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A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

1. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
16.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
RM271
RM310 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Murphy's Resort
A resort with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of mountains.
A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

2. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
15.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Kirandeep
RM290
RM323 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Gateway Inn
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.
A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

3. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Tomoyuki
RM368
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Estes
A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.
A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Kimberly
RM503
RM576 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

5. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
16.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Carrie
RM297
RM339 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Estes Mountain Inn
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.

6. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 9.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Andrea
RM378
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.
A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

7. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
16.6 km from Emerald Lake
United States
ARMAN
RM486
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.
A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

8. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
14.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Stacy
RM501
RM573 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Silver Moon Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

9. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 16.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Joseph
RM444
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Appenzell Inn
A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.
A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

10. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
12 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Emily
RM353
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.
A wooden lodge with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with a stream and trees.
A cabin-style hotel with a river in front, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

11. Boulder Brook on Fall River

Boulder Brook on Fall River
12.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jordan
RM723
RM828 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Boulder Brook on Fall River
A snow-covered lodge with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.
A stone pathway leading to a building with a blue roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A room with a stone fireplace, a window with curtains, and a view of a deer in a forest.
A rustic room with a bed, a wooden dining table, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with a stove.

12. Riversong Inn Retreat

Riversong Inn Retreat
11 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Patrick
RM720
RM788 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Riversong Inn Retreat
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

13. Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge
Grand Estates, 15.5 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Marlene
RM340
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Discovery Lodge
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

14. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
13.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Richard
RM408
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Murphy's River Lodge
A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.
A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.

15. Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jacob
RM536
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pine Haven Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

16. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
14.9 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Kendall
RM347
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Saddle & Surrey Motel
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.
A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.
A hot tub on a balcony with a mountain view.
A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

17. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Taharaa Mountain Lodge
12.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Michael
RM780
RM1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
A two-story lodge with a covered deck and outdoor seating area.
A residential area with a house, a large rock feature, and a tree with pink blossoms.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large mirror.

18. Misty Mountain Lodge

Misty Mountain Lodge
14.3 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Lori Ann
RM549
RM1,036 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Misty Mountain Lodge
A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.
A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.
A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

19. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jennifer
RM449
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.
A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

20. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
Grand Estates, 16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Brad
RM330
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coyote Mountain Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Lake

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
Murphy's Resort
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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A resort with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of mountains.
The Gateway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,015 reviews
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A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
Estes Mountain Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,054 reviews
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Top Emerald Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff very friendly, location was great, mountain view balcony was fantastic!"
Doug 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff provided extra towels, shampoo, conditioner and lotions. Staff also provided useful recommendations of restaurants, grocery stores, parking, and sightseeing around Estes Park. Beautiful place!!"
Jean 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely fantastic place! With fantastic staff."
Danna J 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing view from the cabin. Definitely looking forward to another visit"
Jeremey 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Other attractions near Emerald Lake

A mountain landscape with a river, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest.

Dream Lake

9.6/10 (604 reviews)
Dramatic peaks rise like wallpaper around this scenic lake, which is among the highlights from a flurry of water features along Bear Lake Trail.
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A lake surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

Nymph Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nymph Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks and lakeside in the area.
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A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.
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Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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A map of Bear Lake with a rocky shoreline and a forested background.

Bear Lake Trailhead

9.6/10 (1,866 reviews)
Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.
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A wooden signpost with directions to 'The Loch', 'Sky Pond', and 'Andrews Glacier'.

The Loch

With a name suggesting it is worthy of a place in the stunning Scottish Highlands, this lake in the Rocky Mountains doesn’t disappoint.
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A group of hikers on a rocky trail surrounded by trees.

Alberta Falls

6.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Alberta Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in the area.
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Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail during your travels to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Glacier Gorge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Lake?
Emerald Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Emerald Lake?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Emerald Lake. Other good options around the area include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Emerald Lake?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Emerald Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerald Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Emerald Lake.
What can I see and do near Emerald Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. At Dream Lake, Alberta Falls and Sprague Lake, you can surround yourself with nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail, Glacier Gorge Trailhead or Sprague Lake Trailhead.