The Gateway Inn is a beautiful property nestled just west of downtown (walking distance for those…read morewithout mobility issues). Each room is decorated with an outdoor theme (very lodge-like). We had the "Bear Room" (with the cutest decorative pillows and comforter). It was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bonus was the balcony with a great view! Each room has a microwave, mini-fridge, hairdryer, and shower essentials. I would recommend calling direct for packages and special offers before checking online travel sites. We secured a very reasonable rate for the Corvette Car Show weekend. The Gateway Inn has a hot tub, sauna, a nice lounge (another of my "patio places to go" collection) as well as a Keurig alongside a vending machine at the front lobby. Plenty of parking for passenger vehicles and trailers alike!

Loud music Friday night that goes until 10PM! Penthouse suite is right above the stage, and they…read moredon't tell you that when you book. Literally had the most off-key performer belting her music, raising the volume of her Amp. Could not get the kids to sleep and could not have a moment's peace Do not stay in the Penthouse suite - it does not have what you need for the kitchen - definitely you'll need to buy cookware and other items if you're planning to cook.

We stayed here for a wedding recently and had a great time!…read more Located right on the edge of Rocky Mountain National park at the top of a mountain, you'll find this historic mountain cabin lodge. It felt like stepping into real life Parent Trap's Camp Walden (not just for girls)! The mountain and lake views were spectacular. We especially loved hanging out at the pool and hot tub area. The main office has some wooden swings to hang out and enjoy the view as well. The Nuptial Knoll was gorgeous and we were told there was an "unpaved path" to get there... it was more of a hike so don't wear heels! We stayed in the "historic full cabin with 2 queens" and just so you know - there is 1 door to 1 of the bedrooms, the other queen bed is located in an open space kind of like where a living room would be. Just something to note depending on what kind of privacy you're looking for. The 2 "bedrooms" share a bathroom. It was also VERY hot. We were there during a heat wave apparently and it was in the 80s during the day, so the cabin really heated up and there is no AC. The fans provided little relief from the heat. There is no breakfast but they have a restaurant and a bar serving coffee. Also, something else to note is the altitude shortness of breath! Our cabins were located higher up on the hill so walking back up was a chore each day. Overall, a beautiful resort!

We did not stay overnight but ate dinner at their tavern. Great ambience & friendly service…read more Everything we ordered was delicious. Best food we ate on our vacation to RMNP. Wish we would have found this place the first day. The view is incredible too.

Unbeatable lakefront views out big picture windows and with a large shared balcony with individual…read moreBBQ Grills. Quick walk to the waterfront boat rentals or downtown. Friendly staff...when we had to check out a day early we got a room credit for the next stay instead of the hotel keeping our money. Comfy though rustic suite with great hot water pressure and a space heater in the bathroom. We will definitely return, as the lakefront view really makes the stay!

There is no AC!!. My wife and I were on our anniversary vacation from Texas to a beautiful…read morelocation. We stayed one night with our window open and blinds open just to get a little air in the burning up room. Our room was at the top of the stairwell where everyone going up or down could see into our room, but if we would have closed the shades or window it would have been too hot even on top of the cover where we stayed. We could only stay one night even though I had booked four. The owner refused to reimburse any of my money. He actually said if I checked out by 10am and someone else booked it he would give some of my money back, but when I checked out before 10am they didn't even list the room on the sites. I am guessing they probably found a way to rent it and also take my over $1000 for three more nights. I feel like the owner is a con man! The room is truly ugly. ex: old green tile shower from the 60's... The view is beautiful, the staff is sweet and the location on the boardwalk is great, but in July it needs AC! It never advertised that it did not have AC like other places ex: YMCA hotel. Please do not fall into the same trap I did. It cost me over $1000 on my every five year anniversary with my wife to find out.

I would give the pool and hot tub a five. Great cabin with remodeled bathrooms. The main room of…read morethe cabin is small and needs a chair. I may try a bigger cabin next time. The Lodge is wonderful with great food and terrific views of Grand Lake and Shadow Mt. Lake. We stayed four days over the 4th of July. Pet-friendly. The smell of pine everywhere was awesome. Definitely will be back!!

