
(Photo: courtesy Sarah Edge)
Located in the heart of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park’s eastern gateway, you’ll find an ideal place to stay on your next trip to this beautiful corner of Colorado: Expedition Lodge Estes Park. This property is close enough to the center of town for easy access to shopping and restaurants but just far enough off the main drag to offer a sense of peace and quiet. Less than five miles from the national park entrance, it’s the perfect location to stay in order to hit the trails early, see sunrise on Trail Ridge Road or spot elk in the morning light of Moraine Park before most other park visitors get up.

Whether you’re traveling with your partner or the whole family, you’ll find there’s plenty of space to spread out. Comfortable and modern rooms range from single king beds all the way up to three room apartments that sleep eight. Opt for a room with a balcony to enjoy your morning coffee with stunning mountain views. The best part? It doesn’t matter which side of the building you end up on, Estes Park is ringed in beautiful mountains giving you postcard worthy, 360-degree views. At Expedition Lodge, the whole family really does mean the whole family. The property offers a variety of pet friendly, first floor rooms with both interior and exterior entrances to make midnight potty breaks easier. While dogs aren’t allowed on trails inside the park, you’ll find plenty of pet friendly hikes outside the park, dog friendly patios downtown and even a huge off-leash dog park with a beach at Lake Estes near the hotel.
The hotel offers free parking, which means you can skip driving during your whole vacation if you want. Park your car in the lot and then hop on the free Estes Transit shuttle that picks up right on Highway 34 outside the hotel. It will bring you the mile into town where you can eat and shop, or you can transfer to the free Hiker Shuttle at the Estes Park Visitor Center, which will bring you into the national park. From there, it’s easy to access trailheads with various other shuttle routes.

Start your day with a complimentary breakfast with both hot and cold options. You’ll be well poised for a day filled with adventure whether you opt to play a round of mini golf, go for a scenic drive or hit the trails. Forgot essentials like a toothbrush or sunscreen? Hit up the hotel’s on-site Sundry Shop. You can also purchase souvenirs here. Afterwards, come back and relax in the indoor pool and hot tub, which offers beautiful mountain views. You can also check out the game room with both arcade and board games.
You’ll find a fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi and a business center to round out the hotel’s amenities. Getting in late? The front desk is staffed 24/7 so you can check-in and out whenever you need to without worry.
Learn more and book your stay at expeditionlodgeestespark.com.
For more information:
Expedition Lodge Estes Park
1701 N Lake Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5363
expeditionlodgeestespark.com