Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. It is 3.5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park and 0.1 miles from Lake Estes.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not provided.

Estes Lake Lodge in Estes Park

Average nightly price at Estes Lake Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$109
February	US$109
March	US$109
April	US$117
May	US$155
June	US$231
July	US$234
August	US$219
September	US$232
October	US$189
November	US$121
December	US$121

What guests think

At Estes Lake Lodge, guests consistently praise the scenic lake and mountain views, frequent elk and deer sightings, and the quiet, edge‑of‑town setting that still feels convenient to Estes Park attractions, offering a relaxed, good‑value base for visits.

Many find the older, rustic property clean and welcoming, with easy self‑service check‑in and friendly staff. Rooms vary: several enjoy spacious layouts, fireplaces, and balconies, while recurring complaints mention uncomfortable beds or pillows, noise from upstairs or nearby traffic, and occasional issues with water pressure, TV, or limited outlets. Overall, expect simple, scenic lodging with charm and a few trade‑offs typical of an older lodge.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic but useful, with a well‑stocked self‑serve office providing supplies and entertainment, simple outdoor seating like swings/benches, hummingbird feeders, and fireplaces available in some units.

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Nicholas

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe I was uninformed while booking, but I expected someone to be in office upon checkin. Simple misunderstanding. Either way, keys were prepared and displayed, and they have a wealth of entertainment to provide from the main office during your stay. Great for the value. Would recommend depending on goals for vacation.

8

Maurice

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

we loved the hummingbird feeders. Cabin was comfortable and had what we needed.

10

Clint

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean. Thank you for the fan. I didn't realize there was no air conditioning, but it was fine and room was always a nice temperature. The view was fantastic. The office was well stocked with items we needed and was always available. The hummingbird feeders are a nice touch. We would stay again.

10

Jean

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

property is beautiful, our room needed more electrical outlets, when you have phones, hearing aides, CPAP machine, and hairdryers and other things there were not enough, soap dispensers in bathrooms' need marked what's in them. Thanks for the beautiful area to vacation in. Check in and the office was great.

10

Elizabeth

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay and we’re grateful we picked Estes Lake Lodge. We came down, unknowingly, during “Elkfest”, which had tons of people coming in to enjoy. Estes Lake Lodge had the best location so we weren’t at all swamped like the rest of Estes Park. We got the greatest treat as a family of over 12 elk camped down right in front of us! Excellent bird watching too. We were lucky to have a fireplace and the office is open 24 hours for supplies you need, like firewood, And the check in and out process is user friendly. Its all “on your own”, which we appreciated. We will stay there again.

10

Lloyd

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cozy getaway right outside of town. The office provided everything you could need. Too cute!

10

Josie

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved everything. It was a very welcoming. The rooms were very clean I loved sitting outside on the wooden swing looking at the mountains. We will be back to stay again,

8

Christy

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The cabin was clean and nice inside. The kitchen, bathroom, living room, and dining room area were clean and well equipped. We stayed 6 nights. The only detractions in the cabin was the couch (worn out) and no dresser/closet space.The office was next to our cabin, which made it easy to grab supplies for the cabin. They had a swing (needed a slat fixed) and benches above the lodge and cabins. It was a great way to zen and watch the sunset over Estes Park.

10

Janet

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The "Deer" suite was a great option for a couple. We stayed for two nights and totally enjoyed the property as an affordable option near town with a very nice view. The property manager was very welcoming, and he does a great job keeping the units, which are older, in good repair. The queen bed was quite comfortable; the love seat was fine; the kitchen appliances worked well, and the kitchen was equipped with more than enough cookware and dinnerware for two. We loved the fireplace and the availability of bottled water, towels, books and DVD movies as needed/wanted using an old school low-tech honor system! Considering its charm and comfort, we didn't mind a few cracked tiles in the shower and the little bit of rust in the tub and sink. It was a clean, comfy, welcoming property with a happy vibe! The pictures were taken sitting in one of the chairs outside the Lakeside building.

8

Peter

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place with nice views. Room was comfortable and fire place was an added bonus. There was no one in the office and there were no specific instructions left for me. Manager did call me within 20 minutes and it all worked out.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and cabins very clean, though a few reported issues such as cockroaches, some unwashed dishes, and age‑related wear like cracked tiles or rust.

