Blue Door Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free continental breakfast
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1220 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Historic Estes Park
    11 min walk
  • Lake Estes Marina
    15 min walk
  • Stanley Museum
    16 min walk
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    57 min drive

Room options

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Studio Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Blue Door Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near Lake Estes Marina
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Blue Door Inn offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Blue Door Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Estes Marina and a 1-minute drive from Stanley Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Door Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Estes Park motel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Blue Door Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel
Blue Door Inn Estes Park
Blue Door Inn Motel Estes Park

Blue Door Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than what we usually get but at this time of the year we were lucky to still get a room. The room was very clean and we have been going to Blue Door Inn for a few years now. It is not walking distance to downtown Estes Park, but worth staying in and driving to a parking area. Estes Park is worth seeing in your lifetime!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

No house keeping Monday which was fine. Every day after only made bed and put towels on bed. At one point did take clean bundle of towels out of bathroom along with dirty. Kept leaving tip envelope out. Garbages never emptied. There was a washcloth between bed and nightstand upon my arrival and it remained there the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel!
We got in late, after the office had closed. The key was left for us and when we got to the room, the curtain was open and the light was on. It was so welcoming after a long day on the road. The room was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. This is an older motel but they have done a good job of keeping it up and current.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a balcony room with table and chairs for eating and a view. Room had everything you need and was very clean. Carpeting needs to be replaced soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaleen

Travelled with family
Meh, it was okay. Clean, but outdated. The staff was friendly and accommodating. You get what you pay for, so if you’re expecting something super fancy, this is not the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I would stay again. The free breakfast was good. It was safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frederick, Hamilton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible breakfast ran out of coffee! No syrup for waffles! Never go to this property! Disaster!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Adequate property. Could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodated a late check-in. Friendly, courteous staff. Clearly an older property that has been tastefully remodeled and updated. I had a simple, single (but suitable for a couple) accommodation that was clean, neat, and just what I needed for a business trip to Estes Park. The hand written thank you note from the housekeeping staff was a nice personal touch. Great independent lodging that sets itself apart from the ‘who cares anyway’ franchise hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small and it felt humid inside the room at all times. There was a very noisy fridge. We had to turn it off to be able to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner rattled all night long, keeping us awake. The pool was dirty. The hot tub didn’t work. They were out of regular coffee in the morning. Shower curtain was nasty looking, needed to be cleaned or thrown away. The panels on the door in the bathroom were dirty/dusty and I didn’t want to hang my towel on the hooks. It was just ok. Wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Halifax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at check-in. Spacious room with good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room had a broken sink faucet. Maintenance not available on Sunday to fix it. Second room had a shoebox sized air-conditioner from the Vietnam War era which did not adequately cool the room, and an outside door which did not close flush with the frame. Third room not clean with hair in the tub, shown to the housekeeper who removed it. Both double beds with stained sheets. No hair conditioner, just shampoo. Had to go buy a full sized bottle of hair conditioner. Housekeeping only the first day on Monday, but no housekeeping today, on Tuesday. Dated, run down motel room, with little to no repairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highway construction going on during our stay, mostly at night, mildly inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
I liked the location of this property as well as the prairie dogs in the backyard. The house keepers are so friendly and helpful!! You park right in front of your room so no problems there. Despite these perks, I would not stay here again. We had problems locating the front desk worker. The safety lock on our door was coming off and the door to our room did not shut well. The rooms have very limited amenities. It also was not as easily walkable as we had hoped and there is limited food in close proximity. Overall, safe and clean inn but not what I would look for in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is on the older side but is clean and comfortable. The carpet near our spa area was lifting and a sharp nail was sticking up so had to be careful around that space. The breakfast was basic but adequate. Nice outdoor feel with the trees lit up with lights. Close to town and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a one night stay but we were happy with the hotel. Easy-ish walk into the main part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernest, Cadiz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast wasn't near our expectation, powered eggs, no meat, orange juice was extremely watered down. Our experience was not as good as the ratings indicate... But it is close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not like the arrival. The attendant was not welcoming, he did not inform us about the hotel and for example about the music night. He wanted me to sign the check in form on his tablet without showing me first what i was signing. Also find some dirty around and under the drawers. Poor breakfast. On the other side nice view on the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love blue door everytime we come from Kansas City! Always clean and reliable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024