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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bond Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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. 283 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1005 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 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

Susan Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast… well priced
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom little dated not a big fan of sliding glass door for an entry way . Staff was friendly and awesome and from a price point not a bad stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up canceling our second night. The receptionist was over worked, not genuine, and unhelpful. We didn’t sleep at all because the beds and pillows were awful and the room beside us was having a party. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exclusive cabin no heat and not clean!
We stayed in the exclusive cabin. We checked in about 430 pm and the house was only 55 degrees. We tried getting the gas fireplace and the the furnace on to heat up the house a little bit. Nothing would turn on. We called the main office and they sent over the maintenance person. He got the fireplace to turn on but not the furnace. After 15 minutes the fire alarms kept going off because the fireplace blower was not blowing out what it needed to. We called back over and they sent the maintenance person over. We had to call another person to translate as he didn’t understand what we were saying. He got the blower to work and then also the furnace for about 5 minutes and then it turned off and wouldn’t turn back on the rest of the night. It was 30 degrees outside. The house also was not clean. I wanted to use one of the fans to try to blow the air from the living room down the hall to the freezing bedrooms but they were so full of dust I didn’t want to chance turning them on. Filthy sponges were left in the kitchen, hair from a previous person shaving in the bathroom sink, nothing was dusted or vacuumed. Also says free breakfast, this consisted only of toast, coffee, yogurt, cereal in the individual packs. Hardly a breakfast especially for those of us who have to be gluten free. Just tell people it’s continental not a full breakfast. Definitely not worth $700 a night!!! Took a $200 cleaning fee to not clean. There was also a busted baby gate just left by the steep stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Family trip everything was great very close to everything clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and animal viewing.
Great location. It is Grand Central Station for elk and Canadian Geese. It's an easy walk into town and the River Walk as well as Lake Estes. Staff members were pleasant. The room we were in was basic but entirely adequate and comfortable. Breakfast arrangements are in the reception area that is really too small. Some rooms have been refurbished and others not.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying here! Great property in a great location. The only downside was that our room was right under the main office so we could here all the noise when people came for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! Can’t beat the elk visitors :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room. Very comfortable bed. Nice outside sitting area. Price is very affordable for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small unseeable from bed tv, no plug for bathtub (not everyone likes a shower) very thin walls, people in room on one side arguing, throwing things, yelling at 2 in morning. The other room on other side had two barking dogs and a puking woman. We've been coming to Estes for years and thus hotel for many of them. Sadly we will not return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was invaded by elk. It was incredible. There were more than 50 elk wondering through the property this morning. Rooms have been remodeled, clean, beds were very comfortable, and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
They were friendly and the rooms were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I woke up to find Elk out my window. They were spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorrali, Medford

Great jumping off place for visiting the Rocky Mountain National Park. The elk were hanging out in the golf course near by so that was amazing and very entertaining. The only negative thing was it did not have laundry service as advertised on the website site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Umit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to RMNP entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Guillermo, coral gables

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Conveniently located near Starbucks and grocery store, adequate facilities, and cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Economic
Great location, friendly, decent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed all the elk that hang out on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bugling elk
Rooms were cute with a great view of the mountains. Went to bed and woke up to bugling elk. The elk came right up into the lodge. Beautiful! Was not impressed with the check in staff. Check out was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location but hotel itself needs updating.
The hotel location was fantastic but that’s about it. We got the family suite, but it was a lot smaller than expected, and there was nowhere to sit, no couches or any extra tables in the extra bedroom. They had one small table with two chairs, but they were very uncomfortable. There were five of us so we had to bring our own extra chairs inside. The fridge and bathroom drawers weren’t clean. Looks like it had stuff left over from the people before us. The complementary breakfast was just some bread and fruit and one choice of dry cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The elk in on the property was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024