We chose this hotel out of a lack of choices, since we booked late (2 months in advance) and it's a really busy weekend in Estes. Turns out, this was a great choice! The location is stellar, within walking distance to downtown, and only 6m from the Fall River entrance to RMNP. It's a motel, all with outdoor entry except for our little corner river room. We shared an entrance with one of our next door neighbors, who got kind of loud at times - that's sort of on par for vacationers. Our room had a gel-fueled fireplace and was set up so adorably with decor and furniture. We used the fireplace almost every night and the gel cans actually do sound like a crackling fire! The patio was great, but could've had maybe a tad more privacy. It was a cold weekend though, so we didn't spend a lot of time out there. The staff was wonderful, and the office even offers free movies and games that you can check out. We rented a few movies, which was a fine experience. If it wasn't so cold, we would have also taken advantage of the community BBQs and giant Jenga in the courtyard. We had the included continental breakfast twice, and they had options for our gluten-free/dairy-free diets; hard boiled eggs, fruit, almondmilk, and cereal. One thing I will say is that it took the staff a really long time to clean rooms. They started downstairs at like 7:00am, and after a long day at the park, we got home around 4:00pm, and they were still cleaning our room on the 2nd floor. Overall though, we had a great stay! read more

What can I say about this amazing establishment that hasn't already been said? We arrived later in the evening, and the head desk knew us by name and remembered our phone call. Our room was on the ground floor, with the beautiful sounds of the river ever going - if that's not your thing, that's okay! The rooms seal so well that if you keep them locked up you won't have to hear the water. The front desk provides movies that you can check out (a cute call back to simpler times). In the early morning I went out to the deck to read only to see elk grazing right outside our deck! The distance to downtown is almost perfect, long enough that you are removed, but short enough to not have to drive. If you have a dog, they even have a couple pet friendly rooms. A wonderful stay - plus you get 10% off if you're a reoccurring visitor! read more

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Extremely clean and up to date. So a cute gem. We had a king room and there was plenty of space. The lobby had some extra goodies (like popcorn and coffee!) and staff were very friendly. They even gave us a water bottle and candy for the road once we left! A great place, would love to come back. read more

We booked a condo suite for the same day at a really low rate, and are so happy with the room! The location is amazing for both hiking or checking out the shops in town. Really pleased with the value and views! read more

Murphy's River Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Poor customer service. The front desk people act as if we checked in a Boot camp. Outdoor furniture on balcony of river view room were dusty as if they are not intended to have people use them. We had 2 nights reserved and later added additional 2nights. We requested to stay at the same room even it's a separate reservation. I was told that they will make accommodations but when we arrive , we were told to checkout our room at 11 and check back in at 4 p.m. That means we have to pack and unpack in one day. Not to mention we have no place to go for 5 hours. The owner makes no apology and acted as if they are not responsible for what happened. This is definitely not a place I will return to next time. read more

This place is great. The rooms are spacious and clean. The indoor pool and hot tub are a huge bonus. Everyone that works here is super nice. Our favorite person is Brayan at the front desk. He always looks happy to see us. He's very helpful and he recommends the best restaurants and things to do. We really appreciate you Brayan. You're wonderful! read more

The pictures of the rooms are extremely misleading. We stayed in two different rooms and both were extremely old and rundown. The condos are just regular rooms. The price was way too high for the quality. They also have a lot of electrical issues since it is an older hotel - not enough outlets to plug things in and warnings about using your hairdryer at the same time as something else, etc. The electrical cables hanging down over the outside deck where you can eat look extremely dangerous. It is also right by the road, and as we were at a room on the end, it was very noisy. When we walked in, my 10 year old was very disappointed and didn't want to stay. He was too nice to say directly, but he kept telling us how much more he had liked the last hotel we stayed in, couldn't we find one like that??? The good is the location - short drive to entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, we were able to walk easily to downtown Estes Park. Get a room with a balcony - Elk cam and laid directly in front of our balcony, which was the best part. So, you are paying for location only, because the rooms are definitely old and low quality. read more

