The Landing at Estes Park
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Curated byRomanUpdated I’d consider The Landing at Estes Park if you want a stay on the banks of Lake Estes. The riverside setting is a nice bonus.
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The Landing at Estes Park is a modern boutique hotel sitting directly on the banks of Lake Estes, with unobstructed views of the reservoir and the Front Range peaks beyond. Opened in 2018, it's the most design-forward lodging option in Estes Park — a clean, contemporary building that stands apart from the town's older motor lodge stock.
Rooms are well-appointed with large windows maximizing the lake views, and many feature private balconies. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and the Cielo restaurant and bar with a lakeview terrace. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available directly from the property.
The location on the eastern edge of Estes Park is a short drive from Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance, and Lake Estes itself offers a scenic walking and biking path around its perimeter.
The Landing suits travelers who want a more contemporary hotel experience in Estes Park rather than the classic mountain lodge aesthetic. It works well for couples and anyone who wants a quieter, more scenic base than the busy downtown strip.
Things to do around Rocky Mountains
Fyno’s picks across the area. Some stops need a drive or tour.
- Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved highway in the United States, climbing to 12,183 feet as it traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park to Grand Lake. Stretching 48 miles through open tundra above tree line,…Suggested time: 2h
Trail Ridge Road
- The Stanley Hotel is a grand colonial revival hotel perched above Estes Park at 7,522 feet, built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley (co-inventor of the Stanley Steamer automobile) and eternally famous as the inspiration for Stephen King's The…Suggested time: 1h
The Stanley Hotel
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- Lake Haiyaha Trail is a moderately challenging 4.2-mile out-and-back hike in Rocky Mountain National Park that leads to a spectacular boulder-strewn alpine lake nestled beneath Hallett Peak. The lake's name comes from a Cheyenne word…Suggested time: 2-3h
Lake Haiyaha Trail
- Emerald Lake Trail is one of the most rewarding hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, packing three alpine lakes — Nymph, Dream, and Emerald — into a single 3.6-mile out-and-back trail. The emerald-green final lake sits in a dramatic…Suggested time: 2h
Emerald Lake Trail
- Lone Eagle Peak and Crater Lake is one of Colorado's most celebrated backcountry destinations, set deep in the Indian Peaks Wilderness at the base of a 12,000-foot granite spire that rises dramatically above a pristine alpine lake. The…Suggested time: 1d
Lone Eagle Peak & Crater Lake
- Bear Lake Trail is a gentle, paved 0.8-mile loop around one of the most scenic lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park, making it one of the few truly accessible alpine experiences in Colorado. At 9,475 feet, the lake is ringed by spruce…Suggested time: 30m
Bear Lake Trail
- The charming gateway town to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park sits at 7,500 feet with the Big Thompson River running through its center. The main strip is lined with fudge shops, galleries, breweries, and outfitters — but the…Suggested time: 1-2h
Estes Park
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