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Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel

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Travelers enjoy cycling and fishing at this tranquil lodge. Relax in the garden, by the firepit, or in the spa tub. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Discovery Double Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Balcony Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Discovery King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

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

Premium Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

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

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Estes - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bond Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge near The Stanley Hotel
At Discovery Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing and cycling 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 a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and outdoor furniture
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental 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
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 - 10:00 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout 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 within a 15-minute walk of Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1110 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 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently remodeled with upgraded fixtures. Great, plush towels. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little dated but very clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Great Stay

What a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility near Estes Park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect place to see the Elk. The view was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, and we met ELK here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loïc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, good breakfast and friendly staff. Very convenient location, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay while visiting Rocky Mountain national park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, very clean, walking distance to everything in town. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly renovated room. Friendly staff. Nice property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with cute and clean room. Very close to downtown. Hot tub was nice and clean. They had a pretty pond with a gazebo and a play ground for kids. Breakfast was not that great, and we got coffee somewhere else because the hotel coffee was bad. Entrance street to the hotel is not very clearly marked, and we missed it the first time. Over all, we would recommend this place and are planning to come back again!
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. The bed was comfortable and it was in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was convenient, clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage buildings with updated interiors. The staff was friendly and helpful. We could hear Elk buglling at night. The driveway is a little tricky to find coming from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Amenities
Our room was very cute and the bed was so comfortable!!! It was nice to drink our coffee on the little deck of our room and see the mountains!! A couple of times we got to see the Elk at the lodge also!! I definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Woman in office very good. Property dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn't get the room we booked. We weren't told at check in and only discovered it when we got to our room. We were told that all the fireplace rooms were unavailable due to water damage. However, this morning at check out I was told these rooms weren't available anyway as they are being renovated. Disappointing experience. Why book these rooms if you know you are renovating them and they won't be available?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Nice grounds. Was a little disappointed with breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Excellent for a family trip

Our stay at Discovery Lodge was wonderful! The unit we were in was clean, spacious, and updated. The location was perfect and we saw lots of elk. My children enjoyed the playground and pond. We will definitely stay at Discovery Lodge again when we return to Estes Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Since the rooms are in many separate buildings due to the lay of the land and spread over a vast area, the parking to access the rooms without climbing the steep wooden outside steps needed to be explained better. My roommate had Macular Degeneration so I had to have her stay in the car while I carried all the luggage and hanging clothes up the stairs so I could help her up. We are in our 80's and I have neuropathy in my legs so climbing the steps was tough for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was all in all pleasant and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views; close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025