Stayed here during a 4 day winter birding trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. The stay was fine and the room was clean. The breakfast was convenient, but not allergy friendly with very few options for people with gluten intolerance. We had decided to pay more for a place to stay because of the free breakfast, but since we had to go buy extra food at the grocery store to supplement my morning meals, it really wasn't worth the extra cost. Next time we will be staying somewhere cheaper with a kitchenette. Lesson learned. Also, the temperature of the water in the shower was very bipolar and would not stay a consistent temperature for more than a minute or two. Then it would get either boiling hot or ice cold for a few minutes no matter what we did with the handle. Frustrating! I did think it was very thoughtful to provide earplugs in the bathroom amenities basket. Refrigerator, freezer, and microwave worked fine and were appreciated. Parking lot was crowded and large vehicles made it hard to get in and out of the lot. Vehicles parked along the roadside also made it dangerous to pull out of the lot due to no visibility in one or both directions. Location was great though because it is easy walking distance to downtown Estes Park. read more

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Great place to stay. Walking distance to everything and quick access to Trail Ridge Road. read more

Murphy's River Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

I'm a disabled veteran with a service animal, as described by ADA and my service animal is a U.S. Registered service dog. The manager Matt did not care to understand, or educate himself on the laws when it comes to service animals and how they are defined by law. This morning I had a run in with Matt "the manager". He proceeded to argue with me and ask me questions that are in direct violation of HIPPA and continued to dismiss me and roll his eyes and shake his head and hands at me telling me she's an emotional support animal. I tried to show him my credentials for her and he said I don't need to see that she's not a service animal. (I tried to tell him they are two different things). Long story short. I wouldn't recommend staying there. No one should have to deal with that type of discrimination or treatment. We will be filing a complaint with the ADA. We will also be filing a HIPPA violation. read more

We stayed here with family in Nov of 2016. There were signs *everywhere* : in the room, at the pool & hot tub, in the breakfast area, and on every doorway. These signs were there to tell you what not to do at all times. The room was very clean. The terms for using the slow wifi was 3 pages in length, which seemed a bit excessive for a hospitality business in a tourist town. Having movies to borrow was nice because Netflix was Unusable with the slow wifi. They have cameras in the pool room and a radio connected to a speaker to tell you what not to do. The no children in the hot tub policy is not enforced consistently. I was confronted when taking pictures. Happy New Year! read more

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I'm not sure where all the glowing reviews come from, probably friends and family? This motel is old and outdated and in dire need of a remodel. When we first walked in the room smelled like someone had just done their business in the bathroom. The water pressure is weak and we had no hot water for a shower at night. We were placed in room #206 which is directly next to where they serve the continental breakfast. We were awakened at 530 am by the crew setting up the breakfast, banging things around and opening and slamming the door. Then when they opened the doors for customers at 6am, we had a constant barrage of people talking loudly outside our room and slamming the door to the breakfast room. I complained about this to the manager and she said they had never received a complaint about the room before - which is total you know what. I asked for a full refund and they refunded me $50 for a $200 per night room for noise. Guess that's what the free earplugs are for? The only nice thing about this place is that some of the rooms are right on the river and it is evident that the cleaning / maintenance crew work hard to keep putting lipstick on this pig. UPDATE - Owner just called me and offered me a full refund if I would take down this post. Are you kidding me? read more

Clearly everyone else who thinks this place is amazing stayed somewhere different than me. I make a habit of when I'm traveling for work to stay at different hotels every night, so if I return to the area with family I know where and where not to stay. This place made me wish I had just stayed where I was the night before. The issues start as soon as you check in, I've stayed in hundreds of hotels never in all of those times have I been asked to agree to a 3 page terms of service to use the Internet; ok what ever but this one only the first of annoying rules and signs around the property. The room was decent nothing amazing but good enough for a night. I headed down to the pool to relax in the hot tub only to discover the jets in the hot tub didn't work. The bed was comfortable but sadly the walls are extremely thin and I was awoken multiple times during the night by the people in rooms next to mine. Finally gave up on sleeping at about 6am and headed to breakfast at 7 when it opened. The breakfast is about the quality you would expect at a motel 6 or similar. My favorite part of breakfast was a sign saying not to take additional food with you! Are you serious????? What's a granola bar cost you like $0.15??? Stopped at the office to checkout and speak to management but the office stays closed till 0900. There's other spots in town that offer significantly more for significantly less. read more

