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Reviews of Murphy's River Lodge 3 stars

481 West Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, United States

#17 of 35 hotels in Estes Park

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Review score

Based on 649 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    We had a good time there and will come back some time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 7
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Mattress was too soft, like sleeping in a hammock. In room 117 the room above seems to have no sound insulation. We could hear every little creak in the floor when they moved around, and played their radio very loud at 4am on Wed morning.

    Staff was exceptionally nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful, convenient location with friendly staff, nice breakfast, and a hot tub-but limited wifi:(
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 8
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Wifi reception in our room was NOT good. I was unable to connect with my iphone for more than a couple seconds maybe 5 times during the stay and had to use data. The other three with androids were able to connect for an hour here and there. It was very frustrating when trying to make travel plans and connect with people back home. We did bring this concern to staff who said they would try resetting the router. Not sure if they did or not- but wifi never improved. The last day I tried it in the breakfast room and it seemed to work there.

    Very friendly staff at front desk. Hot tub and warm pool. Beautiful, calming stream. Free coffee and popcorn, Nice continental breakfast. Close to RMNP entrance! Visits from elk:) And close to downtown Estes Park.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Relaxing getaway !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options very limited.

    Right up against the river and location was great. Nice pool/hottub and the DVDs was a nice nostalgic touch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Easy check-in and check-out, comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Value King Room 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to all things in Estes Park

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Expensive for what it delivers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room 2
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For the price I was expecting a bit more, maybe is because is a touristic zone that makes it more expensive. The breakfast is very very basic, and not available if you leave very early.

    Location wise is pretty good, near to the commercial center, which you can easily walk to (10 min). The staff is very friendly. The room size is pretty good and has a small fridge. It has a hot tube, but we didn't use it.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value King Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night

    Proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and being in Este Park, Colorado. Made it easy to go into the park in the evening and early morning. Staff was super good, they called to confirm our reservation!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value King Room 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a little tight. If you are driving a larger vehicle, I would not park down in the lot. There is parking up by the street that is better suited for those cars.

    This lodge is in a great spot to walk into town. I did not use the pool area but it did look well maintained. The room was a good size, and comfortable. I had a twin queen room. The breakfast was a little simpler than I thought it would be, but it did suit a day of hiking. The staff was great and extremely helpful, nice to have good conversations with the front desk. It helped us get acquainted with the area. Overall would recommend this lodge to others!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Nice stay with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Jet Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tight parking

    Breakfast was good. Loved room by the river

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    A cozy cabin feel with an excellent location to park and downtown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Value King Room 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t figure out how to turn the hot tub lights on.

    Very comfortable and excellent location!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tight parking

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't get the DVD to play.

    Proximity to town.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    Would definitely stay here again! Not the Hilton but you can’t pass up the location!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So convenient! Walking distance to downtown! River off our balcony was amazing! We had elk right off the back and front! Ask for a balcony room worth the extra price!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Nice lodge and accomodations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I did not like.

    Great for wife and I as we traveled into the park and spent the night before moving on further north and west. Very well maintained property, rooms, pool and areas around the facility. The lodge location was a very short 5 minute walk to town and restaurants. Would select this one again if traveling thru the same area.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    The cabin was spacious and very welcoming.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish we had seen some wildlife.

    The cabin was spacious, clean, comfortable. The grounds were nice, but hilly. View was nice, but river is blocked by trees and bushes. We enjoyed our stay. It was peaceful and secluded. The hiking trail along the river was very close by.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    After working a 65 hour week, needed some r&r and time with my little family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    What’s not to like about the property? It’s perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little hard, but I'm used to a softer bed. Not a big deal.

    I liked being able to step out onto the balcony and have the river right there.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    A perfect place to stay in a perfect town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great beds, bathroom shower was wonderful, and snacks at office were spot on not to mention popcorn and dvfs for room spot on.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value King Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    warm and welcoming! The property is dated, yet it's clean and in perfect condition. the 2 outside fire pits are an unique creature.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    A really lovely place to stay with super friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night

    Didn't have robes so couldn't take advantage of the hot tube and pool (too cold to walk across the car park without a robe).

    Lovely staff - really friendly and offering little touches such as freshly cooked popcorn on arrival, and bottles of water with little chocolates when we checked out. Location was great and very close to the center of the town.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with River View 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice day my wife and I took the grandkids kids love the pool went for a little hike went to the restaurant next door and had a great breakfast stay with wonderful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Loved the room, employees, and especially the river view with balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with River View 3
    • Stayed 1 night

    You should do a hot breakfast instead of a continental.

    The room was nice and cozy. Loved that I could open the window and listen to the river at night. Loved the balcony and table to drink coffee and watch and listen to the river.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Value Queen Room 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was super helpful with my late check in

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    It was simple and felt like home with the amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 5
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have nothing negative to report!

    The coziness of the cabin feel and being close to the water.

    Stayed in April 2025

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