Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property

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A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.
A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Blue Door Inn

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Blue Door Inn offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Blue Door Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Estes Marina and a 1-minute drive from Stanley Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Door Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Estes Park motel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1958
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1022 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the blue inn!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very economical for Estes Park, and in an excellent location. Staff (especially Peter) was extremely friendly and helpful. I’ll stay here again my next trip to Estes Park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SANGWOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was able to accommodate me checking in early. The entire stay was comfortable and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was good. Rooms were clean. Good place for stay at reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a great value if you are staying in Estes Park for a few days. Everything was clean and well maintained. The continental breakfast was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rogan

Very comfortable, clean, and well-serviced room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean place and good price. Breakfast was good alsp
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, comfortable, and quiet. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. Only complaint is the heater ran ALL night so trying to combat that for sleep was a pain but other than that it was a quaint little place and great for the budget
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean the staff was very nice and the breakfast was good :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Rate was the lowest in town and was a great value. Front desk clerk was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tenesha

Great experience!! Beautiful view from bedroom!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kind staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Devon

Stayed here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well run, free breakfast. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were super nice and welcoming. Quiet location, beautiful view of the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosco

Disliked: Amenities
Continental breakfast...weak.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Inn was very nice. The price for two beds/1 room in May 2026 was excellent ($86). The location was very good. The rooms were a little noisy if staying on the first floor. The breakfast left a lot to be desired. But the price outweighs these two minor issues :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025