The first night we were in 104. It's a very nice room with a full kitchen, no -wood burning fireplace, and view of the river. Our trial was the sofa-bed. For some odd reason it sounded like a loud fart whenever you sat down or rolled in your sleep. We had three in our group. We tried switching who could sleep on the sofa-bed. It kept us all up. The manager tried downgrading us to a room with two queens: 107. The reviews about the thin walls is a problem. Our neighbors kept us up until they slept. We could never get the temperature right to sleep. We loved the DVD players, but switching between that and Direct-TV in both rooms was tricky. The bathrooms are tiny. Overall they do keep the rooms clean, friendly service, but we won't be back. I feel bad for the owners. This place needs a major overhaul: soundproofing, bathroom renovations, better design of space, relocate breakfast space downstairs by the office, not to disrupt the guests, bathroom vents to protect from smells by your bed, overall staying up to date. This may be the best motel/hotel in Estes Park. The local hotels are on par. We don't know if the area can't support better places to stay, or if the owners just can't afford to provide better. read more

Loved Murphy's River Lodge! We stayed in a king river room and it was spacious with a sitting area, a fireplace, a kitchen and a bedroom area. The view outside the room was also gorgeous (mountains, the river, though just slightly off the road). The bed was comfy and I got my first 9 hour night of sleep I've gotten in awhile here. The staff was also friendly and the variety at breakfast was decent. A few quick notes: The pet policy is pretty strict; you're not supposed to leave Fido in the room unattended. If you're cheesy like we are, take a picture in the big rocking chair. Loved Murphy's and will be back! read more

We spent 5 nights here and loved it! Clean, right on the river (so you can listen to the rushing sound of the water all night), and a great location within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants! The bed was comfortable, and overall the hotel rooms and property are very well maintained. The free wi-fi worked great! We also enjoyed the free continental breakfast (it would be even better though if you put in a waffle iron!). There was a decent TV in the room as well as a nice microwave and mini-fridge! We'll definitely be back! It was clean and basic (but not too basic), and the location, price, and staff were terrific! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - you will too! read more

Extremely nice staff, very clean, great view. Nice continental breakfast. Pool and hot tub well maintained. Spacious rooms. Definitely will return! read more

Clean and basic. I liked to good enough to stay again if I was back in the area. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. They had wi-fi, but not consistently which was annoying for a couple members of our group that had a bit of work to do. The location close to downtown was great. I would recommend it, but it's nothing special. read more

This is a wonderful place to stay while in Estes Park. Very affordable, clean rooms, comfy beds, nice hot tub & pool area, well presented continental breakfast. We'll be back! read more

Really nice lodge, inexpensive and you get some nice perks. They have a good continental breakfast with pastries, cereals, teas, oatmeal and fruit. They also have a wide variety of DVDs you can rent for free. I travelled with my dogs and the pet friendly room I stayed in was spacious and clean. They have a heated pool, and hot tub. In the summer it will be great to hang out at one of the picnic tables along the river. Just a couple drawbacks- I think they control the heat, I couldn't find a thermostat in the room and the wall unit only blew cold air. It was ok, but I would have made the room warmer. Also the shower was unpredictable. When I showered in the morning the hot water came in and out, and it was difficult to find the right spot on the dial that wasn't too hot or too cold. The lodge is very close to shops and within blocks of the shops downtown. The staff should get 5 stars for their kindness and hospitality. I highly recommend staying here in the Spring or Summer, and could see myself coming back and staying here again during that time of year. read more

The rooms here were really big - we stayed one night in a king room on the creek side. The bed was super comfy and everything was clean. The bathroom was small but you had a huge desk and mirror in the room to spread out if you needed to. Had a fridge, coffee station, and a sweet TV too. We will be back! read more

This lodge was awesome! *Great Service & Guest Services *Very Clean Rooms * Updated & Cozy Every time I'm in Estes Park I will Hands Down Stay Here! Thank You for the Great Service & We Will Be Back!!!!!!!! read more

