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Ponderosa Lodge

Rocky Mountains National Park - CO · United States

1820 Fall River RoadView location

9.0/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Ponderosa Lodge

Enjoy garden views and amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and a picnic area at Ponderosa Lodge in Estes Park. This lodge offers 19 guestrooms with microwaves, private balconies or patios, and cable TV. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, with housekeeping available on request.

Free self-parking, express check-in/out, and a library are also available. Located on the river, you're a short drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel, and within 5 minutes of Alluvial Fan and Performance Park. The preferred airport is Denver International (DEN).

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When you stay at Ponderosa Lodge in Estes Park, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. This lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alluvial Fan and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Performance Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number #146 Town of Estes Park
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Alluvial Fan 1 km / 0.6 mi
Performance Park 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mrs. Walsh's Garden 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Historic Estes Park 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Historic Park Theatre 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Bond Park 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Barlow Plaza 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Historic Fall River Hydroplant 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Aspen and Evergreen Gallery 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Stanley Museum 4 km / 2.5 mi
Estes Park Aerial Tramway 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Fall River Visitor Center 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Stanley Village 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Open Air Adventure Park 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Red Rose Rock Shop and Dick's Rock Museum 4.2 km / 2.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 19
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Children playground
  • Picnic
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE RIVER VIEWDOUBLE • RIVER VIEWDBL.RV

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    RIVER VIEW

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    DOUBLE RIVER VIEW

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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  • SUITE WITH KITCHENETTESUITE • WITH KITCHENETTESUI.KT

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    SUITE WITH KITCHENETTE

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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  • Cabin RIVER VIEWCabin • RIVER VIEWCAB.RV

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    Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Cabin
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    RIVER VIEW

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    Cabin RIVER VIEW

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    Cabin
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    RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: CAB.RV

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    Room code: STU.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ponderosa Lodge

9.0
Excellent
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2026
kimberly
No air conditioning and they only offer to tidy room cleaning is extra charg. Otherwise close to park lots of wildlife walking through
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Amber
Such a cute location and was a great space for the 3 of us. There was no staff there when we checked in just envelopes with our checkin information (including the code to get in our room) that weren't even sealed in a mailbox with everyone else's. And there was no fan in the room which would have been nice since it was 90 degrees.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Audrey
We've come back to this lodge a couple of times and are never disappointed! The staff is incredible and the rooms are cozy/well kept. We booked the Ponderosa room and it felt basically like a little private studio. The hot tub was really nice after a long day out exploring Estes. Will be returning!
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
Angela Deanne
The positives: Very clean and comfortable place to stay! Loved being next to the river. Perfect location between Estes and the national park entrance! Beautiful grounds. Had elk walk through the property while we were there! Check in and out was fantastic and the price was reasonable! They have a storage room we had 24 hour access to with most our needs. (Water, ice, coffee which they did unfortunately run out of, plastic silverware etc.)

