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Columbine Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near The Stanley Hotel

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner | Balcony
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | In-room dining
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Front of property
The Columbine Inn offers a welcoming base near Rocky Mountain National Park. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and free self-parking. The helpful staff gets positive reviews, and the barbecue grills make outdoor meals enjoyable.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner | Living area | 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio, Corner

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio, Corner | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1540 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Columbine Inn

Motel near Historic Estes Park
Close to The Stanley Hotel, Columbine Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Columbine Inn offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and microwaves

Similar properties

Front of property

Expedition Lodge Estes Park

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 795 reviews
Expedition Lodge Estes Park

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Columbine Inn Estes Park
Columbine Inn
Columbine Estes Park
Columbine Hotel Estes Park
Columbine Inn Motel
Columbine Inn Estes Park
Columbine Inn Adults Only
Columbine Inn Motel Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbine Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Columbine Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Columbine Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Columbine Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Columbine Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Estes Marina and Historic Estes Park. The Stanley Hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Columbine Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff, convenient location right off the main highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!! Estes Park is a great town to live in to visit Rocky Mountains, and Columbine inn was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how central it was to the national park and also the cleanliness! Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, quiet. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy these “simple” properties where you can park by your door (easy luggage unload/load), super clean room, comfortable bed and actual friendly service. This place is just right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy. Small motel in older building, but interior is fully renovated. Nice quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bekah

Liked: Amenities
The room was very clean, comfy, and updated. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean and the management was sooo friendly! I would definitely stay here again. Great location as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a smaller, recently remodeled hotel. The rooms are on the smaller side, but this is Estes Park, you should be outside and not in your hotel room. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were kept clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean as can be! Staff was friendly and helpful with suggested shopping/dining and other nearby activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The recent remodel of the property is awesome! The room was very clean and cozy. The staff was so friendly. I liked that it was away from the downtown area, making it very quiet. They did an excellent job of remodeling this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Superior King Corner Room. It was spacious, clean and very well appointed. We were very pleased with the room. Comfy bed, great kitchen area, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet. Not far from the major attractions in town. Amazing views. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Friendly service!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had everything we needed and was real nice in a gorgeous area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay here. It’s a simple place- rooms were updated, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hostess was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yitao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice staffs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was quiet, clean and well-stocked. I loved that there wasn't carpet in the room. I wish there was a pool, but otherwise I would recommend the Columbine and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly - we met one of the owners. The room was clean. We even saw deer outside our window and elk down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place! From our wonderful experience at check in, to the amazing sleep we had. This place is great! We stayed in the king fireplace room and it was very nice. Extremely comfortable bed and pillows, super clean and updated room and even a massage chair! The AC and ceiling fan kept us nice and cool all night. Very quiet area…we didn’t hear any noise from neighboring rooms or the street. We will definitely be back! Top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and super super clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely from the checkin to the soft towels and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this place and the option to have dinner in our own place after a long day was so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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