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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪2 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 hot 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 hot 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 hot 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
It wasn’t the busy time of year so it was quiet and very few people. We got a very spacious room too. Want to go back next summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband accidentally left his phone and the property overnighted us his phone. They made our stay so much easier, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tennille

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the Balcony is amazing. Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the worst. We arrived and checked in within the stated virtual check in time. There were no instructions left for us at all. We called, texted and knocked on the office door (because there was an “open” sign”) and nothing. Sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes because their voicemail box was full, hoping they’d come in. Nothing, so we booked a hotel nearby. The next day I went by their office and they said “oh yeah our TV with instructions must’ve been out so we’ll give you a refund…we’ve already refunded Expedia since it was a 3rd party— just reach out to them who’ll confirm with us, and we’ll get you a refund.” We took their word for it and Expedia fell for the same thing we did! Over 72 hours they’ve attempted to confirm that our reservation was canceled, which was unsuccessful. Expedia rejected my refund because they haven’t gotten a hold of the hotel. Unbelievable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable clean stay
Our room was clean and quiet. Check in was fast and pleasant. Great price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deana

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Discovery Lodge was a bigger property than I expected and the room was quite large. We arrived to breakfast towards the end so a lot of the food was gone, but it seemed like a decent continental breakfast. My favorite part was the lake in the middle of the bldgs and all of the elk that were surrounding the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

BLANCA

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family and Dog Friendly
Very quiet and super friendly. My dog loved the property and loved walking and exploring. Continental breakfast was just perfect and it had lots of choices. Plenty of activities for adults and kids. Fire pit was fun along with hot tub and playground. Rooms have been updated. Microwave and fridge were convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a peaceful stay during the work week. Back deck could use a bit of tlc, otherwise I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Estes Park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Monika, Westminster

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Everything was very clean, comfy bed, and nice hit water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Traveled with family
Very good value. Room was comfortable and clean. Property is pleasant. Great location within walking distance of Estes Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, wonderful staff and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, clean rooms and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyndsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not a great stay. Not given the room we booked. Rooms in general were clean and modern, but we were charged $20 for arriving 45 minutes early. No shampoo, soap in room. Breakfast was not great, just packaged muffins and cereal. Staff was not helpful with our concerns and would not refund for the lower cost rooms we got.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. Our bathroom sink was clogged and the baseboards could use a wipe down, but otherwise very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, there was a small dog that barked the ENTIRE time. We were in town for work and after a long day, that is the last thing you want to fall asleep or wake up to. I love dogs, but it was too much and the pups owners didn't lift a finger to detour the behavior. I tried to call the front desk, but left a message because it was late and no one was available to help us. We had to fall asleep listening to a yapping dog. Comfortable bed, but got no rest and left exhausted. Would go back if I was guaranteed a room without a barking dog in the next room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property in gorgeous Estes Park
We were provided the room 201 and it was fantastic! Tastefully decorated as well as very clean and warm. We went there during the Thanksgiving - off season so there wasn't a ton to do around. We were glad we chose Discovery Lodge as we spent considerable time in the room which is unusual for us. The room was spacious and the beds (1 queen in main bedroom and 2 twins in the other room) were very comfortable with extra pillows in the closet. Large TVs in both the rooms were fantastic. Bathroom was very clean and had plenty of towels. Heating worked well making the room cozy. The room itself is at a corner and at ground level. The property has several buildings and is weirdly laid out. The parking lot could have been cleaner as there was a ton of slush due to the snow it must have got before. This posed some risk, especially because the main door wasn't open so we were forced to walk through the slush/ice. Morning breakfast was typical - Bread, Butter, Store bought cupcakes and waffles, fruits, yogurt, oatmeal and cereals. Espresso machine was nice. The support staff could have been more smiling and friendly though they were certainly polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, beautiful view, it was a little tricky getting checked in but it was half my fault for not calling and seeing if they closed early
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Colorado Springs

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024