The negatives: housekeeping never came the day they were suppose to. The carpet was a bit torn in our room and the sink drained slowly. None of those were deal breakers for us though! We truly enjoyed staying here and look forward to staying here again in the future!
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
James
Very nice place and Tim is a friendly and helpful host
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
Scott
Nice place!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Patricia
We absolutely loved ponderosa lodge! From the checkin, the location of the property the cleanliness of the room and most importantly the steam running through the property; our family loved staying here. My boys spend hours at the stream. Thank you for a great stay.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Richard
Overall our stay at Ponderosa Lodge was acceptable with some updates and a helpful staff. Our room was dated but comfortable. We had no real negatives except the parking lot. It would be helpful if the stalls were better identified. Other guests would take up too much area when parking. This forced us to use a backup lot further away. I realize it's not the lodges fault but there must be a better way to identity the vehicle stalls. Maybe angle the stalls more so people have a better visual. Anyway, it is a nice base camp to RMNP and Estes Park. we enjoyed our stay!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Susan
We loved the balcony over the river and the elk who came to visit. Staff was extremely helpful and very attentive. So close to the park entrance.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Donna
The reviews for this place were excellent. I was kind of disappointed and the condition of the property. Although we were next to the river, which I loved, the main raid was on the other side of the river. So I made it quite noisy. Also, the bathroom shower had a restrictor on it so you had a trickle of water when you took a shower. On the plus side it was only a few miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain Park.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
James
Great place to relax and unwind. Cute riverside venue.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Steve
The location is beautiful, right next to the river and the staff was very nice and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
John
It is a nice little place. Good staff interaction, right by the stream and the smells and sounds were terrific. I would stay here again
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
JAMES
I will say the room was clean and the person that checked us in was nice and got us in early. But the grounds were very unkempt and overgrown with weeds, rusty and broken chairs here and there, and peeling and decaying wood on the facility. Also had a question after hours and called the 2 phone numbers given to call SIX times and got no answer or any call back. With the many options to stay in that area, would not stay there again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Rudy
The lodge is in a beautiful spot in Estes Park right by Falls River and close to an entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Michael
Beautiful place right along a river. Greeted by a family of deer as we drove onto property. Patio right on the river. Kitchen with fridge , microwave and stove, with propane grill in community area. Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park entrance.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
Matthew
We thought the cabin was perfect for us my wife and two teenage kids. It was nice to have a grill and a hot tub and it was beautiful to sit on the deck at night.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Siavash
Lodge was old and a little dirty, but it well-surpassed our expectations. Staff were nice and helpful (except for the time they barged in our room in the morning without notice). River sound was also nice - I wish those mesh screens weren't torn and we could leave the windows open.
Overall, we were happy and may return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Natalie
Great views of the river and mountains. 2 miles from RMNP.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Mary
This place is in a beautiful location on the river! Very well maintained! We stayed for 3 days and is very convenient. So close to RMNP and minutes to downtown! We loved it!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Shreya
Very clean property!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Cynthia
Such a beautiful setting. Super relaxing and peaceful. Loved everything about it! The staff did a great job checking on us to make sure we had owe needed. I really appreciated that!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Kevin Michael
Cool place to stay. Caught a rainbow trout in the river next to the lodge.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Mary
Loved the bed, view, and hot tub.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Nichol
Great location on the river and not far from the entrance to RMNP. Room was clean and comfortable and the kitchenette had everything we needed. We loved our stay and look forward to returning in the future!
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
Mike
We enjoyed are stay at the lodge. We got in a little late (9:00 pm) so there was nobody at the office. There were instructions in the mailbox to the left of the office door. The room itself was very average but it's right on the Fall River and of couse it's in Estes so based on those two things, it was a very enjoyable stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
Brittney
The location was fantastic and the room was pretty spacious. Loved the back deck with a table and chairs to relax by the river. The one downside, and reason I would not stay here again, was how uncomfortable the bed was. The pillows were even worse, super hard and flat. It really made for poor sleep. If you enjoy an extra firm mattress and travel with your own pillows, you might consider staying here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Christopher
