Discovery Lodge

Mountain lodge within easy reach of The Stanley Hotel

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Premium Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Cabin | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Double Queen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Near Rocky Mountain National Park, Discovery Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with cycling and fishing opportunities. Unwind in the garden or by the firepit, visit the spa tub for relaxation, or connect to high-speed WiFi; previous guests rave about helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free breakfast
Ski facilities
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Ski rentals
Ski storage
Hot tub
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Computer station
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Laundry service
Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Playground on site
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$79 nightly

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Tomorrow

Oct 17 - Oct 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

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

Standard King

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Portable fan

2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Excellent

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Water view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Balcony Double Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Discovery King

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Queen

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

Very good

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Exclusive Cabin

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

6 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 12
4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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$93 nightly

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Estes - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
The Stanley Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Stanley Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.9 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
‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 59 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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 check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250 (exact amount varies) at check-out

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 3 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Playground

What to do

Bicycle tour information
Fishing
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Ski equipment rentals
Ski storage

Facilities

5 buildings/towers
Built in 1966
Garden
Picnic area
Bicycle parking
Hot tub
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Water dispenser
Reusable tableware only
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

40-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Housekeeping (on request)
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay and unit size

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses solar energy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Are pets allowed at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 3 total. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at Discovery Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Discovery Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Discovery Lodge like?

Discovery Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and 13 minutes' walk from The Stanley Hotel. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.