The Best Hotels Closest to Bear Lake in Estes Park for 2026

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A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

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.

1. Estes Mountain Inn

14.5 km from Bear Lake

Robert

₩111,172

₩127,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, two leather chairs, and a wooden table.

A wooden cabin interior with a table, chairs, a lamp, a mirror, a poster of a bear, and a sign offering a free stay.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Nicky's Resort

11.6 km from Bear Lake

Regina E.

₩121,348

₩156,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden cabin-style building with a covered porch, benches, and a row of windows.

A log cabin with a two-story balcony, stone foundation, and a wooden staircase.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a large window, and a comfortable seating area.

A room with a round wooden table, a brown chair, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

3. Lone Eagle Lodge

16.4 km from Bear Lake

Kevin

₩104,013

₩115,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

4. Murphy's Resort

15.1 km from Bear Lake

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

₩89,084

₩101,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Billy

₩167,190

₩191,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.

6. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.9 km from Bear Lake

ARMAN

₩173,081

₩198,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.

7. Ferncliff Lodge

17.8 km from Bear Lake

Scot

₩279,781

₩294,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

8. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10.4 km from Bear Lake

Matthew

₩181,246

₩207,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of a mountain.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a vending machine, potted plants, and a staircase.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

15.2 km from Bear Lake

Dick

₩123,776

₩157,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

10. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.8 km from Bear Lake

Sarah

₩83,211

₩95,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.

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.

A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.

11. Blue Door Inn

14.6 km from Bear Lake

Ankesh

₩104,012

₩119,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cabin interior with a sofa, wooden floors, a kitchen area with a stove, and a fireplace.

A kitchenette with a toaster, a red coffee maker, a microwave, and a wooden cabinet.

A gravel parking area with two cabins, each with a red-framed window and a door, surrounded by tall evergreen trees.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a wooden table with stools, and a trash bin is visible.

12. Lone Pine Cabins

16.7 km from Bear Lake

William B

₩141,845

₩157,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.

13. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.9 km from Bear Lake

Joseph

₩113,202

₩129,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a green-striped blanket, a painting, a window with a view of a snowy landscape, and a small round table with chairs.

A cozy living area with a wooden bench, a coffee station, and a bookshelf with books and a local guidebook.

A woman sitting at a round table by a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

A view from a window overlooking a lake with boats, houses, and trees.

14. Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging

16.1 km from Bear Lake

Matt

₩182,193

₩248,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bakery cafe with outdoor seating, a lake view, and a sign indicating lodging availability.

A log cabin-style building with a 'VACANCY' sign, a large American flag, and a statue of a cowboy.

A wooden cabin with flower baskets hanging from the exterior, a wooden sculpture, and a sign with the word "PIZZA".

A kitchen with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

15. Spirit Lake Lodge

16.2 km from Bear Lake

Bridget

₩156,876

₩174,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a bar area.

A modern lobby with wooden accents, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A family around a campfire with chairs and a mountain view in the background.

16. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

13.6 km from Bear Lake

Hunter

₩172,676

₩219,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hot tub with a view of a mountain landscape, a basket of towels, and a sign reading 'SPA TOWELS.'

A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a window, and a door leading outside.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. Big Horn Lodge

16.5 km from Bear Lake

Chris

₩159,235

₩177,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern bathroom with a white tiled wall, a bathtub, and a showerhead.

A hotel with a parking lot, a sign for 'The Outpost Rocky Mountains,' and a mountain in the background.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a metal ladder, and a view of mountains in the background.

18. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Grand Estates, 14.4 km from Bear Lake

Stephany

₩226,974

₩259,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in dishwasher.

A balcony with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a road.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden island with bar stools.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden island with stools, a dining table with chairs, and a blue door.

19. Grand Lake Condo w/ Mountain Views: Walk to Lake!

17.5 km from Bear Lake

Ronda

₩169,688

₩493,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,032 reviews	View
Nicky's Resort	8.4 Very good 1,097 reviews	View
Lone Eagle Lodge	8.2 Very good 506 reviews	View
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very simple, but confortable stay. No tv in the room (haven't paid attention to it when booking but for only 2 nights it was not a issue) There a market just 8 minutes away, which was very convenient. Actually location is awesome for acessing the Park and also the city. Unfortunately we didn't have time to use the property amenities or any meals. Elks and deers were always around, what I loved. We would definitely stay here again!"

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was clean however the area around the outside was a bit unkept. Overall a nice visit and very convenient location!"

Dao House

8/10 Good

"My spouse and I stayed 3 nights in mid-Sept in the lodge which is at the top and back of the property. The driveway up to the top is direly in need of repair. In selecting this property I failed to read reviews; only looked at stars, price and location. So I was a little surprised to discover that the mission of the establishment is to help people disconnect from electronics and a fast pace of life. The name Dao House should have given me a clue. The lodge/room is clean, beds comfy, bath adequate but shower water pressure only okay. The lodge reception area is poorly lit but open with sofas and chairs. No daily housekeeping. No a/c but honestly, didn’t need it while sleeping—nighttime temps were in mid 50s. So leaving the windows open to the balcony for a couple of hours cooled the room sufficiently enabling us to sleep with ceiling fan on and windows closed. The balcony is nice but it is not private; there are no dividers between rooms. The room has NO coffee maker, microwave or mini-fridge. There is a small community mini-fridge and microwave in a banquet room. In the morning there’s a small pot of coffee, hot water for tea, and cut pastry or muffins and fruit. The wi-fi is super slow. Lodgers are asked to limit streaming because it hinders others’ internet access. Being 6-7 miles beyond Estes Park there was no T-Mobile cell service. If you want to slow down and be disconnected from life I can recommend DH. For staying connected to life, stay in Estes Pa"

Idlewilde by the River

8/10 Good

"Cute place and right by the river! Loved staying here"

Other attractions near Bear Lake

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 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 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 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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A snow-covered mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.

Emerald Lake

9.6/10 (535 reviews)

A jewel in the nature trails of this rocky park, this lake and its lily pads are dwarfed by the immense rocky behemoths around it.

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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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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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Bierstadt Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bierstadt Lake during your travels in 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 Bear Lake?

Bear Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Bear Lake?

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Bear Lake. Another good choice is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Bear Lake?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Bear Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Bear Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bear Lake?

For additional details about updating your stay near Bear Lake or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Bear Lake?

Spend some time wandering around Rocky Mountain National Park, Bear Lake Trailhead, and Murphey's Mountain Park. Create some family memories at The Labyrinth and Moraine Park Museum. Enjoy nature at Dream Lake, Alberta Falls, or Emerald Lake.

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Estes Mountain Inn

2. Nicky's Resort

3. Lone Eagle Lodge

4. Murphy's Resort

5. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

6. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

7. Ferncliff Lodge

8. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

9. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

10. Coyote Mountain Lodge

11. Blue Door Inn

12. Lone Pine Cabins

13. Discovery Lodge

14. Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging

15. Spirit Lake Lodge

16. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

17. Big Horn Lodge

18. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

19. Grand Lake Condo w/ Mountain Views: Walk to Lake!

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Dao House

Idlewilde by the River

Other attractions near Bear Lake

Bear Lake Trailhead

Nymph Lake

Dream Lake

Alberta Falls

Emerald Lake

Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

Bierstadt Lake

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