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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge in Estes Park with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior entrance
River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
The Ponderosa Room | Living area | TV
Economy Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEstes Park Aerial Tramway4 min drive
  • AirportDenver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.)97 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place with lovely stream running right in front.
Parker
Jun 13, 2024
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Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Kitchenette Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Riverview Cabin | Garden view

Riverview Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Room

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Corner River View Room

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Ponderosa Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

The Ponderosa Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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River View Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

River View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, Ponderosa Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive
  • Fall River Entrance Station - 4 min drive
  • The Stanley Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive
  • Lake Estes - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grubsteak Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge

Lodge rejuvenated in 2021 and located near Rocky Mountain National Park
Consider a stay at Ponderosa Lodge and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. In addition to a library and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and dining tables. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge
Ponderosa Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Estes Park
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Estes Park Ponderosa Lodge Lodge
Lodge Ponderosa Lodge
Ponderosa
Ponderosa Lodge Lodge
Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
Ponderosa Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alluvial Fan and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. Performance Park and Mrs. Walsh's Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with lovely stream running right in front.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location- by a beautiful river and three miles from Rocky Mountain NP. The room was cute, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio overlooking the creek was our favorite spot to enjoy on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

April, Ellwood City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minutes from RMNP and downtown Estes. There are a few restaurants that are walkable to. We spent most of our time out and about, but when we were there it was peaceful. As an introvert, the balconies could have been a little more private as they weren’t completely closed off and you could see the people out next to you, but that would be my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent, the staff is very friendly! The carpet and couch seemed really dirty and run down! The bed and pillows are uncomfortable! The room is quite spacious and the balcony view over the stream is quite cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Hermitage

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything - from the two most hospitable ladies who greeted us to the room itself. Room was perfect, right on a stream - with balcony overlooking. Beautiful setting, comfortable beds and great coffee! We’d go back if ever in the area again. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of river but a little hard to park and road at property could use some filling of holes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts! Great rustic feel, but modern amenities. Had a late check-in and all went seamless. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good facilities. Outstanding location -- great view of Grand Lake and close to entrance for Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the third time that we have visited Estes Park. It was our first time at the Ponderosa. We absolutely loved staying here. Loved that our balcony overlooked the river, and the hammock swing on the balcony was awesome. Everyone was SO friendly, and we loved getting to meet Aspen. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For our four day/three night trip to visit Estes Park and RMNP, this was perfect. Close enough to town and the park but far away enough to feel isolated. The room had everything we needed and sitting along the river after a long day in the park was such a great way to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED this spot. I would come to Estes park and easily only stay in ponderosa lodge, it was so cute, the fireplace was used twice a day, we LOVED it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Thomas

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Ponderosa Lodge. quiet at night, river noise is pleasing, hot tub outdoors next to the river, & easy entry into RMNP on 34. Everything we want. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Ponderosa Lodge. The room was nicely decorated and cozy. The deck had chairs and a sky chair (swing) which added a nice place to sit and enjoy the sounds of the river flowing by. After hiking in the park, the hot tub was a great relief!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay would have been pretty perfect if it weren’t for our upstairs neighbors. For some reason, they seemed pretty restless and every time they walked, it was VERY loud. It would be about midnight and then again at 4 AM, so it made it pretty hard to relax which was one of the sole purposes of the trip. Our check in was great, the gentleman in the office and the pup were extremely warm and friendly. The hot tub was an awesome feature and only steps away from our room. We got to enjoy it one of the nights. It is very conveniently located and I would definitely stay at this property again only that I would probably not stay in the lodge part. They had pots, pans, toaster, plates, mugs, shampoo, body wash and conditioner. It was great to be able to prepare some food in the room for our hikes. There wasn’t an iron - so bring a steamer if you need. Other than that - it’s quaint and perfectly situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Diana, NEW YORK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable with all the necessary amenities. My kids enjoyed the board games we got at the front desk and the hot tub. The room upstairs sounded like elephants when someone walked around but it was a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, beautifully settled into the trees. The river outside our window was one of my favorite parts. Even through a snow storm we kept power and warmth and the staff was very helpful with making sure the parking was cleared as best they could so that we could get in and out. They were very nice and left us cookies in our room for our late check-in. Toward the end of the stay we experienced loud neighbors above us but that isnt necessarily anthing anyone could control. We had everything we needed in the cabin and the water always heated up quickly. The only thing i would say is maybe a topper for the matress as it was a little stiff. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5