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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Outdoor spa tub
Interior detail
Land view from property
Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    1 min walk
  • Stanley Village
    6 min walk
  • Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
    10 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Garden
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 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

At Discovery Lodge you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from The Stanley Hotel and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Highlights at this lodge include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Grand Estates lodge include Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Historic Estes Park.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, barbecue grills, and ski storage are also featured at Discovery Lodge. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1966
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Is parking available at Discovery Lodge?

Yep, Discovery Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Lodge?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Lodge on 1 Dec 2024 start from NZ$135.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Discovery Lodge?

No, there is no spa at this property. The Stanley Hotel is a short 15-minute walk away.

Does Discovery Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give a thumbs up to the free full breakfast here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Discovery Lodge?

No, Discovery Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Discovery Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course is a short 1-minute walk away.

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 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

8/10 Good

jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome attention. Super comfy beds. Clean space. Perfect two-bedroom room. Just what we needed before exploring the Rocky Mountain National Park the next day. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Met our needs
Clean, no smells, pool is off-site, hot tub is on-property, breakfast starts late for hiking (7AM) and is modest but sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the feel of the property. 1966 throwback
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was moldy and dirty. This was a very old motel that has not been updated. I rated it one star because there was no 0.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice place to stay
We had a good time in Estes Park and the hotel is in a good location. Its not a fancy hotel, but we didn't pay for a fancy one. The hotel was clean and quiet and i would stay there again. The elk that hang out at the property was cool too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location! Upon checking in, the staff seemed very disorganized and seemed to not really know what they were doing, so it took a while. I also asked for more coffee for the coffee maker in the room and the staff had no idea what I meant and had no clue where the find it. After checking in we went to the room which was great. We even saw some elk outside! My one other complaint is that there was only one option in the shower: a “3-in-1 shampoo conditioner and body wash”. This to me is unacceptable; they are 3 different products for 3 different purposes and should be offered as such, rather than trying to cut costs with a 3-in-1. Otherwise the amenities were great, beds were comfy, shower/tub worked well, hot tub was awesome, and location was incredible for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms seemed like they were updated and were very nice and new. The beds were awesome and everything was in working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean/ breakfast is bread and cereal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cristine Monique-Meza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn't live up to expectations
Although our room was clean, it was a very disappointing stay. Our room looked nothing like any of the pictures. It was very outdated and tired looking. Plus, the Continental breakfast was minimal at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melody, Vista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was very limited. Room was very clean. It's a sloped dirt lot for parking and hiking up to the office. Overall, I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were a couple of required repairs, which I felt should’ve been taken care of before our arrival. Other than that, it was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

APRIL

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unsafe, unpaved, uneven parking lot and exit. Other than that, everything was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Biviana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and check-in was seamless, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Payton, Norfolk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very nice and helpful staff. Rooms are extremely outdated and small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Unhappy camper
Loved the room. There was a toddler overhead who ran back and forth for an hour. There was no one to respond to my calls in the office and n9 one responded to my texts. I paid $$$ for a screaming headache.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting much more for the price. The property is very old and probably has not been updated for 35 years. The office staff is very friendly so that is a plus, but the rooms are dirty and old. The bed was very comfortable and the AC worked well. Wifi worked well. Housekeeping didn't check the soap dispenser so it wasn't working our whole stay. We just used the bodywash dispenser. The continental breakfast was decent, but the office doesn't open until 7 am so early risers are out of luck. The lodge still used brass keys as opposed to card keys. If you like walking, the lake is within a half mile away if you cut across the disc golf course. Estes park has a lot of things to do and Rocky Mountain National Park is less than 15 minutes from the Discovery Lodge. We have have modest needs so this was an inexpensive place to stay. Don't expect too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024