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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

A two-story lodge with a stone foundation, wooden balconies, and a small waterfall feature.
A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a small pond and a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a bench, a TV mounted on a stone wall, and a view through a glass door.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

1. The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
9.5 km from Bear Lake
United States
Vicky
€344
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
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.
A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

2. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
14.7 km from Bear Lake
United States
Monte
€128
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Estes
A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.
A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
15 km from Bear Lake
United States
Kenneth
€116
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Columbine Inn
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

4. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 7.5 km from Bear Lake
United States
Ashley
€92
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

5. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 14.5 km from Bear Lake
United States
Traci
€156
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Appenzell Inn
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 mountain lodge with red Adirondack chairs, a covered picnic area, and a sign indicating no vacancy.
A rectangular swimming pool with a blue border, surrounded by red lounge chairs and a fence.

6. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
14.5 km from Bear Lake
United States
Graciela
€114
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Estes Mountain Inn
A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.
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.
A hot tub with a digital temperature gauge, surrounded by windows with blinds, in a room with a door and a light fixture.

7. Castle Mountain Lodge

Castle Mountain Lodge
11.4 km from Bear Lake
United States
Aubrey
€122
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Castle Mountain Lodge
A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.
A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a small bridge over a flowing river surrounded by dense forest.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a bench, a trash bin, and a view of a forest.

8. Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River
8.2 km from Bear Lake
United States
James
€254
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Idlewilde by the River
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.

9. Ferncliff Lodge

Ferncliff Lodge
17.8 km from Bear Lake
United States
Scot
€188
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ferncliff Lodge
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 balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

10. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
14.7 km from Bear Lake
United States
Venkata Ravi Sankar
€187
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.
A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.
A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.

11. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
12.2 km from Bear Lake
United States
Troy
€187
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Murphy's River Lodge
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.
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.

12. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
14.9 km from Bear Lake
United States
Ajit
€187
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
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.
A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

13. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
12.5 km from Bear Lake
United States
Brenda
€224
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Silver Moon Inn
Two wooden cabins with balconies, a stone pathway, and a pine tree.
A log cabin with a wooden deck and a snow-covered ground.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door decorated with a sunflower wreath.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a bathtub.

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

Mountain Shadows Resort
10.7 km from Bear Lake
United States
Melissa
€192
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Mountain Shadows Resort
A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

15. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
17.1 km from Bear Lake
United States
Christopher
€154
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Gateway Inn
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 covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a grill, and metal tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.

16. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
11.8 km from Bear Lake
United States
Julia
€207
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Streamside on Fall River
A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a window with blinds.
A playground with a slide, swings, and a wooden deck with stairs.
A room with a view of a forested mountain range through large windows.

17. Wildwood Inn

Wildwood Inn
11.6 km from Bear Lake
United States
Rebecca
€115
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Wildwood Inn
A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.
A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

18. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
10.4 km from Bear Lake
United States
Else
€114
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.
A room with a dining table, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a mountain.
A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view into the adjacent bedroom.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a kettle.

19. The Historic Crag's Lodge

The Historic Crag's Lodge
12.3 km from Bear Lake
United States
Jeffrey
€207
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Historic Crag's Lodge
A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A bathroom with a bathtub, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchen area.

20. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
11 km from Bear Lake
United States
Robert
€256
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A two-story lodge with a stone foundation, wooden balconies, and a small waterfall feature.
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
9.8
Exceptional
552 reviews
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A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
Columbine Inn
9.6
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
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A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
8.0
Very good
1,684 reviews
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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
Appenzell Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Bears Then

Bears Then

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice cabin close to town and RMNP entrance. Looked to be newly updated. Very well appointed kitchen with utensils, pots, pans etc. One thing that I would like to see added are ice cube trays."
Bob R. 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Bears Then
Dao House

Dao House

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful quaint resort! Staff was great! I didn’t have time to enjoy any of the amenities, but I’d definitely stay again and hopefully get to try the multiple amenities, including the oxygen bar! My room was good, bed was comfy, and BEAUTIFUL views!"
Kaitlin 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Dao House
Deering Crest – 3BR Home with Panoramic RMNP Views – Windcliff – 20-NCD3249

Deering Crest – 3BR Home with Panoramic RMNP Views – Windcliff – 20-NCD3249

8/10 Good
"NA"
Samantha F. 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Deering Crest – 3BR Home with Panoramic RMNP Views – Windcliff – 20-NCD3249
Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

10/10 Excellent
"The property and condition were amazing. We had a family wedding and would come back (plan to come back) again. It was incredible."
Chris W. 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.

10/10 Excellent
"Renee went above and beyond !The cabin was perfect !"
Steven E. 7-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
"Historic Mountainside Cabin At Braeside" Pet friendly.
Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

8/10 Good
"Cute little place. I didn’t realize places in Colorado didn’t have AC so that was a little bit to get used to and it was definitely hot upstairs. She did offer extra fans but if it’s hot be prepared for that. The spiral staircase was a little difficult to get suitcases upstairs. House was stocked very well. Good location. We seen deer in the backyard."
Tiffany U. 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!
Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

10/10 Excellent
"I don’t think we could have found a better property for our family of 10 ages 6-73. Easily could have fit another family or 2. Very well stocked with things to occupy the kids, the hot tub was in excellent condition, and the layout of the home itself had so many different areas for the families to have their own space. Basement is like its own 2 bed/bath apartment with its own mini kitchen. Upper loft did get warm during this mid-August heat wave but there were at least 15 fans placed throughout to help draw in the cool air at night. Spotted plenty of mule deer roaming the property and the humming birds were around constantly. Beautiful views in all directions."
Brent B. 6-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

10/10 Excellent
"The kitchen was well stocked and the view from the deck was a panoramic view of the front range - as good as it gets. The house served us well for a week of hiking in the park and renewing our love of Estes Park."
DONALD V H. 7-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff
Escape to the charming embrace of nature at Machin duplex Cottage 9!Pet Friendly

Escape to the charming embrace of nature at Machin duplex Cottage 9!Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our 16 night stay in Estes Park. The cabin was perfect for our needs and very close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. We had all kinds of wildlife outside the cabin, including dear, turkeys, and a herd of elk with babies! Estes Park is close by, with lots of fun activities. Never a dull moment!"
Kurt V. 16-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Escape to the charming embrace of nature at Machin duplex Cottage 9!Pet Friendly

Other attractions near Bear Lake

A hiking trail beside a calm lake surrounded by dense forest.

Bear Lake Trailhead

9.6/10 (1,866 reviews)
Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.
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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 calm lake surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

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 waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff.

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 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?
Bear Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 40 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Bear Lake?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Bear Lake. Another good option is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Bear Lake?
Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bear Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Bear Lake.
What can I see and do near Bear Lake?
Spend some time wandering around Rocky Mountain National Park, Bear Lake Trailhead and Murphey's Mountain Park. Create some family memories at The Labyrinth and Moraine Park Museum. Enjoy nature at Dream Lake, Emerald Lake or Sprague Lake.