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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 spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

1. Columbine Inn

15 km from Bear Lake

Peter

€80

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.

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

2. Murphy's Resort

15.1 km from Bear Lake

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

€68

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

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

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.

3. Hotel Estes

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Tomoyuki

€97

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

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

4. Estes Mountain Inn

14.5 km from Bear Lake

Micah

€74

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.

A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

5. Saddle & Surrey Motel

13.2 km from Bear Lake

Erica

€98

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

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.

A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.

6. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10.4 km from Bear Lake

Connie

€98

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

7. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.8 km from Bear Lake

Brad

€69

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

8. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

14.7 km from Bear Lake

Edith

€126

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

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

A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

9. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 14.5 km from Bear Lake

Doug

€111

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.

10. Silver Moon Inn

12.5 km from Bear Lake

Gary

€126

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.

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

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.

11. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 7.5 km from Bear Lake

Andrea

€90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

12. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.9 km from Bear Lake

ARMAN

€121

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

13. The Gateway Inn

17.1 km from Bear Lake

Paige

€71

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a vending machine, potted plants, and a staircase.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and a book on a table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

15.2 km from Bear Lake

Dick

€109

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

15. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.9 km from Bear Lake

Pavan Kumar

€95

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the outdoors.

A hot tub area with two people, surrounded by large green plants.

A modern lobby with wooden accents, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A family around a campfire with chairs and a mountain view in the background.

16. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

13.6 km from Bear Lake

Nicolle

€144

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.

A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

17. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

10.3 km from Bear Lake

Michael

€226

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.

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

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

18. Murphy's River Lodge

12.2 km from Bear Lake

Richard

€89

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A log cabin by a flowing river surrounded by dense forest.

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to a loft area, a couch, and a sign reading "Welcome Cabin".

A wood-burning stove with a chimney, a chair, and firewood.

A cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.

19. Ponderosa Lodge

11.1 km from Bear Lake

Vitaly

€99

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

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

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.

20. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

11.2 km from Bear Lake

Jennifer

€138

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Columbine Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,050 reviews	View
Saddle & Surrey Motel	8.8 Excellent 921 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Dao House

8/10 Good

"Parking was inconvenient if you get a room numbered in the 200s. Access to these rooms require entry through a door from outside. The general door is locked in the evening preventing you coming in from the outdoors and yr room key will not work for this door. It is pitch black with no lights when you try to find yr way to yr room from outside-creepy. No elevator, 2 steep flight of stairs-not good for seniors/disabled to lug yr luggage."

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."

Bears Then

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Great location. Quiet setting! Had a very cozy feel!"

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."

Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Aspen Brook was perfect! It was conveniently located near RMNP and downtown Estes Park. There was enough room for all 5 of us without feeling on top of each other. The Spice Rack was within walking distance. Def check it out for coffee and pastries. Communications leading up to and during our stay were clear and concise. The check-in and check-out couldn't have been smoother."

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."

Other attractions near Bear Lake

A map of Bear Lake with a rocky shoreline and a forested background.

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 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 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 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 39 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 39 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, Alberta Falls or Emerald Lake.

Estes Park Hotel Guide - Bear Lake hotels in Estes Park, United States of America.

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Columbine Inn

2. Murphy's Resort

3. Hotel Estes

4. Estes Mountain Inn

5. Saddle & Surrey Motel

6. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

7. Coyote Mountain Lodge

8. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

9. Appenzell Inn

10. Silver Moon Inn

11. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

12. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

13. The Gateway Inn

14. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

15. Discovery Lodge

16. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

17. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

18. Murphy's River Lodge

19. Ponderosa Lodge

20. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Dao House

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.

Bears Then

Historic House at Braeside

Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

Divine Destiny Vacation Home at Windcliff

Blue Spruce Manor - 5 bedroom luxury home with hot tub

Other attractions near Bear Lake

Bear Lake Trailhead

Nymph Lake

Dream Lake

Alberta Falls

Emerald Lake

Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

Bierstadt Lake

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