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Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free continental breakfast
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, Blue Door Inn is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Stanley Museum and Stanley Village. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Estes Marina and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aspen and Evergreen Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Blue Door Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near Lake Estes Marina
Blue Door Inn offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1958
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 June to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze!! So nice and helpful!! Our room was big, the bed very comfortable and everything was spotless. High light was all the elk that was across the street then came across and we went back inside and watched them out the window!!
Beside the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Amenities
The room and bath were very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Estes Park. Clean enough. Spacious studio room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Rooms are older and need some updating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The building was very old but rehabbed fairly nicely. Breakfast was not very good but OK. They had the wrong credit card on my account when I checked out but staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is old and outdated. It needs a major overhaul.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Rooms are clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
This motel is in a good location..you can walk to shopping and food. Its about 5 miles from the entrance yo Rocky Mountain national Park. The property itself is old and tired. They are renovating it but materials are cheap. Youre paying good money. Go to a more modern place. Our floor was not swept. They redid the floor with vinyl after ripping old carpet out. It was noisey. We could here suitcases rolling and people walking . This place is average. Plus side, there was a big bull elk and three cows in the back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue, North Fort Myers

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
As we knew, this property was a bit rustic. The bed was old and lumpy and there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was very simple. But the staff was friendly and the location was perfect. All in all, for the price it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bjarne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay

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

DON’T STAY HERE!!

This hotel was the worst! Old, dilapidated, and run down with staff that are extremely unhelpful. Booked a suite that was listed as being handicap accessible and there were two huge stairs to get into the room. Staff couldn’t understand the problem and wouldn’t accommodate with a different room. They also charged my debit card for the entirety of the stay before we even checked in even though it was a pay at the hotel reservation. They have yet to refund my money from a 3-night stay. Needless to say, this place is garbage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little old but being improved. Works well for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and just what we needed to enjoy our time in RMNP and town. Our room was clean and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lorenz

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

6/10 Okay

Deb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Need better service

The motel is pet friendly, but hotels.com says it is $20 per night to have a pet and they charged me $30 per night. They have not responded to my request to rectify this. The floors were dirty enough to make my feet black. The worst was getting locked out of my room, at night, because they hadn’t set my key correctly. They did not answer their nighttime phone, and I ended up having to call the police to get back into my room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were super helpful and accommodating. I booked 2 rooms for 2 nights and 1 for a single night. They did not have the rooms that I booked but literally did everything they could to make it right. We got what needed in the end. The rooms were small but comfortable. Very clean. I would recommend this motel for its value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, KYLE

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

8/10 Good

lynne

Travelled with partner
breakfast didn't have much setting food was bad eggs looked like a pan cake no sausage or bacon to go with it nothing but dry was so many people took it outside and ate by pool went into town the next 3 days and ate there. also floor in room was dirty cleaned rest of the room was good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Geraldine, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness
While I understand that summertime rates are higher than other times of the year, $213/night was excessive for the quality of the room, amenities, and continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jin-Ghee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was comfortable, but a few amenities were missing (e.g. no cloth hangers) and we had a couple of equipment problems (a light fixture and in-room Keurig coffee machine were not working). However the staff was nice enough to bring us a new coffee machine. The price was a bit high due to the touristy area but it was acceptable for a 2-bedroom suite with a mountain view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jill

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Annie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv didn’t work. Dated rooms. Room was clean for what they had to work with. Will not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025