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Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Property grounds
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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Map
481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room) | Living area

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 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

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

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 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)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

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

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

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

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 Superior Condo

32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Superior Condo

  • 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 River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

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

View all photos for Superior Condo

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

Superior Condo

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

View all photos for Room

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

Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room

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

Room

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

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

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Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is NZ$289
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Murphy's Resort

About the area

Estes Park

When you stay at Murphy's River Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. .This family-friendly lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Performance Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mrs. Walsh's Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and an indoor pool
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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

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

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. 673 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful spot on the river that’s close enough to everything but not right in the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, room comfortable, continental Breakfast was lack luster. Extreamly basic all processed . No warm offerings aside from packets of oatmeal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Beautiful stay

The check-in process was smooth, me movies and popcorn at the front desk were a great touch and we loved the pool and hot tub. The Continental breakfast was a nice touch as well, and the location is great and a beautiful walk into town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was large and quiet. Quick walk to town. Easy to get to RMNP. Breakfast could be improved, many of the prepackaged items were expired and bagels were stale
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and polite! Continental breakfast was great with much choices. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Trieu

Pricing from expedia is almost twice of booking directly with the hotel website!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind, the location was perfect, and the views were stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy and made up to be very welcoming. Was it a bit rundown? Perhaps, but there were many touches that made up for that and the staff more than made up for it! They were warm, very friendly, accommodating, and ready to be helpful. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good bed but horrific noise level

Booked this because King size bed and it was a last minute trip and king size seemed hard to find. Reviews said beds were comfortable and the bed was good. The bathroom setup was very strange with a window being in the middle of the mirror leaving two small sections of mirror on either side. It was difficult for my husband to shave because the sink was in the middle of the vanity directly underneath the window. Its a very very old motel. The staff were very nice but we would never stay here again because of the noise. You can hear everything that goes on around you. We were in 2nd floor room and we had extremely loud people under us. They partied outside their room on the patio until late at night. The 2nd night I called the manager on duty at 10 pm because that is suppose to start the “quiet” time. She said she would contact them. They were literally so loud that we could still hear them over a sound app with rain turned up very loud trying to drown out their noise. About 45 minutes later they somewhat settled down but could still hear the loudest voice in the room under us talking. I will spend more time choosing a place to stay next time because this will not be it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place in Estes Park! Rooms are quaint and clean, beds are comfortable and staff is wonderful. Location is great for walking to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great staff. Walking distance to central Estes Park. Convenient to RMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

8/10 Good

Todd

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

6/10 Okay

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our room by the river and an excellent equipped kitchen. The room was in excellent condition except the tub needs to be replaced...big tear in the bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed there over Christmas and was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and clean the place was. Loved the pool and hot tub and the nightly fires outside. Will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYOJIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Loved we could bring our dogs with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024