Loved the Ponderosa! So cozy & relaxing. The river view & decks with the hammock swings were amazing. Elk right outside our room on the river . We will definitely be back for our next stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Yongzhe
Nice location, view from the room
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Patti
Quiet and relaxing.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Susan
We had a really nice stay at Ponderosa Lodge. The room was dated but very clean and cozy. Communication was very good through Expedia. The view and river from the room was absolutely beautiful. I would stay there again definitely!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Stephanie
Lovely rustic property tucked away in the woods. Close to town and to RMNP which was very nice. Perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. Property was quiet. Check in and out was super easy. Room had everything I needed, even a fan, which was fabulous. Will definitely be staying here again and soon I hope!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Delilah
LOVE this place.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Delilah
The sound of the river from our room instantly relaxes me. Love it here. Will be back again and again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Mohamad
Clean Room and excellent location
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Delilah
Stayed one night. Property was lovely. Room was clean, and cute aesthetically. Would stay again:)
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Jason
The room was excellent and cozy! We had an amazing stay, but we could hear loud footsteps very frequently in the night time into the morning from the room above us. Other than that, we would definitely stay here again, just in the upper level rooms.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Mukhtar
Nice
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Juan
We loved the ponderosa Room. Very clean and cozy. We felt like we were deep in to the woods without being away from the City, stores, etc.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Brianna
Everything was great accept the hot tub our last night. The chemical was so strong that our eyes burned and our skin felt on fire. Other than that, our stay was amazing!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Daniel
Pick this place. It's right on the river, you can hear the water. We got a room with a kitchenette, has everything but an oven. Everything you need to cook, just bring your own food. We didn't eat out once, we grilled all the time. Packed picnics for hiking. Grocery store close. Awesome grills- 1 with propane, or another if you want to bring your own charcoal. Gazebo with lights and picnic tables where grill is out. Has fire ring. Hot tub was awesome, right next to river. Rooms are super clean. We took the room with a bed & a couch that folded out to a bed. TV in between the areas so you can watch TV from either side, and have a couch to enjoy. Has internet, and basic cable. So you can stream or watch TV. Fireplace was awesome, and they stocked with wood. More wood available to purchase, cheaper than grocery store. Close to town, but out of town giving you that remote feel. Just a couple miles from entrance to RMNP. Rates were great. Soundproof rooms, we never heard anyone. We took Stanley Hotel night tours. We brought our own tubes to go snow tubing at RMNP. Took hikes at RMNP. We rented from Estes Park ATV rentals/BackBone Adventures; they price matched a groupon. That was a blast. Shops are downtown if you like to shop. We kenneled our dogs at Este Park Pet Lodge since dogs not allowed in this lodge, nor on trails at RMNP, they are excellent. Great trip. I will stay here again. Loved it!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Christian
Clean, charming, wonderful location, friendly staff. Next time you are in Estes Park, stay here.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Ian
Everything was great very nice and clean and cozy will definitely stay again and great service very nice and friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
William
Everything was great. Super clean, wonderful room, comfy bed, great location with easy access to RMNP.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
David
Clean, and comfortable space. Beautiful scenery.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Maddison
It was a great place to stay! The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the river!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Lauren
Darrel was very kinda and welcoming. The place itself is super cute and cozy and tucked away from everything. It was the perfect escape. Next time, I want to check out the hot tub and spend time on the little balcony. Looking forward to staying at Ponderosa Lodge again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Alejandro
The room was cozy, warm, well appointed and impeccably clean.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Corey
Everything was smooth on check in. The make fresh coookies everyday and they are delicious.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Rafael
This is a wonderful hidden treasure. Great room with view, cozy and comfortable. Staff members were excellent! Definitely coming back!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Maria
Everything was great!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2025
Joseph
Our room(s) were great. We actually stayed in two different rooms during our stay and both were wonderful.
We had a bit of trouble with the electronic locking system, but the manager was extremely helpful and responded quickly to resolve the issue. We were very pleased with the accommodations and the responsive staff.
This is the place to stay when visiting Estes Park.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Bobbie
The gentleman checking us in very mice, rooms wre really clean
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
Gretchen
Everything was very nice except that the stove didn’t work. But the bed and living and dining areas were cozy. I especially enjoyed the large windows and balcony overlooking the river.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Charles
We liked Aspen the lookout dog.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
Ylynn

