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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge in Estes Park with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Kitchenette Suite | View from room
Property grounds
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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Garden view

Riverview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Kitchenette Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Ponderosa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fall River Entrance Station - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elevations Eatery and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

Lodge remodeled in 2021 and located 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
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021

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

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

Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge
Ponderosa Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Estes Park
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Estes Park Ponderosa Lodge Lodge
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge
Ponderosa
Ponderosa Lodge Lodge
Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Lodge?

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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Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked Aspen the lookout dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in Estes Park and around the corner from Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niccolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was spacious and clean and I loved to sleep cuddled by sound of the river
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay so beautiful and serene!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! Close to the Rocky amount rain Park entrance! Less than 5 minutes to town. Excellent customer service! Very clean! We slept with our door open so we could hear the River! This was the perfect location is your looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent one week stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, cozy and quiet place, I loved having a fireplace in the room and wood already available 💕
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet place, nice and relaxing. Awesome that the hit tub was open 24/7. Manager was very polite, helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

Room with a view and great customer service

Great room with a view overlooking a creek. Property is convenient for both Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in was easy and convenient. We had left an item in the room and was sent a message saying it would be in the office but we were unable to return to the property. They went out of their way to ship the item to us. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Truehart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with beautiful scenery
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
River side hotel room with rushing water. Wonderful helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Phelps 0225

I was allowed to check in early, and the manager was very helpful. Aspen the dog was also very friendly. The lodge is quite nice, and I would go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay. Room was very clean with all the required amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

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

A little gem in a paradise setting

I definitely recommend this lodge! It's just perfect and only minures from the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stream running through it and the hot tub made the lodge very serene!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Ponderosa Lodge! Highly recommended! We absolutely loved the location, so close to the entrance of RMNP. Staff was amazing and very personable (even gave us tips where to see wildlife)! Very quiet and relaxing, just what we were looking for! We will definitely stay again when back in Estes Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setting. The check in was quick and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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