Murphy's River Lodge

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

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

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

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

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

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

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

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

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

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

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

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

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

Superior Condo

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

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

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

Superior Condo

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

Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

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

Two King Deluxe

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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 Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .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.

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk
  • Bond Park - 11 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive

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

Riverfront 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 spa tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the 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 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 spa 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Local area shuttle

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 more details, 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 fire extinguisher, 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 spa tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and spa 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. 659 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place but was charged for damaged towels and I’m positive it was not us that damaged. We didn’t have any spills other than water and used a towel to dry that up but that should not have caused damages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The people are great! Location is perfect! Loved the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, older property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place, not Ecco friendly you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
The staff were friendly and helpful and the room/condo was clean and comfortable. The fireplace was just for looks and a stereo candle and there was no kitchen with plates etc. This appears to me a motel conversion but the condos had a nice small river view and a pleasant patio with chairs. I would say they’ve upgraded fixtures but it’s not a modern newer look. It’s rustic. I would stay there again but felt the price high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was great place to see wild life they had a Bull Elk in the garden each night we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nannette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little high priced…,,
Everything was very dated and not worth the money I spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice homey kind of place to stay.would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy you could hear people next door talking and the people upstairs walking clock was 6 hours off A loud thunderous storm sound but wasn’t a storm don’t know what it was scared us This may have been unique to our room Never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect walkable location
We loved the location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. Our room faced the river and we loved the view and sound of the water. Murphy's has a rustic cabin vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a very special kind of place.makes you feel like going to visit grandma with that folksy kinda charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yonghwan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just checked out of Murphy’s River Lodge and we couldn’t be happier. We were in Estes Park on an anniversary trip and loved staying here! The convenience of walking to restaurants and all over town is so nice. We also loved being on the river, the pleasant staff and the breakfast every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finally stayed at Murphy’s River Lodge! It was the perfect home away from home. Our room was very comfortable to lounge in and get some much needed restoration time. We opted for one with an amazing view of the gorgeous trees and river and it was just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the creek/ stream outside our door. The staff were great! We could easily walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suresh

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Davis, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. The floor squeaked, the shower head needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Twyleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on 2nd floor...stairs..overlooking stream which was very nice. Little things were noticed and were appreciated. Night-time was noisy with people partying till past midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if you are visiting Estes or RMNP. Great staff, fun property and walkable to Estes. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms next to the stream.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024