We had a 2 night reservation but once we saw it we asked for one more night. Annette the manager on site was wonderful, showing us what room we could have for 3 nights. Loved it, very clean, right on the river. Indoor pool and hot tub, feels great after a day at the RMNP! read more

Loved staying here. The room was nice and spacious, the breakfast was delicious and the employees were very kind and helpful. We didn't have time to swim in the pool or has the hot tub but both are very clean and well-kept. We even got to spot a couple of elk before breakfast! :) (pretty big deal for us Minneapolis folk). read more

We love Murphy's River Lodge! It's affordable, just off the main drag/businesses of downtown Estes, and right on the river! The rooms are simple, but clean and it is a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. read more

Nice hotel on the edge of town. Great location to be able to walk to town and avoid having to park in town. It was quiet and comfortable. It was a little dated but had fresh paint and very clean. The sitting area by the river is nice. The front desk people were friendly and helpful. We would stay there again. read more

Wonderful place and great for families! The breakfast was pretty good and my child enjoyed the pool. Rooms were very clean and offered maid service everyday. Beds were super comfortable! Staff was exceptional and very accommodating. They only have basic cable channels, but there are movies available to check out. With so much to do in Estes Park, we didn't mind that at all. read more

Stayed here for five nights and had a lovely experience last week. We stayed in the "Blue Spruce" room. It's definitely "cozy", as the website says. The room is quite small, but we were aware of that. Just something to note if you are considering that room. We definitely had room for all of our stuff and were able to relax in there in the evenings, though. Nice breakfast (included in the room charge), very friendly staff, and a perfect location! You can easily walk downtown to all the shops and restaurants. It's so nice to not have to worry about parking downtown and not having to go far after a day of hiking. Bonus points for an awesome indoor hot tub, pool, and DVD selection. (DVD players are in the rooms.) Wi-fi didn't work for longer than 10 mins but I don't think many people come to RMNP to sit on the computer. read more

We really enjoyed our stay. The Lodge is within walking distance of town, and we really loved waking up to Elk snacking on grass in the field across the street. The rooms are clean, the staff is courteous, and the service is impeccable. I mention the service because they offer free DVD movies for loan in the lobby, there are coupons to a variety of restaurants and attractions in town, and, up in the dining area, they have books and games either to borrow or enjoy right there. We went up on a Groupon, so I don't know how affordable the Lodge is otherwise, but I'm sure that prices vary throughout the year. Going during the slower months definitely has its benefits. If you go during the winter, however, you may not want to pay the extra upgrade price to be on the river. We did, and it was too cold to enjoy the deck we paid for. The river was running, and we could see it from our room, but it was mostly under ice, and not really that romantic. I will caution you that the bathrooms are just as small as reviewed. The tubs are really, really tiny, and there is not enough room for more than one person to be in the bathroom at a time. So, if someone is brushing teeth or putting on make-up. everyone else has to wait. Other than that, the room was ample size, and the bed comfortable. Just note that there may be feathers in some of the pillows, and, if you are allergic, you will want to have those removed. read more

Beds are very comfortable, small room but we didn't spend a lot if time in it. Staff was friendly and very helpful when looking for a good place to eat. Continental breakfast was a good size as had a good selection of foods. Maid staff was fast as efficient. Renovations were underway so room selection was limited. Only real complaint was our door had a whistle (very loud and not fixable) with the winds that pick up over night. read more

We just spent 2 nites here. Great location. Loved being able to sleep with windows open & hear the water running outside the room. Such a nice sound. We had a room with 2 queen beds. Room was a good size. Would of been nice to have had a comfy chair in the room instead of just a straight back chair for the desk. Room couldn't have been cleaner! Pretty spotless! Beds were very comfy. Breakfast was nice as well as the lady who took care of breakfast room. Would return. Sharla D. read more

Stuff at this property is very friendly. They have movies to choose from at the reception as well as popcorn and coffee. Our king bedroom was very spacious and clean. Wifi worked perfectly! We especially enjoyed the distance from the main street in the town. Its approximately 4-5 minute walk, which was super convenient. Breakfast provided was simple but nice. Selection was really good too and breakfast lounge was clean. When we checked out they gave us bottle of water and a snack for our drive back. Would highly recommend! read more

I LOVE this place! I won't share which room is my favorite, but you'll love this place too! Clean, hospitable, reasonable!!!

