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

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

A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

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.

1. Columbine Inn

0.7 km from Lake Estes

Richard

SAR 293

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bathroom with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a large mirror, a hairdryer, and a towel rack.

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

A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

2. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 1.1 km from Lake Estes

Aubreyanna

SAR 442

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

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

3. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

0.9 km from Lake Estes

Billy

SAR 462

SAR 529 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 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 cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

0.7 km from Lake Estes

ARMAN

SAR 479

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."

A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

5. Silver Moon Inn

2.6 km from Lake Estes

mary

SAR 476

SAR 545 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Murphy's Resort

0.6 km from Lake Estes

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

SAR 246

SAR 282 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 cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

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

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.

7. Hotel Estes

1 km from Lake Estes

Yadab

SAR 330

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.

8. Murphy's River Lodge

2.9 km from Lake Estes

Richard

SAR 419

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Estes Mountain Inn

1.1 km from Lake Estes

Daniel

SAR 279

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

10. The Historic Crag's Lodge

2.4 km from Lake Estes

Cameron

SAR 440

SAR 627 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

11. Saddle & Surrey Motel

2.1 km from Lake Estes

James

SAR 299

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A lodge with a stone facade, large windows, and a deck overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, round tables, and bar stools.

A large, illuminated building with multiple levels and balconies, surrounded by a well-lit fence and a grassy area.

A bedroom with a bed, a bathtub, and a stone wall with a fireplace.

12. The Estes Park Resort

Grand Estates, 0.4 km from Lake Estes

Brian Wai Yan

SAR 751

SAR 860 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a bar area.

A family around a campfire with chairs and a mountain view in the background.

A hot tub area with two people, surrounded by large green plants.

13. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

1.2 km from Lake Estes

Nicolle

SAR 477

SAR 607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 0.8 km from Lake Estes

Sarah

SAR 256

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

15. Blue Door Inn

1.1 km from Lake Estes

Ankesh

SAR 287

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.

A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.

16. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 1.4 km from Lake Estes

Joseph

SAR 313

SAR 358 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of a mountain.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and a book on a table.

17. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

0.7 km from Lake Estes

Dick

SAR 321

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large white building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A spacious dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows with arched tops, and hanging chandeliers.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a snowy landscape. There are multiple seating areas with sofas and armchairs, and a coffee table in the center.

A grand room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a staircase, and ornate woodwork.

18. The Stanley Hotel

Stanley Heights, 2.1 km from Lake Estes

Jan

SAR 750

SAR 876 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A cozy interior with a stone floor, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden structure.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

1.3 km from Lake Estes

Sungseok

SAR 456

SAR 624 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern bathroom with a white tiled wall, a bathtub, and a showerhead.

A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a shelf with books and a lantern, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a metal ladder, and a view of mountains in the background.

20. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Grand Estates, 1.1 km from Lake Estes

Stephany

SAR 628

SAR 719 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Estes

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Columbine Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Appenzell Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Silver Moon Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Estes Hotel Reviews

Coyote Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"The room had limited space. No vanity to get ready. Zero counter or storage in bath. Had to go buy a mirror. Other than that it was good. Nice location! Staff were kind and helpful when needed. The bed..meh."

The Stanley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was easy and fun! Staff was super helpful. The energy was good there. Expedia made it easy to book."

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay. We arrived very early in the morning, staff were extremely helpful after a long drive."

Appenzell Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Helpful staff. Breakfast nothing special. Parking is tight."

Columbine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A Five-Star Gem in Estes Park The Columbine Inn is an outstanding choice for anyone looking for a memorable stay in Estes Park. This family-owned property reflects genuine pride of ownership in every detail. Everything was exceptionally clean, beautifully updated, and thoughtfully maintained—especially the remarkably comfortable bed and pillows. The location was perfect for enjoying all that Estes Park has to offer, while the inn itself provided a welcoming and restful retreat. From check-in to check-out, we felt genuinely appreciated. The warm hospitality, excellent amenities, and attentive, professional service made our stay truly special. If you are searching for a comfortable, spotless, and inviting place to stay in Estes Park, I highly recommend the Columbine Inn. It delivered a true five-star experience, and we would gladly return."

Welcome to Sixth Fairway in Estes Park! #3061

10/10 Excellent

"Great condo with everything we needed. Loved watching the Elk from the back deck. Check in was easy and if I had any questions they were immediately. The only negative was the one couch could use a refresh. Thanks for a great place to stay while we enjoyed RMNP and Estes Park."

BEST VIEW in Estes Park! 1 of 2 Adjacent Stunning Cabins on Lake Estes #3459

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Estes Lake Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Other attractions near Lake Estes

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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Estes Park Memorial Observatory

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Estes Park Memorial Observatory during your travels in Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Estes Valley Dog Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Estes Valley Dog Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Stanley Park

8.8/10 (729 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Stanley Park, a lovely green space in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Estes Park Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Estes Park Museum in Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Estes Park Events Complex

Learn about the events happening at Estes Park Events Complex during your trip to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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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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Estes Park Conference Center

Learn about the events happening at Estes Park Conference Center during your trip to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Estes?

Lake Estes is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 182 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Estes?

Adjacent to Lake Estes, The Estes Park Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a marina and a full-service spa. Other good choices within a short distance include Expedition Lodge Estes Park and Coyote Mountain Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lake Estes?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Estes.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lake Estes.

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

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

What can I see and do near Lake Estes?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Estes Park Museum, MacGregor Ranch Museum, or Moraine Park Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Historic Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel, and Historic Park Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Stanley Park, Bond Park, and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

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Our top choices for Lake Estes hotels

1. Columbine Inn

2. Appenzell Inn

3. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

5. Silver Moon Inn

6. Murphy's Resort

7. Hotel Estes

8. Murphy's River Lodge

9. Estes Mountain Inn

10. The Historic Crag's Lodge

11. Saddle & Surrey Motel

12. The Estes Park Resort

13. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

14. Coyote Mountain Lodge

15. Blue Door Inn

16. Discovery Lodge

17. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

18. The Stanley Hotel

19. Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

20. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Estes

Top Lake Estes Hotel Reviews

Coyote Mountain Lodge

The Stanley Hotel

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

Appenzell Inn

Columbine Inn

Welcome to Sixth Fairway in Estes Park! #3061

BEST VIEW in Estes Park! 1 of 2 Adjacent Stunning Cabins on Lake Estes #3459

Estes Lake Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Estes

Lake Estes Marina

Estes Park Memorial Observatory

Estes Valley Dog Park

Stanley Park

Estes Park Museum

Estes Park Events Complex

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

Estes Park Conference Center

Frequently asked questions