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4- and 5-star hotels in Estes Park
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star stays in Estes Park, Colorado, gathered for travellers choosing between a riverside resort community, a highway-side inn west of town, and a cluster of vacation homes on the outskirts. Guest ratings range from 3.9 to 4.8 out of 5.
Staying in Estes Park
Estes Park sits at approximately 7,500 feet above sea level at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and the visitor experience here revolves around that proximity: elk and deer are commonly seen, and summer opens the high-elevation trails while fall brings the elk rut. The town itself has a compact downtown with shops, restaurants and a riverwalk, close to the park's Beaver Meadows entrance, and the Fall River Road area along the Fall River gives a quieter base nearer the Fall River entrance.
The hotels on this list are spread across those areas and beyond. Fall River Village A Resort Community (200 Filbey Court) and Triple R Cottages (1000 Riverside Drive) sit closest to the centre, at 0.9 km and 1.9 km respectively, as does Monte Verde on Middle Broadview. Kokopelli Inn on U.S. 36 is the outlier at 11.9 km, a 5-star property with the joint-highest guest rating. Most of the remaining 4-star entries are vacation homes in the Windcliff residential area on the outskirts, 4.3 to 5.8 km from the centre. It suits couples wanting a quieter riverside base, families and groups needing multi-bedroom homes, and short-break visitors who plan to drive.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Kokopelli Inn
6777 U.S. 36, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 5-star roadside inn on U.S. 36, Kokopelli Inn sits 11.9 km from the centre of Estes Park, well away from the busiest streets. Its 4.8 rating across 37 guest reviews reflects a small property that has clearly pleased the people who stayed. Rooms come with air conditioning, a fireplace and a jacuzzi, and each has a balcony or patio looking out over the garden and terrace, with a picnic area for longer evenings. Free parking and free wifi keep the practical side covered. Best for couples or drivers who want quiet and space over a central location.
See Kokopelli InnFall River Village A Resort Community
200 Filbey Court Estes Park, Estes Park, United States
- Beach Resort
Why stay hereFall River Village A Resort Community is the closest 4-star option to the middle of Estes Park, 0.9 km from the centre, and it holds a 4.8 rating from 311 guest reviews — by far the largest body of feedback on this list. It is presented as a resort community rather than a single building, which suits families and groups who want room to spread out, and guests who would rather walk into town than drive. The beach resort setting gives it a holiday feel that the other Estes Park properties here do not offer.
See Fall River Village A Resort CommunityTriple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts
1000 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereTriple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts puts you 1.9 km from the centre in self-contained cottages that welcome pets, a rare thing among Estes Park's 4-star properties. Guests with limited mobility are catered for with wheelchair access and lifts, and staff speak several languages. Free parking and free wifi are included, so the practicalities are settled before you arrive. A rating of 4.2 from 120 reviews suggests a dependable, unfussy base. It suits families travelling with a dog and anyone who prefers cottage space to a hotel corridor.
See Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain ResortsTrailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains
130 Stanley Avenue, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereTrailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains is a 4-star lodge 2.6 km from the centre, built for active days: there is an outdoor pool and swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and breakfast on site, plus a golf course, skiing and fishing to fill the schedule. Families are provided for with family rooms, and pets are allowed. A fireplace, balcony and terrace give the rooms somewhere to unwind after a day out, and the 24-hour front desk means late arrivals are no problem. It holds a 3.9 rating from 135 reviews.
See Trailhead Lodge Rocky MountainsMonte Verde
1085 Middle Broadview, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMonte Verde offers apartment-style 4-star accommodation 1.9 km from the centre, with a full kitchen including a dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a jacuzzi and fireplace. That combination suits guests staying several nights who want to cook for themselves and settle in rather than eat out every evening. Free parking and free wifi are included, and the property is non-smoking throughout. It carries a 4.3 rating, though from only 10 guest reviews, so the picture is a small one. Good for couples and small families on a longer Estes Park stay.
See Monte VerdeCoyote Ridge 4 Br Condo
2764 Kiowa Trail, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCoyote Ridge 4 Br Condo is a 4-bedroom condo 4.6 km from the centre, with air conditioning, a fireplace and a full kitchen with dishwasher and oven. Skiing and fishing are both on the doorstep list of activities, which fits the way most people use a place this size. There is a garage and free parking, and wifi is free. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See Coyote Ridge 4 Br CondoStevenson Family Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
1850 Windcliff Dr, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStevenson Family Vacation At Windcliff is a 3-bedroom home 4.7 km from the centre, set up for families who want a kitchen of their own rather than a hotel dining room. The kitchen, laundry service and non-smoking rooms cover the practical side, while fishing, golf and skiing are the activities the property is associated with. Free wifi keeps everyone connected. This is a self-contained house rather than a serviced hotel, so it rewards guests who are happy to look after themselves. No guest rating has been recorded for it yet.