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Kristin

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would never stay on the bottom floor again. You could hear every time the person was walking. The person must have been up multiple times at night each time waking us up. Could not get the tv to work. We also killed multiple cockroaches. I have sent the hotel two messages about our stay with no response.

10

Darrion

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place. Easy check in. Great accessibility to Estes Park.

8

Katharine

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked the cabin feel of the room, and it was nice to have the option to sit outside. The first night was fairly warm, but the window open with the ceiling fan on worked really well. The bed wasn’t very comfortable & the pillows were terrible. Somewhere to put my suitcase other than the chair or fireplace would have been great. Some of the dishes were clean, some were not. The sponge was used and shriveled up, though I could have gotten it wet and microwaved it to sanitize it. The turn into the lodge coming down the hill is a little sketchy since it’s also a turn lane for oncoming cars. Overall it was okay & I might stay there again.

8

Linda

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, a place to sleep but nothing spectacular. It was ok, but needs some updates.

8

Jonathan

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the area because of its proximity to wildlife, the room needs a bit of renovation

10

Clint

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean. Thank you for the fan. I didn't realize there was no air conditioning, but it was fine and room was always a nice temperature. The view was fantastic. The office was well stocked with items we needed and was always available. The hummingbird feeders are a nice touch. We would stay again.

10

Josie

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved everything. It was a very welcoming. The rooms were very clean I loved sitting outside on the wooden swing looking at the mountains. We will be back to stay again,

8

Christy

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The cabin was clean and nice inside. The kitchen, bathroom, living room, and dining room area were clean and well equipped. We stayed 6 nights. The only detractions in the cabin was the couch (worn out) and no dresser/closet space.The office was next to our cabin, which made it easy to grab supplies for the cabin. They had a swing (needed a slat fixed) and benches above the lodge and cabins. It was a great way to zen and watch the sunset over Estes Park.

10

Janet

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The "Deer" suite was a great option for a couple. We stayed for two nights and totally enjoyed the property as an affordable option near town with a very nice view. The property manager was very welcoming, and he does a great job keeping the units, which are older, in good repair. The queen bed was quite comfortable; the love seat was fine; the kitchen appliances worked well, and the kitchen was equipped with more than enough cookware and dinnerware for two. We loved the fireplace and the availability of bottled water, towels, books and DVD movies as needed/wanted using an old school low-tech honor system! Considering its charm and comfort, we didn't mind a few cracked tiles in the shower and the little bit of rust in the tub and sink. It was a clean, comfy, welcoming property with a happy vibe! The pictures were taken sitting in one of the chairs outside the Lakeside building.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and rustic; several are spacious with fireplaces or balconies, but recurring drawbacks include uncomfortable beds or pillows, noise from upstairs or traffic, occasional TV or plumbing problems, and limited outlets.

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Daniel

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a small inconvenience when we started our stay, but Stephanie and Mark resolved it within the hour. My wife and I were impressed with their professionalism and care. The Wi-Fi was beyond impressive at 300mbps DL speeds - absolutely incredible. We had a fridge, comfy-cozy bed, and place to hang our coats. I would highly recommend Estes Lake Lodge. I would come back here again.

4

Kristin

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would never stay on the bottom floor again. You could hear every time the person was walking. The person must have been up multiple times at night each time waking us up. Could not get the tv to work. We also killed multiple cockroaches. I have sent the hotel two messages about our stay with no response.

8

Kerry

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was adequate but dated. The bed was too hard (personal preference) and squeaky. We had a 1st floor room and the ceiling above squeaked with any movement from the tenants above us. The noise from the highway was a bit annoying at times but diminished after about 10pm. Overall our stay was good.

8

Tanya

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was older but lovely. The bed was terribly uncomfortable though.

10

Jennifer

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was much larger than we thought it was going to be, in fact it felt like a small apartment! We will definitely be back in warmer weather for mor amenities!

6

Tennille

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Could not sleep on the pillows they were flat like cardboard, used the cushions from the couch behind them. The shower was wonderful, until anyone flushed the toilet even in another unit, and you stood in the shower with no water for what felt like eternity (3 minutes until the toilet filled back up). The property is located off lake Estes and the animals and views were beautiful.

10

Tillie

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this place! We had a balcony with a lake and Mountain View, just breathtaking, so beautiful. I could wake up here everyday. Just overall “home” feeling. Definitely staying here every visit we make!

