Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain lodge within easy reach of The Stanley Hotel

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
City view from property
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $71
includes taxes & fees
$62 per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Double Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 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

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

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

When you stay at Discovery Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. Guests can enjoy the spa tub, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 3 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fishing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1966
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa tub
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay and unit size

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Discovery Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 3 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Discovery Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Discovery Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden. Discovery Lodge also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Discovery Lodge like?
Discovery Lodge is located on the Strip in Grand Estates, a short 13-minute walk from The Stanley Hotel and 14 minutes' walk from Bond Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Comfortable bed, but poor breakfast.
It had a very comfortable bed. That is the most important part to me when I stay in a hotel. However, if i had known that I was going to have to walk outside about 200 ft To get to the “free breakfast” in the lobby. (It was in Jan. And below freezing.) I would not have stayed there.
Wesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Meredith, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Economy stay without the economy feel.
For the price of 57.00 per night it was a lovely stay. I always appreciate a property that doesn’t douse with toxic cleaning chemicals yet was still a clean room. Rooms have a nice view of Estes Park and easy access straight out the door which makes it very pet friendly. Continental breakfast was like a gas station selection though. And the queen sized bed was the smallest queen I’ve ever been in but very comfortable overall. Room service is by request only so it was an uninterrupted stay with my husband and dog. We will stay here again in the summer and hike Gem Lake trail!
Chad, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Gross rooms - dont stay here!
Room was gross with stains on the floor, rusted drain and broken headboard. Room had a dispenser for body wash and shampoo (not separate, supposed tobthe same stuff), but mid shower learned it was empty! Spoke to front desk and was told management would contact me but they never did. Do not stay here its gross and has terrible service. Total dive motel!
BJ, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dont stay here!
This place is a dive! Literally the worst and most disgusting rooms Ive ever stayed in. My room had stains on the floor, a broken headboard and a rusty drain plug in the bathroom sink. Spoke to the front desk at checkout and was told someone from management would be in touch, but nobody contacted us. Dont stay here!
BJ, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jose, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blaze, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good, comfy feel
The major complaint was we were not able to check in until 5 pm However they made it right & discounted our stay Great views, comfy bed & small cabin feel. Panoramic views with many windows. Heat good, bathroom good but it is not a huge room But we were happy.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

SIHAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute little place that was perfect for our getaway. Bathroom area seemed updated and beds were comfortable. Rooms were huge and had everything we needed.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
It wasn’t the busy time of year so it was quiet and very few people. We got a very spacious room too. Want to go back next summer!
Jayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable clean stay
Our room was clean and quiet. Check in was fast and pleasant. Great price and location.
Benjamin, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

BLANCA, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Family and Dog Friendly
Very quiet and super friendly. My dog loved the property and loved walking and exploring. Continental breakfast was just perfect and it had lots of choices. Plenty of activities for adults and kids. Fire pit was fun along with hot tub and playground. Rooms have been updated. Microwave and fridge were convenient.
Wendy, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a peaceful stay during the work week. Back deck could use a bit of tlc, otherwise I'll be back.
Owen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not a great stay. Not given the room we booked. Rooms in general were clean and modern, but we were charged $20 for arriving 45 minutes early. No shampoo, soap in room. Breakfast was not great, just packaged muffins and cereal. Staff was not helpful with our concerns and would not refund for the lower cost rooms we got.
Lyndsey, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great property in gorgeous Estes Park
We were provided the room 201 and it was fantastic! Tastefully decorated as well as very clean and warm. We went there during the Thanksgiving - off season so there wasn't a ton to do around. We were glad we chose Discovery Lodge as we spent considerable time in the room which is unusual for us. The room was spacious and the beds (1 queen in main bedroom and 2 twins in the other room) were very comfortable with extra pillows in the closet. Large TVs in both the rooms were fantastic. Bathroom was very clean and had plenty of towels. Heating worked well making the room cozy. The room itself is at a corner and at ground level. The property has several buildings and is weirdly laid out. The parking lot could have been cleaner as there was a ton of slush due to the snow it must have got before. This posed some risk, especially because the main door wasn't open so we were forced to walk through the slush/ice. Morning breakfast was typical - Bread, Butter, Store bought cupcakes and waffles, fruits, yogurt, oatmeal and cereals. Espresso machine was nice. The support staff could have been more smiling and friendly though they were certainly polite.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great, beautiful view, it was a little tricky getting checked in but it was half my fault for not calling and seeing if they closed early
Dominic, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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