Murphy's River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Indoor pool
Exterior
King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    5 min walk
  • Bond Park
    11 min walk
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    17 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    59 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Condo

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Condo

  • 33.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two King Deluxe

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and indoor pool
An indoor pool, Access to hot tub and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Murphy's River Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Performance Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and a few minutes from The Stanley Hotel
  • Local-area shuttle service available
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Murphy's River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Murphy's River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle up to 20 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day.

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The hotel's policy requires at least one guest 21 years or older in the room at all times. Minimum age to book a room at this hotel is 21 years of age.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge
Murphy's River
Murphy's River Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge
Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park
Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1002 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Davis, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. The floor squeaked, the shower head needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Twyleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on 2nd floor...stairs..overlooking stream which was very nice. Little things were noticed and were appreciated. Night-time was noisy with people partying till past midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if you are visiting Estes or RMNP. Great staff, fun property and walkable to Estes. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms next to the stream.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was walking distance to town which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good experience room was old but clean. Good spot for seeing the Elk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at Murphys River Lodge! Seeing a huge elk with several cos and calves was the best! The animals stroll around the property as if they own it. We enjoyed the continental breakfast and the indoor pool/hot tub. Easy walk to a busy part of town with dining and shopping. Great location for visiting RMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the ambiance of the property. So very peaceful. The back porch and river rushing right outside our door made for the most tranquil, serene feel. Really beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, New Stanton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The trolley went right past the hotel to take you to the shops and restaurants in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very helpful , friendly, and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pam, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: Convenient to walk downtown or to take the free shuttle, with a stop right outside the hotel. On the water with a river flowing right outside the back of the room. You could even fish from your balcony Comfy bed and pillows with great sheets Friendly staff Refrigerator The office area has supplies for s’mores, snacks, and oxygen if needed Fire pits are near the office as well Pool and hot tub indoors Negative: Very dated property that could use some updating Provided breakfast was very limited Room lighting was not very bright No exhaust fan in the bathroom, so after a shower, the bathroom was very hot and humid; we opened a window to allow the steam to escape. Bathroom lights were dim (one was out) and were probably incandescent bc they heated up the small bath as well. Limited plugs by the bed with no usb ports. It would have been nice to have a surge protector by the bed with multiple plugs. Some of these are minor fixes that would improve the quality of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy spot walkable to shops and dining. Friendly and helpful staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the property and amenities. Breakfast had a variety of foods and the pool and hot tub were very clean! The river view is really worth it. Very beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Overall good experience, with a few downsides: 1. the A/C are very basic and would either cool too much or not enough 2. breakfast is *very* basic (eggs and yogurt)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Manny

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the river, right outside downtown Estes, with easy access to RMNP. Staff is fantastic, room was roomy, clean and quiet. Bed and mattresse were great. Only feels a little outdated. But still, very adequate!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel but very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024