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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
Staircase
Exterior
View from room
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM496
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

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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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Garden view

Riverview Cabin

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Balcony or patio
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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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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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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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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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

The Ponderosa Room

Highlights

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

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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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fall River Entrance Station - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Denver International 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 remodelled 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 travellers 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
  • A local area shuttle, express check-out and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,009 reviews
The price is RM311
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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!
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Ponderosa Lodge Estes Park
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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 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Lodge on 29 Apr 2025 start from RM 495.98, 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park. Performance Park and Mrs. Walsh's Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Ponderosa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is amazing. We love the patio/balcony with the hammock. Other room amenities are good as well. Love the key lock mechanism.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great weekend getaway. Clean facilities and very sweet staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katie was very accommodating and a wealth of knowledge. The room was very quaint and beautiful. I was over looking the Fall River so that extra serenity was what I needed. Meeting Aspen and Darrell the next day was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, beautiful room. Quiet and peaceful, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Ijtaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one issue i found in that property was there were no trash bins outside of room or we could have not found it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Brittane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Ponderosa. The Hosts are absolutely wonderful very attentive. They are super friendly and love to just chat with their guests as well as go above and beyond to help them. The property is absolutely beautiful with a lovely little stream that passes right by it. Our favorite part of our stay was being able to open our porch door and just listen to the stream while enjoying a fire in the fireplace. Not enough good things to say about how much we enjoyed our stay. When we had to cut our stay a day short due to things back home they were more than willing to accommodate a refund for the night that we were missing even when we told them we weren't expecting it. We thought that we would just have to eat the cost but no the GM was able to assist us with getting that last night refunded. We will definitely be staying with the Ponderosa Lodge again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is extraordinarily beautiful and very cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ponderosa was amazing. We enjoyed the hot tub and the privacy. The room was clean and cozy. The fireplace was wonderful. The host was very friendly and helpful. The cookies were a pleasant surprise. The drive to town was easy and also to the Rocky Mountain National Park. We loved this place and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent one week stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED the lodge and everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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