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Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • 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

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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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)

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

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

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

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 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)

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

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

View all photos for Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is NZ$163
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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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.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 17 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 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 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 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 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 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. 664 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 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

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gweneth L

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

10/10 Excellent

Dama

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a beautiful view with the stream in the back of the property. The front desk staff was super friendly and very helpful with everything. The location is absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back!
Quick weekend getaway. Perfect! Easy walk to downtown shops. Beautiful setting. Clean and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hot tub after a 6 mile hike! The pool was nice also. The continental breakfast had fruit, yogurt and packaged pastries and the coffee was very good! Sighting of a 12 point bull elk lounging across the creek behind the property was a real plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
We loved this place cozzy and warm, plus super affordable. Fromt desk employees are nice, they have great customer service skills. Will come back in the spring for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are paper thin. People coming in late and up through the night drinking etc. Not a family place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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