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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation at this mountain lodge near Rocky Mountain National Park, where nature beckons at every turn

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Ponderosa Lodge, a short drive from Rocky Mountain National Park, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests gather around the firepit, kids enjoy the playground, and the spa tub soothes tired muscles. Nearby fishing spots and a library with an entertainment area complete the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Riverview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Kitchenette Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner River View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

River View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Ponderosa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Estes Park, Ponderosa Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. The Stanley Hotel and Estes Park Aerial Tramway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Estes Park Memorial Observatory and Mustang Mountain Coaster are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Estes Park travel guide
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1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Estes Park has been one of my favorite #roadtrip destinations. It is so impressive driving into the park with views like this.
    Historic Estes Park
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Estes Park featuring a lake or waterhole as well as a couple
    Rocky Mountain National Park
    4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. is a popular tourist destination.
    The Stanley Hotel
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bear Lake Trailhead featuring a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people
    Bear Lake Trailhead
    24 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Alluvial Fan
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee on the Rocks
    5 min drive
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar
    3 min drive
  • Full Throttle Distillery
    4 min drive
  • Penelope's Old Time Burgers
    3 min drive
  • Estes Park Brewery
    5 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

Lodge near Rocky Mountain National Park
Consider a stay at Ponderosa Lodge and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the 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.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and microwaves

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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

Property is also known as

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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).

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Reviews

Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room(s) were great. We actually stayed in two different rooms during our stay and both were wonderful. We had a bit of trouble with the electronic locking system, but the manager was extremely helpful and responded quickly to resolve the issue. We were very pleased with the accommodations and the responsive staff. This is the place to stay when visiting Estes Park.
Friendly visitor!
Ah, Great coffee.
Beautiful view!
Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to RMNP. Free coffee, filters for the room coffee maker.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and by river
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice except that the stove didn’t work. But the bed and living and dining areas were cozy. I especially enjoyed the large windows and balcony overlooking the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations and guest service! Provided texts with all the details we needed to find the driveway, our room access details and responded right away to questions about the amenities. The kitchenette had everything which was wonderful for us to have home cooked breakfast /coffee before early days of hiking. The rooms were cozy and comfortable with fireplace , deck, and lodge themed decorations. Clean and quiet for a restful sleep. Staff was friendly. I will be back when the mountains call again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for my husband and me and our grown daughter while in Estes, bc she could use the couch bed pullout. There is a portable cooler available which helps in the summer. The host was so friendly. Love the stream:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, overall very good - will stay there again when I go back to that area, The grill needs to be cleaned or replaced -
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our third stay here - we love the location right on the river and close to park entrance. The hot tub is great, and the balconies overlooking the river are a favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, had elk right outside balcony in the morning. Very close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and peaceful. No loud guests, everyone very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Geralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, and especially our room, was breathtaking. I loved being able to have a fire going in our room while we listened to the river flowing right off our balcony. Staff was friendly and room was clean! The only things that were a little annoying were the screen on our balcony door was barely intact, lock for the balcony door handle was secured onto a broken door trim, and while the walls were beautifully soundproofed, we could hear every movement from our neighbor above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the lodge! Our room faced the river and we were able to listen to rushing water all night! Very relaxing. The room was spacious , clean and comfortable. If is also super close to Rocky Mountain National Park a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ponderosa Lodge was awesome

We had a great stay. Loved this place. Very peaceful. Owner was friendly and responsive. Great location. Will plan to stay here again next time we are in Estes Park
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rustic feel of the room. The balcony with the view of the river was fantastic. Close to RMNP. Going to sleep hearing the water was so peaceful! Will definitely be staying here next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time . Very clean and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staffs are wonderful. They baked tasty cookies every day. Our room has a large patio with furnitures right next to the Fall River. It’s really soothing listening to the water every day after a hard hike. The lodge is a few minutes drive to downtown Estes Park so it pretty quiet yet convenient for shopping and restaurants. Inside the unit, everything is very clean. Overall, enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location but lacks in parking

Great location to most everything is Estes Park. The downfalls. The parking situation. Twice all 10ish spots were taken and we had to park at a neighboring lodge and walk in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the beautiful Ponderosa Room with a private hot tub and wood burning stove. Everything you need is there - sink, mini fridge, stove. Staff was great and Estes Park is a great town to visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great weekend getaway. Clean facilities and very sweet staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, beautiful room. Quiet and peaceful, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025