COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGING
Hotels, Resorts / Spas, Lodges, Ranches, Cottages
Estes Park, Gold Lake/Ward, Lyons, Nederland

Estes Park Lodging

ESTES PARK CENTER/YMCA
Year-round conference center and family resort adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park (view map), 303-448-1616 (ext. 1 for reservations).

HOLIDAY INN-ESTES PARK
This 150-room hotel adjacent to Estes Park Conference Center has banquet facilities for up to 800 people. Four miles from Rocky Mountain National Park and three blocks from downtown 101 S. St. Vrain, at U.S. Highway 36 and Colorado Highway 7, Estes Park.

LAKE SHORE LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Hotel has 42 rooms with spectacular views as well as six suites with fireplaces. Other amenities include a health center, indoor pool and hot tub. 1700 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park.

STANLEY HOTEL
This historic hotel built in 1909 features 140 rooms, an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts, a gift shop and a museum known for its ghost and history tours. Within walking distance of downtown Estes Park. 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park.

SYLVAN DALE GUEST RANCH
Working ranch with conference facilities 40 minutes north of Boulder. 2939 N. County Road 31D, off U.S. Highway 34, 877-667-3999.

Gold Lake/Ward Lodging

GOLD LAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA
This mountain getaway is 22 miles northwest of Boulder in Ward. Choice of 18 artistically appointed cabins. Amenities include lakeside hot pools, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, a billiard room, and a full-service spa. Reservations required. 3371 Gold Lake Rd., off Colorado Highway 72 (Peak-to-Peak Highway) near Ward, 303-459-3544 or 800-450-3544.

Lyons Lodging

SHELLY'S COTTAGES
Enjoy a relaxing mountain getaway only minutes from Boulder, with over 800 feet of riverfront property on 5 acres of green lawns. Most cottages include private outdoor hot tubs, gas fireplaces, furnished kitchens and covered front porches. Four miles northwest of Lyons on U.S. highway 36, 303-823-6326, www.shellyscottages.com

STONE MOUNTAIN LODGE AND CABINS
Minutes north of Boulder on 45 scenic acres overlooking Lyons' Apple Valley, the lodge offers a two-bedroom cabin suite with whirlpool bath and full kitchen, studio and one-bedroom cabins, motel rooms, and small campground with hot showers. All are nonsmoking. Heated pool, fishing pond and hiking available on-site. Family- and pet friendly. 10 percent group discount. 18055 N. St. Vrain Dr., two miles west of Lyons on U.S. Highway 36 (view map), 303-823-6091 or 1-800-282-5612. www.stonemountainlodge.com

Nederland Lodging

BEST WESTERN LODGE AT NEDERLAND
Features 23 nonsmoking rooms, some with fireplaces, all with a mini refrigerator. A hot tub and lobby fireplace are available for all guests. 55 Lakeview Drive, Nederland (view map).

SUNDANCE LODGE AND STABLES
The Sundance Lodge is located just one mile south of Nederland on Highway 119. The cozy lodge offers 12 comfortable, rustic rooms and a family-size gazebo. The most notable feature, however, is the spectacular view of the Continental Divide. Watch the breathtaking sunset over the majestic mountains from your front porch and then head next door for a romantic glass of wine and delicious bite to eat at the friendly Sundance Cafe. The Sundance Stables, conveniently located across from the Sundance Lodge and Café, are in full operation Memorial Day through the end of fall. 303-258-3797 or 800-817-3797, www.sundance-lodge.com.