20 Best Places for Staycation in Estes Park

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Estes Park is the home of the Rocky Mountain National Park, which gives you spectacular mountain views while doing a staycation.

Besides the Rocky Mountain National Park, there are several attractions that you can visit such as Lake Estes Marina, downtown Estes Park, and Fall River.

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn, The Estes Park Resort, and Woodlands On Fall River are three of these 20 places that you should visit when coming to Estes Park.

Then, it also offers a comfortable place to stay, posh accommodations, and upscale facilities to enjoy.

So, if you have planning to go to Estes Park for a staycation, make sure these 20 places are on your bucket list.

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1. DEER CREST RESORT

Deer Crest Resort has located only 3 miles from Lake Estes Marina and 5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.

This hotel has seven types of rooms available including, old man mountain suite with a huge private balcony, a cozy bear den suite, fall river suite which closest to the Fall River, fireplace mini-suite overlooking beautiful garden area, riverfront deluxe queen with patio, riverfront deluxe king rooms, and riverfront waterfall king with private outdoor space.

Besides the selections of rooms, it has some features and amenities available such as 100% non-smoking, perfect to winter gateway, enjoy relaxing riverfront and mountain setting, variety of lodging, high wildlife population, daily housekeeping, all rooms heated and cooled, picnic tables, free high-speed wireless internet in all rooms, large DVD library for free rentals, fire pit, gazebo seating, complimentary snowshoes and poles in the winter, and complimentary s’mores Kits, popcorn, tea, coffee, and hot cocoa.

Deer Crest Resort

This is a lovely and pleasant resort with traditional rooms for stays.

It has traditional rooms and river front rooms, stone courtyards with fire pits and pavilions, and riverside charcoal grills.

Traditional rooms are equipped with good-sized beds, en suite bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker.

Address : 1200 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

2. ALPINE TRAIL RIDGE INN

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn is situated on US Highway 36 West, Rocky Mountain National Park, and downtown Estes Park just minutes away from the hotel's door.

There are many things to do while doing a staycation here, if you are a nature lover you have to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to enjoy the birds, flowers, wildlife, and stunning trees. Then, you can also bring your family to Estes Park to spend your summer vacation, or go hiking and climbing experience at Colorado Mountain School.

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn has 10 room types that you can book while staying here, western king suite, western one queen bed, western two double beds, balcony one king, kitchen family unit, and more to go with several room amenities including, free high-speed Wi-Fi, business center, private entrances, individual climate control, outdoor hot tub, swimming pool, modern rustic décor, spectacular mountain views from private balconies, refrigerators, hairdryers, color cable TV, in-room coffee makers, microwaves, irons, and ironing boards.

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

A chic and relaxing inn providing a well-equipped space for a pleasant stay.

It features simple rooms, suites with mountain views, on-site restaurant, outdoor heated pool and business center.

There are simple rooms that provide a good size bed, Wi-Fi, TV, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker.

They are really accommodating towards guests.

Address : 927 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

3. MURPHY'S RIVER LODGE

Estes Park has a few places for staycation which good and gives you a comfortable atmosphere, Murphy's River Lodge is one of them.

Alongside the beautiful Fall River, this comfortable hotel is only two blocks from the historic downtown area of Estes, 2 miles from both the Estes Park Museum and the Lake Estes Marina, and walking distance to unique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

The hotel that has 13 selections of rooms available offers you several upscale amenities available such as Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge, BBQ facilities, fire pit, picnic areas, dog-friendly, free parking, indoor pool and hot tub, non-smoking rooms, free parking, daily housekeeping, vending machine, laundry, air-conditioning, in-room safe, heating, and more to go.

Murphy's River Lodge

A well-preserved property situated along the banks of the Fall River.

It comes with a variety of room types, condos, breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, fire pit, BBQ grill and picnic table.

Rooms are simply decorated and equipped with quality beds, TV, Wi-Fi, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.

