The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Hotels
7.6 (316 reviews)
1040 Big Thompson Avenue , Estes Park , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nicely decorated, comfortable rooms (some guests)
Great mountain views
Convenient location within walking distance to dining and shops
Ample car parking
Comfortable king bed and generous pillows
Cons:
Poor sound insulation / loud (traffic, other guests, A/C noise)
Pool closed or dirty / uninviting
Check-in/front desk hours problems and inaccurate 'room ready' notice
Cleanliness lapses in some rooms (used razor, hair, shower issues)
Room condition not matching photos; shower/tap problems
Breakfast too light; no laundry on site
Perceived poor value for the price

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Mixed reports: some guests praised nicely decorated, clean rooms, while others found hair in the shower, a used razor, and an uninviting/dirty pool; overall slightly below top-tier cleanliness but generally acceptable in rooms.
Service
7.6
Mixed service experiences: late/closed front desk and a premature 'room ready' email caused check-in frustration, but staff handling and standard operations otherwise appear adequate; rating held at target while acknowledging check-in issues.
Location
9.8
Strong positive: excellent mountain views, short walking distance to dining/shopping, and ample parking were highlighted as major strengths.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed room quality: some rooms were nicely decorated, comfortable and spacious, while others were basic, did not match photos, and had problematic fixtures (luke-warm shower, a sprayy tap).
Amenities
6.6
Weaknesses noted in amenities: pool was closed or appeared dirty/uninviting in multiple reports and there is an absence of on-site laundry, lowering the amenities score.
Value for Money
6.6
Guests felt the hotel charged premium prices but delivered a more budget-standard experience (cleanliness, amenities and room issues), so perceived value is below target.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Limited comments: breakfast described as too light; no major positives reported for F&B, so slightly below overall target.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall mixed/mid experience: attractive boutique styling and excellent location/views provided highlights, but noise, check-in problems, cleanliness lapses and amenities issues tempered the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 08:15

Property Description

Estes Village Inn welcomes you to a nature-filled getaway in Estes Park.

Outdoor Adventure Paradise
Explore Rocky Mountain National Park and the Big Thompson River with over 300 miles of hiking trails and fishing spots.

Local Attractions
Discover nearby attractions in Fort Collins and Loveland for a well-rounded experience.

Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, weekday newspapers, sauna, and an outdoor heated pool during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Estes Village Inn.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

The property will be closed for renovation from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DEN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 316 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Pete • couple • us
1
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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RUSSELL • couple • us
8
Cons:

no microwave in room

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Front desk was grest

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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TARAH • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The pool was nice. The room was very big.

Cons:

Check in was at 4pm and our rooms were over an hour late getting cleaned. This force us to have to chance our plans for the evening.
There was a loud noise that went on all night. It seemed like it was below us, you could hear it throughout our whole room and our family members in other rooms also heard it. For over $300 a night it seemed a expensive for having these issues.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
5
This is a nice boutique hotel that still needs to make some improvements. And get that pool in order so people can enjoy
Pros:

Rooms were nicely decorated and clean and comfortable.

Cons:

This is an old building and not insulated well. You could hear everything from other guests and rooms, from the a/c units to people talking and moving around to the outside and parking lot noise. This was the loudest place I’ve ever tried to sleep. Also the pool was closed and that was disappointing. My family was really looking forward to some time in the pool to relax in the evening.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Cordula • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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ADAM • couple • us
10
In late, out early but definitely would stay here again if back in the area
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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florine • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

La chambre est spacieuse et agréable. Les produits sentent super bon

Cons:

Le petit dejeuner qui est trop léger. L’absence de laundry

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

The hotel had great views of the surrounding mountains, which was the highlight of our stay and lots of car parking space.

Cons:

The hotel did not reflect the photos online, and the room was very basic and not particularly clean. The shower only produced luke warm water, and the only tap in the room was almost unusable, spraying a very fine, high-pressure jet of water that made even washing your hands difficult without getting soaked.
Although we received an email at 2:30 pm saying our room was ready, we arrived at 4:00 pm only to find it was still being cleaned, leaving us waiting outside while housekeeping finished. We were also disappointed by the condition of the pool, which looked dirty and very uninviting.
Overall, this hotel charges premium prices but delivers a budget-standard experience. We expected much better for the cost.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Marlo • solo_traveller • us
3
Very mid hotel stay
Pros:

Location. Short walking distance from a bunch of places to eat, shop, and walk and view the beautiful mountains and wildlife. The king-sized bed was very comfy and I loved how full and large the four pillows were.

Cons:

After a long day of traveling, I arrived at The Outpost Rocky Mountains at 9 p.m. It was news to me that the front desk closes at 8 p.m. (?????). There was a sign on the door to go to a different location to pick up my room key. That actually pissed me off. All I wanted was a hot shower and a comfy bed. I also did not rent a car, so I had to request ANOTHER Lyft after I had just spent an hour in the car. Luckily, the place to pick up the key was two minutes away, but still...

Also there was a used razor in the shower and hair on the shower walls as soon as I entered the bathroom. There was only one trash can and it was so tiny. I left trash that did not fit in that tiny trash can in bags near the trash. I hope they don't charge me extra for leaving trash out.

ALSO kinda confusing to find rooms. The first room on the right of the front office is 210 and the first room on the left is 204. There should be a map or guide or something.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
9
A beautiful and relaxing stay near downtown Estes Park.
Pros:

Located in such a great area, not far from downtown Estes Park but just far enough to be away from the busy tourist town. Free Bike rentals with my reservation and beautiful rooms.

Cons:

TV wifi was not yet set up so we could not stream our shows, and there was no microwave in our room. These are by no means deal breakers though.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
4
Will pay more next time for a better stay… 😕
Pros:

Overall good area to stay in.

Cons:

I booked this hotel because I wanted to give it a chance despite all the reviews but it was not what I expected or hoping for. You have to go to other location to use the pool, bonfire area, restaurant. The bed had regular sheets instead of fitted sheets so it was uncomfortable to sleep on. They barely have any free breakfast options.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • us
7
Just what we needed for a quick in and out trip
Pros:

Cleanliness of property.

Cons:

Parking was a little hard to come by

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Raghunath • couple • in
3
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
8
Good stay but hotel is further from town than I was led to believe. Fortunately there is a shuttle.
Pros:

The staff was excellent. I left my iPad in the room after checking out and driving to the airport. Within an hour I received a call from Nicki at the front desk letting me know I left it and how it can be returned through a special service.
I appreciate that the housekeeper turned in my lost item and the assistance from the front desk. Very professional and honest.

Cons:

beds so so
Didn't have a car so had to rely on the shuttle.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mahmut • family_with_children • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
5
Just ok, pillows were rock hard
Cons:

Breakfast was suppose to be open at 7, at 7:30 it still was not open

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • us
7
Pros:

Updated old school feel. Fine for the cost.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee