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Estes Park · Colorado

The Outpost Rocky Mountains

1040 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, Colorado, 80517

7.6 Very good316 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Estes Village Inn welcomes you to a nature-filled getaway in Estes Park.

  • Outdoor Adventure Paradise

    Explore Rocky Mountain National Park and the Big Thompson River with over 300 miles of hiking trails and fishing spots.

  • Local Attractions

    Discover nearby attractions in Fort Collins and Loveland for a well-rounded experience.

  • Relaxing Amenities

    Enjoy free Wi-Fi, weekday newspapers, sauna, and an outdoor heated pool during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Estes Village Inn.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Nicely decorated, comfortable rooms (some guests)

  • Great mountain views

  • Convenient location within walking distance to dining and shops

At the hotel

Popular amenities

48 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
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Dining & drinks

  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key card access
  • Minimarket on site
  • Movie nights
  • Picnic area
  • Skiing
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

316 reviews
8/ 10
Location was great! Close to everything! Staff was friendly and prompt with requests.
Susan B · family with children · 2026-10-21

The guest experience

7.6out of 10
316 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Nicely decorated, comfortable rooms (some guests)
  • Great mountain views
  • Convenient location within walking distance to dining and shops
  • Ample car parking
  • Comfortable king bed and generous pillows

Worth knowing — Poor sound insulation / loud (traffic, other guests, A/C noise) · Pool closed or dirty / uninviting · Check-in/front desk hours problems and inaccurate 'room ready' notice · Cleanliness lapses in some rooms (used razor, hair, shower issues) · Room condition not matching photos; shower/tap problems · Breakfast too light; no laundry on site

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.8

    Strong positive: excellent mountain views, short walking distance to dining/shopping, and ample parking were highlighted as major strengths.

  • Overall Experience7.8

    Overall mixed/mid experience: attractive boutique styling and excellent location/views provided highlights, but noise, check-in problems, cleanliness lapses and amenities issues tempered the stay.

  • Service7.6

    Mixed service experiences: late/closed front desk and a premature 'room ready' email caused check-in frustration, but staff handling and standard operations otherwise appear adequate; rating held at target while acknowledging check-in issues.

  • Room Quality7.6

    Mixed room quality: some rooms were nicely decorated, comfortable and spacious, while others were basic, did not match photos, and had problematic fixtures (luke-warm shower, a sprayy tap).

  • Cleanliness7.4

    Mixed reports: some guests praised nicely decorated, clean rooms, while others found hair in the shower, a used razor, and an uninviting/dirty pool; overall slightly below top-tier cleanliness but generally acceptable in rooms.

  • Food and Beverage7.4

    Limited comments: breakfast described as too light; no major positives reported for F&B, so slightly below overall target.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

38% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

7.6316 reviews

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Susan B · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “Location was great! Close to everything! Staff was friendly and prompt with requests.”

  • Guest review

    3/10

    olson · solo traveller · 2026-10-17

    “Location”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Joseph · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “I stayed at The Outpost for one night towards the end of my visit to Estes Park, having travelled over from the United Kingdom to explore Colorado. Estes Park had already given me some incredible memories, and it was lovely to spend one more night in this beautiful part of the world before heading back towards Denver. The accommodation provided a convenient base for my final evening in the area, and I was pleased to have found somewhere to extend my stay.”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Frank · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Location”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Taise · family with children · 2026-10-09

    “Location”

  • I have requested a refund for the first night of my stay since I was given a room that was not clean, and I have not hea

    3/10

    Sandy · couple · 2026-09-19

    “The property looks a lot better online than it does in person.”

  • For one night and the quality of the place, I will not return.

    8/10

    BILLY · couple · 2026-09-14

    “I had to wait for the room to be cleaned prior to checking in. I asked if I could change room and was told no, they had multiple personnel call off that day. but they would make an effort to get the room ready quickly. The breakfast left much to be desired. The coffee was nasty testing. Nothing was hot. No yogurts. No juice. The door had a major draft from outside. Light could be seen down the door and across the floor.”

  • My stay was wonderful Gabby Jonathon GM and Vonna all wonderful kind helpful and NICE the room was extremely clean and

    10/10

    Donna · solo traveller · 2026-09-12

    “Great location. Wonderful nice kind employees always very helpful over and above”

  • Could have been worse, could have been alot better.not clean

    3/10

    Tavenn · couple · 2026-09-11

    “Location.”

  • Stayed at better places for money sent; wouldn’t stay there again or recommend it

    5/10

    Terry · extended group · 2026-09-10

    “The location is fine”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Stephen · solo traveller · 2026-08-19

    “Front desk was grest”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    TARAH · family with children · 2026-08-09

    “The pool was nice. The room was very big.”

  • This is a nice boutique hotel that still needs to make some improvements. And get that pool in order so people can enjoy

    5/10

    Laura · family with children · 2026-08-03

    “Rooms were nicely decorated and clean and comfortable.”

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