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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable Estes Park lodge in Grand Estates with free breakfast

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel15 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanley Park3 min drive
  • AirportFort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)57 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, Mountain View (Pond View)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Exclusive Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

Located in Grand Estates within a mile (2 km) of The Stanley Hotel, Discovery Lodge is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Rocky Mountain National Park. This 59-room, 3-star lodge has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 15 min walk
  • Lake Estes Marina - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airport is Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal): 57-min drive, 37.3 mi/60 km.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill - 2 min drive
  • Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 8 min walk
  • Kind Coffee - 9 min walk
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar - 14 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Comfortable Estes Park lodge in Grand Estates with free breakfast
Guests of Discovery Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and coffee in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa tub.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full 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
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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 crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 3 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is 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

What is there to do near Discovery Lodge?

This lodge is situated in Grand Estates, just steps from Historic Estes Park and Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course, and within a short walk of Stanley Village. You'll also find The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Lodge?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Lodge on May 12, 2024 start from $90.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Free RV/bus/truck parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Discovery Lodge include a casino?

No, Discovery Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Discovery Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a spa tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Discovery Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like free breakfast plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, this lodge has a spa tub.

Does Discovery Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Discovery Lodge serves free full breakfasts each morning from its snack bar.

Does Discovery Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Discovery Lodge for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Discovery Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from Discovery Lodge?

The closest major airport to Discovery Lodge is Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betzaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, cute, clean and affordable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing experience staying here will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really charming place to stay. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, and the room is cute with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for the price to see the park!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Cute cabin feel. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024