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Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Lake Estes Marina
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free continental breakfast
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Map
1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    11 min walk
  • Lake Estes Marina
    15 min walk
  • Stanley Village
    15 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | View from room

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Front of property

Hotel Estes

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1035)
The price is AU$184
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Estes

About the area

Estes Park

At Blue Door Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Estes Marina and Stanley Village. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Grand Estates motel include Stanley Museum and Aspen and Evergreen Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Estes - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Denver International Airport (DEN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Blue Door Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near Lake Estes Marina
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Door Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Estes Park motel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1958
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Door Inn offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1958
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

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 day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 and cash
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 and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Door Inn?

Blue Door Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Door Inn?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Door Inn on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$101.39, 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 parking available at Blue Door Inn?

Yep, Blue Door Inn has a free self car park.

Does Blue Door Inn have a pool?

Blue Door Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

Does Blue Door Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers enjoy the free continental brekkie here! It's the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Door Inn?

No, Blue Door Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Door Inn?

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

Is there a golf course on site at Blue Door Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course is a short 10-minute walk away.

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not like the arrival. The attendant was not welcoming, he did not inform us about the hotel and for example about the music night. He wanted me to sign the check in form on his tablet without showing me first what i was signing. Also find some dirty around and under the drawers. Poor breakfast. On the other side nice view on the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love blue door everytime we come from Kansas City! Always clean and reliable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money
Would NOT recommend this hotel. We stayed in room 115 at the end of the complex. Our check-in was after 9pm, and thankfully my wife called ahead to make sure someone would be there. There would not. They left our room key in that late check-in box outside, which was fine. There were no external lights available at that location and we had to use cellphone flashlight to confirm our room. All the parking spaces by our room has been taken and had to park 10 rooms down from our room. The light switch inside the door did nothing, no way to get light until you got all the way into the room. Once inside, we found a kitchenette with no paper towels or any furnishings, a king-sized bed whose comfort level should be classified as a war crime and tiny square bed pillows that were terrible. All for a room that books out at 230/night and isn't worth half that. Oh, and their wifi is a joke, 1mb download speed. Are you serious?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms were dated but large, comfortable in space. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pass
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked nothing. We were scammed by this hotel and Expedia. Reservation was canceled with email confirmation. Blue Door hit us with a no show and neither will assist with a resolution. BBB complaints have been filed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy checkin, convenient location with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Front desk was great
The Inn is on the older side of things. Knowing that going in, you will be fine. We didn’t have any problems and the room was clean enough. Front desk was friendly and really helpful. We arrived early and they gave us a room as soon as they could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place but hot room.
Overall it was really good. But the room was hot and never cooled down! The AC was running all night but was also on the total opposite side of the room from where you sleep so you can’t feel it on that side. Should move it to the other side or get a fan in the room too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good experience here, we paid extra for a balcony room and honestly wouldn’t next time. We sat out front on the chairs in the front with our family and still had a good view of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No refund regardless of 10k+ acre fire
My husband and I never got to stay at the Blue Door Inn. The Alexander Fire was 0% contained the day my husband and I were to check in and we called to cancel our 3 night reservation. The authorities had already canceled the event we were attending. I was restricted from talking to a manager and because policy states a 2 day cancelation policy I was denied a refund…even under these extreme circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom window didn’t lock which is a security risk as it was on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashlea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't Do It! Ick!!
This was my least favorite place we stayed while in Colorado!!! The shower curtain had what looked like blood stains on it, and there was hair still on the shower wall when we checked in, as well as dirt and hair in the corner of the bathroom behind the door. I wish we had known that there was ZERO privacy available in this room. This was not an ideal room for a family with older kids. We left our "Do Not Disturb" sign on our door then came back to find that they had been in our room which really irked me. When we came back and found that they had been in our room, they had made our bed and there was a pillow on one bed with blood on one side and dirt on the other (And they had the nerve to leave an envelope for a tip after making the bed with this). When we called to ask for a new pillow and case, we were told to come to the office, which we did, but were then only given a pillow and told there were no cases. Not sure who would want to sleep on a motel pillow with no case, but it wasn't us! I'm still icked after staying here. We cannot wait to go back to Estes Park but will definitely not be staying at the Blue Door Inn again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just stayed at the Blue Door Inn for 2 nights with my 2 kids. The staff were very friendly and very accommodating. The rooms were very dated but clean. Very surprised at how comfortable the beds were, which was a plus. The pool was a nice addition and clean, however the hottub was not clean or running which would have been nice to use at night. Very limited seats around the location. Very convenient to walk to lake estes and to downtown. The breakfast offered in the morning was very poor, bagels hard as rocks and little to no variety. If you dont need all the bells and whistles the Inn was fine to stay for the price point offered. Definitely not a 5 star but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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