The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Estes Park, Colorado, USA
Estes Park, Colorado, is a dog-owner’s dream. Though pets aren’t allowed on trails in the Rocky Mountain National Park, they can run wild in the Roosevelt national forest, test their skills on the obstacle course at Estes Valley Dog Park and join you on the trail around town. You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome when you check into one of these pet-friendly hotels in Estes Park – bookable with Culture Trip.
The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park
Hotel
The Ridgeline, a few minutes from downtown Estes Park, treats your pet like a member of the family. Two dogs are allowed in designated pet-friendly hotel rooms and there’s a four-day pet special every August offering restaurant discounts for owners during Yappy Hour and puppy patties and a doggie sundae (vanilla ice cream with a dog biscuit) for four-legged companions.
Hotel Estes
Hotel
It’s not just your pet who will feel at home in one of the dog-friendly rooms at this Estes Park hotel. This family-owned property, close to the Rocky Mountain National Park, offers plenty of extras including a continental breakfast every morning, a seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary snowshoe rental and s’mores-making each evening. Every room comes with a coffee maker, fridge and microwave so you don’t need to find pet-friendly restaurants.
Silver Moon Inn
Inn, Hotel
Riverfront walks are on the doorstep of this family-operated inn on Falls River in downtown Estes Park. You may encounter the region’s famous elk and wildlife, while the communal wood fire pit is a great place to relax with complimentary s’mores each evening. There is a limited number of pet-friendly rooms available but all have a fridge, coffee maker, air conditioning and high-quality beds for snoozing after days out in the fresh air.
Discovery Lodge
Lodge
You and your pet will never want to leave this idyllic lodge close to downtown Estes Park, which has four acres of grounds to stroll around, a trout pond and miniature island. Dog-friendly rooms at this hotel have fridges, microwaves and coffee makers, while the hotel also has a fully-stocked mini market of snacks, fire pits and barbecues and complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate each morning.
Coyote Mountain Lodge
Lodge
Do your bit for the planet when you check into this newly-renovated hotel, which has been fitted with 170 solar panels to generate its own electricity. Rooms at this dog-friendly lodge in Estes Park are motel-style and have a private entrance, making it much easier to stay with your pet. Rooms have fridge and microwave for in-house dining plus there are communal charcoal and propane barbecues.
Dripping Springs Resort
Boutique Hotel
This boutique hotel in Estes Park has just 12 pet-friendly cabins, each featuring a hot tub and views of the Big Thompson River. Every cabin comes with a full kitchen, oven, toaster and every utensil you could need. There are miles of hiking trails within easy reach of the hotel and some of the area’s best fishing close to the cabins, for quiet days out with your dog at your side.
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