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Discovery Lodge

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

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Outdoor spa tub
Land view from property
Interior detail
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $81
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

Highlights

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

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

Highlights

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

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

Highlights

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

Standard Queen

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

Highlights

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

Discovery King

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Yard
Patio
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 - 0.2 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

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

Hotel size

  • 59 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

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

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 15 minutes' walk from Lake Estes. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gena, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Unforgivable Treatment, Appalling Customer Service
WARNING: The customer service is unforgivably inadequate. I wanted to avoid leaving a bad review and gave the lodge one month to respond to six separate complaints I filed (two in person, two over the phone, and two over email). This was my last resort but let it speak to their lack of commitment to make things right. We stayed here in late September 2024. The room was adequate, but on our second day, we found a dead, rotting bird under our bed. Upon finding the bird, we disposed of it and kindly asked that the staff clean our room while we were out for the day. When we got back, nothing was touched, no one had cleaned, and we had to sleep with the bugs and smell of decay. At checkout, the front desk told us the manager would contact us to make things right. After one week, I received no response. I placed two calls requesting they follow up, and got false promises saying they were going to call back later that day. In the following month, I emailed twice requesting a follow up. Nothing. This is bad service. No other way to say it. Very disappointed. To the lodge: Again, I was hoping to receive a follow up, after which point I would leave a review highlighting the positive impact that communication had on me. One month is plenty of wiggle room, thought I was being fair.
Jesse, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, close to everything. Comfortable, clean room.
Marian, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Tara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Elk hangout
Elk love this place, they hang out in the field beyond the pond, the wandered in the evening we arrived, and wandered off the morning we left.
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location/view/value
The location and view were fantastic! The property offered many amenities, which was a nice bonus, and the front desk staff were very helpful. I had a just couple of issues: my bathing suit either went missing or was thrown away while drying on the balcony, and the blankets weren't very comfortable. The hot tub could have been cleaner, and the breakfast options were limited (no hot foods), though the hot tub itself was at a great temperature. Overall, the view and location were incredible, the staff was friendly, and the room was very clean. This motel/lodge provides great value for the price, with comfortable pillows and beds. The lake is a pleasant walk away, and the availability of a grill and fire pit was a wonderful touch.
Emily, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place!!
Great little hotel very clean and friendly. I would recommend this cute little place to family and friends.
Roxana, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Exclusive cabin no heat and not clean!
We stayed in the exclusive cabin. We checked in about 430 pm and the house was only 55 degrees. We tried getting the gas fireplace and the the furnace on to heat up the house a little bit. Nothing would turn on. We called the main office and they sent over the maintenance person. He got the fireplace to turn on but not the furnace. After 15 minutes the fire alarms kept going off because the fireplace blower was not blowing out what it needed to. We called back over and they sent the maintenance person over. We had to call another person to translate as he didn’t understand what we were saying. He got the blower to work and then also the furnace for about 5 minutes and then it turned off and wouldn’t turn back on the rest of the night. It was 30 degrees outside. The house also was not clean. I wanted to use one of the fans to try to blow the air from the living room down the hall to the freezing bedrooms but they were so full of dust I didn’t want to chance turning them on. Filthy sponges were left in the kitchen, hair from a previous person shaving in the bathroom sink, nothing was dusted or vacuumed. Also says free breakfast, this consisted only of toast, coffee, yogurt, cereal in the individual packs. Hardly a breakfast especially for those of us who have to be gluten free. Just tell people it’s continental not a full breakfast. Definitely not worth $700 a night!!! Took a $200 cleaning fee to not clean. There was also a busted baby gate just left by the steep stairs.
Brandy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient
Family trip everything was great very close to everything clean and friendly staff.
Maritza, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location and animal viewing.
Great location. It is Grand Central Station for elk and Canadian Geese. It's an easy walk into town and the River Walk as well as Lake Estes. Staff members were pleasant. The room we were in was basic but entirely adequate and comfortable. Breakfast arrangements are in the reception area that is really too small. Some rooms have been refurbished and others not.
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

We love staying here! Great property in a great location. The only downside was that our room was right under the main office so we could here all the noise when people came for breakfast.
Charles J, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Margaret, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Economic
Great location, friendly, decent rooms.
Jessica, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bugling elk
Rooms were cute with a great view of the mountains. Went to bed and woke up to bugling elk. The elk came right up into the lodge. Beautiful! Was not impressed with the check in staff. Check out was great!
Melody, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Great location but hotel itself needs updating.
The hotel location was fantastic but that’s about it. We got the family suite, but it was a lot smaller than expected, and there was nowhere to sit, no couches or any extra tables in the extra bedroom. They had one small table with two chairs, but they were very uncomfortable. There were five of us so we had to bring our own extra chairs inside. The fridge and bathroom drawers weren’t clean. Looks like it had stuff left over from the people before us. The complementary breakfast was just some bread and fruit and one choice of dry cereal.
Mia, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

JILL, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay
This hotel is centrally located on the edge of town. The room was clean and efficient. I would stay in the facility again if I was to travel to Estes Park in the future.
annette, 2-night trip
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