Not worth the money.

Not worth $600 for a 3 night stay. I was under the impression we would have a private cabin and not next to other people. The balcony can be accessed by your neighbors so you don’t have privacy. The hot tub smelled like mildew.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Denise
This was a great place to stay and the room was clean with a fridge and microwave. Nice place would recommend it for all!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Theresa
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Karla
Excellent accommodations and guest service! Provided texts with all the details we needed to find the driveway, our room access details and responded right away to questions about the amenities. The kitchenette had everything which was wonderful for us to have home cooked breakfast /coffee before early days of hiking. The rooms were cozy and comfortable with fireplace , deck, and lodge themed decorations. Clean and quiet for a restful sleep. Staff was friendly. I will be back when the mountains call again!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2025
Leland

Nobody home.

Way overpriced for what they offer. No one was ever in the office when I was there.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Janet S
We lone hearing the stream flowing and looking right out the door as it goes by. The room was very clean and good soaps and shampoo's to use. The cabin decor and amazing coffee make it extra nice. Also love the fire ring and fireplace in the room. I wish it would have been cold enough to use it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Karen
Great for my husband and me and our grown daughter while in Estes, bc she could use the couch bed pullout. There is a portable cooler available which helps in the summer. The host was so friendly. Love the stream:)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Sheryl
Delightful property sitting next to the flowing river. Room 13 has beautiful patio and window where you can see and hear the water. Office staff was helpful and flexible. Close to RMNP and Estes Park. Great base for exploring the area.
Wi-Fi is iffy around the property—sometimes strong and sometimes weak. Providing a stronger signal would make this property perfect
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Geralyn
The property, and especially our room, was breathtaking. I loved being able to have a fire going in our room while we listened to the river flowing right off our balcony. Staff was friendly and room was clean! The only things that were a little annoying were the screen on our balcony door was barely intact, lock for the balcony door handle was secured onto a broken door trim, and while the walls were beautifully soundproofed, we could hear every movement from our neighbor above us.
Business Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Denis
Peaceful and by river
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
anna

Great!

I have arrived after the office hours but I received an email with detailed instructions how to check in. The room was very comfortable and clean. The sound of the stream was very calming but it was also nice that you could not hear it when the balcony doors were closed. For me it was just a short weekend trip and I wish I could stay longer.. next time..
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Gary
Great location next to RMNP. Free coffee, filters for the room coffee maker.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Nathan
Lacking counter space to cook. Put a cover over the sink that would help. Everything else was spot on. We had a private drive and private hot tub
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2025
Jaya
The stay was ok
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Kim
Great place to stay if planning a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Gate to park just a short drive.
Lodge is located along a small river. Our room was a corner unit. Nice comfy bed, nice bathroom, tv, couch, patio overlooking the river.
No kitchen but I think they offer cabins with kitchens if you wish. “Coffee bar” in room well sucked with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, sugar, cream, etc. Regular size coffee pot and real coffee mugs! Small fridge with freezer and small microwave, very laid back lodge. We’ll be back!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Rachelle

Great location but lacks in parking

Great location to most everything is Estes Park. The downfalls. The parking situation. Twice all 10ish spots were taken and we had to park at a neighboring lodge and walk in the middle of the night.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2025
celia
Cute little spot. Parking is super tricky!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2025
Verified traveler

Mixed review

Cute 1950’s updated lodge. Pretty location. Door code worked perfectly first day then we were locked out in the dark the second evening. They responded to our call within minutes. Early the next morning, the code failed again before we checked out.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Angelique
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staffs are wonderful. They baked tasty cookies every day. Our room has a large patio with furnitures right next to the Fall River. It’s really soothing listening to the water every day after a hard hike. The lodge is a few minutes drive to downtown Estes Park so it pretty quiet yet convenient for shopping and restaurants. Inside the unit, everything is very clean. Overall, enjoyed our stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
James
Great location and services. We loved it. Even had deer by our porch one night.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Niccolo
Great location! The room was spacious and clean and I loved to sleep cuddled by sound of the river
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Jack
Beautiful setting - great - Darrell the GM was extremely professional and friendly
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
maria
Perfect location relaxing and very nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
Andrea
Beautiful location in Estes Park and around the corner from Rocky Mountain National Park!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Rodney
Nice and quiet and it's right on the river. The deck right outside the door overlooks the river so if you leave the door cracked you can hear it all night it's great. The rest of the restaurant within walking distance and a trolley that can take you into Estes Park and back for free. This is great for budget-friendly people because the prices are awesome as well. I will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. It is also very close to the Rocky mountain national Park entrance. Five stars all the way I would give more if I could and I will definitely stay here again.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2025
Gavin
The place seemed pretty worn down. It felt like they just might not have the money to keep up with repairs. The first 15 minutes of being there our carbon monoxide alarm started beeping. It was harder to get a hold of them than we would’ve like. They also didn’t tell us they went into our room while we weren’t there, we learned later. They left the office earlier than the time they advertised. Also, very hot. All they had was a tiny fan. The screen for the patio door was broken some so we couldn’t even keep the door opened without bugs getting in.
Otherwise, it was an okay place to crash and shower. Wouldn’t want to hang out there though.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Chris
Great location, overall very good - will stay there again when I go back to that area, The grill needs to be cleaned or replaced -
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Clinton
Excellent location - friendly, helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Derik
It was great, had elk right outside balcony in the morning. Very close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Cheryl
We had a wonderful time at the lodge! Our room faced the river and we were able to listen to rushing water all night! Very relaxing. The room was spacious , clean and comfortable. If is also super close to Rocky Mountain National Park a huge plus!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Jeremy
We loved staying here. Perfect location and room for what we were looking for. Would definitely book here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Annette

