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Reviews of Murphy's River Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

481 West Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, United States of America

#17 of 33 hotels in Estes Park

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Review Score

Based on 824 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Enjoyed that we could walk to town. Staff was very nice. Room was ready and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value King Room 1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was awesome could walk to town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Was worried but AMAZING STAY as well as EVERYTING ELSE!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 9
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking.....but I know that it is what it is. We had no problem the first 2 days but Saturday night....coming back after a night at the stanley the lot was full. Yes we did drive our big truck and we totally own that so all is good. Also maybe a little more offerings for the 'free continental' breakfast.

    The location was PERFECT!!!! We walked downtown and only used our car when we went on stanley (house/hotel) tours as well as a hike we decided to do. Also the room cleaning after 2 nights (you could ask for cleaning after 1 night) this was perfect! Covid totally ruined that amenity. The staff was amazing!!! They made us feel so welcome !!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 6
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 7
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the pot machine was empty, we tried to pick every button and nothing was there. And the parking lot was pretty snug, but considering it was on a mountain it is what it is.

    I liked the rooms and the friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Above average hotel at excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Value Queen Room 1
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Elevators to avoid stairs. Safety bars on sides of Jacuzzi. Better microwave. Room safe did not work for one of two booked rooms. Tried by creating code and swiping with card indicated that box was secured and then discovered that it was not. Microwave safe cup for preparing tea. Lack of protein foods in breakfast room -- very poor for Type II diabetics.

    Good parking. Good storage. Ample space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Clean rooms, awesome service and amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with River View 3
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    Excellent location with river view and so close to Rocky Mountain

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Jacuzzi (Not on River)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Amazing location, phenomenal employees, ultra clean rooms, convenient to many food and donut shops in the area. Really gorgeous place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Comfy, clean lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 5
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was poor, only disposable cutleries, plates, glasses are available. With one breakfast we created a huge amount of non-recyclable waste. At a lodge so close to the nature should pay attention to sustainability!

    Nice place, well cleaned, close to the nature and the hiking trails by car.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for our short trip to the Rockies!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony 5
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast could have been more vegetarian /vegan friendly. We appreciated the fresh fruit though!

    We enjoyed our stay! the staff were very accommodating and the room was clean and very comfortable. We will definitely stay there again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    I absolutely recommend Murphy’s River Lodge and would stay again if I Return to Estes Park!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with River View 2
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    The river outside the back door was so peaceful! I liked the outside Jenga game. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Nice getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wear and tear in the bathroom. Pool and hot tub had too many kids for our liking.

    Comfortable and quiet. Super convenient location with easy walking access to numerous restaurants and shops. The Elk wondering onto the property was a special treat.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite with Balcony 5
    • Stayed 1 night

    The coffee

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    It was amazing, relaxing
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Me and my family did not have anything we did not like about it

    Everybody was so nice and friendly. It was nice and clean. Really nice view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    I'll be back....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything I didn't like!

    Was good and only two doors away!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location to walk to town from! Friendliest staff I've ever experienced!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was less than expected. Older reviews on here said better things. I guess regulations changed recently and they haven't figured out how to offer more than the most basic definition of Continental breakfast. Better than some of the other places in town as was reported to me by another guest but still...

    The staff were amazing. Very friendly, helpful and accommodating!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    We were returning guests and we will be back next year!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Balcony 2
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast could use a little love.

    the rooms the pool the fire area the location was all perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    definitely coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    dated, but quaint that way - not quite sure if that is a negative or not

    Riverside! Balcony - gorgeous view. two blocks from downtown breakfast staff was amazing!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    The staff was amazing
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with River View 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    The river on the back and the indoor pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great location to explore Rocky Mountain National Park and be walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Balcony 5
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could be way better

    Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming, our kids enjoyed the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 7
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was dated but it was a pet friendly room- continental breakfast was limited.

    Great location, staff was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Perfect stay we will come back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 5
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything was perfect

    It was perfect . We felt very welcome and there is so many little attentions such as the tea , coffee chocolate and popcorn available all day , the possibility to take games or dvd for free . Swimming pool and jacuzzi were a hit ! And the breakfast very good and very accessible .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Over all it was a great place to stay. I’ve travelled to Estes Park with my wife for 36 years. We usually stayed at the
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Studio with River View 3
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tons of elk and rabbit poop… that’s nature though I suppose.

    Is an older structure. But remodeled very nice. Loved the Kitchenette. Great deck and access to take the Dog out.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Loved the slow time..no tourists except my sister and I
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with River View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Do not allow smoking outdoors. Inside, I get it. Outdoors is OUTDOORS.

    Did not have breakfast. Pool and hot tub were great. Add pool noodles or float pads.Loved the frozen river!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    9.0
    Cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking availability

    They had complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa, & fresh popped popcorn. Each room gad a DVD player and they had a few hundred DVDs you could borrow. They had board games too. Each room had plenty of towels and an extra blanket. The mini fridge was great, had its own freezer, not just one of those tiny ones inside the fridge part.

    Stayed in January 2024

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