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Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Water view
Indoor pool
Property grounds
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bond Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King 4 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King 4 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Value Room King /Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value Room King /Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly)

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)2

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)2

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Value Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value Queen Bed (Not on the River, NOT pet friendly)

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)3

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 1 King Bed (NOT pet friendly)3

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)5

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)5

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)3

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)3

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Value Room King Bed (Not on the River, Not pet friendly)

Value Room King Bed (Not on the River, Not pet friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value Room King Bed (Not on the River, Not pet friendly)

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Value River Queen Room (NOT pet friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value River Queen Room (NOT pet friendly)

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)4

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)4

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)9

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)9

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Upper Condo King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Upper Condo King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)7

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)7

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)2

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)2

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)8

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)8

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard King 2 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King 2 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)6

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)6

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard King 3 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King 3 (Not on the River, Some Dog Friendly)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)2

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)2

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 4 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)1

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)1

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)3

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)3

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Upper Condo King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Upper Condo King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Upper Condo King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Upper Condo King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 240 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Upper Condo King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Upper Condo King River Condo 3 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Upper Condo King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Upper Condo King River Condo 5 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 1 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)1

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River Room 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)1

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two King Deluxe

Two King Deluxe | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two King Deluxe

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Property grounds

Murphy's Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1001)
The price is $84
per night
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Murphy's Resort

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

3-star Estes Park lodge close to The Stanley Hotel
An indoor pool, a hot tub, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

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

Murphy's River Lodge features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This family-friendly lodge also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Murphy's River Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle up to 20 m
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gweneth L

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

10/10 Excellent

Dama

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a beautiful view with the stream in the back of the property. The front desk staff was super friendly and very helpful with everything. The location is absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back!
Quick weekend getaway. Perfect! Easy walk to downtown shops. Beautiful setting. Clean and easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clinton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hot tub after a 6 mile hike! The pool was nice also. The continental breakfast had fruit, yogurt and packaged pastries and the coffee was very good! Sighting of a 12 point bull elk lounging across the creek behind the property was a real plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
We loved this place cozzy and warm, plus super affordable. Fromt desk employees are nice, they have great customer service skills. Will come back in the spring for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are paper thin. People coming in late and up through the night drinking etc. Not a family place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place but was charged for damaged towels and I’m positive it was not us that damaged. We didn’t have any spills other than water and used a towel to dry that up but that should not have caused damages
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The people are great! Location is perfect! Loved the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, older property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marlyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place, not Ecco friendly you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
The staff were friendly and helpful and the room/condo was clean and comfortable. The fireplace was just for looks and a stereo candle and there was no kitchen with plates etc. This appears to me a motel conversion but the condos had a nice small river view and a pleasant patio with chairs. I would say they’ve upgraded fixtures but it’s not a modern newer look. It’s rustic. I would stay there again but felt the price high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was great place to see wild life they had a Bull Elk in the garden each night we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nannette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little high priced…,,
Everything was very dated and not worth the money I spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice homey kind of place to stay.would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy you could hear people next door talking and the people upstairs walking clock was 6 hours off A loud thunderous storm sound but wasn’t a storm don’t know what it was scared us This may have been unique to our room Never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect walkable location
We loved the location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. Our room faced the river and we loved the view and sound of the water. Murphy's has a rustic cabin vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, RALEIGH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a very special kind of place.makes you feel like going to visit grandma with that folksy kinda charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yonghwan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just checked out of Murphy’s River Lodge and we couldn’t be happier. We were in Estes Park on an anniversary trip and loved staying here! The convenience of walking to restaurants and all over town is so nice. We also loved being on the river, the pleasant staff and the breakfast every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finally stayed at Murphy’s River Lodge! It was the perfect home away from home. Our room was very comfortable to lounge in and get some much needed restoration time. We opted for one with an amazing view of the gorgeous trees and river and it was just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024