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Our top choices for Emerald Lake hotels

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.
A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

1. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
16.6 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Richard
S$114
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Columbine Inn
A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.
A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

2. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
16.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
S$96
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Murphy's Resort
A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

3. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
16.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Daniel
S$94
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Estes Mountain Inn
A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

4. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
15.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Christopher
S$101
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Gateway Inn
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.

5. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
13.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Richard
S$155
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Murphy's River Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.
A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.

6. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
14.9 km from Emerald Lake
United States
James
S$117
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Saddle & Surrey Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

7. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 16.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Mark
S$157
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Appenzell Inn
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.
A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

8. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Yadab
S$130
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hotel Estes
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.
A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

9. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
14.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
mary
S$166
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Silver Moon Inn
A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

10. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Billy
S$180
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.

11. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 9.2 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Robert
S$114
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.
A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

12. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
Grand Estates, 16.4 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Sarah
S$95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coyote Mountain Lodge
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.
A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

13. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
16.6 km from Emerald Lake
United States
ARMAN
S$187
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

14. Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge
Grand Estates, 15.5 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Joseph
S$122
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Discovery Lodge
A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.
A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.
A cozy cabin interior with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

15. Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jacob
S$192
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pine Haven Resort
A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.
A wooden lodge with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with a stream and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

16. Boulder Brook on Fall River

Boulder Brook on Fall River
12.8 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Jordan
S$260
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Boulder Brook on Fall River
A two-story lodge with a stone foundation, wooden balconies, and a small waterfall feature.
A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a bench, a TV mounted on a stone wall, and a view through a glass door.
A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a small pond and a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, a stone fireplace, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave and sink.

17. The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
11.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Petra
S$339
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
A snow-covered lodge with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.
A room with a stone fireplace, a window with curtains, and a view of a deer in a forest.
A wooden deck with a wicker chair and a basket, a wooden cabin with a large window, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a flower vase.
A rustic room with a bed, a wooden dining table, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with a stove.

18. Riversong Inn Retreat

Riversong Inn Retreat
11 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Patrick
S$304
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Riversong Inn Retreat
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.
A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.
A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a view of trees.

19. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Taharaa Mountain Lodge
12.1 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Tyler
S$322
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.
A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.
A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

20. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
12.7 km from Emerald Lake
United States
Teri
S$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
Columbine Inn
9.6
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
Murphy's Resort
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
Estes Mountain Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,042 reviews
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A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
The Gateway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
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A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
Murphy's River Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Top Emerald Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

8/10 Good
"Exceptional location. We were visiting RMNP and it was mere minutes from the park gate. There is an incredible restaurant within walking distance. The staff was very friendly. The only downside was that the walls & ceiling were very thin. We could hear all of our neighbors."
Matt 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent
"Such a great little spot! Clean and cozy, great location to the park and not too far from downtown but out of the fray! Would absolutely stay here again!"
Rebekah 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River
Dao House

Dao House

8/10 Good
"The rooms were clean, the staff/owner was helpful."
Tim 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Dao House
Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River

8/10 Good
"Cute place and right by the river! Loved staying here"
LYNNE 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Idlewilde by the River
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room on a quiet property. The only downside is no onsite breakfast or restaurant."
Susan 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

Other attractions near Emerald Lake

A mountain landscape with a river, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest.

Dream Lake

9.6/10 (604 reviews)
Dramatic peaks rise like wallpaper around this scenic lake, which is among the highlights from a flurry of water features along Bear Lake Trail.
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A lake surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

Nymph Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nymph Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks and lakeside in the area.
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A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.
Photo by Mitchell Dyson

Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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A map of Bear Lake with a rocky shoreline and a forested background.

Bear Lake Trailhead

9.6/10 (1,866 reviews)
Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.
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A wooden signpost with directions to 'The Loch', 'Sky Pond', and 'Andrews Glacier'.

The Loch

With a name suggesting it is worthy of a place in the stunning Scottish Highlands, this lake in the Rocky Mountains doesn’t disappoint.
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A group of hikers on a rocky trail surrounded by trees.

Alberta Falls

6.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Alberta Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in the area.
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Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail during your travels to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Glacier Gorge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Lake?
Emerald Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Emerald Lake?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Emerald Lake. Other good options around the area include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Emerald Lake?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Emerald Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerald Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Emerald Lake.
What can I see and do near Emerald Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. At Dream Lake, Alberta Falls and Sprague Lake, you can surround yourself with nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail, Glacier Gorge Trailhead or Sprague Lake Trailhead.