Bed and breakfasts are the small end of Estes Park lodging: a handful of rooms, a host, and a morning meal included. Twelve are listed, all based in the valley. Some are long-running inns and some are newer or quieter, so a phone call often tells you more than a web page does.
A B&B is somebody's house and somebody's livelihood, so treat it that way. Tell them your arrival time, say what you cannot eat, and ask about stairs if knees are a concern. Do that and the good ones will look after you.
Around the valley
Anniversaries bring more couples to Riversong than any other occasion, with weddings and elopements close behind. It is a bed and breakfast on the river, down Lower Broadview Road a couple of miles from downtown, and the seclusion out there is a large part of the appeal.
Almost five miles south of downtown on Highway 7, the old Baldpate Inn has been taking in guests for more than a century. It goes by Seven Keys Lodge now, and the stick-timber building still holds the sprawling key collection it is known for, plus a good load of historical artifacts.
Lake Estes fills the view from Bristol Mountain Home, a bed and breakfast on Grand Estates Drive close to the marina. Elk come through often enough to be expected, hummingbirds are around in season, and the fire pit gets used at night.
Glen Haven is a short stretch of buildings on County Road 43, and the Inn of Glen Haven sits in the middle of it, steps from the General Store, with White Elk's Visions in Glass right next door. The inn is historic, the rooms are themed, and some come with a private patio.
A short walk from Mary's Lake, on Lakewood Court a little under three miles from downtown, there's a big Alpine-style house that used to run as a bed and breakfast. It now rents by the suite.
Out on US 36, about six and a half miles from downtown, this is a four-room Southwestern inn with antiques, Native American art and an outdoor hot tub. It's a bed and breakfast at heart, small and personal.
Summer means horseback, winter means snowcats. Estes Park Outfitters guides trail rides through Roosevelt National Forest from a base on Little Valley Drive, about five miles from downtown, and switches to snowcat tours when the snow comes, with guided elk hunting packages too.
Up Eagle Cliff Road, in the old resort neighborhood of Little Valhalla, Carriewood is a cottage built in 2022 and rented whole. Two bedrooms, two baths, a stocked kitchen with granite counters, a table for six, an electric fireplace and a pull-out sofa.
Riverside Drive runs past Quilt House Bed & Breakfast a little over half a mile from downtown, with Bond Park and the Riverwalk about the same distance back toward Elkhorn. Being close to the park is what guests bring up most.
Highway 66 runs past Eagle Cliff Bed & Breakfast about three miles from downtown and under two from the Beaver Meadows entrance to the Park. Little is published about the rooms or the breakfast, so ask directly when booking.
Just under a mile from downtown, on Valley Road, the Bunkhouse at Old Man Mountain rents guest house lodging and is listed among the town's bed and breakfasts. Details on rooms and amenities are best confirmed directly before booking.
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Breakfast is the point, so ask the details. Riversong Inn Retreat includes breakfast with the stay, Seven Keys Lodge lists a free hot breakfast, and Sonnenhof Mountain Escape lists a free breakfast. Ask what time it is served and whether the kitchen can handle dietary needs, especially if you plan an early start for the Park.
Location varies more than you might expect. Seven Keys Lodge sits out on Highway 7 and Kokopelli Inn is outside downtown, while others are closer to town. Decide whether you want to be near Elkhorn Avenue or away from it. Elk wander through town and the surrounding grounds, so expect company.
Plan for the calendar. Seven Keys Lodge is described as a seasonal inn, and winters here are long and cold, so some inns shorten their season or close. Summer is the busy time, and a four-room place such as Kokopelli Inn has few rooms to go around, so ask about availability early. Also ask about check-in times before you set out, because the drive up from the Front Range through the Big Thompson Canyon on US 34 or through Lyons on US 36 can run long in summer traffic.
Generally yes, that is the point, but confirm. Riversong Inn Retreat includes breakfast with the stay, Seven Keys Lodge lists a free hot breakfast, and Sonnenhof Mountain Escape lists a free breakfast. Ask about serving times and dietary needs before you arrive.
Yes. Riversong Inn Retreat lists hot tubs and a sauna on the grounds, and Kokopelli Inn lists an outdoor hot tub. For any other inn, ask directly whether a hot tub is available to guests and whether it runs through the winter.
It varies. Seven Keys Lodge on Highway 7 is described as a seasonal inn, and in a town where winters are long and cold, many businesses cut hours or close. Call to confirm dates, how the rooms are heated, and whether the road in is kept plowed.
Several sit closer to town. Quilt House Bed & Breakfast and Bristol Mountain Home B&B are nearer downtown, while Seven Keys Lodge and Kokopelli Inn are farther out. Ask about parking and whether walking to Elkhorn Avenue is realistic from the property.
