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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain 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 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin

Exclusive Cabin

  • 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 area

Estes Park

With a stay at Discovery Lodge in Estes Park (Grand Estates), you'll be steps from Historic Estes Park and 13 minutes by foot from The Stanley Hotel. .This lodge is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Bear Lake Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 13 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

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

Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Historic Estes Park
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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 spa 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, 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 spa 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 full 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 full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

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

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very accommodating and very nice, the room was clean, the views are beautiful, nice fishing pond and enjoyed waking up to hundreds of elk..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanying

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it! Will stay here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the place was clean. The hotel in general needs updating and the bed was uncomfortable. Good price and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a 2 bedroom family suite with a nice view of the lake! Very clean, quiet and close to town. Breakfast is very basic but it was included!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to everything. Comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. The local elk herd make the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the property, wish breakfast was actual breakfast and all the poop from deer and elk was cleaned up. Overall, beautiful and perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 104, we were a family of 6, 4 children under 8 years old. It was a very nice stay. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a Mountain View that was spectacular. The room needed additional seating and the television was in an inconvenient space. The toliet ran night and the tub drain wouldn’t close for a bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy staying at Discovery Lodge. It's cozy, pretty good dog-walking areas, and lovely scenery around the lodge. I don't like the limited access to the property with only one driveway to the lodge. During my stay, access to the property on three occasions was delayed due to road work in the area, two ambulances blocking the driveway due to an injured guest, and a Sysco delivery truck on the driveway. It would be nice to have a trash can in the area behind the lodge to dispose of dog waste or whatever trash guests may have.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan Alfred Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was just mesmerizing with all the scenic views all around. Staff were friendly, room is clean and parking was convenient. Definitely a bang for the buck!

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ELK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place!!
Great little hotel very clean and friendly. I would recommend this cute little place to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast… well priced
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom little dated not a big fan of sliding glass door for an entry way . Staff was friendly and awesome and from a price point not a bad stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up canceling our second night. The receptionist was over worked, not genuine, and unhelpful. We didn’t sleep at all because the beds and pillows were awful and the room beside us was having a party. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Family trip everything was great very close to everything clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024