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Discovery Lodge

800 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
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Ranked #9 of 28 hotels in Estes Park
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Denver, Colorado
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at Discovery Lodge for 1 evening, rather than driving home after a ghost tour. The room was spacious and a good deal for the area. The one issue I had was the mini-fridge made banging noises throughout the night.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

On a random brewery tour in Colorado we stopped in Estes Park and stayed at the Discovery. Clean spacious room! Great views! Young people managing the place were very polite and made us feel welcome and gave us ideas on where to travel next. It's a great Value! We would stay here again!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We loved this place. Stayed in both hotel room and in cabin in April 2013. Was awesome. Beautiful views of the mountains every way you turned. Location was excellent, near restaurants, grocery store, and less than a mile from the main downtown Estes Park. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It was cool that elk often came right up around... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights in April '13 and were pleasantly surprised by staff courtesy. The views were amazing from our room. Even though it did snow when we were there in the area but its not hotel's fault. They did everything to make our stay comfortable. Its an average priced no frills hotel, if you are... More

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Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Little slow with the review but here goes. Stayed one night in early Oct. of 2012 on our way to Wyoming for a hunting trip. We were in a double queen room a couple of rooms down from the hot tub. The room was older but in very good shape and clean with nice rustic furnishing. The deck overlooking the... More

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Oakdale, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Spent 3 nights here, 1 night in room 303, (2 Q, small microwave), 2 nights in 301, (2 Q, hide-a-bed, FP, microwave and small frig.), only reason for the room change was that we were visiting with our 3 yr. old granddaughter and we needed more room for her to hang out with us. There are many different options @... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed at the "Otis House" over the Easter weekend which is managed by the Discovery Lodge folks. When we first pulled up I was very concerned. It basically looked like a run down modular home that could not be nearly big enough for our family. Once inside it wasn't too bad. Way bigger than it looked on the outside... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We just wanted an inexpensive place to lay our heads for a night that wasn't going to cost an arm and a leg. We found it! I think our room was #201, it was a separate building from the majority of rooms offered at this hotel. Looked as though it had been updated recently. The room was clean and appeared... More

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Discovery_Staff, Manager at Discovery Lodge, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Hello, and thank you for the kind review regarding your stay with us here at Discovery Lodge. We always appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. Thanks, and have a great day! More

Olathe, Kansas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We stayed at the Discovery Lodge in Estes Park Co. March 16th-20th 2013. The view was amazing and the rooms were very nice. No doubt you will enjoy your stay there. The staff was great, and being pet friendly was a plus. From now on The Discovery Lodge is where we will stay in Estes Park Co.come our return visit... More

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Discovery_Staff, Manager at Discovery Lodge, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Hello, and thank you for the kind review regarding your stay with us here at Discovery Lodge. We always appreciate your business and will be looking for you again in Oct. Thanks, and have a great day! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed here for one night for a quick trip up to Rocky Mountain national park. The hotel was easy to find and the room was very nice. A little small but it was only for a night and we didn't need much room. The decor had a nice rustic feel and the room/bathroom were very clean.... More

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Discovery_Staff, Manager at Discovery Lodge, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Hello, and thanks you for the kind review about your stay here at Discovery Lodge. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. Our hot tub hours will be extended for the summer season until 11 p.m. We hope during your next visit you will get to enjoy a nice soak in the hot tub. Thanks again,... More

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Additional Information about Discovery Lodge

Also Known As:
Discovery Hotel
Discovery Hotel Estes Park
Discovery Motel Estes Park
Discovery Lodge Estes Park, CO
Address: 800 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
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Region: United States > Colorado > Rocky Mountain National Park > Estes Park
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Estes Park
#2 Best Value Hotels in Estes Park
#6 Romantic Hotels in Estes Park
#7 Family Hotels in Estes Park
Price range (per night): 64 AUD - 131 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Discovery Lodge. We are within walking distance of downtown Estes Park Colorado. Although we are located near downtown, the views of the Rocky Mountains are clearly visible and some of the best. Here at the Discovery Lodge you are located just 10 minutes from the Rocky Mountain National Park. ... more   less 
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