Top 10 Hotels Near Bear Lake in Estes Park for 2026

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A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.

A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

1. Columbine Inn

15 km from Bear Lake

Peter

P4,900

P5,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.

A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.

A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

2. The Gateway Inn

17.1 km from Bear Lake

Christopher

P4,467

P4,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.

A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 7.5 km from Bear Lake

Robert

P5,820

P6,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

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.

4. Murphy's Resort

15.1 km from Bear Lake

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

P4,173

P4,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

5. Estes Mountain Inn

14.5 km from Bear Lake

Daniel

P4,566

P5,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.

A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

6. Saddle & Surrey Motel

13.2 km from Bear Lake

James

P6,001

P6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.

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.

7. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10.4 km from Bear Lake

Connie

P6,045

P6,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

8. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 14.5 km from Bear Lake

Mark

P6,841

P7,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

9. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.9 km from Bear Lake

ARMAN

P7,476

P8,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

10. Hotel Estes

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Anthony

P5,993

P6,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of a mountain.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and a book on a table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

15.2 km from Bear Lake

Dick

P6,055

P7,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

12. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Edith

P7,737

P8,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

13. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.8 km from Bear Lake

Brad

P4,539

P5,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the outdoors.

A family around a campfire with chairs and a mountain view in the background.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a bar area.

A modern lobby with wooden accents, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

14. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

13.6 km from Bear Lake

Nicolle

P7,978

P10,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of autumn foliage and mountains.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, three blue umbrellas, and a view of mountains.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large chimney.

A spacious lodge interior with wooden beams, a grand fireplace, and a variety of seating arrangements.

15. Grand Lake Lodge

16.4 km from Bear Lake

Tracey

P6,831

P8,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, two leather chairs, and a wooden table.

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 stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

16. Nicky's Resort

11.6 km from Bear Lake

Kaleb

P5,062

P6,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

A lodge with multiple cabins surrounded by tall pine trees.

17. Idlewilde by the River

8.2 km from Bear Lake

LYNNE

P8,424

P15,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.

18. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

11.2 km from Bear Lake

Teri

P7,224

P10,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

19. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.9 km from Bear Lake

Joseph

P5,820

P6,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.

A hot tub on a balcony with a mountain view.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

20. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

10.3 km from Bear Lake

Michael

P11,894

P15,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Columbine Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Gateway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park	8.2 Very good 1,749 reviews	View
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,046 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a fantastic place to stay and located right outside Rocky Mountain National Park. We were close to a local store that provided sandwiches for picnics and other delicious restaurants."

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view from the cabin. Definitely looking forward to another visit"

River Ridge Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms and taken care of! Nice river views!"

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place went above and beyond our expectations! The staff is super friendly, the room was one of the cleanest rooms I’ve ever been in, and the location was top-notch. Will definitely be back!"

Dao House

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, the staff/owner was helpful."

Other attractions near Bear Lake

A map of Bear Lake with a rocky shoreline and a forested background.

Bear Lake Trailhead

9.6/10 (1,866 reviews)

Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.

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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 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 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 rocky mountain landscape with a lake, trees, and a prominent cliff.

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?

Bear Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Bear Lake?

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Bear Lake. Another good choice is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Bear Lake?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Bear Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Bear Lake.

What can I see and do near Bear Lake?

Spend some time wandering around Rocky Mountain National Park, Bear Lake Trailhead, and Murphey's Mountain Park. Create some family memories at The Labyrinth and Moraine Park Museum. Enjoy nature at Dream Lake, Alberta Falls, or Emerald Lake.

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Columbine Inn

2. The Gateway Inn

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

4. Murphy's Resort

5. Estes Mountain Inn

6. Saddle & Surrey Motel

7. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

8. Appenzell Inn

9. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

10. Hotel Estes

11. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

12. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

13. Coyote Mountain Lodge

14. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

15. Grand Lake Lodge

16. Nicky's Resort

17. Idlewilde by the River

18. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

19. Discovery Lodge

20. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

River Ridge Cottages

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

Dao House

Other attractions near Bear Lake

Bear Lake Trailhead

Nymph Lake

Dream Lake

Alberta Falls

Emerald Lake

Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

Bierstadt Lake

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