I stayed here earlier this year and it was perfect. I recently stayed at the Stanley Hotel and wished I had stayed here again instead.

This is not a luxury resort but it has everything you need:
1) Nicely kept rooms that are comfortable
2) Hot water
3) Great owners
4) Hot tub
5) Snowshoes!
6) Fireplace
7) Kitchenette with utensils and appliances

The location is excellent and roads were fine even with heavy snow in the area. Granted it was offseason so you might have to adjust your expectations if the resort is full and Estes Park is overloaded with people. But we had a great time and I will stay here again from now on.

Spending the Thanksgiving holiday in Estes Park and at Deer Crest was a delight. I had stayed here previously and found the same great accomodation and friendly welcome. I was pleased to note that the owners are continuing to update and improve their property. Its location close to the entrance to RMNP and on the Fall River is a delight. It is so restful to be able to sit next to the river and enjoy a good book. Do stay here, you will be pleased. I should note, it is an adult only non-smoking facility.

We arrived in Estes Park, CO without reservations. We stopped at the visitors center and picked out some brochures, took them to the desk, friendly clerk assisted us with picking resorts open and having rooms for one night. We chose Deer Crest and what a prize it was! Just a short distance from downtown. Nice wooded area with babbling brook just outside the door. Friendly young woman at desk told us Resort is family owned and operated (by her father). Room and bathroom clean and well kept. Linens clean and crisp. We were there in the off season so we were thrilled with the price! Be sure to find place to eat soon if you arrive late afternoon. We ended up getting sandwiches at the Safeway Deli and eating on the deck at the resort which turned out to be really nice. Will most definitely stay here if we ever return.

Deer Crest is a lovely resort in Estes Park, CO. It is located right on the Fall River. You open your door (ground level) and walk just a few feet & you are at the river. If you like the Rocky Mountain National Park it is only a couple of miles up the road. It is only a mile or so from downtown Estes Park. Our favorite room has always been pleasant, clean, and spacious. We usually stay 2 nights but this trip we decided to stay for 3 nights. Being early November we had the whole resort pretty much to ourselves. The staff is friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this resort!