Address : 481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

4. MURPHY'S RESORT AT ESTES PARK

Murphy's Resort at Estes Park is a 3-minute walk from Lake Estes Marina and 6.3 miles from the Fall River Entrance Station to Rocky Mountain National Park.

The selection of rooms is one of many reasons why you have to visit this place as your staycation destinations in the future, there are king studio, standard king, two-room suite with jacuzzi, standard double queen, standard single queen, two queens with fireplace, king standard S, king and queen select, deluxe two-room king suite, king/queen suite, and luxury suites.

Murphy's Resort at Estes Park also giving you the best experiences while staying like an outdoor pool, on-site free private parking, swimming pool, heated pool, Wi-Fi in all areas, air-conditioning, smoke-free property, heating, in-room safe, facilities for disabled guests, non-smoking rooms, and dog-friendly.

Murphy's Resort at Estes Park

A resort offers a variety of spaces and relaxing rooms that are well equipped for a pleasant stay.

It offers relaxing rooms, family suites, continental breakfast, swimming pool, playground, barbecue grills and picnic tables.

Rooms come with a soft bed, mini fridge, TV, DVD player, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi overlooking the lake view.

Address : 1650 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

5. BLUE DOOR INN

Blue Door Inn is near the Rocky Mountain National Forest, and 2 miles from the Estes Park Aerial Tramway. There are three room types available in this property, first is rooms with one bedroom with a king or a queen bed, rooms with two beds with standard, superior, premium or suite, and the suites and larger rooms with in-room Jacuzzis, fireplaces, balconies featuring best view.

Several fantastic amenities are available in Blue Door Inn including, comfortable beds, affordable rates, heated pool, high-definition cable TV, complimentary continental breakfast available, charging stations, robust free Wi-Fi, video security, fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee system, campfire ring, laundry, and more to go.

Blue Door Inn

A beautifully designed inn offering multiple laid-back spaces and rooms for your stay.

It offers a continental breakfast, outdoor pool, BBQ area, and coin operated laundry.

There are casual rooms that feature good-sized and quality beds, Wi-Fi, TV, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker with mountain views.

Address : 1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

6. RAMS HORN VILLAGE RESORT

Rams Horn Village Resort offers you plenty of activities that you can do while doing a staycation here. There are horseback riding, boating, fishing, mountain biking, golfing, and whitewater rafting at Estes Park, or enjoy the spectacular waterfalls with an incredible view of the mountain at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Besides the activities around, Rams Horn Village Resort also has property amenities that can enhance your staycation such as an outdoor heated pool in the summer, clubhouse, charcoal, gas grills, hammocks, picnic tables, free guest laundry facilities, fastest free Wi-Fi in Estes Park, fitness center, the library of books, board games, multiple community fire pits, and many more.

Rams Horn Village Resort

A homey resort offers a variety of wooden cabins that are well designed for a memorable stay.

There is a seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, picnic area with BBQ, fireplace and playground.

Wooden cabins with mountain style furnishings offer a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a living room with a fireplace.

Address : 1565 CO-66, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

7. 4 SEASONS INN

Located as it is right on the Fall River, 4 Seasons Inn is just a five-minute drive away from downtown Estes Park. Visit and enjoy the scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park, for whiskey lovers you can come to Stanley Hotel (whiskey bar), bring your family to do boating at Lake Estes Marina, or enjoy the beauty of Estes Park by Estes Park Aerial Tramway.

4 Seasons Inn has 10 room types with different rates, executive queen room #1 and executive queen room #2 are $109 per night. Executive king room with balcony #3, executive queen room with balcony #4, and an executive king room with balcony #5 are $130 per night. Studio Queen room with private hot tub has $160 per night, studio king room kitchenette #7 with $150, studio queen room private hot tub with #8 with $160 per night, large executive room with two queen beds is $145 per night, and large executive king room with balcony and river views rooms #10 is $145 per night.

4 Seasons Inn

A beautiful rustic inn offering plenty of laid-back space for a pleasant staycation.

