Fall River Entrance Station - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 62 min drive
Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive
Area shuttle
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
When you stay at Ponderosa Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
Built in 1995
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Freezer
Microwave
Dining table
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ponderosa Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ponderosa Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ponderosa Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ponderosa Lodge?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ponderosa Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Ponderosa Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Ponderosa Lodge like?
Ponderosa Lodge is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Alluvial Fan. Travelers give top marks for the lodge's prime location.
Ponderosa Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
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!
Suzann
Suzann, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Patti
Patti, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
kathleen
kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Great location and comfortable room. Loved being on the river and minutes away from the park entrance! Hope to get to stay again!
Cathy
Cathy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 20, 2024
All was good but the hot tub needs replaced.
Larry
Larry, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Nothing to add.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Took our kids for a family vacation and this place couldn’t have been more perfect! Can’t wait to come back some day!
Megan
Megan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Robin
Robin, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
We liked how close it was to RMNP, we were able to walk to Estes Park, so that wasn’t bad. Parking is not that good and it’s gravel so you track the sand into your room. But it is very outdoorsy and gives you the feel of being out away from everything.
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 4, 2024
The place is nice and quiet, the only thing that needs to be remodeled is the interior of the rooms.
WILBER
WILBER, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
emily
emily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
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.
Angelina
Angelina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Loved everything about this place!
Carrie
Carrie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Excellent one week stay!
Josh
Josh, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 19, 2024
I had a good stay. It was near the national park. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks, Jessica!
Jian-ping
Jian-ping, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Love the riverside rooms. Great staff. Beautiful sitting areas next to the river as well. Will come again.
Neva
Neva, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Great place!
Our room was right in the brook, with a balcony overlooking the water. Our room was clean and comfortable. Everyone at the lodge was so helpful and so nice. We got in late. And the checkin was so easy! Would definitely stay here again. It was also super close to the park and downtown! Right in the middle between the two, so you didn't have to drive through the downtown traffic to get to the park. There were still restaurants in walking distance. Such a great, peaceful spot!
Joanna
Joanna, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
My 70 year old mother and I enjoyed our stay at Ponderosa Lodge. While a bit stuffy in the afternoons when we returned (daytime highs were near 90), the awesome fans they had in the room cooled it down quickly. I enjoyed sleeping with the window open at night. We had a kitchenette suite and it was so helpful to be able to cook on the stovetop in the room. The sleeper sofa was incredibly comfortable, as was the bed. Very clean with a nice staff. Will stay again.
Lyndsey
Lyndsey, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Very nice place to stay! River was beautiful! Clean and quiet. Close to everything! Staff was friendly and very helpful. We would absolutely stay there again!
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Roberta
Roberta, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Adamary
Adamary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
We loved the Ponderosa Lodge! Highly recommended! We absolutely loved the location, so close to the entrance of RMNP. Staff was amazing and very personable (even gave us tips where to see wildlife)! Very quiet and relaxing, just what we were looking for! We will definitely stay again when back in Estes Park!