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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View
Coffee service
Standard Room, Mountain View
Interior detail
Balcony Queen | Mountain view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Estes Park Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Discovery Double Queen

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony Queen

Balcony Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a mountainous landscape through the window.

Discovery King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden cabin with a porch and a lit interior, surrounded by a snowy landscape under a starry night sky.

Exclusive Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey brick wall, a wooden panel wall, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Estes Park

With a stay at Discovery Lodge in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Historic Estes Park.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Estes Park Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cascades Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge offers 59 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Discovery Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1966
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

3 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

Property is also known as

Discovery Estes Park

Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Hotel Estes Park

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Discovery Lodge Lodge

Discovery Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1198 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and was given a room that was very much used. Went back for a new room, the new rooms door wouldn’t lock from the inside. Come to find out the room lock was broken and only locked with the key; if you locked the room from the outside and people are inside, it also didnt unlock without the key. Called and got yet another room. That room had the sink running and tissues looked like they had been stuffed back in the box. Because we had to switch our rooms so often, we missed out on a VIP signing and exclusive merch for a favorite band at the Stanley hotel (3 minute drive). Super disappointed from the entire experience. 1 star for providing the room as we didn’t want to look for a new hotel trying to get to our event.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall stay was okay. Staff was nice, rooms were clean. Unfortunately we did not have water to our toilet or sink for the majority of our stay. Definitely an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paola

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very nice. Easy check in and check out process. GREAT location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hailey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was no where near as nice as the pictures, the hot tub was warm and only open from 7a-7p which made it hard to have time to access, the bed wasn't great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Easy check in, clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very sweet and the room was nice and well kept... My husband and I like a little firmer mattress - but the stay was very comfy and we will be back!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Maryanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room doesn’t have heat and it’s 21° tonight and snowing. The only thing working is this tiny little electric room heater. The room smells like a dingy old motel. Everything was unplugged, including the fridge so the frozen stuff we brought all melted. The hot tub was broken and the water was cold. The parking is a joke and they were not accommodating in the office whatsoever. Definitely not somewhere I would ever stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not get to go to the hot tub due to weather, it was so windy and there was no way to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yichen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located across the street from dollar tree and all the McDonald’s dominos jimmy johns. A bit noisy as my room is right under the lounge, can hear people walking before it’s closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joshua

Affordable and clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar, Waco

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic accommodation with good access and amenities. Nice view of Rockies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Twilla, Lakewood

Disliked: Amenities
I didn’t get a Mountain View room, the bed was hard and uncomfortable, and the shower head wouldn’t stay in place. It soaked the entire bathroom floor. I reached out to the property a few times by phone, text and email and never got a response. Horrible customer service. Not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was beautiful, but the staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and it is very cozy and warm. Front desk was very nice and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everytwas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

RAJENDRAN

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
No staff available for room cleaning and no bathroom tissues provided
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025