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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

Explore the area

Map
800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stanley Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Discovery Double Queen | Garden view

Discovery Double Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Balcony Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Mountain View

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

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Balcony

Balcony Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Discovery King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Cabin | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Cabin

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

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About this property

Discovery Lodge

3-star lodge in Grand Estates
This smoke-free lodge features a snack bar/deli, a 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 onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Discovery Lodge offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

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

The lodge offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Estes Park lodge also offers a hot tub, barbecue grills, and ski storage. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Discovery Lodge is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

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

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 537 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, totally comfy vibe. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgivable Treatment, Appalling Customer Service
WARNING: The customer service is unforgivably inadequate. I wanted to avoid leaving a bad review and gave the lodge one month to respond to six separate complaints I filed (two in person, two over the phone, and two over email). This was my last resort but let it speak to their lack of commitment to make things right. We stayed here in late September 2024. The room was adequate, but on our second day, we found a dead, rotting bird under our bed. Upon finding the bird, we disposed of it and kindly asked that the staff clean our room while we were out for the day. When we got back, nothing was touched, no one had cleaned, and we had to sleep with the bugs and smell of decay. At checkout, the front desk told us the manager would contact us to make things right. After one week, I received no response. I placed two calls requesting they follow up, and got false promises saying they were going to call back later that day. In the following month, I emailed twice requesting a follow up. Nothing. This is bad service. No other way to say it. Very disappointed. To the lodge: Again, I was hoping to receive a follow up, after which point I would leave a review highlighting the positive impact that communication had on me. One month is plenty of wiggle room, thought I was being fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Estes Park with awesome views. Friendly staff. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and lobby, loved being able to see elk right out of our window! Only thing was we could hear our neighbors above us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the lake and all the Elk on the property. Our room was big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very accommodating and very nice, the room was clean, the views are beautiful, nice fishing pond and enjoyed waking up to hundreds of elk..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanying

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it! Will stay here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the place was clean. The hotel in general needs updating and the bed was uncomfortable. Good price and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay in a 2 bedroom family suite with a nice view of the lake! Very clean, quiet and close to town. Breakfast is very basic but it was included!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to everything. Comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. The local elk herd make the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Loved the property, wish breakfast was actual breakfast and all the poop from deer and elk was cleaned up. Overall, beautiful and perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 104, we were a family of 6, 4 children under 8 years old. It was a very nice stay. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a Mountain View that was spectacular. The room needed additional seating and the television was in an inconvenient space. The toliet ran night and the tub drain wouldn’t close for a bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy staying at Discovery Lodge. It's cozy, pretty good dog-walking areas, and lovely scenery around the lodge. I don't like the limited access to the property with only one driveway to the lodge. During my stay, access to the property on three occasions was delayed due to road work in the area, two ambulances blocking the driveway due to an injured guest, and a Sysco delivery truck on the driveway. It would be nice to have a trash can in the area behind the lodge to dispose of dog waste or whatever trash guests may have.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elk hangout
Elk love this place, they hang out in the field beyond the pond, the wandered in the evening we arrived, and wandered off the morning we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan Alfred Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was just mesmerizing with all the scenic views all around. Staff were friendly, room is clean and parking was convenient. Definitely a bang for the buck!

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location/view/value
The location and view were fantastic! The property offered many amenities, which was a nice bonus, and the front desk staff were very helpful. I had a just couple of issues: my bathing suit either went missing or was thrown away while drying on the balcony, and the blankets weren't very comfortable. The hot tub could have been cleaner, and the breakfast options were limited (no hot foods), though the hot tub itself was at a great temperature. Overall, the view and location were incredible, the staff was friendly, and the room was very clean. This motel/lodge provides great value for the price, with comfortable pillows and beds. The lake is a pleasant walk away, and the availability of a grill and fire pit was a wonderful touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024