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Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Indoor pool
Water view
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Condo

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

With a stay at Murphy's River Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and a 4-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The Stanley Hotel and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Performance Park.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bond Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the 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 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 20 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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 night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bridgett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good breakfast. It was different online and then there was very few options . It appeared through together . Oh and the fireplace is basically a can, they don’t tell you that when you call or book
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were incredible, friendly, and helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, durango

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing amenities. We will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is nice, clean, quiet, with super friendly staff. The larger rooms that have full kitchens and balconies right on the river are perfect for a little retreat. The only disappointment was that the hot tub was out of order and since it's December in the mountains, I'd been looking forward to that! I wish hotels would tell you that or someone compensate when facilities are out of order; it's happened to me countless times. Nice place overall though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff, nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery from the room and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Variety
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean and nicer than most hotel rooms. However, our stay was overshadowed by that of obnoxious neighbors. First, our neighbors dog is barking non stop for hours when we get here. Then, at around 10ish to midnight, someone starts playing the drums and loud music.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and the best customer service ive ever met.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jan Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zhongzhi

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, nice pool and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Price was good. Breakfast was good. Convenient for where we were going.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the room was amazing! In room hot tub comfortably fits 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyllon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windsong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were wonderful from the beginning! They greeted us and said Happy birthday to my boyfriend! Love the cute room and beginning so close to downtown was awesome!
Super cute! My boyfriend was surprised with candies and a card! They made it so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the views were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025