It comes with beautiful rooms, studios, fully equipped kitchens, a deck with hot tub, sun loungers overlooking the river, as well as a picnic area.

All rooms are tastefully designed and feature good beds, Wi-Fi, TV, fireplace, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and pull-out sofa.

Address : 1130 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

8. THE APPENZELL INN

The Appenzell Inn is situated in Estes Park, close to the Rocky Mountain National Park, less than miles from the iconic Stanley Hotel known from the book and movie, "The Shining," and 1.2 miles from Fall River.

There are some rooms that you can book while staying here such as grindle suite one-bedroom, Charlet suite two-bedroom suite, alpine suite two-bedroom suite, Garten cozy, standard room, suite heart studio loft, tundra loft, Eiger suite one-bedroom, evergreen suite one-bedroom, and meadow suite two bedrooms. Besides the rooms,

The Appenzell Inn also gives you several fantastic amenities which include, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, coffee & tea makers, mini or full-sized refrigerator, complimentary continental breakfast, grills and fire pits, housekeeping, bath amenities, evening S'More making, and more to go.

The Appenzell Inn

A stunning Swiss-themed inn offering rustic-chic rooms and suites for an unforgettable stay.

There are rustic-style rooms and suites, whirlpool tub, fireplace, indoor pool, 2 pools and garden areas, plus free parking and a continental breakfast.

All of the rustic-style rooms and suites feature good beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, coffee makers and mini refrigerators.

Address : 1100 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

9. THE ESTES PARK RESORT

The Estes Park Resort is nestled on the shore of Lake Estes, 2 miles from the Estes Park Museum and 6 miles from Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater. This property has 7 types of rooms available including, rooms, suites, garden view rooms, ridge view rooms, lake view rooms, accessible rooms, and cabins.

Then, they also offer you several common amenities like microwave, refrigerator, elevator access, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, coffee maker with Wolfgang Puck coffee, free Wi-Fi, pull-out sofa bed, 49” HDTV with cable, oversized work desk with chair, vanity located in the guest room, and smart lighting with USB ports and outlets.

The Estes Park Resort

The Estes Park Resort that sits on the shore of Lake Estes.

You can enjoy the mountain and lake views all at once from your room.

The amenities are excellent, the view from the room is breathtaking.

The staff is friendly and give excellent recommendations on activities.

Address : 1700 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, United States

10. THE INN ON FALL RIVER | FALL RIVER CABINS

The Inn on Fall River | Fall River Cabins is 2 miles from the town of Estes Park and 3 miles from access to the Rocky Mountain National Park at the Fall River Entrance Station.

This hotel has three types of rooms available including, river lodge queen room, river lodge double queen room, and river lodge queen suite with these amenities such as high-speed free Wi-Fi, full-service bar, enjoy the calm atmosphere of the great runs through it, hiking, weddings and events, some activities for the kids, hot tub to enhance your stay, fishing, close to downtown Estes Park, full accessibility to pine heaven resort, and more to go.

The Inn on Fall River | Fall River Cabins

A cozy inn offering a variety of laid-back spaces with beautiful mountain views.

It has lots of cozy space, a fire pit, picnic table, shared hot tub, kitchen, and playground.

Cozy lodge rooms feature verandas with river views, wood-fired fireplaces, kitchenettes, plus free Wi-Fi.

Address : 1660 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

11. QUALITY INN NEAR ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Quality Inn Near Rocky Mountain National Park is located 10 minutes drive from Rocky Mountain National Park, less than a mile from Estes Park Marina, a mile from Estes Park Fairgrounds, and 1.8 miles from Estes Park Aerial Tramway.

To enhance your stay here, Quality Inn Near Rocky Mountain National Park offers several incredible property amenities such as 100% smoke-free hotel, free hot breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, fitness center, no pets allowed, interior corridors, exterior corridors, free coffee, laundry, meeting room, business center, and Ring of Honor winner.

Then, it also offers you a few fantastic room amenities like balcony, interior corridor, flat-screen TV, fireplace, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, safe, air-conditioning, coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi.