See Stevenson Family Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwningArmstrong Luxury Log Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
1960 Windcliff Dr, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArmstrong Luxury Log Vacation At Windcliff is a 4-bedroom log home 4.6 km from the centre, and the log construction gives it a character the other Windcliff rentals here lack. Inside there is a fireplace, a full kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a washing machine and a garage, with free parking and free wifi. Fishing, golf and skiing are the outdoor activities it is tied to. Four bedrooms and a laundry service make it work for a large group or an extended family staying several nights. No guest rating is recorded.
See Armstrong Luxury Log Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwningDivine Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
1731 Aspen Cliff Ct Estes Park, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDivine Luxury Vacation At Windcliff is a 3-bedroom home 4.5 km from the centre, one of the closer Windcliff properties to town. It comes with a full kitchen and laundry service, so a family can run a normal household routine while away, and free wifi is included. Fishing, golf and skiing are the activities on offer nearby. The house is non-smoking throughout and has a safe for valuables. It suits a family or a small group who want their own space in the hills above Estes Park. No guest rating is recorded.
See Divine Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwningFrost Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
1561 St Moritz Trail, Estes Park, United States
Why stay hereFrost Luxury Vacation At Windcliff is a 3-bedroom home 5.0 km from the centre, and the facilities recorded for it are deliberately minimal: non-smoking rooms, laundry service, a safe and smoke detectors, with fishing and skiing as the activities nearby. That makes it the least documented property in this Windcliff group — worth knowing before you book, because there is no kitchen, wifi or parking listed in its data. It may suit guests who plan to be outdoors from morning to night and need only a quiet, non-smoking base. No guest rating is recorded.
See Frost Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwningMacmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
3125 Eaglecliff Dr, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMacmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff is a 4-bedroom home 5.0 km from the centre, and the name says what matters most: dogs are welcome. Beyond that it has a full kitchen, laundry service, free wifi and a safe, with fishing, golf and skiing among the activities it is linked to. Four bedrooms give a group plenty of room, and the non-smoking policy keeps the house fresh. It is aimed at families who travel with their dog and want a house rather than a hotel room. No guest rating is recorded for it.
See Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwningCedar Lower Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 2 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
2711 Cedarcliff Dr, Estes Park, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCedar Lower Luxury Vacation At Windcliff is a 2-bedroom home 4.3 km from the centre, the smaller counterpart to the Cedar Upper property nearby. It has a fireplace, a full kitchen, a washing machine and a garage, with free parking and free wifi included, plus fishing, golf and skiing nearby. Two bedrooms make it a better fit for one couple or a small family than for a large group, and the non-smoking rule applies throughout. Guests wanting a compact, self-sufficient house close to town should look here. No guest rating is recorded.
See Cedar Lower Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 2 Bedroom Home by RedAwningJordan Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
3433 Eaglecliff Cir Dr, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJordan Vacation At Windcliff is a 3-bedroom home 5.8 km from the centre, the most distant of the Windcliff properties listed. A full kitchen and laundry service let a family settle in for a longer stay, and free wifi is included. Fishing, golf and skiing are the activities it is associated with, and the house is non-smoking with a safe for valuables. The extra distance from town is the trade-off for a quieter setting. It fits a family or a group of friends who do not mind driving in. No guest rating is recorded.
See Jordan Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwningCedar Upper Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
2713 Cedarcliff Dr, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCedar Upper Luxury Vacation At Windcliff is a 3-bedroom home 4.3 km from the centre, sharing its Cedarcliff Drive setting with the Cedar Lower property. It offers a full kitchen and laundry service, free wifi, a hairdryer and a safe, with fishing, golf and skiing close by. The house is non-smoking throughout. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See Cedar Upper Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwningWerlein Family Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
3433 Eaglecliff Cir Dr, Estes Park, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWerlein Family Vacation At Windcliff is a 4-bedroom home 5.8 km from the centre, at the same Eaglecliff Circle Drive address as the Jordan property. It has a full kitchen, laundry service, free wifi and a safe, with fishing, golf and skiing among the activities nearby, and it is non-smoking throughout. Four bedrooms make it the pick here for a larger family or a group of friends who want to cook and do laundry as they go. The distance from town suits guests with a car. No guest rating is recorded.
