Blue Door Inn

Mountain motel within easy reach of Lake Estes Marina

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Sun 16 Nov
Sat 22 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Exterior
Free continental breakfast
View from property
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Located near Stanley Village, Blue Door Inn offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, golfing on site, and a serene garden. Connect to free WiFi in your room or unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool. Helpful staff and express check-in add to the overall value.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
£60
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | View from room
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Balcony view
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Balcony

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Premium Studio Suite | Jetted bathtub
Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Studio Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 57 min drive
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. The helpful staff and overall value get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1958
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Door Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Door Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Blue Door Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Door Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Door Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Door Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Blue Door Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Blue Door Inn like?

Blue Door Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Historic Estes Park and 15 minutes' walk from Lake Estes Marina. Travellers love the motel's prime location.

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Blue Door Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was convenient and good with a variety of options including scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy. (74 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient with plenty of space available. (6 reviews)
  • Staff provided excellent restaurant suggestions and recommendations, making dining experiences enjoyable and memorable. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

It was nice
Katrina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a basic room (no frills), but clean. It was a quick overnight stay for us so it served the purpose.
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not sure what’s up with all the negative reviews, our room was perfectly clean and comfortable.
Caitlin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and clean.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff was friendly. The Breakfast needs some improvements but overall I would stay there again
stanley, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy our stays here!
Paige, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area
Michael, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and clean! Would stay again!
Meredith, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We disappointed in the overall quality of our stay. Our room was not fully supplied (eg toilet paper) and staff had limited English and knowledge of the local area.
Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just what we needed. No frills but got the job done at a very affordable rate. We would stay there again.
ERIN, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Bathroom lights did not work.
Toni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small, old, clean, cozy, good location.
Meredith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Heat was not working.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient and lots of parking near the room
Jonathon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was a nice size and the beds were okay. The bathroom was teeny tiny!!!
Sue, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable 2 Nights

The staff was very accommodating. There was a problem with our air conditioner so they moved us to another room.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walking distance to shopping and quick drive to the park. Good shower, comfy bed, decent comp breakfast but terrible coffee. There was peeling paint on the walls. It is just old, but had what we needed.
Shelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room just a 5 minute drive from town. Unfortunately reception closes for 2 hours in the afternoon-just when we arrived.
Stuart, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

wasn't what I expected for the price, dirty couch coffee maker needed a deep clean white residue inside here water goes, glad only had one night there.
Pattie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Cleanliness was not an issue.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Quiet property. Clean room. Property is a little run down.
Melanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Nice breakfast room and breakfast. Good parking. Convient..
Melanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable price, quiet, clean, dog friendly
Hiroko, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds, close to Estes Park dining and shopping.
Lenore, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old, tired, worn out, facility. Should have been bulldozed 20 years ago. Opportunity for a big hotel to buy the land, demolish the motel and start over.
Craig, 2-night trip