Quality Inn Near Rocky Mountain National Park

A lovely low-rise inn with lots of space and brightly furnished rooms.

It offers hot breakfast, 24 hour coffee, swimming pool, indoor hot tub, gym, business center and meeting rooms.

Address : 1450 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

12. SILVER MOON INN

Located in downtown Estes Park, Silver Moon Inn is 3 miles from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park and 2 miles from Lake Estes Marina.

This property giving you the best rooms to stay which include standard two bedroom queen room, standard king room, deluxe king, king with fireplace, two queens deluxe, two bedroom suite, and three bedroom suite.

Also, there are several incredible facilities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, housekeeping, bath amenities, air-conditioning, coffee and tea makers, Pack 'N Plays, complimentary snowshoe rental, pet-friendly rooms, high-quality beds, refrigerator, and riverside grills, and fire pits.

Silver Moon Inn

A property along the Falls River features modern rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, picnic area and outdoor seating area with a fire pit.

Modern rooms come with a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, microwave, mini fridge, and air conditioning.

Address : 175 Spruce Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

13. WOODLANDS ON FALL RIVER

Overlooking Fall River, Woodlands On Fall River is located between downtown Estes Park and RMNP which has the best location to access everything, 3 miles from the Estes Park Museum and 9.5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.

There are six types of rooms available such as spa suites with private riverfront decks, one-bedroom suites with king-size beds, aspen suite with two-bedroom, Riverview Suite features a large great room, mountain suite with full kitchen, and country suite with air-conditioned.

They also offer a few fantastic amenities including, private riverfront decks, air-conditioning, TV with cable, gas fireplaces, full kitchen, daily housekeeping service, complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, outdoor hot tub, gazebo, complimentary parking, in-room massage services, and more.

Woodlands On Fall River

A beautifully maintained mountain resort offering warm, individually decorated suites.

It offers a hot tub with views of the mountains, walking trails and sitting areas along the river.

Address : 1888 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

14. HOTEL ESTES

Hotel Estes has situated two blocks from Lake Estes, 1.3 miles from central Estes Park, and 5 miles away from the famous Rocky Mountain National Park.

This property has a family room with three queen beds, two queen suites with kitchen, oversize two queen room, two queen room, and king room that you can book while doing a staycation in this comfortable hotel.

There are some property amenities like housekeeping, grills and fire pits, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary snowshoe rental, high-quality beds, bath amenities, refrigerator, coffee and tea makers, and air-conditioning.

Hotel Estes

A hotel with a variety of laid-back spaces and warmly designed rooms featuring a chic view.

It offers free bottled water and snacks, breakfast, swimming pool, hot tub and play area.

Address : 1240 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

15. DISCOVERY LODGE

Set on Highway 34, Discovery Lodge has located 3.5 miles from the entrance to the Rocky Mountains National Park. This property has eight types of rooms such as balcony queen, discovery double queen, balcony double queen, premium double queen, discovery king, balcony king, family rooms, and Otis house.

To enhance your stay here, it has fast and friendly service for all guests and their dogs, free Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves, flat-screen TV, comfortable lobby with books and games on loan, complimentary hot coffee, fully stocked grab-n-go, outdoor fire pits as well as charcoal and propane BBQ areas, children's PlayStation, horseshoe, gazebo, and dog-friendly property in every room and lobby area.

Discovery Lodge

A relaxed rustic lodge featuring plenty of cozy spaces to relax or stay in.

It has log cabins, condos, kitchens, deck with barbecue, hot tub, private fishing pond and event space.

Address : 800 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

16. THE MAXWELL INN

The Maxwell Inn has located just a 13-minute walk from the downtown area and 2 miles from Estes Park Museum. There are plenty of activities nearby The Maxwell Inn like do hiking, picnicking, and snowshoeing at Rocky Mountain National Park or do shopping and dining around the hotel. If you want to a little bit drives, you can go to the trail ridge road, old fall river road, and bear lake road.

