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Murphy's River Lodge

481 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
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Murphy's River Lodge
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Boston
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed our stay - we were located in the main lodge (above the office) in a spotless room with a very comfortable king-sized bed. The sink was located in the room, separate from the shower/toilet, which made it convenient to get ready in the morning. The room featured a flat-screen tv, DVD player,... More

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Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This lodge is a perfect location from which to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. The entrance to the park is right up the street. The town is a 10 minute walk to a bunch of little shops. Yet when you're at the motel, it's extremely quiet and peaceful. The rooms are perfect - clean, cheerful, beds are comfortable. Continental breakfast... More

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Minneapolis
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Were do I start. We had booked into another hotel but did not like what we got. We called around and found Murphy's....We had looked at this initially but it was a little to much for our budget, however because this was now a last minute reservation it was much less expensive. We were in a condo unit over looking... More

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Rye, Colorado, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This was a great place to stay! The management and staff were incredibly kind, and the rooms were very nice and clean! The pool was lots of fun, and we had to roll ourselves out after such a big, yummy breakfast! Thanks Murphy's River Lodge!

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pa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

The room was beautiful to sit outside and watch the river roar by. The room was clean and stylist. Nice continent breakfast. My only problem was the thin walls the people upstairs woke us up at 2am with kids running around I know it not the lodge's fault but they should put families on the first floor.

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Austin, Texas
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5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Bed was supportive and comfortable but the down comforter was way too hot for summer. Even with the individual A/C unit, we were warm at night. Bath was small. Pictures nicer than place is. But nice staff and decent continental breakfast.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013 via mobile

We have stayed at Murphys Lodge 2 different times in 2 months, and we are driving 12 hours to get there. Our first visit was on a groupon. We enjoyed our first stay so much we decided to come back as soon as we had time off. The staff is WONDERFUL! The location is beautiful, there is a community firepit,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013 via mobile

This place is great! Wonderful staff and perfect location. Loretta ordered my family a pizza and had it sent to our room as we weren't arriving till late and had not eaten. The rooms are spacious, inexpensive and our room backed to the river. There was a great complimentary breakfast and we were in walking distance to all of the... More

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Ruston
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We got a room here (late in the day) for one night on our way to Wyoming. The price was competitive, and Meredith at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. Murphy's River Lodge is extremely close to downtown Estes Park, and the room we stayed in was larger than most hotel rooms, and very well-maintained. Slept great and... More

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Aurora, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

This was our first visit to Murphy's River Lodge. We were very pleased with the accomodations. The rooms were very clean, the bed linens were crisp and new, and the staff was extremely pleasant and welcoming. We had a great room with a good-sized balcony overlooking the river. The complimentary breakfast is offered in a large, well equipped room with... More

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What travelers say

  • Continental breakfast(58)
  • Hot tub(56)
  • Very friendly(48)
  • Very clean(43)
  • Great time(17)
  • Short walk(15)
  • King bed(10)
  • Main street(7)
  • Indoor pool(3)

Additional Information about Murphy's River Lodge

Address: 481 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
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Region: United States > Colorado > Rocky Mountain National Park > Estes Park
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Onsen Hotels in Estes Park
#1 Family Hotels in Estes Park
#4 Romantic Hotels in Estes Park
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Murphy's River Lodge is located 2 blocks from downtown Estes Park and backs to the Fall River. Murphy's was remodeled in 2011 and has a reputation of having the friendliest staff in town. Your stay at Murphy's comes with free wifi,free breakfast,indoor heated pool and hot tub,20 River front rooms ,6 pet friendly rooms and several value rooms for our friends on a tighter budget. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Murphy`s River Hotel Estes Park
Murphy`s River Hotel
American Wilderness Hotel
American Wilderness Lodge

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