Nice spot to get sky high views of the lake. Little walking trails behind the property. Theres a…read morepool and a small lawn for kids to play on. We didnt stay or eat but we had a great time just visiting on our way up to RMNP.

Wonderful experience here. The lodge is private if that's what you want and if you want to go into…read moretown it's a 5 min walk away. The staff was friendly, the scenery was majestic and the over all experience was more than I expected.

Shadowcliff is an excellent place to stay for a nice weekend getaway or during your visit to Rocky…read moreMountain National Park. Estes Park can be overcrowded and overpriced, while Shadowcliff feels like a mountain oasis of tranquility and relaxation. It is a true hidden gem in the United States! I agree with Elizabeth F. when she wrote, "Classic Colorado lodge in the Rocky Mountains. Fabulous view of Grand Lake. BEST value anywhere. Great staff -- friendly, authentic, hard working folks." Couldn't have said it better myself Elizabeth! This review has been long overdue. My fiancee and I had a wonderful time here and look forward to future visits to Grand Lake and Shadowcliff. One of our favorite memories from our Summer of 2012 roadtrip!

4.5 stars. Came…read morehere to go horseback riding. We rode for about 2 hours and had a great time. Crossed a river that was really deep and was pretty exciting. The horses are trail horses (they were all nose-to-butt for the entire ride). They listened pretty well and we didn't have any troubles with any of the horses. My 9, 13, and 16 year old all rode.

Solid 4 stars, almost 5 stars. We stayed in the campground and were lucky to have a large campsite…read morethat was spacious. The kids enjoyed the volleyball court and playground. It borders RMNP so it was convenient getting to the national park. They also have cabins, campsites with horse stalls if you're camping and trail riding with your horse and trail rides available.

If you're considering booking this lodge, just do it before the few rooms they have fill up! I was…read moreplanning a last minute trip and there weren't many choices in the area since they had all filled so I booked here, not quite sure how the experience was going to turn out. Well, I can say that we had a fantastic stay and Donny, the owner, was marvelous. It's close to all the restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream shops in the area, making it incredibly convenient. Plus, Donny is opening his own restaurant soon in the lodge. Our room was clean and cozy. The bathrooms are very small but functional. There was a portable radiator in our room to keep the temperatures warm throughout the night. The room is also equipped with a microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Take advantage of the outdoors fireplace at night. Donny was super nice and provided us with marshmallows. He also has bikes parked outside that we borrowed for free. It's a great idea to bike around town if you have some extra time during the day.

What a gem of a find. We typically stay at our friend's cabin when we come up here but this time…read morewe decided to stay in one of the hotels to support the local economy during Covid. The fire pit was so relaxing and they sell beverages on the outdoor patio. It is an "old school" hotel so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it was clean and that, to us, is the most important thing. If you're up here to get away and just enjoy the lake and town you will not be disappointed. The owners are fun to talk with as well.

We checked in with ease. We preferred a different campsite than we had originally and they worked…read morewith us to move to one we liked better. The bathrooms and showers (in the front) are so clean and well appointed. It shows they care. They even had granite countertops!! The roads are dirt/gravel but they are also well cared for, little dust, easy to walk and no major potholes. We loved seeing the horses every day and they were very happy to see us when we had carrots and apples to share. The WRR is close to the lake and town. Also a good location for exploring Granby, Fraser, Winter Park and more. The people that work there are all great. Pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. We will be back.

