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Our top choices for Bear Lake Trailhead hotels

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.

1. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 4.6 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Scott
£68
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

2. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
8.1 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
James
£69
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Saddle & Surrey Motel
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
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 room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

3. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
9.1 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Yadab
£77
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Estes
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

4. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 8.9 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Aubreyanna
£102
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Appenzell Inn
A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.
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.

5. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
9 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Robert
£68
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Estes Mountain Inn
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

6. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
7.5 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
John
£123
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Murphy's River Lodge
A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.
A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

7. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
9.1 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Billy
£122
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

8. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
9.3 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
£86
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Murphy's Resort
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.
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.

9. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
9.2 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
ARMAN
£118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A lodge with a stone wall and a stream.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a fireplace.
A river flowing through a landscaped area with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable couch, a small wooden table, and a large bed.

10. 4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

4 Seasons Inn on Fall River
7.3 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ronald
£163
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
4 Seasons Inn on Fall River
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.

11. The Historic Crag's Lodge

The Historic Crag's Lodge
7.6 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Cameron
£136
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Historic Crag's Lodge
A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a laptop on the table, a red sofa, and a fireplace.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.

12. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
7.3 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Julia
£107
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Streamside on Fall River
A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.
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.

13. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
6.4 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Matthew
£121
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.
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 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.

14. Nicky's Resort

Nicky's Resort
7.2 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Regina E.
£118
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Nicky's Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.
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 living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

15. Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge
Grand Estates, 8.6 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Joseph
£85
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Discovery Lodge
A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.
A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.
A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

16. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
6.9 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Teri
£164
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.
A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

17. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
7.7 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Brenda
£146
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Silver Moon Inn
A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.
A bathroom with a bathtub, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

18. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
6.8 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Jan
£203
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
A log cabin by a flowing river surrounded by dense forest.
A cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.
A wooden interior with a staircase leading to a loft area, a couch, and a sign reading "Welcome Cabin".
A wood-burning stove with a chimney, a chair, and firewood.

19. Ponderosa Lodge

Ponderosa Lodge
6.9 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Joshua
£169
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Ponderosa Lodge
A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.
A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.

20. Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn
9 mi from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ankesh
£96
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blue Door Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
8.2
Very good
1,704 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Saddle & Surrey Motel
9.0
Wonderful
891 reviews
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A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
Appenzell Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
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A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
Estes Mountain Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,021 reviews
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Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Dao House

Dao House

10/10 Excellent
"Exceeded our expectations."
Gilbert 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Dao House
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful cabin and wonderful hosts!"
Jennifer F. 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.
Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay, very cozy and clean and we appreciated how accommodating the host was!! Would for sure stay here again!"
Carli S. 6-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly
Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River

10/10 Excellent
"Great location to RMNP"
Kathryn 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Idlewilde by the River
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet small cabin minutes from downtown Estes Park. Very private. Parking and driveway may be challenge for larger vehicles. Will definitely be booking again."
Steven S. 7-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.
Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

10/10 Excellent
"Great cozy A frame cottage for my friend& my niece & me. We only stayed one night, but it was perfect for our needs. Would definitely book again!"
Pam R. 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

8/10 Good
"very nice views"
nathan e. 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff
Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place with beautiful views. We really enjoyed sitting on the back enclosed porch in the morning and in the hot tub at night."
Beth C. 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279
Bears Then

Bears Then

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice cabin close to town and RMNP entrance. Looked to be newly updated. Very well appointed kitchen with utensils, pots, pans etc. One thing that I would like to see added are ice cube trays."
Bob R. 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Bears Then

Other attractions near Bear Lake Trailhead

A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.
Photo by Mitchell Dyson

Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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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 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 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 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 Trailhead?
Bear Lake Trailhead is located in a scenic area of Estes Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 58 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Bear Lake Trailhead?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bear Lake Trailhead. Another good option is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Bear Lake Trailhead?
Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake Trailhead, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Bear Lake Trailhead.
What can I see and do near Bear Lake Trailhead?
Spend some time wandering around Rocky Mountain National Park, Murphey's Mountain Park and Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead. Create some family memories at The Labyrinth and Moraine Park Museum. Enjoy nature at Alberta Falls, Dream Lake or Emerald Lake.