Great

Spotlessly clean and well maintained
We stayed in the Ponderosa room and had our own private hot tub .
The room was very spacious , clean and comfortable bed , lovely shower .
Only advice i could offer is maybe a toaster provided and more dishes and glasses as we only had 2 glasses provided , 3 of other items , a few more items provided would mean we didn’t have to wash up Immediately, remember we are on vacation !
All cleaning equipment ie. Dish washing liquid , tea towels , kitchen towels provided , much appreciated
Darryl very communicative and Aspen the dog very friendly
We were able to cook simple meals , stove top and microwave, essential in my case due to food allergies .
We would stay again , good value for money
Only a 3-4 miles from Rocky Mountain park access and Estes park even closer
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2025
mark
Very quiet property and the check in process was very nice. Early text service telling us our room was ready early was wonderful. The Christmas lights hung on the deck railing stayed on all night. Normally would not be a problem but with no a/c we needed to sleep with the back door open causing our room to light up like Christmas.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Sandy
We loved this property! Close to the Rocky amount rain Park entrance! Less than 5 minutes to town. Excellent customer service! Very clean! We slept with our door open so we could hear the River! This was the perfect location is your looking for a peaceful getaway!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Patrick
Nice quiet area. Great people that run the place. Very informative of the surrounding area. Elk came walking right through the property. Would definitely stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Sarah
What an amazing place to stay so beautiful and serene!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Nick
We felt at home the moment we arrived and were greeted by Darryl who was so friendly and welcoming. He told us all about the property and local area and we were welcomed with lovely homemade cookies. Our room was excellent and the balcony allowing you to relax over the river was perfect. The hot tub and communal facilities were fantastic. Many local bars and restaurants were within walking distance and the location was the perfect option for our trip to explore RMNP. Everything about the stay was perfect and we would not hesitate to return. Perfect.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
James

Wonderful place

Wonderful place. The location is fantastic, just a couple minutes from the entrance to Rocky Mtn Nat Park in one direction and Estes Park in the other. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. I was really impressed with the amenities, including a completely equipped kitchenette, hot tub, and fire pit. They even have fresh baked cookies at the office. The older gentleman who check us in was extremely friendly and helpful ( it sure if he’s the owner, manager, or just a regular employee).
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Karen
Loved the rustic feel of the room. The balcony with the view of the river was fantastic. Close to RMNP.

Going to sleep hearing the water was so peaceful! Will definitely be staying here next time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Jeremy

Ponderosa Lodge was awesome

We had a great stay. Loved this place. Very peaceful. Owner was friendly and responsive. Great location. Will plan to stay here again next time we are in Estes Park
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Owen

Room with a view and great customer service

Great room with a view overlooking a creek. Property is convenient for both Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in was easy and convenient. We had left an item in the room and was sent a message saying it would be in the office but we were unable to return to the property. They went out of their way to ship the item to us. We will definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Heather
This was our third stay here - we love the location right on the river and close to park entrance. The hot tub is great, and the balconies overlooking the river are a favorite.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Elizabeth
We had an amazing time . Very clean and quaint.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
John
We stayed in the beautiful Ponderosa Room with a private hot tub and wood burning stove. Everything you need is there - sink, mini fridge, stove. Staff was great and Estes Park is a great town to visit.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Julie
Great location, quiet and peaceful. No loud guests, everyone very kind.
Leisure Family

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Ponderosa Lodge
1820 Fall River Road, Rocky Mountains National Park, United States

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