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    3.8 (49 reviews)
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    Olivia B.

    Wonderful place to stay to explore Estes and Rocky Mountain!! Everyone here is so friendly, the room was comfortable and clean, and the property is gorgeous and has a lot to offer! There is a creek that all balconies face out to, it was great to sit and read with the creek and open the door for some cool air/sounds of the creek. 5 minutes to downtown Estes & 5 minutes to the Fall River park entrance. If we're ever back we will definitely stay again!!

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    Chrissy R.

    The reviews don't lie - it feels like you're in Rocky Mountain National Park. When we arrived, we were greeted by 2 adult male elks, with abundant antlers munching on local bushes and trees. The front desk was very helpful and kind and had a sweet Australian Shepherd dog that smiles at you (don't mistake it for a growl - she's very friendly!). The cleaning staff was fantastic too. We got the most basic room since we had a short stay and it had more than everything - comfortable bed, mini kitchenette, clean bathroom, living room and even a deck overlooking the creek. You are adjacent to the main road but the serene surroundings make up for it. Ate at Rock Inn Tavern as recommended by the front desk and it was delicious! Highly recommend!

    Brit A.

    We stayed in the Ponderosa Room over Christmas weekend. It couldn't have been more perfect. Only 5 minutes from downtown Estes. Private hot tub, wood burning fire place, and they decorated the room for the holidays. Would highly recommend!

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    Amanda G.

    This room and stay was great for the price. We had a corner room with view of the river from our window and outside balcony area. There's lots of tables, seating, communal hot tub, and a little playground on the property. Room was clean. Staff was very very friendly. I'm pregnant with twins, and I overheard the staff kindly advise an incoming guest to just park one space over bc there's an expectant mother staying here. That guest didn't listen but i appreciated the staff being considerate of guests and their health conditions. We came here for a trip to the Rockies and it was very quick easy access to get there...just a couple miles away.

    We had our wedding at the Ponderosa lodge and with help from the owner and employees of the lodge, it went beautifully. We rented the cabin #1 and a few rooms for friends and family. All were very clean and comfortable. The new owner , Tyler did an outstanding job officiating the wedding . Daryl was with us all weekend and helped with anything that we needed. I highly recommend staying at this lodge.

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    Amazing cabin with great views of the river and wildlife! The staff were very friendly. I'll definitely stay here again!!!

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    It was perfect for my gf and I , we loved the small cabin feel , the river running through the area .

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    I'm confused why there are so many glowing 5 star reviews. Murphy's is fine. It's dated and needs a…read morelot of updates. The bed itself is comfy but the room is just cheap. The bathroom is tiny. It doesn't have any hooks for the towels or hand towels... The balconies overlooking the river are nice (but there are many, many places to stay along the creek that are updated and clean looking). The pool is a nice touch but it's old and looks like someone DIY-ed years ago. The vending machine didn't work with any of my bills when my very pregnant body needed a bottle of water. I popped in to check out the continental breakfast and walked out with only a tea. Just a bunch of cheap, sugary products (donettes, nutrigrain bars, hostess danishes). And I thought we were getting a great rate so it was worth staying at this older place but the very nice 3 star hotel yards away is the same price!! Like it's *fine*. It's certainly not worthy of 5 stars.

    Standard Off River Room -- Celebrated a special occasion and was pleasantly surprised with the…read moresmall little details added to the room. The front desk staff shortly called after booking the room to verify information and see if we needed anything special upon arrival. Room is simple but offered ample amenities for the price. Breakfast was simple and attended by staff and included fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, bagels, pastries, etc small grab and go. We didn't visit the pool/tub atrium that overlooks the breakfast area but it looks nice! Will return whenever in Estes and looking for a quick night getaway for a cheap price. Room and property are dated but the friendly staff, proximity to downtown, and price meets our expectations.

    The Stanley Hotel - Upstairs bedroom

    The Stanley Hotel

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    We just came back from a girls trip to Colorado. We went to enjoy Bigfoot Days in Estes Park. My…read moremom & aunt thought it would be fun to have a spooky experience. The hotel is rich in history. Everywhere you look there is charm. We stayed in the "Cowboy Attic Suite". My mom immediately had an "experience". I heard a grandfather clock chime throughout our stay. I never saw one and forgot to ask where it was located. I love old clocks. My aunt had her own experience that woke her from her sleep. Everyone we encountered was nice and we appreciated the cander as we asked for their stories/experiences there. The bad....for what we paid, it was not worth it. The floor feels dirty. It is as though they have not thought to clean the carpets in quite some time. Under the bed is a nice layer of dust. The whole hotel could use a moist cloth and a good wipe down. The dust in the display cases throughout the hotel is obvious and off putting. We met Hannibal. Wish we would have booked the seance, but alas, we ran out of time. He was a hoot to talk to.

