| amenities include free parking, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub. rustic suites have separate seating areas and sofabeds; some offer decks with mountain views. surrounded by mountains, this straightforward motel is 2 blocks from lake estes, a mile from the town center and 4 miles from the rocky mountain national park. upgraded rooms add microwaves and minifridges. the relaxed, pine-paneled rooms come with cable tv and free wi-fi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Denver International Airport 1 hr 30
Rocky Mountain National Park (12 min)
Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife. Hallett Peak (35 min)
National park mountain with a 12,718-foot peak & lake accessed via a ridge trail. Sky Pond (32 min)
Remote Rocky Mountain cirque basin lake & jagged granite cliffs at 10,900 feet accessible by trail. Fern Lake (35 min)
Scenic lake surrounded by forest in Rocky Mountain National Park, with a campground. Emerald Lake (35 min)
A popular hiking route leads to this scenic lake with views of the surrounding mountains. Dream Lake (35 min)
Steep cliffs encircle this high-altitude lake along a hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. | 
