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Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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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

Mountain 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. 113 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 244 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The interior of this hotel has been recently redone with tile floors and has a very European feel. I love that there is shelving - like an entire bookshelf - in the bathroom area for storing all of your travel gear and suitcases. When I checked in, they gave me a little brochure explaining how to use the room amenities along with QR codes for the websites to nearby attractions. I think one of my favorite things is that the room came with a softsided cooler that could be filled up with bottled water and ice in the lobby to take hiking. High altitude can really dehydrate you, so I love it that they are taking care of the physical well-being of their guests. Comfy bed and quiet. Cute place. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was nice. Walls are paper thin. People above us were dancing and jumping around all night. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, nice comfortable rooms, with plenty of space. Breakfast was a joke though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Staff seem to be a little bit clueless. Bed was very comfortable, but the room itself specifically the bathroom didn’t feel the most cleanly. Mostly just age, but you can definitely see some mold growth and the grout in the tile has had better days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

jamie

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMTHU

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Mae

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirt, old.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a small and quiet place near town. Loved the vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana, French Lick

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Positives: modern lobby, spacious suite room w/ obvious updates, staff friendly. Negatives: unable to check us in on time, offered 20% discount but not given at checkout as said manager would take care of later, my friend and I both fell from chairs breaking in the room as they were falling apart, asked for room to be serviced one day and didn’t so took down trash myself and got fresh towels the 4 days we were there. My cousin got call from mgr and told her she could checkout for cursing at her staff and then realized she called wrong person. My cousin’s room had to be recleaned upon checkin as hair everywhere and sliding door wouldn’t lock. Website says free breakfast offered and half time no coffee and it was a few pastries and apples left out. While in lobby, Staff on phone with other complaints from guests. Not within easy walking distance of shopping as edge of town and on highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda, Visalia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After first day staff disapeared. We were left alone on site except for a fill in worker who knew nothing about property and had no access to anything. No coffee, breakfast area worker disappeared leaving only stale, old food. Shower soap empty. No one to ask for more. Front desk staff completely disappeared. No explanations no appologies. We were left to fend for ourselves. Had to buy breakfast off site. Terrible stay, felt cheated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated room. Friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

4/10 Poor

Simone

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t enjoy my stay as much as I had anticipated. The room was not very clean, there was no housekeeping (had to walk to the reception to ask for toilet paper), and the walls are very thin. A woman next door had a fight with her partner and I didn’t sleep all night. After 11 pm there is no night manager on property. They refer to a sister property 1 mile away, but nobody answered the phone there. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the coffee pot and large walkin shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025