YMCA of the Rockies
2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511-9501
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#19 of 69 Specialty lodging in Estes Park
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We are located outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. We have 9 lodges and 206 cabins spread over 860 acres. Perfect for family vacations, reunions, retreats and conferences.
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Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Yoga classes
Coffee shop
Archery
Bicycle rental
Children's playground
Internet
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Shallow end in pool
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Breakfast buffet
Kid-friendly buffet
Vending machine
Game room
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Tennis court
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Chapel / shrine
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
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Shared lounge / TV area
ATM on site
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What a great place to stay in the winter with children!! We: sledded, did archery, played pool and ping pong, went to the museum, rollerskated, climbing wall, and much more without leaving the property. The cafeteria is awesome with food for all tastes and our newer cabin was cozy and clean. What a blast for everyone!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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We stayed here in August and loved it! Convenient for entering RMNP but also a beautiful place to hang out with activities for the kids. And the dining room buffet makes family meals easy and convenient. The rooms aren't luxurious but they're fine for affordable lodging in an amazing location. Wind River Lodge was quiet- we never heard our neighbors- and a short (though steep!) walk from the dining room. Some rooms have an incredible view of the mountains- ours didn't but our in-laws' room did. We saw elk walking through the campus most days. Coffee in the rooms or even just in each building would be nice, but I think that was removed as a Covid precaution.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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This was our first time staying here, and we LOVED it! We stayed in Cabin #92. It was a spacious, simple (no TV or fireplace), clean cabin in a neat, private setting. We even had a few herds of elk (each with a bull!) graze and bed down on our cabin grounds--this was so neat!!! The kitchen was convenient for making our own meals. And the bedrooms had plenty of beds. A queen in one bedroom and three twin beds in the other bedroom (including a bunk bed). We even bundled up to sit outside on the chairs on our large, covered porch (complete with a picnic table) to hear the elk bugling in the distance because it was so special to hear! We also heard an owl from our porch! We enjoyed the plethora of activities at the YMCA--miniature golf, historical museum (with a fun Teddy Roosevelt presentation), roller skating, indoor swimming, and the arts & crafts building. The mini golf course had to be the most scenic one we've ever been to! We had a reserved entry pass into RMNP, but we didn't need to use it because there is a short trail to hike from the YMCA to a shuttle bus stop in the park (note: the shuttle bus usually stops running in mid October though). You can walk the trail by the stables into the park and take the Moraine Park shuttle bus. This is the perfect location for nature lovers and hikers with the close proximity to RMNP as well as for those that like indoor activities.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded 3 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for your note, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like you all had a lovely time, and we look forward to your next visit!
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We have stayed here a few times now and my kids LOVE it! We always get a two bedroom cabin w no TV. Its great to have a kitchen, fireplace and two bedrooms- one w a queen and the other w a bunk bed and twin. Reading other reviews- people need to keep in mind that this is the YMCA, its not a luxury resort...and its super affordable for families! We have stayed in a few different cabins at this point and never had unclean cabins. Sure, they are "rustic" with old furniture and basic furnishings, but that is the YMCA! We always request a wood burning fireplace and they sell bushels of wood at check in. We love it, we bring board games and light a fire and sit around w the kids all night long. The activities are awesome, they love rock climbing, making ice cream, the pool, the game room at Sweet, the escape room, Bingo, hikes and finding the gold, crafts, and everything else! We reconnect with our kids and have no electronics all weekend and it is amazing. There is great wifi in the cabins and around the campus though, if you need it. The staff is all super kid friendly and you will see the same few as they rotate around the activities. I do keep a list on my phone of things we bring when we go- *portable speaker for music *extra blankets and pillows (this is a must as the beds only have a light blanket) *baby wipes *zip lock bags (in case. you make lunch and want to transport for picnic) *Lighter (for fireplace) *Flashlight or nightlight for kids *Board games *Wine bottle opener (def needed, most cabins had one but better be sure!) *frozen food or easy prepare foods (there is full size fridge and oven and microwave so bring food to make dinner or breakfast) *crayons and coloring books, crafts to do in cabin *Marshmallow sticks, smores ingredients *shampoo-conditioner (most cabins have a basic soap) *bar of soap for shower *scissors (most cabins didn't have these) With that being said, we usually made dinner at the cabin and prepared lunch also. The cafeteria was gross in our opinion, so we wouldn't eat at the YMCA. And the hours for the coffee shop seem to open/close whenever, so don't count on that. There is a coffee pot in each cabin, I'd bring filters just in case. We LOVE The Rock Inn for dinner and always plan on night to go out. Overall, we LOVE our visits to the YMCA!!…
