It’s inexpensive to vacation in Estes Park, Colorado — especially if you stay at Hotel Estes. The cozy motel, located just outside of downtown, offers simple, yet modern accommodations, including designated family rooms; a seasonal outdoor swimming pool; playground; free continental breakfast; and free Wi-Fi — all just 5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rooms are a mix of rustic and modern, with wooden furniture throughout. Each one features a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker, plus a shower/tub combination in the bathroom. In most guestrooms, the sink area is separated from the tub and toilet, allowing several people to get ready for the day (or night) at one time.

Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request.

Family Room With Two Queen Beds and Bunk Beds
This room has two queen beds and a bunk bed, sleeping up to six guests. All beds are situated in the same area.

Family Room With 3 Queen Beds
This room also sleeps six in three queen beds, all situated in the same area.

Oversized Room with 2 Queen Beds
This room has two queen beds and extra space that could fit a rollaway bed or crib.

Standard With Two Queens
This room also has two queen beds, but is slightly less spacious; it's best for a family of four.

King Room
This room has one king bed, with enough room to add a rollaway bed or crib for a baby or child.

Pool and Hot Tub
Hotel Estes has an outdoor pool that's open seasonally. There's also a hot tub that's open year-round.

Playground
The hotel has a swing set that includes a slide and acts as a nice diversion for kids when it's time for a break from sightseeing.

Complimentary Breakfast and Snacks
The hotel offers complimentary, continental breakfast each morning, which includes cereal, bagels and fruit. You'll also find free packaged snacks in the lobby.

While there isn't a restaurant onsite, you'll find plenty of places to eat nearby. See Estes Park Restaurants for our recommendations.

All About the Extras
Wi-Fi
The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi; the signal is fairly strong given Estes Park's location in the mountains.

Pets
Pets are welcome at the hotel.

Check-In/Check-Out
Guests can check-in from 3 to 8 p.m.; if arriving at 8, notify the hotel to make other arrangements. Check-out is at 11 a.m.

The Art of Smart Timing
The most popular season to visit Estes Park, Colorado is the summer, though winter is a wonderful time to explore the area, and you'll find slightly cheaper hotel rates at this time.

Getting There
Hotel Estes is about 1.5 hours from Denver, and you'll want your own vehicle to get there -- especially so you can make stops for scenic photos in Roosevelt National Forest, a beautifully desolate area that leads to Estes Park. Note that you will likely service for a brief period of time, but don't worry -- there's only one road that leads to Estes Park.

Getting Around
You'll also want your own car to explore the area, and free parking is available at the hotel. While you can also utilize the free Estes Park Shuttles, they don't stop at Hotel Estes.