The staff was very nice! The rooms are nice but dated, for what we paid & what the pictures showed we were disappointed. The heaters are very finicky especially using them in the winter, one min it's to hot then to cold. read more

This place is adorable! My husband and I stayed in s king room with a fireplace. We loved the mom and pop feel if this place.

We booked a two night stay at Murphy's River Lodge. There are pros and cons. It's a fine, average place. Room was clean, pool was good for the kiddo, breakfast was fine, front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. We appreciated the DVD library for our little one. Unfortunately, it's not a quiet place, like at all. The walkways are very noisy, you can hear everything anyone outside is saying. That was a bummer. Kid-friendly, definitely. Relaxing, no. read more

From the staff to the location to the view, this place was perfect. Affordable price, beautiful scenery (we got a river view room on the first floor - totally worth it), and just a quick walk to downtown Estes, which is adorable. The room was very clean and spacious. The only thing I would mention as even a slight negative is that the continental breakfast was just a cold breakfast of assorted cereals, breads, etc. If we had known, we probably would have saved time to go out somewhere. We only stayed a night, but wished we could have stayed longer. Upon checkout, they even offered to take a photo of us, printed it out, and then delivered it to us in a brand new frame. Super cute and we will definitely be back! PS - Book directly with the hotel. They will offer you the same deal as TripAdvisor and they get all of the money that way. read more

The staff were very friendly and the river side was well maintained and beautiful. We stayed in an upgraded room with a garden tub and river view. The tub was great but the view consisted of a tiny window in the door to the deck. The room felt a bit like an after thought. I'm sure the other rooms beside us had better views. The maid service didn't come until 3pm which was when we napped between morning and evening activities so we didn't have our room cleaned, only got fresh towels. I can't say that we would stay there again. read more

My girlfriend and I have stayed here twice now for our anniversary and both times it was great. Really great. Okay, so up front, this is not a 5 star luxury hotel. So don't expect that. This is however, a top notch mountain lodge. The setup is rustic in appearance and just like you would expect a mountain style lodge to be, but inside the rooms are recently renovated, warm and comfy, with a good view (from most rooms) of the river and the mountains. The pool is indoors and open year round, very nice. The staff are really, really amazing. Very pleasant and helpful, doing all the little stuff right. And really that's the key at a hotel of any kind, the little stuff. Things like clean and well maintained rooms, Murphys has that to perfection. The complimentary continental breakfast is actually more than a continental breakfast with a great selection of serve yourself things. I've never seen a better serve yourself breakfast spread anywhere. They had hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit that is actually fresh, non-dairy milk substitutes, actually good coffee (and I'm a little bit of a coffee snob, skip the stuff in room for the stuff at the breakfast bar), a wide variety of cereals and oatmeal, tea, muffins, bagels, the normal danishes and such too, but just such a wide variety. It's a tiny thing, but it impresses so much when there. We arrived early and just decided to check and see if we could check in early, the staff gave us no hassle about it at all and we were able to. That meant we didn't have to worry about where to put all of our stuff while we walked around the town, such a nice touch and they were so easy to deal with for it. We get a deal for this place where you get the room and a bottle of wine and a coupon for in town all for one price. So look around for such deals through coupon sites and such. The bottle of wine in our room wasn't a cheap bottle either, it was good. Really, really good. Also for a romantic weekend see if they have the one room with a hottub available, it's not on their website, so call and ask. It's a very nice treat to come back to the hotel and soak in your own room instead of going down the the pool. The pool area is nice, but this is more romantic. Just a really great place all around. I will stay here again and again. I can't say enough about this place and these people, they are so great. read more

I am amazed by this incredible lodge! They were gracious to accommodate me and my fathers needs last minute! The staff was super friendly! We are from the Midwest and they helped us greatly with recommendations for local foods! I absolutely loved the grounds and the atmosphere they have! The staff even went as far to report my lost credit card!!! Overall, I will for sure remember this lodge when I return for my 2nd adventure to the Rocky Mountains! They are amazing! read more