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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Historic Estes Park

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Front of property
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lake
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 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 neighborhood

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

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
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge near The Stanley Hotel
Close to Historic Estes Park, Discovery Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and cycling at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 59 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 continental 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Discovery Motel Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge
Discovery Lodge Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Discovery Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Discovery Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Discovery Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Discovery Lodge located?

Located in Grand Estates, this lodge is steps from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Historic Estes Park. Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1056 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Easy check in, good breakfast and friendly staff. Very convenient location, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Fun place to stay while visiting Rocky Mountain national park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice quiet clean place in a convenient location! Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place, nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The grounds at this place are really nice with the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The hotel was convenient, clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice peaceful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Estes Park to visit RMNP. It was a nice hotel, bed were comfortable, had a fridge, and coffee maker. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great money friendly experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Would absolutely stay here again. Very comfortable bed, hot water, nice grounds and the hot tub worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Service was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We enjoy staying here as it is on our way into town and near the Stanley, you can walk!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location and friendly staff. The walk around the lake was a bit treacherous due to all the duck poo! The room and bathroom were both big.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The lodge was in very convenient location in Estes Park with mountain views from your window and sliding door. Parking is very convenient. Breakfast did not have lot options but it can get your day started.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Was all in all pleasant and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful view and rooms are neat and tidy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful views; close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean spacious rooms, polite staff and decent nightly rate. We will be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Easy access to downtown. Close to dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The fire pit by the pond and the amount of Elk roaming around the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Downtown shops are very close by. Breakfast consists of cereal, muffins, packaged waffles, boiled eggs,etc. Rooms are spacious and very clean. They have an area to grill and elk joined us for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The room was spacious and very comfortable. The location was close to Estes Park. The only negative was the entrance was a bit difficult to negotiate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

What a great day it was our own little place in the mountains, and couldn’t have been better. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Gorgeous views of Estes Park from our window. Very quiet also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Basic motel near the Rocky Mountains. 15-min Drive. Wish breakfast have more options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025