See Werlein Family Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopelli Inn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 11.9 km |
| Fall River Village A Resort Community | ★★★★ | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Monte Verde | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.9 km |
| Coyote Ridge 4 Br Condo | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.6 km |
| Stevenson Family Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 4.7 km |
| Armstrong Luxury Log Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.6 km |
| Divine Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 4.5 km |
| Frost Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 5.0 km |
| Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 5.0 km |
| Cedar Lower Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 2 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.3 km |
| Jordan Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 5.8 km |
| Cedar Upper Luxury Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 4.3 km |
| Werlein Family Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning | ★★★★ | – | – | 5.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For top-rated stays
Kokopelli Inn and Fall River Village A Resort Community both hold a guest rating of 4.8 out of 5, the highest on this list. They differ sharply in setting: Kokopelli Inn is a 5-star property on U.S. 36, 11.9 km from the centre, while Fall River Village is a 4-star resort community 0.9 km from the centre with 311 reviews behind its score.
For families and groups
The Windcliff homes and Coyote Ridge 4 Br Condo are the multi-bedroom options here: a 4-bedroom condo on Kiowa Trail, 4-bedroom homes on Windcliff Dr and Eaglecliff Dr, and a dog-friendly 4-bedroom home on Eaglecliff Dr. Kitchens, fireplaces and laundry service appear across these entries, which suits a group staying several nights.
Coyote Ridge 4 Br Condo · Stevenson Family Vacation At Windcliff 3 Bedroom Home by RedAwning · Armstrong Luxury Log Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning · Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning · Werlein Family Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
For staying near town
Fall River Village A Resort Community at 0.9 km, Triple R Cottages at 1.9 km and Monte Verde at 1.9 km are the closest properties to the centre. Triple R Cottages allows pets, and Monte Verde pairs a 4.3 rating with a kitchen, dishwasher and jacuzzi for guests who want self-catering within easy reach of downtown.
Fall River Village A Resort Community · Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts · Monte Verde
For pets
Three properties list pets as allowed: Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts on Riverside Drive, Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains on Stanley Avenue, and Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning on Eaglecliff Dr. Trailhead Lodge also has an outdoor pool, restaurant and family rooms.
Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts · Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains · Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Estes Park is accessible by car via U.S. Highway 36 from Boulder and Denver, or U.S. Highway 34 from Loveland and Grand Lake. The nearest major airport is Denver International Airport, approximately 70 miles southeast; there is no commercial airport in Estes Park. Public transportation options include the Estes Park Free Shuttles, which operate seasonally and connect various parts of town and Rocky Mountain National Park. Getting around by car is common, but parking can be limited in downtown and at park trailheads. Bicycling and walking are also possible in the downtown area.
When to go
Summer, June to August, offers warm weather and access to high-elevation trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, but it is also the busiest season. Fall, September to October, brings cooler temperatures and the elk rut, a popular time for wildlife viewing. Winter, November to March, provides opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, though some park roads may be closed. Spring, April to May, can be muddy and unpredictable, with many trails still snow-covered.
Questions, answered
Do I need a reservation to enter Rocky Mountain National Park?
During certain times of the year, Rocky Mountain National Park requires timed-entry reservations. Check the park's official website for current requirements before setting out from any of these Estes Park hotels.
Are there shuttles in Estes Park?
Yes. The town operates a free shuttle system seasonally that connects downtown, the visitor center and park-and-ride locations, which is useful for hotels near the centre such as Fall River Village A Resort Community and Triple R Cottages.
What is the elevation of Estes Park?
Estes Park sits at approximately 7,500 feet above sea level, so visitors should be prepared for high-altitude conditions, including at the Windcliff vacation homes on the outskirts of town.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Estes Park?
Fall River Village A Resort Community on Filbey Court is 0.9 km from the centre, while Triple R Cottages on Riverside Drive and Monte Verde on Middle Broadview are each 1.9 km away. The Windcliff homes are 4.3 to 5.8 km out, and Kokopelli Inn is 11.9 km away.
Can I bring my dog?
Triple R Cottages by Rocky Mountain Resorts, Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains and Macmillan Dog friendly Vacation At Windcliff 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning all list pets as allowed. Check the individual property for what that covers during your stay.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Kokopelli Inn and Fall River Village A Resort Community share the top score of 4.8 out of 5, from 37 and 311 reviews respectively. Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains has the lowest rating on the list at 3.9 out of 5.
What wildlife might I see in Estes Park?
Common wildlife includes elk, deer, bighorn sheep and various birds. Always observe from a distance and never feed animals, whether you are downtown or staying out at Windcliff.
Do the hotels have kitchens?
Most of the Windcliff vacation homes and Coyote Ridge 4 Br Condo list a kitchen, as do Monte Verde, Kokopelli Inn and Armstrong Luxury Log Vacation. Fall River Village A Resort Community and Triple R Cottages do not list one.