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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
Kitchenette Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Exterior
Staircase
Kitchenette Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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

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

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 hot 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

Map
1820 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Fall River Entrance Station - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬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 hot 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 top 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. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • Hot 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponderosa Lodge?

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Lodge on Apr 1, 2025 start from $108.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1036 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Hottub was great and loved the porch swings! The cookies everyday in the office were a nice touch. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Thank you for a great weekend getaway. Clean facilities and very sweet staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Very welcoming, cozy and quiet place, I loved having a fireplace in the room and wood already available 💕
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zim

Arrived late and got the keys via late checkout. The lodge was really cozy and comfortable, enjoyed the fireplace. Really good place to stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Very nice staff, beautiful room. Quiet and peaceful, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Great place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Our stay at the Ponderosa was everything we wanted it to be. The balcony overlooking the river was amazing. The bed was super comfortable. There was plenty of room to store our luggage. The coffee was delicious. The price was within our budget. We in Broomfield, but needed the mountains and the river to soothe our nervous systems. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Spencer

Very quiet place, nice and relaxing. Awesome that the hit tub was open 24/7. Manager was very polite, helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed one night. Staff was friendly and it’s a very cozy spot next to the river. Got to use the hot tube which was very relaxing with the sound of the river. The room itself was practical and was perfect for 1 adult and 2 kids. We used the wood burning fireplace and they also provided the wood. There is a playground and grilling area which in warmer weather would be a nice perk. Parking is tight but do able. Not the fanciest place/room up there but for the price I paid I would definitely go again. PS: the kids liked the dog “Aspen”
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

The property itself is extraordinarily beautiful and very cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Very quaint and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Excellent one week stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Great location and comfortable room. Loved being on the river and minutes away from the park entrance! Hope to get to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Cozy, clean, welcoming. Just hard to find at night when you come back from dinner in the dark!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Loved everything about this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

We LOVED the lodge and everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Affordable, quaint and convenient.
Wonderful service! Clean, comfortable and adorable room by the river! Excellent and reasonable price! Also extremely convenient to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Took our kids for a family vacation and this place couldn’t have been more perfect! Can’t wait to come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

This property is the definition of relaxing. The location cannot be beat. It is close to town but still feels like you are in a cabin in the woods. The river on the property was so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Nice with the river right outside your balcony door. Staff extremely friendly. 3 miles from RMNP gate!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

The lady working there I believe her name was Jessica was extremely helpful and friendly! Made it a great stay as they are very accommodating. A nice little low-key place to stay that is away from town yet very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Great location along the Fall River. Within walking distance to downtown Estes Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Nice secluded little property. Definitely needs some updating but clean and nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024