The Best Hotels Closest to Bear Lake in Estes Park for 2026

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Columbine Inn

15 km from Bear Lake

mingzhen

NT$5,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Cabin, Multiple Beds, River View | Terrace/patio

2. Idlewilde by the River

8.2 km from Bear Lake

Dena

NT$11,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Saddle & Surrey Motel

13.2 km from Bear Lake

Rick

NT$4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14.9 km from Bear Lake

Cristin

NT$6,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 7.5 km from Bear Lake

Praveen

NT$5,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

6. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

10.4 km from Bear Lake

Jennifer

NT$6,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

7. Murphy's Resort

15.1 km from Bear Lake

Tony

NT$6,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

8. Riversong Inn Retreat

9.3 km from Bear Lake

Patrick

NT$9,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

9. Estes Mountain Inn

14.5 km from Bear Lake

Vaishali

NT$5,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

10. Silver Moon Inn

12.5 km from Bear Lake

Morgan

NT$9,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

11. Ferncliff Lodge

17.8 km from Bear Lake

Chelsea

NT$7,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

12. Wildwood Inn

11.6 km from Bear Lake

Deborah

NT$6,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

13. Streamside on Fall River

11.8 km from Bear Lake

Hans

NT$7,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

10.7 km from Bear Lake

Melissa

NT$7,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

15. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 14.8 km from Bear Lake

Mary

NT$5,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

16. Murphy's River Lodge

12.2 km from Bear Lake

David

NT$7,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

17. Blue Door Inn

14.6 km from Bear Lake

Shouvik

NT$6,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

18. Pine Haven Resort

11.2 km from Bear Lake

Michael

NT$10,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

19. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 13.9 km from Bear Lake

Mendy

NT$6,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. The Historic Crag's Lodge

12.3 km from Bear Lake

Jeffrey

NT$8,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Columbine Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Idlewilde by the River	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 67 reviews	View
Saddle & Surrey Motel	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 831 reviews	View
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park	2.5 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,646 reviews	View

Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

8/10 Good

"Just a basic motel to crash, don’t expect anything more. Very close and convenient to RMNP entrance and Estes park."

Idlewilde by the River

8/10 Good

"It was a rustic cabin setting by a river. We enjoyed being able to get away from the crowds in Estes Park. Our cabin was unexpectedly very close to the other cabins, however, all the guests respected the quiet. Messaging with the host was easy and quick. The kitchenette and bathroom were tiny, but sufficient for our needs. We liked the screened porch with the swing on it. There was a sufficient wifi & tv signal. Location was close to everything in Estes Park. Check in/out was super easy."

Riversong Inn Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The property is set on 26 acres on a “small” river (Big Thompson River) in Estes Park. The grounds are nice, and set up as a wedding (or event) venue. They have a good bit of frontage along the river, with benches interspersed. We stayed in “Shooting Star” in the main building’s second (top) floor. It was a very nice unit with a king bed, fireplace, sitting area (bookcases filled with books), shower and separate tub (and sink and toilet; toilet in the water closet with shower, sink outside that area with tub). We had to go with the “to go” breakfast (a great parfait with kiwi and blueberries) since we had 6-8am timed entry for Rocky Mountain NP."

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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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.

Where is the best place to stay close to Bear Lake?

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 choice is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Bear Lake?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Bear Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bear Lake?

For additional details about updating your stay near Bear Lake or cancelling it, click here.

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.

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Our top choices for Bear Lake hotels

1. Columbine Inn

2. Idlewilde by the River

3. Saddle & Surrey Motel

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

5. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

6. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

7. Murphy's Resort

8. Riversong Inn Retreat

9. Estes Mountain Inn

10. Silver Moon Inn

11. Ferncliff Lodge

12. Wildwood Inn

13. Streamside on Fall River

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

15. Coyote Mountain Lodge

16. Murphy's River Lodge

17. Blue Door Inn

18. Pine Haven Resort

19. Discovery Lodge

20. The Historic Crag's Lodge

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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

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Bear Lake Trailhead

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