The Best Hotels Closest to Bear Lake Trailhead in Estes Park for 2026

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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 spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

1. Murphy's Resort

15 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

￥10,497

￥12,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.

2. Hotel Estes

14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Tomoyuki

￥12,956

￥14,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."

A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

3. Silver Moon Inn

12.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Stacy

￥17,902

￥20,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

4. Estes Mountain Inn

14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Micah

￥10,106

￥11,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

5. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Joseph

￥15,831

￥18,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

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

6. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Edith

￥19,462

￥22,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.

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

7. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Brad

￥10,667

￥12,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.

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

8. The Gateway Inn

17.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Steven

￥11,235

￥12,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.

A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.

9. Murphy's River Lodge

12.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Richard

￥15,786

￥18,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.

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.

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

ARMAN

￥18,863

￥21,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

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.

11. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Pavan Kumar

￥13,797

￥15,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A lodge with a stone retaining wall and a stream in front.

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable couch, a small wooden table, and a large bed.

12. 4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

11.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Michael

￥16,263

￥18,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

13. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Jennifer

￥16,644

￥23,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.

A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.

14. Blue Door Inn

14.5 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Doug

￥11,357

￥12,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a laptop on the table, a red sofa, and a fireplace.

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.

15. Streamside on Fall River

11.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Andy

￥13,514

￥17,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.

A wooden lodge with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with a stream and trees.

A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Boulder Brook on Fall River

11.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Jordan

￥28,090

￥32,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a bed. Large windows offer views of a snowy landscape.

17. Castle Mountain Lodge

11.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

BENITO

￥16,440

￥18,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.

A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.

18. Pine Haven Resort

11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Jacob

￥20,820

￥23,829 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.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.

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

19. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 7.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Andrea

￥14,640

￥16,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A two-story lodge with a covered deck and outdoor seating area.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two leather armchairs, a grey sofa, and a patterned rug.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background.

A residential area with a house, a large rock feature, and a tree with pink blossoms.

20. Misty Mountain Lodge

12.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead

Lori Ann

￥19,194

￥37,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Silver Moon Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,058 reviews	View
Appenzell Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

10/10 Excellent

"Braeside is a very nice, built well, authentic log cabin, perfect for 2. We have been visiting Estes Park every year in the fall, for over 30 years. This cabin was the cleanest and cozy so far! Well equipped, firm bed, and beautiful scenery. Quiet neighborhood with many opportunities to see wildlife. When we arrived, a cow Elk and her baby were laying under the tree, outside the bathroom window to greet us!"

Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a getaway. Just outside the busy Estes, but close enough to quickly enjoy the town. Such an easy drive to RMNP, too! The cabin was clean, comfy, and just a perfect stay!"

The Rose Den - Romantic Mountain Cabin with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Surprisingly large studio cabin with a lovely sense of privacy despite being close to the park entrance and town. We had a lovely cozy time. Hot tubbing under a star-studded canopy of a dark sky was amazing!"

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent

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

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. The house is as-advertised. It would be great for people of all ages, but was especially well-equipped for our group - 4 adults and 5 young kids. We especially enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings after kids went to bed. The location is perfect - a short stop from the YMCA and a short drive to downtown Estes Park and RMNP. We've stayed in Aspen Brook once before. We'll be back again one day soon."

Historic House at Braeside

10/10 Excellent

"Was everything as advertised. View of mountains off outside porch and corner windows in living room was great. Across the rode from property is running stream you can hear and see from outside and dining room window."

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

10/10 Excellent

"This house was perfect for our group in nearly every way. The split levels gave each family privacy but allowed us to spend as much time together as we wanted. We all thoroughly enjoyed the surroundings and the views, we really felt like we got the most out of our trip to Colorado by being so surrounded by its natural beauty at all times. The house felt totally private but still close to RMNP and town. It was clean and well appointed, and the 2 interactions I had with staff were easy and professional. We would all happily return!"

Blue Spruce Manor - 5 bedroom luxury home with hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful, elegant property. We had 10 family members and we all had plenty of space. We enjoyed the sound of the river and the extensive patio. The interior was of the highest quality. Everything we needed was provided. We will all remember this place as a special memory."

Brown Cabin: Charming Mountain House w/Views

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable cabin with everything we needed for our family vacation to the Rocky Mountains."

Other attractions near Bear Lake Trailhead

A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.

Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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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 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 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 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 Trailhead?

Bear Lake Trailhead is located in a scenic area of Estes Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Bear Lake Trailhead?

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 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bear Lake Trailhead. Another good option is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Bear Lake Trailhead?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Bear Lake Trailhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bear Lake Trailhead?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Bear Lake Trailhead, click here.

What can I see and do near Bear Lake Trailhead?

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

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Our top choices for Bear Lake Trailhead hotels

1. Murphy's Resort

2. Hotel Estes

3. Silver Moon Inn

4. Estes Mountain Inn

5. Appenzell Inn

6. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

7. Coyote Mountain Lodge

8. The Gateway Inn

9. Murphy's River Lodge

10. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

11. Discovery Lodge

12. 4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

13. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

14. Blue Door Inn

15. Streamside on Fall River

16. Boulder Brook on Fall River

17. Castle Mountain Lodge

18. Pine Haven Resort

19. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

20. Misty Mountain Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

The Rose Den - Romantic Mountain Cabin with Views!

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

Historic House at Braeside

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

Blue Spruce Manor - 5 bedroom luxury home with hot tub

Brown Cabin: Charming Mountain House w/Views

Other attractions near Bear Lake Trailhead

Bear Lake

Nymph Lake

Alberta Falls

Dream Lake

Emerald Lake

Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

Bierstadt Lake

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