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Murphy's River Lodge

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area

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Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

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481 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517

Place, Historic Estes Park
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
‪13 min walk‬
Place, The Stanley Hotel
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Not on the River)

Exceptional

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room

Exceptional

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room

Exceptional

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Very good

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

River Room 2 Queen Beds (Not Pet Friendly)

River view
22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (NOT pet friendly)

Very good

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Good

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Wonderful

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Very good

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Not on the River)

Wonderful

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Lower Level King River Condo 2 (Some Dog Friendly)

Wonderful

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Two King Deluxe

Wonderful

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Aspen)

Exceptional

22 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Spruce Room)

Exceptional

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Cedar Room)

Exceptional

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

King on the River with Fireplace (Not Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

King on the River Garden Tub Room (Not Pet Friendly)

Wonderful

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Value River Queen Room (Not Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

14 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

Wonderful

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

Exceptional

14 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

Excellent

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Condo

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Estes Park

A family-friendly stay in Estes Park awaits you at Murphy's River Lodge. You'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from The Stanley Hotel and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Highlights at this lodge include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Near this 3-property class Estes Park lodge, you'll find Historic Estes Park.

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What's nearby

Mrs. Walsh's Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bond Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

Denver International Airport (DEN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬20 min walk
‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min walk
‪Kind Coffee - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Murphy's River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Estes Park lodge is smoke free.

37 guestrooms or units

2 levels

3 buildings

Built in 1983

Continental breakfast (free)

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Express check-out

Front desk safe

Terrace

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

No smoking on site

1 conference room

Murphy's River Lodge offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Estes Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Spa pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

9 June - 10 June

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Area shuttle up to 20 metres
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

Books
Fishing
Games
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Video library

Family friendly

DVD player
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
In the mountains
On a river
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Pool hoist on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site

2 floors
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1983
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
DVD player

Food and drink

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 1.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 1.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Murphy's Lodge

Murphy's River

Murphy's River Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park

Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge Lodge Estes Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Murphy's River Lodge?

Murphy's River Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Murphy's River Lodge?

As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murphy's River Lodge on 14 June 2026 start from AU$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Murphy's River Lodge?

Yep, Murphy's River Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Murphy's River Lodge have a pool?

Murphy's River Lodge has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Murphy's River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Murphy's River Lodge.

Is Murphy's River Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Murphy's River Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Murphy's River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Murphy's River Lodge?

No, Murphy's River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Murphy's River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Murphy's River Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There's something for everyone to do. I enjoyed the pool the hot tub the complimentary breakfast. the room is nice and clean and cozy not far from the little town I truly recommend this place for anybody and I would definitely be returning.

Great place to stay. Price was good. Breakfast was good. Convenient for where we were going.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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