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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
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City view from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪13 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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard King

Highlights

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

Standard Queen

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

Discovery King

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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Exclusive Cabin

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Garden
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 1.1 km (0.7 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
  • The Stanley Hotel - 13 min walk
  • Lake Estes - 15 min walk
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

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

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 5 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Lodge on 16 Feb 2025 start from AU$141.93, 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 13-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. 537 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gena

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, totally comfy vibe. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgivable Treatment, Appalling Customer Service
WARNING: The customer service is unforgivably inadequate. I wanted to avoid leaving a bad review and gave the lodge one month to respond to six separate complaints I filed (two in person, two over the phone, and two over email). This was my last resort but let it speak to their lack of commitment to make things right. We stayed here in late September 2024. The room was adequate, but on our second day, we found a dead, rotting bird under our bed. Upon finding the bird, we disposed of it and kindly asked that the staff clean our room while we were out for the day. When we got back, nothing was touched, no one had cleaned, and we had to sleep with the bugs and smell of decay. At checkout, the front desk told us the manager would contact us to make things right. After one week, I received no response. I placed two calls requesting they follow up, and got false promises saying they were going to call back later that day. In the following month, I emailed twice requesting a follow up. Nothing. This is bad service. No other way to say it. Very disappointed. To the lodge: Again, I was hoping to receive a follow up, after which point I would leave a review highlighting the positive impact that communication had on me. One month is plenty of wiggle room, thought I was being fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Estes Park with awesome views. Friendly staff. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and lobby, loved being able to see elk right out of our window! Only thing was we could hear our neighbors above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the lake and all the Elk on the property. Our room was big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very accommodating and very nice, the room was clean, the views are beautiful, nice fishing pond and enjoyed waking up to hundreds of elk..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanying

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it! Will stay here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the place was clean. The hotel in general needs updating and the bed was uncomfortable. Good price and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a 2 bedroom family suite with a nice view of the lake! Very clean, quiet and close to town. Breakfast is very basic but it was included!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to everything. Comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. The local elk herd make the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the property, wish breakfast was actual breakfast and all the poop from deer and elk was cleaned up. Overall, beautiful and perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 104, we were a family of 6, 4 children under 8 years old. It was a very nice stay. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a Mountain View that was spectacular. The room needed additional seating and the television was in an inconvenient space. The toliet ran night and the tub drain wouldn’t close for a bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy staying at Discovery Lodge. It's cozy, pretty good dog-walking areas, and lovely scenery around the lodge. I don't like the limited access to the property with only one driveway to the lodge. During my stay, access to the property on three occasions was delayed due to road work in the area, two ambulances blocking the driveway due to an injured guest, and a Sysco delivery truck on the driveway. It would be nice to have a trash can in the area behind the lodge to dispose of dog waste or whatever trash guests may have.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elk hangout
Elk love this place, they hang out in the field beyond the pond, the wandered in the evening we arrived, and wandered off the morning we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan Alfred Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was just mesmerizing with all the scenic views all around. Staff were friendly, room is clean and parking was convenient. Definitely a bang for the buck!

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location/view/value
The location and view were fantastic! The property offered many amenities, which was a nice bonus, and the front desk staff were very helpful. I had a just couple of issues: my bathing suit either went missing or was thrown away while drying on the balcony, and the blankets weren't very comfortable. The hot tub could have been cleaner, and the breakfast options were limited (no hot foods), though the hot tub itself was at a great temperature. Overall, the view and location were incredible, the staff was friendly, and the room was very clean. This motel/lodge provides great value for the price, with comfortable pillows and beds. The lake is a pleasant walk away, and the availability of a grill and fire pit was a wonderful touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024