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Our top choices for Gem Lake hotels

Front of property

1. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! We will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Randell
The price is ￥28,991
￥33,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Estes
Free daily buffet breakfast

2. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice breakfast, close to town. A great stay!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥29,081
￥33,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
Lobby sitting area

3. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
3.0 star property
3 km from Gem Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay and the breakfast was delicious."
United States
Angela
The price is ￥22,676
￥25,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Estes Mountain Inn
Free continental breakfast

4. Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn
2.5 star property
3 km from Gem Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and good morning breakfast."
United States
Shouvik
The price is ￥25,021
￥28,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Blue Door Inn
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

5. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,349 reviews)
"The breakfast was surprisingly really good!"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥23,374
￥26,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Coyote Mountain Lodge
Exterior

6. The Outpost Rocky Mountains

The Outpost Rocky Mountains
3.5 star property
Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (266 reviews)
"Great spot and location for RMNP."
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥28,836
￥33,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Outpost Rocky Mountains
Terrace/patio

7. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
2.5 star property
3.3 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
The price is ￥21,721
￥24,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Columbine Inn
Lobby sitting area

8. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location to Rocky Mountain national park."
United States
Cristin
The price is ￥27,427
￥31,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
Front of property

9. Riversong Inn Retreat

Riversong Inn Retreat
3.5 star property
7.4 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"Very nice room, gorgeous grounds, friendly staff."
United States
Patrick
The price is ￥43,014
￥47,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Riversong Inn Retreat
Mountain view

10. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient resort which is close to Rocky mountain national Park."
United States
Sithu
The price is ￥26,758
￥30,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Murphy's Resort
Interior

11. Inn of Glen Haven

Inn of Glen Haven
3.0 star property
6.5 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"What a great stay we had! The inn was perfect—right outside of the bustling town of Estes Park, but close enough to get everywhere we planned to be for activities and excursions…and even chill time in our room was relaxing. The quaint —and perfectly decorated—inn, had fine dining for exquisite dinners, delicious breakfasts, easy in/out for coming and going, and great owners/innkeepers around for any help or info. You will not be disappointed in your stay there—read the description in their...
United States
Tracy
The price is ￥33,722
￥36,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Inn of Glen Haven
Property grounds

12. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (774 reviews)
"Good place to stay, beautiful view of the river and very comfortable room."
United States
Dana
The price is ￥31,732
￥37,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Streamside on Fall River
Exterior

13. The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (542 reviews)
"Beautiful property on the Big Thompson River. Lovely, spotless, well appointed rooms and suites. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Great location around the corner from the entrance to RMNP. Not much to not love about this place!!"
United States
Vicky
The price is ￥42,656
￥46,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
Cottage Studio | Water view

14. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"The access to the river is amazing!"
United States
Eric
The price is ￥43,915
￥54,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
Lake view

15. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Gem Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was excellent, great views. The only downfall was the construction going on next to our building but the bar and the room was great."
United States
Roy
The price is ￥33,054
￥42,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
Romantic Cabin | Terrace/patio

16. Mountain Shadows Resort

Mountain Shadows Resort
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Cute little place within minutes to Estes!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥36,720
￥40,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mountain Shadows Resort
Gazebo

17. Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (297 reviews)
"Really pretty and relaxing, convenient location. A definite cabin to return...."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥41,152
￥47,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Pine Haven Resort
Cabin, Multiple Beds, River View | Terrace/patio

18. Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River
3.0 star property
8.4 km from Gem Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Enjoyed the river location"
United States
Dena
The price is ￥28,258
￥46,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Idlewilde by the River
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Gem Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (841 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Wished the hot tub was open and wished the breakfast had a little more options but overall great."
United States
Cale
The price is ￥18,535
￥21,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Saddle & Surrey Motel
Exterior

20. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The room is a little bit small but overall a good stay. I would recommend staying there for its proximity to downtown Estes park."
United States
David
The price is ￥28,781
￥32,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Murphy's River Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Gem Lake

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Hotel Estes
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Estes Mountain Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
Free continental breakfast
Blue Door Inn
2.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,001 reviews
View
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)
Coyote Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,349 reviews
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Top Gem Lake Hotel Reviews

Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was clean. Breakfast was okay. Staff was helpful. Beds were a little bouncy, could feel the person next to you moving."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Estes

Other attractions near Gem Lake

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Lumpy Ridge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's mountain views.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Lake?
Gem Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 1566 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Gem Lake?
Coyote Mountain Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2 mi (3.1 km) from Gem Lake. Other good choices within a few miles include Estes Mountain Inn and Expedition Lodge Estes Park.
How many hotels will I find near Gem Lake?
Expedia has 1566 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gem Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Gem Lake.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gem Lake?
For more details about updating your stay near Gem Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Gem Lake?
You'll want to browse the collections at MacGregor Ranch Museum, Estes Park Museum, and Stanley Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like The Stanley Hotel, Historic Estes Park, and Fall River Entrance Station. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Bond Park, Stanley Park, and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.