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Ponderosa Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge in Estes Park with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor spa tub
Kitchenette Suite | View from room
Exterior
Kitchenette Suite
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Room options

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Kitchenette Suite

Kitchenette Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Riverview Cabin | Garden view

Riverview Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Queen Room

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner River View Room

Corner River View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Ponderosa Room

The Ponderosa Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Outdoor play area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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River View Room

River View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Balcony Queen | Front of property

Discovery Lodge

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Discovery Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponderosa Lodge?

As of 1 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Lodge on 7 Jan 2025 start from AU$219.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Alluvial Fan and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Performance Park and Mrs. Walsh's Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean, welcoming. Just hard to find at night when you come back from dinner in the dark!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Huron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is extraordinarily beautiful and very cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was nice and the room was good, pretty much what you would expect for a mountain lodge, with parking close to the rooms. It's great that there is a moving stream off the balcony but the road is directly on the other side of it so you do see and hear vehicles going by from the balcony (road leads to entrance of Rocky Mtn National Park). It's still nice to listen to the water though. As far as the room, it was clean but there was a little mildew on the shower curtain; there is no A/C, only heat, but there is a fan which was helpful; the sink/stove and fridge seem to be all one piece and the fridge didn't work so there was another one in the corner of the closet which was a little awkward but worked. There were dishes, utensils, coffee and coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, etc. We didn't use it but there is a nice wood fireplace in the room. If you have several devices to plug in, I suggest bringing your own multi-plug cord. The staff was so nice and Aspen the dog was so cute and friendly. There were also fresh cookies throughout the day in the office for a nice treat! Overall it was a nice place to stay, especially if you want to be close to the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is the definition of relaxing. The location cannot be beat. It is close to town but still feels like you are in a cabin in the woods. The river on the property was so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I reserved 2 nights at the Ponderosa for the middle of a month long road trip, was looking forward to the river view in the pictures, touring he park nearby and resting mid-trip.. 1st impression, the screen door to the patio was extremely dirty, torn badly and very difficult to even open. The view was completely different than the advertised photos. It is directly across the road, many cars noisily passing constantly and parked trucks were visible across the street. The misleading photos are mostly taken from across the street, which is not your view. Not good. The few views they show in photos from the patio are cropped so you do not see the actual, true view. I felt misled, badly. It was, by far, my worst experience of the 20 places I stayed, had to check out after one night. There are MUCH nicer options a short distance away that are set back from the road without all the traffic and thankfully I found one for the next night. Also, the ceilings are extremely low and rooms are cramped. There was creaky floor noise from the room above that awoke me in the middle of the night and kept me awake. A refrigerator was 5 feet from my head when trying to sleep that made a loud buzzing. It was a nightmare trying to rest and my dream of enjoying Rocky Mountain Park was severely compromised because of this. I wrote these complaints and asked for a full refund, received a bunch of defensive, inaccurate excuses and was thrown a crumb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Selma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice secluded little property. Definitely needs some updating but clean and nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice with the river right outside your balcony door. Staff extremely friendly. 3 miles from RMNP gate!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable room. Loved being on the river and minutes away from the park entrance! Hope to get to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
All was good but the hot tub needs replaced.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to add.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Took our kids for a family vacation and this place couldn’t have been more perfect! Can’t wait to come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked how close it was to RMNP, we were able to walk to Estes Park, so that wasn’t bad. Parking is not that good and it’s gravel so you track the sand into your room. But it is very outdoorsy and gives you the feel of being out away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

WILBER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and quiet, the only thing that needs to be remodeled is the interior of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024