My family and I spent 5 nights here at the end of July for a family retreat event…read more GENERAL LOCATION: The ranch is in a great location nestled near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park at approx. 8,000 ft in elevation. It's also a 5 minute drive to Grand Lake and horseback riding. The town is definitely on "mountain time" meaning they start shutting down when it gets slow, or just before nightfall. THE RANCH: The ranch in general does have a lot to offer and it appeared that it's mostly used for weddings. They have a basketball court, volleyball court, kids play area, petting area with various farm animals, indoor pool, workout area, kitchen area, gazebo, fishing stream, 2 bridges, yard games, s'mores fire pit, BBQ grills, and a ton of places for photo ops! There were also several cabins throughout the ranch of various sizes that could hold families of 4-5 in each cabin. I think there were close to 15 different cabins to stay in. PROS: We really liked being on the ranch and got to spend some great quality family time doing family events on the ranch. We fished, rode horses, played BB, cornhole, and a few other yard games. We also saw a large Moose and her baby grazing about 100m from our cabin. It's really common to see Moose in the area, but it was a special treat to see her with her baby. We also saw humming birds and tiny chipmunks around all cabins each day. CONS: For 2 days we became overwhelmed by mosquito's. It got so bad that they called in a local company to fog the area with repellent to help kill them. The fogging did help and significantly reduced the number of mosquito's in the area. The rooms, bedding, beds, bathrooms, and cabins in general are nothing to brag about. They are old, and in need of big updating. I tried not to let this cloud my judgement about the ranch as a whole because we were there to enjoy the outdoors but it would have been nice to come back to a nice room and shower at the end of the day. If their main focus is a wedding venue, I was expecting to be in a much nicer cabin, especially considering they cater to people on one of their most memorable days. The cell phone coverage in the area is very hit and miss. Overall, the family and I enjoyed our time here and made some great memories!!

Majestic surroundings on the Tonahutu Creek! NYE dinner menu was spectacular, combining exquisite…read moreflavors to perfection. Dining room was full with so many locals and we enjoyed such a romantic and special time in the historic lodge. Owners/Managers are amazing and made our stay very memorable.

The Lodge is definitely historic in nature, both in the building, and the management's ideas of…read morecustomer service in the age of COVID. First, they have a non-refundable policy on the first night stay. Seriously, even if they have to close for COVID, they'll keep your money and may offer a credit toward a future night stay. My bride is an RN who was working a COVID-related function. Her employer was shifting her shifts so our ability to guarantee that night would work for us was in doubt until she took another position at another company. But, we took the chance and booked the room, knowing we risked losing the first night's fee. When we arrived on Saturday we were advised that we had been 'upgraded' to a larger room at no additional charge. I had researched the rooms in the lodge and specifically requested a room that was on the river side. Our 'upgraded' room was on the parking lot side, meaning it was hotter and had no sound of the running river. I really didn't want the upgraded room, and had to pry out of Carol that the room we originally booked was 'unavailable'. With so few cars in the lot, she obviously didn't have a lot of bookings for the night. But, she basically handed me the keys and told me that I had to choose right then and there if I was going to take the 'upgraded' room, or refund my money. She stated she wasn't going to give me a chance to see if there were other open rooms in town that I could pick up, just take it or leave it, on the spot! Having driven through town on this Saturday afternoon, I wasn't hopeful that we'd find something for similar prices. So I walked away telling her she didn't leave much choice. We took the room. It turns out there would likely have been plenty of rooms for that night as well as the second night we stayed in town both at the lodge as well as other establishments. I wasn't bothered so much by the fact they had to change our room as I was by the attitude of take it or leave it right now, without a chance to see if there was anything else available. With so few cars in the lot the next morning there were obviously rooms to be had in the lodge. The lodge is close to the lake, and all the best places to eat in town. So location is good. The room - well... Let's just say that it is obvious that the construction and finish were not done by professionals. The room was clean and good size. The mattress was past due for replacement. No maid service meant we had only one set of towels for our stay, only one shot at coffee (unless you brought your own), and fix your own bed. We had planned on eating in the restaurant by the river's edge, but Carol made me so frustrated at her lack of customer service we decided to eat elsewhere in town for every meal. All in all, the lodge is rustic and well located. I would recommend other places in town over here though based purely on the customer service experience.

This is a great place to stay. Michael is very helpful and friendly. This is a family run place…read more If you want to book here contact the lodge directly. See the card I posted. King bed, clean, quiet. Close to restaurants.

Loved this place! We booked a dog-friendly, non-smoking queen suite. The living area had a small…read morekitchenette, a futon, a fireplace and a table we used to play endless games. It was very clean and comfortable. We walked to local restaurants and over to Point Park. Grand Lake is a fun mountain town and I wish we could have stayed a few more days.