Discovery Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Discovery Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Balcony Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Balcony Double Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Discovery Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, near The Stanley Hotel
This smoke-free lodge features a snack bar/deli, Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a computer station are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Discovery Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground, ski equipment rentals and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from The Stanley Hotel and a 5-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, barbecue grills, and ski storage are also featured at Discovery Lodge. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 full 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
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 - 7:00 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: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Discovery Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1046 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Great clean quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
It wasn’t the busy time of year so it was quiet and very few people. We got a very spacious room too. Want to go back next summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband accidentally left his phone and the property overnighted us his phone. They made our stay so much easier, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tennille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the Balcony is amazing. Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the worst. We arrived and checked in within the stated virtual check in time. There were no instructions left for us at all. We called, texted and knocked on the office door (because there was an “open” sign”) and nothing. Sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes because their voicemail box was full, hoping they’d come in. Nothing, so we booked a hotel nearby. The next day I went by their office and they said “oh yeah our TV with instructions must’ve been out so we’ll give you a refund…we’ve already refunded Expedia since it was a 3rd party— just reach out to them who’ll confirm with us, and we’ll get you a refund.” We took their word for it and Expedia fell for the same thing we did! Over 72 hours they’ve attempted to confirm that our reservation was canceled, which was unsuccessful. Expedia rejected my refund because they haven’t gotten a hold of the hotel. Unbelievable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable clean stay
Our room was clean and quiet. Check in was fast and pleasant. Great price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Discovery Lodge was a bigger property than I expected and the room was quite large. We arrived to breakfast towards the end so a lot of the food was gone, but it seemed like a decent continental breakfast. My favorite part was the lake in the middle of the bldgs and all of the elk that were surrounding the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

BLANCA

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family and Dog Friendly
Very quiet and super friendly. My dog loved the property and loved walking and exploring. Continental breakfast was just perfect and it had lots of choices. Plenty of activities for adults and kids. Fire pit was fun along with hot tub and playground. Rooms have been updated. Microwave and fridge were convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a peaceful stay during the work week. Back deck could use a bit of tlc, otherwise I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Estes Park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Monika, Westminster

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Everything was very clean, comfy bed, and nice hit water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with family
Very good value. Room was comfortable and clean. Property is pleasant. Great location within walking distance of Estes Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, wonderful staff and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, clean rooms and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyndsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not a great stay. Not given the room we booked. Rooms in general were clean and modern, but we were charged $20 for arriving 45 minutes early. No shampoo, soap in room. Breakfast was not great, just packaged muffins and cereal. Staff was not helpful with our concerns and would not refund for the lower cost rooms we got.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. Our bathroom sink was clogged and the baseboards could use a wipe down, but otherwise very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, there was a small dog that barked the ENTIRE time. We were in town for work and after a long day, that is the last thing you want to fall asleep or wake up to. I love dogs, but it was too much and the pups owners didn't lift a finger to detour the behavior. I tried to call the front desk, but left a message because it was late and no one was available to help us. We had to fall asleep listening to a yapping dog. Comfortable bed, but got no rest and left exhausted. Would go back if I was guaranteed a room without a barking dog in the next room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property in gorgeous Estes Park
We were provided the room 201 and it was fantastic! Tastefully decorated as well as very clean and warm. We went there during the Thanksgiving - off season so there wasn't a ton to do around. We were glad we chose Discovery Lodge as we spent considerable time in the room which is unusual for us. The room was spacious and the beds (1 queen in main bedroom and 2 twins in the other room) were very comfortable with extra pillows in the closet. Large TVs in both the rooms were fantastic. Bathroom was very clean and had plenty of towels. Heating worked well making the room cozy. The room itself is at a corner and at ground level. The property has several buildings and is weirdly laid out. The parking lot could have been cleaner as there was a ton of slush due to the snow it must have got before. This posed some risk, especially because the main door wasn't open so we were forced to walk through the slush/ice. Morning breakfast was typical - Bread, Butter, Store bought cupcakes and waffles, fruits, yogurt, oatmeal and cereals. Espresso machine was nice. The support staff could have been more smiling and friendly though they were certainly polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, beautiful view, it was a little tricky getting checked in but it was half my fault for not calling and seeing if they closed early
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024