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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Historic Estes Park

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Balcony Queen | Front of property
Standard Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exclusive Cabin | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Balcony Double Queen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony Queen | Front of property

Balcony Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony Double Queen | Mountain view

Balcony Double Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Discovery King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge near The Stanley Hotel
Close to Historic Estes Park, Discovery Lodge provides free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and fishing at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, bicycle tour information, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 59 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Discovery Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Discovery Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Discovery Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Discovery Lodge located?

Located in Grand Estates, this lodge is steps from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and Historic Estes Park. The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1018 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The hotel was convenient, clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice peaceful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Would absolutely stay here again. Very comfortable bed, hot water, nice grounds and the hot tub worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We enjoy staying here as it is on our way into town and near the Stanley, you can walk!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean spacious rooms, polite staff and decent nightly rate. We will be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Was all in all pleasant and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful views; close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Easy access to downtown. Close to dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

What a great day it was our own little place in the mountains, and couldn’t have been better. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Gorgeous views of Estes Park from our window. Very quiet also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

I think this is a very convenient property to stay at when visiting downtown or the Stanley! The breakfast is nice especially if u are traveling with children! Rooms were nice.. just need some picture on the walls! 😁 We had a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The rooms are cozy and offered a cabin-like feeling. It was right in town and easy to get to and from the popular spots (downtown and RMNP). My only complaint was the beds weren't the greatest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Loved the cabin look inside the room. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great room, lots of space, clean. Location is awesome. We had a great stay and talked about how we would totally come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great view from the balcony, comfortable bed, and cute aesthetic! Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

This place is very close to downtown so you can just walk instead of driving and avoiding pay parking in downtown. Close to Safeway, Starbucks and McDonald if you need to grab something to eat in odd hours, also close to Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. It will be nice if property gets some upgrades for flooring and plumbing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

the room was so cute and Rustic feel . great for the mountain area!; Bed and pillows were comfy;!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This place was awesome! Felt likemwe were stayimg in a cabin in the mountains! They even have fire pits and grills! Will definitely be back next time were in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Discovery Lodge was a convenient and quiet place to wrap up our road trip. The location was great—close to everything in Estes Park and made for an easy early morning departure. The room was simple but clean, and the views from the property were lovely. One quirky thing: there was plenty of lotion but no hand soap in the bathroom, which added to the laughs after a week full of road trip jokes. Overall, a good and easy stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was a great! We were able to extend our stay an extra day due to weather concerns for our drive back home. Staff was fantastic! Would definitely consider this property again on our next trip to Estes Park! Only issue we had, no fault of the staff, was dealing with loud, next door young couple for a couple of nights! The bed was very comfortable, loved it! Thank you again, Discovery Lodge!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10

Overall a nice quiet stay. Clean room. Lots of space to walk around and relax in the lodge grounds. Walking distance ti multiple shops and restaurants. Staff was not always available which was frustrating at times but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The rooms were clean, the shower was good and the bed was comfy. My only concern was that there were no deadbolts or peepholes on the door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Jamie at the front desk was awesome! Helped with check-in and spot on for a restaurant recommendation! Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We were very impressed and happy of the cleanliness of the room. Being an older property it was very affordable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025