10

Jean

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

property is beautiful, our room needed more electrical outlets, when you have phones, hearing aides, CPAP machine, and hairdryers and other things there were not enough, soap dispensers in bathrooms' need marked what's in them. Thanks for the beautiful area to vacation in. Check in and the office was great.

8

Peter

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place with nice views. Room was comfortable and fire place was an added bonus. There was no one in the office and there were no specific instructions left for me. Manager did call me within 20 minutes and it all worked out.

6

Richard

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy from room upstairs. Faucet and shower water pressure was abysmal.

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Service

Service is generally friendly with easy, self‑service check‑in and prompt communication at times, but guests sometimes found no one in the office or had delayed responses.

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Mary Kay

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lodge provided us a very relaxing weekend stay. Email communication before our arrival was prompt and thorough. The staff was friendly and helpful on-site. It's located in close proximity to roads, shops, and the fairgrounds. I'd stay here again, first choice.

4

Kristin

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would never stay on the bottom floor again. You could hear every time the person was walking. The person must have been up multiple times at night each time waking us up. Could not get the tv to work. We also killed multiple cockroaches. I have sent the hotel two messages about our stay with no response.

10

Darrion

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place. Easy check in. Great accessibility to Estes Park.

8

Mallory

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The lodge worked great for our short trip to Estes - the views are great! We saw deer and elk nearby during our stay. The accommodations were sufficient and the hosts were thoughtful. The photos provided and accurate description.

10

Robert

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding view, nice room, easy check in and check out.

8

walter

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

it seemed no one was around

10

Beverly

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Incredible views, friendly and very attentive staff.

8

Nicholas

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe I was uninformed while booking, but I expected someone to be in office upon checkin. Simple misunderstanding. Either way, keys were prepared and displayed, and they have a wealth of entertainment to provide from the main office during your stay. Great for the value. Would recommend depending on goals for vacation.

10

Elizabeth

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay and we’re grateful we picked Estes Lake Lodge. We came down, unknowingly, during “Elkfest”, which had tons of people coming in to enjoy. Estes Lake Lodge had the best location so we weren’t at all swamped like the rest of Estes Park. We got the greatest treat as a family of over 12 elk camped down right in front of us! Excellent bird watching too. We were lucky to have a fireplace and the office is open 24 hours for supplies you need, like firewood, And the check in and out process is user friendly. Its all “on your own”, which we appreciated. We will stay there again.

8

Peter

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place with nice views. Room was comfortable and fire place was an added bonus. There was no one in the office and there were no specific instructions left for me. Manager did call me within 20 minutes and it all worked out.

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Location

Scenic setting with lake and mountain views, frequent elk and deer sightings, and a quiet edge‑of‑town location that remains convenient to shops and roads; a few note some highway noise.

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Mary Kay

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lodge provided us a very relaxing weekend stay. Email communication before our arrival was prompt and thorough. The staff was friendly and helpful on-site. It's located in close proximity to roads, shops, and the fairgrounds. I'd stay here again, first choice.

10

Meradeth

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely love this place. The views are amazing. It's quiet and peaceful. Walking distance to Lake Estes, on the edge of town away from the hustle and bustle. Second time staying here, will come back when we can. Thank you for another wonderful stay.

8

Kerry

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was adequate but dated. The bed was too hard (personal preference) and squeaky. We had a 1st floor room and the ceiling above squeaked with any movement from the tenants above us. The noise from the highway was a bit annoying at times but diminished after about 10pm. Overall our stay was good.

8

Mallory

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The lodge worked great for our short trip to Estes - the views are great! We saw deer and elk nearby during our stay. The accommodations were sufficient and the hosts were thoughtful. The photos provided and accurate description.

8

Janet

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonably priced, out of the most heavily trafficked areas of Estes Park.

10

Tammy

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet, friendly, and convenient

8

Jonathan

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the area because of its proximity to wildlife, the room needs a bit of renovation

10

David

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Views. Very happy with our room. A group of elk came to our parking lot. We came here to see wildlife and we were not disappointed.

10

Lloyd

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cozy getaway right outside of town. The office provided everything you could need. Too cute!

8

ALDA

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is old and rustic , but the place is quiet and accessible

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Estes Lake Lodge

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