The Best Hotels Closest to Colorado River Trailhead in Grand Lake for 2026

Our top choices for Colorado River Trailhead hotels

The Gateway Inn

16.7 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Linda

₩256,668 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Grand Lake Lodge

16.2 km from Colorado River Trailhead

James

₩328,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Lone Eagle Lodge

16.8 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Carrie

₩189,107 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

Columbine Cabins

16.7 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Wilsie

₩426,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 5 - Jun 6

Spirit Lake Lodge

16.8 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Dolores

₩258,614 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Big Horn Lodge

16.7 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Lou

₩218,686 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

The Loose Moose Lodge

16.9 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Darrell

₩379,863 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom (One King Executive) | View from property

Timberline Inn of Grand Lake

19.8 km from Colorado River Trailhead

Charles

₩128,430 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Gateway Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Grand Lake Lodge	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 779 reviews	View
Lone Eagle Lodge	2.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 443 reviews	View
Columbine Cabins	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 225 reviews	View
Spirit Lake Lodge	2.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 264 reviews	View

Top Colorado River Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Lone Eagle Lodge

6/10 Okay

"No front desk. Had trouble unlocking the door upon arrival. Some maintenance folks happened to be there and helped out. Basically, it is not that the code based locks don't work. There wasn't instructions for how to use the quirky thing. It is a barebone facility. Worked for two nights."

Wildwood Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location, loved sitting on the deck and looking at the mountains. The hot tub inside the room was dirty, had not been cleaned from previous use, I had to clean it myself. The well water that fills it is yellow and leaves a residue. There was also crusty stuff on the bedspread, and the bed and pillows were pretty uncomfortable. Good price for the location and size of the room, but don't think it would be our first choice if we go back to Estes."

Streamside on Fall River

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Beautiful place right along the river. Quiet area with no issues. Owner was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend staying in one of the cabins. Perfect if you want to cook rather than eat out every meal. No carpet so recommend bringing slippers. The property is outside of town but minutes to everything you want to do in Estes Park."

The Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed the unique decor with stuffed mounted animals and birds above the lobby in alcoves. It was great to have an elevator to the second floor. The custom wood branch construction of chairs and bed frames and cupboards was outstanding.. Our room had a beautiful view of the mountains. All the amenities were convenient. A quick drive into town or up the highway into the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park made the hotel perfectly located. There was no onsite breakfast late May, but there were plenty of nice cafes and restaurants in Grand Lake. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to friends. The whole ambiance was “Mountain cozy.” Also an easy drive to Hot Sulphur Springs which we enjoyed."

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

4/10 Poor

"The unit that we were placed in is currently in the middle of a construction area. The notification on Expedia has two sentences at the very bottom of the information, stating that the neighboring construction may cause a noise disturbance. It does NOT state that the rooms in the River Lodge are actually in the construction zone. Workers park all around you; construction material is stacked in the parking area; workers wake you up and are just outside your door at 7 am; and they even temporarily block you in your parking space. These units should not be rented while they are in the construction zone. Management did offer to refund us or move us to a different unit, but we only stayed three nights, so it was not worth losing our vacation time to relocate. The room (with two queen beds) itself is comfortable for two if you don't mind having a kitchenette stuffed next to the one closet or not having a dresser to put your clothes in. The location is great with easy access to the RMNP Fall River entrance and just a couple of miles outside of Estes Park. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting RMNP and Estes Park."

Big Horn Lodge

2/10 Terrible

"Got there and the room they had for us would the door would not open and the front desk clerk was new but nice. Had to leave and come back 90 min later and room was still not ready because she could not get in. Had to leave again and go back an hour later. Got there and she had a different room us, but we could not leave because the front lock would not work. Only had a king and she brought in a mattress and I had to Sleep on the floor. Also the room was clean but overall in bad shape. Lamps in drawers which was strange. Outside of the brand new front desk employee trying to help us out the overall experience is awful and would not stay there again."

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Alpine Visitor Center

4.3/5 (45 reviews)

Set at a lofty height of 11,798 feet (3,596 meters), this high-altitude facility affords far-reaching views across the Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colorado River Trailhead?

Colorado River Trailhead is located in Grand Lake. Travelers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting. Grand Lake is home to 488 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay near Colorado River Trailhead?

The Gateway Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Colorado River Trailhead. Other good choices around the area include Lone Eagle Lodge and Columbine Cabins.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colorado River Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Colorado River Trailhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colorado River Trailhead?

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Lone Eagle Lodge

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The Gateway Inn

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Big Horn Lodge

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Timberline Inn of Grand Lake

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Lone Eagle Lodge

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Alpine Visitor Center

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