The Best Hotels Closest to Gem Lake in Estes Park for 2026

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

1. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake

Mark

SAR 376

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

3.1 km from Gem Lake

Edith

SAR 463

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

3. Hotel Estes

3.1 km from Gem Lake

Anthony

SAR 330

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

4. Estes Mountain Inn

3 km from Gem Lake

Daniel

SAR 251

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

5. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake

Brad

SAR 271

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.

A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.

6. Blue Door Inn

3 km from Gem Lake

Ankesh

SAR 287

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

7. Columbine Inn

3.3 km from Gem Lake

Peter

SAR 293

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.

A bathroom with a bathtub, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

8. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

5.4 km from Gem Lake

Jan

SAR 526

SAR 709 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.

A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.

A hot tub on a balcony with a mountain view.

A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

9. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

9 km from Gem Lake

Michael

SAR 711

SAR 945 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.

A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

3.2 km from Gem Lake

ARMAN

SAR 447

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

5.3 km from Gem Lake

Teri

SAR 432

SAR 602 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

12. Murphy's Resort

3.4 km from Gem Lake

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

SAR 249

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.

A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden lodge with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with a stream and trees.

13. Boulder Brook on Fall River

5.2 km from Gem Lake

Jordan

SAR 665

SAR 761 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two wooden cabins with balconies, a stone pathway, and a pine tree.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a bathtub.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door decorated with a sunflower wreath.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large window with blinds, a hot tub, and a patterned sofa.

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

6.4 km from Gem Lake

Daniel

SAR 552

SAR 604 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.

A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.

15. Saddle & Surrey Motel

5.8 km from Gem Lake

James

SAR 385

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.

A wooden interior with a painting of a deer, a sign with the word 'KEYS', a black leather sofa, and a television.

A lodge with multiple cabins surrounded by tall pine trees.

A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

16. Idlewilde by the River

8.4 km from Gem Lake

LYNNE

SAR 504

SAR 923 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase with a stone wall on one side and a wooden floor.

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, red upholstered chairs, a coffee table, and a red sofa.

A rustic interior with a wooden floor, a round table with a lamp, a statue, and a stained glass window.

17. Inn of Glen Haven

6.5 km from Gem Lake

Breanna

SAR 712

SAR 780 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.

A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.

A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

18. Murphy's River Lodge

4.4 km from Gem Lake

Richard

SAR 419

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.

19. The Historic Crag's Lodge

4.9 km from Gem Lake

Cameron

SAR 484

SAR 681 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.

20. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

6.3 km from Gem Lake

Connie

SAR 361

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gem Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Appenzell Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,044 reviews	View
Coyote Mountain Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,458 reviews	View

Top Gem Lake Hotel Reviews

Appenzell Inn

8/10 Good

"Second time staying here. Nice rooms, good location to get a lower cost option."

Expedition Lodge Estes Park

10/10 Excellent

"This location sits right after going through Big Thompson area and before entering the main area of the beautiful Estes Park. The staff was excellent. The room was very comfortable. We took advantage of the nice pool, firepit and arcade room. A big shout out to Garrett in maintenance who came to my rescue. After a nice stay at your hotel and at the park, I walked out to my vehicle that wouldn't start. He stopped what he was doing to come and help me and thank God after the battery jump I was able to return home today with no other problems. Thank you Garrett for the help. I will bring my family back sometime in the future as Estes is one of my favorite places in CO."

Discovery Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a lodge with the most beautiful property. I came to see the Elk and they were everywhere. The lodge has a small pond, a little gazebo, 30 minutes to town. It was small, it was clean, plenty of parking."

Estes Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"The inn was quiet. The breakfast was an average continental breakfast. I like that it was served until 10:00 am. The pool was closed and that was not noted on their website."

Blue Door Inn

10/10 Excellent

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Murphy's Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was a bit lean but we supplemented with things we needed as adult seniors. The room was huge, very comfortable beds, very clean and the staff went above and beyond. A bar height table with seating for 4. This honestly is one of the first hotels I felt comfortable walking around the room with bare feet... It was that clean. We loved the free movies and popcorn and all the amazing elk that came to visit."

The Estes Park Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot. Very private."

Chasm Cabin – Beautiful Setting by Lumpy Ridge Mountains – 20-NCD0048

10/10 Excellent

"Went here on my honeymoon and couldn’t recommend it more!! The views are gorgeous and it’s so close to town without being in all the chaos. Only downside is no washer/dryer, but well worth it!"

Snowline Vista Lodge – Pet-Friendly, Panoramic Mountain Views – 20-NCD0228

10/10 Excellent

"We LOVE staying at this house! This is our second year to stay here and it truly is amazing. The fenced in dog yard is very convenient. The views of the mountains are gorgeous. We were blessed to wake up to a double rainbow on our last morning. We had elk visit us up to the back door. Highly recommend this house!"

Other attractions near Gem Lake

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Lumpy Ridge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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MacGregor Ranch Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MacGregor Ranch Museum during your trip to Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Estes Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Estes Park at Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course.

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Stanley Village

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanley Village during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Estes Park Visitor Center

After visiting Estes Park Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Estes Park.

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Lake Estes Marina

8.6/10 (199 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Lake Estes Marina and enjoy activities such as hiking in Estes Park. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.

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Stanley Museum

9.2/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Lake?

Gem Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 1541 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Gem Lake?

Coyote Mountain Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2 mi (3.1 km) from Gem Lake. Other good choices within a few miles include Expedition Lodge Estes Park and Hotel Estes.

How many hotels will I find near Gem Lake?

Expedia has 1541 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gem Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Gem Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gem Lake?

For more details about updating your stay near Gem Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gem Lake?

You'll want to browse the collections at MacGregor Ranch Museum, Estes Park Museum, and Stanley Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like The Stanley Hotel, Historic Estes Park, and Fall River Entrance Station. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Bond Park, Stanley Park, and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

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Our top choices for Gem Lake hotels

1. Appenzell Inn

2. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

3. Hotel Estes

4. Estes Mountain Inn

5. Coyote Mountain Lodge

6. Blue Door Inn

7. Columbine Inn

8. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

9. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

11. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

12. Murphy's Resort

13. Boulder Brook on Fall River

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

15. Saddle & Surrey Motel

16. Idlewilde by the River

17. Inn of Glen Haven

18. Murphy's River Lodge

19. The Historic Crag's Lodge

20. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

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Top Gem Lake Hotel Reviews

Appenzell Inn

Expedition Lodge Estes Park

Discovery Lodge

Estes Mountain Inn

Blue Door Inn

Murphy's Resort

The Estes Park Resort

Chasm Cabin – Beautiful Setting by Lumpy Ridge Mountains – 20-NCD0048

Snowline Vista Lodge – Pet-Friendly, Panoramic Mountain Views – 20-NCD0228

Other attractions near Gem Lake

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

MacGregor Ranch Museum

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course

Stanley Village

Estes Park Visitor Center

Lake Estes Marina

Stanley Museum

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