    Where to start. Our most recent stay of six (6) nights was a tale of NO's!…read more No reasonable on property quality food choices No AC and Non Operable windows to open Non Operable portable AC unit sitting in middle of an already tiny room No housekeeping No (well extremely limited) parking because of construction No beautiful grounds And on and on.......... The hotel obviously has history and charm but it's currently under massive construction everywhere you look. Total chaos. Dirt overflow parking. And all at a premium $$$ price. Don't do it. You'll regret it I promise.

    The Inn On Fall River - Comfy bed in the Mountain Lodge King room

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    Absolutely recommend My partner made a reservation there…read morefor us for a surprise birthday trip, and I was very surprised. Close to downtown, beautiful nature sounds, easy to find, lovely room with a view to the river. We didn't really get any customer service experience since they give you a code for your door instead of a key card. Can't comment too much on that. The room was great, it had cups for water and coffee, plates, cutlery, a cutting board, and toaster, a fridge and well equipped for a short stay where you can bring your own snacks/food. Had a lovely time there.

    I have mixed feelings about my stay at the Inn on Fall River. On the positive side, I thought the…read morelocation was lovely; being right along the creek is very peaceful, and I really enjoyed having an outdoor patio attached to my room. It's a beautiful setting, but several issues impacted my experience. First, I felt the advertising was a bit misleading. I saw a pool listed on Orbitz, but I discovered there isn't a pool anywhere on the property. Instead, there are two above-ground hot tubs. I went to the one on the second level, but I found climbing the narrow metal stairs with wet feet to be a bit dangerous. I also noticed that the rooms are slightly dated and showing their age. In my room, the curtain rod was actually falling out of the wall, which told me they need to keep up with better maintenance. You should also know there is no lobby or front desk here; I just received a code via text message and entered it to get into my room. While efficient, it felt a bit impersonal. My biggest complaint, however, was the construction noise. I didn't realize they are currently expanding the inn and building two new buildings on the same lot. Unfortunately, my room was right next to the construction site, and I had to deal with loud noise all morning. I think this place has a lot of potential once the upgrades are done, but between the maintenance issues and the noise, I didn't find it to be the relaxing getaway I was hoping for.

    4 Seasons Inn - The beautiful fireplace in room #7!

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    So this review is gonna be lengthy because of how fabulous our stay was and how the staff went…read moreabove and beyond for our anniversary weekend. So leading up to our stay I stayed in contact with the front desk Katie, letting her know it's our anniversary weekend and she was the sweetest. When I say this lady went above and beyond and didn't have to, she did! When we arrived, first off there is only 12 rooms, and each room has an actual key!! This place is literally nestled on a side of a mountain w other little resort around. The check in process was so cute. Katie checked us in gave us some yummy cookies and I even bought a cute 4seasons inn sticker to put on my car. The room we booked was a private suite w a private spa grill and seating area. There is seating area by the grill and by the spa. And it's also on the 2nd floor just an fyi if you're wheel chair bound or whatever limitations you may have. So we go into our room and she literally decorated the whole room for us for our anniversary and had a bottle of wine w two wine glasses and fire wood already in our room for us to start a fire. The room was VERY spacious. Has a kitchen that worked a full coffee maker. A good size fridge and the freezer worked amazing. The toiletries that come w the room smell just fantasists. The best morning I woke up to wild turkeys on the ground just gobbling away and elk and deer. There is a community grills and a spa and a few other amenities. The thing I love about this place is it's literally less than 5 mins from the National park and far enough away to be secluded but 8 mins from EVERYTHING in town. And in Estes park there is so much cramed in that town! I LOVED everything. Not a thing was bad about my whole stay.

    Place really is nothing fancy, but it's fine for a day or two…read more Pros: -Hot shower and good water pressure -Free chocolate chip cookies in the office (Nice touch and definitely unexpected.) -Near Rocky Mountain National Park Cons: -Wifi wasn't great -Not really near anything within walking distance. There's Cinnamon's Bakery and that's about it as far as food goes. -The main ceiling light in the room didn't work. It wasn't a big deal, but it was kind of bummer. -TV was really old. It had a dvd player! Yay or Nay?" Bed was pretty broken in On a side note: there was a significant amount of deer poop on the way to my room; it would have been nice if it was cleaned up.

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