Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $236
$206 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Upper Condo King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lower Level King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)1

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • River view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)2

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)4

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)8

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)7

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)9

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Upper Condo King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two King Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Value Room King /Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Value Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Value Room King Bed (Not on the River, Not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King 2 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King 3 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard King 4 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)2

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)3

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Value River Queen Room (NOT pet friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lower Level King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lower Level King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lower Level King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Upper Condo King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Upper Condo King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Upper Condo King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

With a stay at Murphy's River Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and a 4-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The Stanley Hotel and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Performance Park.

What's nearby

  • Mrs. Walsh's Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bond Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the 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 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle up to 20 m
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1011 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptionally clean, bed was firm and comfortable and the staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room and very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again next time I’m in Estes Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, view was excellent, good communication with staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's something for everyone to do. I enjoyed the pool the hot tub the complimentary breakfast. the room is nice and clean and cozy not far from the little town I truly recommend this place for anybody and I would definitely be returning.
Loved the wildlife
Food great
Drink
Definitely recommend the burger
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff, nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery from the room and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms. Very convenient to everything in town. Friendly staff and very accommodating to your requests. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the views were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were incredible, friendly, and helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Realy a great stay - while the building itself is not new, it is in great shape, very clean and retains some of the "older" hotel features like a spacious room. Great location for easy walk to downtown. Staff were clearly invested in the quality of our stay. Appreciated the offer to stay an additional nite for half price (although probably something offered only during low season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Spacious breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, nice pool and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the river was wonderful and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was SO super friendly and hospitable. (She’s a keeper.) Room was tidy. Breakfast was sufficient. Only downside, was the parking at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cozy. Next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umangkumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing amenities. We will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff all around was so awesome and friendly. The lodge itself was so cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & great option for accommodations outside of RMNP.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room near Falls River and incredibly close to downtown shopping. I absolutely loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe breakfast and pool & hot tub. Right on the Estes park Broadway yet still quiet away from busy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025