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Ponderosa Lodge

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A log cabin by a flowing river surrounded by dense forest. - Ponderosa Lodge (Estes Park)
A wooden interior with a staircase leading to a loft area, a couch, and a sign reading "Welcome Cabin". - Ponderosa Lodge (Estes Park)
A wood-burning stove with a chimney, a chair, and firewood. - Ponderosa Lodge (Estes Park)
A cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream. - Ponderosa Lodge (Estes Park)
A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a deck overlooking a forested area. - Ponderosa Lodge (Estes Park)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Ponderosa Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a library and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a small kitchen area.

Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A cabin with a deck, stone patio, and a fire pit.

Riverview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

Kitchenette Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a dining table, and chairs.

Corner River View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a fireplace, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

River View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

The Ponderosa Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cabin RIVER VIEW

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Estes Park, Ponderosa Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and mountain climbing. Visit our Estes Park travel guide
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1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting mountains and a small town with houses and trees.
    Historic Estes Park
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A large white building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
    The Stanley Hotel
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • A mountain range, a lake with lily pads, and a forest of evergreen trees.
    Lake Estes
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • A hiking trail beside a calm lake surrounded by dense forest.
    Bear Lake Trailhead
    28 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Alluvial Fan
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee on the Rocks
    5 min drive
  • The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern
    7 min drive
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar
    3 min drive
  • Penelope's Old Time Burgers
    3 min drive
  • Bogey’s
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
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, debit cards, and cash
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
Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alluvial Fan and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. Performance Park and Mrs. Walsh's Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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We loved our stay at Ponderosa Lodge. The general manager was very kind and helpful. The room itself was lovely and it, as well as the rest of the property, was very clean. Easy to access RMNP as well as downtown estes, within 10mins. I’d absolutely recommend staying here for a cozy lodge experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Beautiful scenery and loved the river! Staff was kind and helpful. Wish it had A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've come back to this lodge a couple of times and are never disappointed! The staff is incredible and the rooms are cozy/well kept. We booked the Ponderosa room and it felt basically like a little private studio. The hot tub was really nice after a long day out exploring Estes. Will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is in a beautiful spot in Estes Park right by Falls River and close to an entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river and not far from the entrance to RMNP. Room was clean and comfortable and the kitchenette had everything we needed. We loved our stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shreya

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Very clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a beautiful location on the river! Very well maintained! We stayed for 3 days and is very convenient. So close to RMNP and minutes to downtown! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right along a river. Greeted by a family of deer as we drove onto property. Patio right on the river. Kitchen with fridge , microwave and stove, with propane grill in community area. Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Ponderosa! So cozy & relaxing. The river view & decks with the hammock swings were amazing. Elk right outside our room on the river . We will definitely be back for our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Siavash

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lodge was old and a little dirty, but it well-surpassed our expectations. Staff were nice and helpful (except for the time they barged in our room in the morning without notice). River sound was also nice - I wish those mesh screens weren't torn and we could leave the windows open. Overall, we were happy and may return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, charming, wonderful location, friendly staff. Next time you are in Estes Park, stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sound of the river from our room instantly relaxes me. Love it here. Will be back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great very nice and clean and cozy will definitely stay again and great service very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maddison

It was a great place to stay! The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the river!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Property was lovely. Room was clean, and cute aesthetically. Would stay again:)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay at Ponderosa Lodge was acceptable with some updates and a helpful staff. Our room was dated but comfortable. We had no real negatives except the parking lot. It would be helpful if the stalls were better identified. Other guests would take up too much area when parking. This forced us to use a backup lot further away. I realize it's not the lodges fault but there must be a better way to identity the vehicle stalls. Maybe angle the stalls more so people have a better visual. Anyway, it is a nice base camp to RMNP and Estes Park. we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Super clean, wonderful room, comfy bed, great location with easy access to RMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic and the room was pretty spacious. Loved the back deck with a table and chairs to relax by the river. The one downside, and reason I would not stay here again, was how uncomfortable the bed was. The pillows were even worse, super hard and flat. It really made for poor sleep. If you enjoy an extra firm mattress and travel with your own pillows, you might consider staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ponderosa Room. Very clean and cozy. We felt like we were deep in to the woods without being away from the City, stores, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and comfortable space. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and the room was clean with a fridge and microwave. Nice place would recommend it for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was cozy, warm, well appointed and impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Perfect location and room for what we were looking for. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a wonderful hidden treasure. Great room with view, cozy and comfortable. Staff members were excellent! Definitely coming back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025