It has four types of rooms available including king rooms, queen rooms, double queen rooms, and on the river rooms with several amenities following like flat-screen 32" cable TV in each room, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, free high-speed wireless internet, free light continental breakfast, hot tub, outdoor gas firepit, free movies to borrow in the Lobby, iron and ironing boards, and the entire property is smoke and pet free.

The Maxwell Inn

A relaxing family-owned inn offering straightforward rooms with well-maintained facilities.

It offers a continental breakfast, picnic area, outdoor hot tub and other activities.

Address : 553 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

17. STREAMSIDE ON FALL RIVER

Situated on Fall River, Streamside On Fall River is just one mile to enjoy the shops, restaurants, and art galleries of downtown Estes Park, a mile from the enduring Park Theatre and 3 miles from the Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Then, this property offers you four types of rooms available such as two-bedroom cabins, one-bedroom cabins, studio cabins, and a motel room with the following incredible facilities including, gas fireplaces, full kitchen, kitchenette, daily housekeeping service, complimentary Wi-Fi, local phone service, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, ceiling fan, floor fan, outdoor hot tubs, fishing, ice machine, hammocks and benches, complimentary parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, board games, complimentary DVD library, and in-room massage services.

Streamside On Fall River

A simple and beautiful resort offering various spaces overlooking the Fall River.

It has beautiful rooms and airy studios, a DVD library, hiking trails, hammocks and lawn games.

Address : 1260 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

18. PONDEROSA LODGE

Nestled in the pines on the banks of Fall River, Ponderosa Lodge is 3.9 miles from Lake Estes Marina and 7 miles from the Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater.

Ponderosa Lodge has a kitchenette suite, standard river room with river view, two queens, economy room, standard room, pendora room, the riverside cabin, and homestead cabin are the selections of rooms available here. Then, this property also offers you several amenities like a lodge on Fall River, hot tub open 24/7, grills, kitchenettes, environmentally-friendly, outdoor fire pits, fireplaces, library, fishing, playground, Wi-Fi, guest computer, and in-room coffee and tea service.

Ponderosa Lodge

A relaxed lodge style log cabin comes with well maintained amenities for comfort.

It has hot cozy, pine-paneled rooms, hot tub, playground, and picnic table.

Address : 1820 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

19. THE RIDGELINE HOTEL-ESTES PARK, AN ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION MEMBER

he Ridgeline Hotel-Estes Park, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member is located near Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park, 1 mile from both Estes Park Aerial Tramway and the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park and it's also 75 miles from Denver International Airport.

For room availability, it has one king bed, two queen beds, one king bed standard room, two queen beds standard room, one king bed pet friendly, two queen beds pet friendly, two queen beds poolside room, two queen beds poolside room with balcony, one king bed premium room, one king bed one-bedroom suite, one king bed friendly suite, and ADA accessible rooms.

There are seven key amenities available including, an indoor swimming pool, pet-friendly hotel, outdoor fire pits, game room, fitness room, bicycle rental, and latitude 105 restaurant and bar.

The Ridgeline Hotel-Estes Park, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member

A modern property with a lot of updated space located in a commercial area with shops and casual dining.

It has modern rooms, a fancy restaurant / bar, a pool, hot tub, gym and games room.

Address : 101 S St Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

20. BEST WESTERN PLUS SILVER SADDLE INN

If you are looking for a place which nearby some best attractions in the city, Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn might the right choice for you. This property is a mile from Estes Park City Center, Reel Mountain Movie Theater, and Estes Park Conference Center, 2 miles from Stanley Park Fair Grounds, and 4 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Medical Center.

Get more comfortable while staying at Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn with several amenities like 100% smoke-free hotel, complimentary breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, meeting facilities, safe deposit box, data ports, complimentary coffee, and tea, balcony available, mountain view, in-room safe, refrigerator, hairdryer, and high-speed internet access.

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

A relaxed and well-kept inn with various spaces and rooms overlooking the beautiful mountains.

There is a free heavy breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, spacious rooms, a fitness center and a meeting room.

Address : 1260 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA