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Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1040 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Room Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King Room) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

With a stay at Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Estes Park Museum and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Estes.

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Estes Marina - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost

Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Historic Estes Park
Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features bicycle tour information and bike parking.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [130 Stanley Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 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 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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 01
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Estes Park
Econo Lodge Motel Estes Park

Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 243 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

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

Quirky place

Room layout was very strange. There were no chairs and no desk. Just a bench that could sit three people and didn't face the TV. There were also no towel rods anywhere near the sink. Parking was very tight in the back and the exit onto the street was steep. There was almost no place to sit for the continental breakfast and we would have preferred some hot options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mehzabeen

Liked: Staff & service
The property was okay but not exactly what we expected. Rooms could have been cleaner and supplies available in the room. The hallway to the rooms needed cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super informative and helpful! The room was spacious and comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gustavo

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service during check in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sadly very dirty.

Had higher hopes for the property. Check in person was nice, but said she didn’t have access tonthe computer, so we had extra steps to check in. Biggest issue was room was extremely dirty, including dog hair and human hair, and areas of the bathroom had mold. They have spent time and money on branded amenities, and tendy looking decor in the spirit of redurbed motels, but need to spend more on cleaning and mold prevention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For the price of these rooms we had expected a lot more. The door to our room didnt hang properly and had to be slammed to get it to close. Even in an end room, the walls are paper thin and noise kept us up. Its also disappointing the outpost is so far away from the Trailborn with amenities. There is truly nothing around. Its exciting to see an old motel be rennovated and brought back to life, but I think the prices are much too expensive comoared to other options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

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

Cute stay! Pillows not comfy

This hotel is nicely updated and much fresher feeling than the other motel type stays in the area. Unfortunately the pillows on the bed weren’t comfortable which impacted my sleep a lot (bummer!) - they were just too thick. The rooms near the stairwells could have better seals around the doors for soundproofing but with a bit of white noise sound was not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Room was clean, staff were very kind and informative. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheyenne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the “mountain view” room and was under the impression that we it would also have an outdoor patio area apart of the room (based on the photos) but was given a lower level room with no outdoor area and a view of the second building on the lot and no mountains. I attempted to bring this to the front desks attention that I paid for an upgraded room with a view and she didn’t have any kind of explanation. I asked if there would be a different room available that aligns with what I paid for but she wouldn’t provide that either. Overall I am very disappointed with how this whole situation was handled. If I knew that my “upgraded view” would be the back of another building I wouldn’t have paid the up charge or even booked here in general because the room didn’t impress me either. Definitely not worth the price. The room was dirty, the floor was warped to where I would trip in some places and you can hear every bit of noise from neighbors/or outside. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not much of a breakfast. Coffee could definitely be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yasmeen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will be back!

I was worried because if some strange reviews about bugs in bathroom and poor condition of the rooms. I don’t agree at all. The room was very clean. Bath tub / shower was impeccable and the front desk team was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good time. Very close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad the desk was staffed late as my arrival was delayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Propert was decent value for the area. The availabilty of decaf coffee would be a nice option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

DOLORES

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

4/10 Poor

Danelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good smell in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall great property for the cost. Views of the Rocky Mountain National Park were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicki was awesome!!! Definitely will be back!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Gentleman at front desk was rude. Would not accommodate my Mountain View. Paid extra. Did not receive refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay while enjoying Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025