affordable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very sweet and the room was nice and well kept... My husband and I like a little firmer mattress - but the stay was very comfy and we will be back!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the area very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic accommodation with good access and amenities. Nice view of Rockies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and spacious room with a perfect location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the lodge was the highlight! Everybody was very nice and accommodating. Room was nice, spacious and super clean. Continental breakfast is available until 10 am which we really liked as we normally don't eat breakfast early too early. We really like the pond next to the main office building. It was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was beautiful, but the staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms abit dated but has great views and location. Entry door to room is only a handle lockset so not the best security in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and it is very cozy and warm. Front desk was very nice and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025