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

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A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.

A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

1. Columbine Inn

14.9 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Peter

₩104,692

₩119,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. Estes Mountain Inn

14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Daniel

₩97,391

₩111,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.

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.

3. Saddle & Surrey Motel

13.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

James

₩128,220

₩146,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

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 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

₩89,016

₩101,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

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.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

5. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Edith

₩165,034

₩188,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

6. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Mark

₩146,166

₩167,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

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

A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.

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.

7. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

ARMAN

₩159,722

₩182,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.

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.

8. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 7.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Robert

₩124,151

₩135,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.

A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.

9. The Gateway Inn

17.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Christopher

₩95,430

₩106,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

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

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

10. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Connie

₩115,921

₩132,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

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

11. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Brad

₩101,371

₩116,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

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 modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

12. Hotel Estes

14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Anthony

₩128,046

₩146,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

13. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

15.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Dick

₩129,163

₩163,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.

A cozy cabin interior with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

14. Pine Haven Resort

11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Jacob

₩176,298

₩201,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A snow-covered lodge with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.

A rustic room with a bed, a wooden dining table, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A stone pathway leading to a building with a blue roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A room with a stone fireplace, a window with curtains, and a view of a deer in a forest.

15. Riversong Inn Retreat

9.2 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Patrick

₩301,418

₩329,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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

16. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

13.5 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Nicolle

₩170,459

₩216,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.

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

17. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Joseph

₩124,151

₩142,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

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 dining table, chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

18. Nicky's Resort

11.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

wanda

₩129,163

₩165,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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 modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.

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

19. Ferncliff Lodge

17.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Scot

₩275,419

₩290,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

20. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Teri

₩154,353

₩215,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Columbine Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,043 reviews	View
Saddle & Surrey Motel	9.0 Wonderful 912 reviews	View
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Bear Lake Trailhead

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies

₩124,151

₩135,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.

A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden interior with a painting of a deer, a sign with the word 'KEYS', a black leather sofa, and a television.

Idlewilde by the River

Estes Park

₩179,989

₩329,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a large rug.

A large log cabin with a balcony and multiple windows.

A wooden deck with benches, surrounded by trees.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and chandeliers.

Dao House

Estes Park

₩204,149

₩260,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Estes Park

₩115,921

₩132,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a grill, and metal tables and chairs.

Streamside on Fall River

Estes Park

₩114,597

₩144,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Nicky's Resort

Estes Park

₩129,163

₩165,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4