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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    1 min walk
  • Village Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Granby Station
    113 min drive
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Discovery Lodge

3-star lodge in Grand Estates
This smoke-free lodge features a snack bar/deli, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The lodge offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Estes Park lodge also offers a spa tub, barbecue grills, and ski storage. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Discovery Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full 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
  • 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 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

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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Awesome spot. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the resident elk and double rainbow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Larry, Southside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older property that has renovated rooms. Rooms are on the small side but the view is great. Bed is comfortable. Breakfast is simple but they keep it well stocked. Having elk just off your balcony is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to do some hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. The rooms were spacious and clean. It is very quiet and you may get a bonus of some bugling elk in the golf course. The Visitor Center is right next to the lodge and it offers free trolley rides around Estes Park and to Rocky Mountain National Park. You also can walk to Estes Park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Property is located minutes from downtown. Private balcony to sit outside and view the mountains was great. Enjoyed seeing the elk in the morning and afternoons.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Miroslav

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Inge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lage am Ortsrand nahe dem Golfplatz. Nettes Frühstückslokal. Alles okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

NA
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with family
I was told there was going to be premium chanels on the tv. There was not. I would have felt better if the carpet was not so old and stained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff not helpful, argumentative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The facility is older and showing wear. The pavement has ruts. The entrance to the facility is easy to miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discovery is an exceptional stay. Cleanliness is a top priority. The Elk during this time of year was truly something to experience. Hearing the bulls bugleing was worth the stay. We also enjoyed meeting some new people around the well stocked firepit while taking advantage of the gas grill. The lighted gazebo added a nice touch. Will definitely stay at the Discovery lodge again. Ps they do have a selection of quick bites for breakfast and an automatic coffee dispenser.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was overall good. Parking is convenient. We got two keys one of which was for the wrong room - staff was apologetic so no complaints there, though I wouldn't be comfortable if someone else gets the key for my room. Design details can be improved. Shampoo/body wash was in one dispenser, and it ran out before we finished the two-day stay - didn't bother asking for a refill since we only became aware late at night. Nowhere to hang the bath towels other than over the toilet where you have to fold the towels multiple times and leave it difficult to dry. In-wall tissue box was right under the soap dispenser, so the tissues would be wet everytime you wash your hands. Elk was screaming overnight. Nothing can be done there so just be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw Elk from balcony of room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, quiet, convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible check in. Front desk person did not know anything and he was argumentative. He had difficulty finding my reservation. When he finally did, he said it wasn’t ready. He said it’s not check in time. It was only 10 minutes prior to check in. He tried to send us away and told us to come back later. Then a housekeeper came out of the bathroom. They discussed the issue in front of me, in another language. Then turned to me and said room is ready. He was ready to send me away without asking or checking. Other guests shared similar stories.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was efficient and personable. The room was a comfortable size and had a small refrigerator and coffee maker. It was a short walk to Estes Park Visitor Center which provides a seasonal trolley service to the downtown area as well as to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rick and Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Regina

Location was excellent. Room ok condition. Mattress was well worn and indented from use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024