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Our top choices for Emerald Lake hotels

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

1. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 9.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Robert
CA $116
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.
A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.

2. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
15.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Christopher
CA $123
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Gateway Inn
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.
A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

3. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Yadab
CA $124
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Estes
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

4. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
14.9 km from Emerald Lake
United States
James
CA $113
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Saddle & Surrey Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.
A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

5. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 16.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Aubreyanna
CA $165
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Appenzell Inn
A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.
A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.
A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.

6. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
16.6 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Richard
CA $110
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Columbine Inn
A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
16.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Robert
CA $103
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Estes Mountain Inn
A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

8. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Billy
CA $199
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.
A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

9. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
16.6 km from Emerald Lake
United States
ARMAN
CA $192
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.

10. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
13.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
John
CA $202
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Murphy's River Lodge
A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A wooden interior with a painting of a deer, a sign with the word 'KEYS', a black leather sofa, and a television.
A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

11. Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River
9.9 km from Emerald Lake
United States
LYNNE
CA $254
CA $418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Idlewilde by the River
A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

12. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
16.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
CA $127
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Murphy's Resort
A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.
A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.
A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

13. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Teri
CA $212
CA $283 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.
A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

14. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
14.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Kelly
CA $177
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Silver Moon Inn
A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a grill, and metal tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a laptop on the table, a red sofa, and a fireplace.

15. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
13.3 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Julia
CA $163
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Streamside on Fall River
A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.
A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.
A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

16. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
12 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Matthew
CA $185
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.
A cozy cabin interior with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

17. Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jacob
CA $219
CA $251 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Pine Haven Resort
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, two leather chairs, and a wooden table.

18. Nicky's Resort

Nicky's Resort
13.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Regina E.
CA $179
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Nicky's Resort
A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A hot tub with a digital temperature gauge, surrounded by windows with blinds, in a room with a door and a light fixture.

19. Castle Mountain Lodge

Castle Mountain Lodge
13 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jason
CA $166
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Castle Mountain Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.

20. The Historic Crag's Lodge

The Historic Crag's Lodge
14 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Cameron
CA $181
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Historic Crag's Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Lake

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
8.2
Very good
1,725 reviews
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A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
The Gateway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
1,016 reviews
View
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,020 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Saddle & Surrey Motel
8.8
Excellent
895 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
Appenzell Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
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Top Emerald Lake Hotel Reviews

Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River

8/10 Good
"Cute place and right by the river! Loved staying here"
LYNNE 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Idlewilde by the River
Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful setting! Nicely tucked away on the edge of RMNP. Enjoyed time on the large deck and grilling out."
lvanepern@gmail.com C. 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!
Dao House

Dao House

8/10 Good
"We stayed for a couple nights while leaf-peeping in Estes Park. First, the good stuff. The lobby was certainly built to impress, with a huge 20 x 40 foot fireplace and big log construction. We stayed in the lodge. The rooms were adequate size, mattress was decent, and all was clean. I definitely recommend getting a room with a Long's Peak view, It was the best view of Long's Peak we've ever had (see photo), and we have stayed in Estes a lot. We had trouble opening the door to the outside deck - called down to the front desk and they were prompt and friendly taking care of it. The morning breakfast was coffee (which was fine) and grocery store muffins cut in half. Hot water was available and spring water for your water bottle. That's it. The property has lots of cabins which are pretty old looking. The dining hall/lounge was closed - it looked like permanently. Now the not so good - they advertise disconnecting to relax, and you must disconnect because the WiFi was so bad you could not even text message with it. Forget about an Internet web page with pictures on it. So if that's what you're expecting that's fine, but just know you won't be online there."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Dao House
Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. It was very close to the park in that you don't have to go through town to get there."
Andrew E. 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful cabin and wonderful hosts!"
Jennifer F. 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.
Historic House at Braeside

Historic House at Braeside

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful time and the property was great."
Jordan C. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Historic House at Braeside
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet small cabin minutes from downtown Estes Park. Very private. Parking and driveway may be challenge for larger vehicles. Will definitely be booking again."
Steven S. 7-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

8/10 Good
"very nice views"
nathan e. 5-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff
Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP! Continental Divide Views! Large Hot Tub!

Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP! Continental Divide Views! Large Hot Tub!

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place with beautiful views. We really enjoyed sitting on the back enclosed porch in the morning and in the hot tub at night."
Beth C. 5-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP! Continental Divide Views! Large Hot Tub!

Other attractions near Emerald Lake

A mountain landscape with a river, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest.

Dream Lake

9.6/10 (604 reviews)
Dramatic peaks rise like wallpaper around this scenic lake, which is among the highlights from a flurry of water features along Bear Lake Trail.
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A lake surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

Nymph Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nymph Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks and lakeside in the area.
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A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.
Photo by Mitchell Dyson

Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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A map of Bear Lake with a rocky shoreline and a forested background.

Bear Lake Trailhead

9.6/10 (1,866 reviews)
Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.
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A wooden signpost with directions to 'The Loch', 'Sky Pond', and 'Andrews Glacier'.

The Loch

With a name suggesting it is worthy of a place in the stunning Scottish Highlands, this lake in the Rocky Mountains doesn’t disappoint.
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A group of hikers on a rocky trail surrounded by trees.

Alberta Falls

6.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Alberta Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in the area.
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Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail during your travels to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Glacier Gorge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Lake?
Emerald Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Emerald Lake?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Emerald Lake. Other good options around the area include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.
How many hotels are there close to Emerald Lake?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Emerald Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerald Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Emerald Lake.
What can I see and do near Emerald Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. At Dream Lake, Sprague Lake, and Longs Peak, you can surround yourself with nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail, Glacier Gorge Trailhead, or Sprague Lake Trailhead.

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