Top 10 Hotels Near Emerald Lake in Estes Park for 2026

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Our top choices for Emerald Lake hotels

1. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 9.2 km from Emerald Lake

Stephanie

P12,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

2. Idlewilde by the River

9.9 km from Emerald Lake

Dena

P20,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

3. The Gateway Inn

15.4 km from Emerald Lake

Joyce

P10,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

4. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

12.6 km from Emerald Lake

Mariam

P18,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

5. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

12 km from Emerald Lake

Leidy Vanessa

P11,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

6. Columbine Cabins

15 km from Emerald Lake

Wilsie

P13,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

7. Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging

14.4 km from Emerald Lake

Donna

P14,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

8. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 15.5 km from Emerald Lake

Alyssa

P15,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 14 - Jul 15

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

9. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 16.4 km from Emerald Lake

Lee

P11,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

10. The Stanley Hotel

Stanley Heights, 15 km from Emerald Lake

Richard

P20,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

11. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

15.3 km from Emerald Lake

Monica

P14,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

12. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Grand Estates, 16 km from Emerald Lake

Miguel

P14,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

13. Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

15.2 km from Emerald Lake

Jake

P15,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

14. Estes Park Vacation Lodging

12 km from Emerald Lake

Maylen

P50,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

15. Nisa Mountain 36 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

12 km from Emerald Lake

Anonymous traveler

P60,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 11 - Jul 12

16. Sunnyside Knoll: 8 1 Bedroom Cabin

12.6 km from Emerald Lake

P30,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 10 - Jul 11

17. Jackstraw Mountain 32 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

12 km from Emerald Lake

P53,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park	2.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,568 reviews	View
Idlewilde by the River	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
The Gateway Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Emerald Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The view and the restaurant next door were amazing."

River Ridge Cottages

8/10 Good

"Beautiful setting by the river with mountain peak views. Convenient parking near the room. Spacious room with table, couch, stove, micro, sink, coffee maker. Helped us save money on preparing food. Couch not facing TV. No decaf coffee! Very convenient checkin and out. Excellent riverside deck & bank with chairs. Excellent location near RMNP & local parks."

Idlewilde by the River

10/10 Excellent

"Should put the cabin number on the itinerary and the lock should have at least a 30 second delay. You could easily lock yourself out and if you don’t memorize the code or if you leave your phone inside the cabin you could be locked out with no way to contact anybody. Other than that, everything was great."

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

10/10 Excellent

"It is a huge YMCA venue located conveniently close to the Beaver entrance of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a popular affordable place for families hence, it is very busy with lots of people traffic. We checked in a at a well maintained lodge with a friendly & helpful staff. After an amazing day in the park we checked in late at 7:30pm. Even with a late check in we were able to have our choice of 3 different buffets to get something to eat. The lobby lodge we were placed in was well worn with camp furniture & rug from the 70’s. So I wasn’t sure what to expect of our room. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into a nice, clean refurbished room with a comfortable bed & remodeled shower complete with great water pressure."

Hotels near other Emerald Lake attractions

A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

Dream Lake

9.6/5 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Lake?

Emerald Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Emerald 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. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Emerald Lake. Other good options around the area include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.

How many hotels are there close to Emerald Lake?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Emerald Lake.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Emerald Lake.

What can I see and do near Emerald Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. At Dream Lake, Sprague Lake, and Bear Lake, you can surround yourself with nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail, Glacier Gorge Trailhead, or Sprague Lake Trailhead.

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Our top choices for Emerald Lake hotels

1. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

2. Idlewilde by the River

3. The Gateway Inn

4. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

5. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

6. Columbine Cabins

7. Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging

8. Discovery Lodge

9. Coyote Mountain Lodge

10. The Stanley Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

12. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

13. Trailhead Lodge Rocky Mountains

14. Estes Park Vacation Lodging

15. Nisa Mountain 36 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

16. Sunnyside Knoll: 8 1 Bedroom Cabin

17. Jackstraw Mountain 32 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

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Top Emerald Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Hotels near other Emerald Lake attractions

Dream Lake

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