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Date of stay: November 2022
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We stayed in one of the 4 bedroom cabins. Upon arrival it was raining, which isn't a big deal, but where we were able to parked our vehicles that led to the entry to the cabin was flooded. We had a ton of groceries to bring inside and had to trudge through several inches deep water to get to the stairs. The cabinets in the kitchen are sticky, there are limited utensils, only 2 wine glasses for 6 of us, one roll of paper towels, and one roll of toilet paper per bathroom (we were here a week). The bathroom I was unlucky to use had pubic hair stuck in the metal tile molding that for some reason was placed where the tub met the floor. My guess is they were covering up damage. The walls in the bathroom had yellow drippings running down the paint. Each of the three bathtubs had black mold in the caulking. The edges of the carpet throughout the cabin were greyed from years of collected dust. I moved a chair and there were dead bugs underneath in the living room. Inside cabinets and drawers was collected dirt and debris. Our window wouldn't stay open in our room - they left us a stick to prop it open, though it was missing a screen and we were warned of bears. The deck attacked was peeling and in desperate need of maintenance. The furniture cushions were so unsupportive and flat. I've legit NEVER stayed somewhere so disgusting. I couldn't wait for the week to be over. As far as amenities - there is a coffee bar at the main lodge that only serves drip - no specialty coffee drinks. There weren't enough usable basketballs for the courts either. I can see how this place could be great for children, but for adults who just went there to relax, hike, and seek entertainment this place is not it. This place takes advantage of marketing to Christian families who want activities, but wow it needs an overhaul. So gross.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 3 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review and making us aware of your experience. We apologize that you had a negative experience that was not up to our guest service standards. We would like to speak to you in person about your stay if you are willing to share more details. Please send your contact info to info@ymcarockies.org and we will have the General Manager reach out to you personally to discuss.
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I’ve stayed at the YMCA as a kid… but I’m not here to review their rooms… I’m here to review their Haunted Forest that they have for Halloween. We heard about the Haunted Forest, and saw on their website that it was free to their guests and the community. Unsure of what they meant by community (YMCA members? Estes Park neighbors?), I gave them a call. The lady who answered the phone said that it was only for guests, and that if we wanted to go then we’d have to pay for the day pass. I wasn’t quite convinced by her response… so the day of the Haunted Forest we drove up to ask someone on-site, and they said that it was free to everyone. The Haunted Forest isn’t open until night time. They don’t have any lights along the path, and suggest that you use the flashlight on your cellphone. The path is not easy to see, and has many rocks and pieces of wood that you have to step over… I ended up tripping once. I suggest three things for the next time they do this… 1) State on the website that it is free to everyone. 2) Use solar lights on the path, they have cheap ones from the Dollar Store that would work just fine. 3) Make the suggestion of bringing a flashlight on your website. Other than those things, it was a fun. The actors were dressed well. It was spooky, but not too spooky. If not for the unlit path, I’d probably go again.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 3 Jan 2023
Thank you for your feedback on the Haunted Forest, we apologize for the confusion on pricing for the forest. We will certainly pass along your feedback to our program department as they make plans for next year.
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My daughter had her wedding at the Estes Park YMCA Sept 3 and it was very poorly managed by the Wedding Planner who was NOT present. My daughter contacted the YMCA 15 months prior to her wedding date to ensure that everything would be arranged and planned accordingly, so there were no surprises. During those 15 months, she had to work with 12 different Wedding Planners, each time starting the planning nearly from scratch! As you can imagine this placed undue stress on the bride and her family. This included wedding items that were completely missed like the cake that was ordered for the 100 guests, but was not made or delivered! This was completely unacceptable! The management had other weddings happening concurrently and the wedding party before us was late vacating the wedding dinning space, so we were delayed getting set-up and decorated for my daughter's wedding. Based on these experiences, I would NOT recommend having a wedding at the YMCA Estes Park facility. As a side note, our immediate family rented a 5-bedroom cabin for 5-nights. It was very rustic and needed a complete remodel or better yet, a tear down and to be completely rebuilt! There was uneven floor surfaces for walking (a couple of our family members fell), and the stairs to the second floor had irregular stair tread spacing. I severely bruised the top of my left foot on a stair tread when walking up. Also, several mice scurried around the perimeter of the living room during the evenings. If you intend to stay at one of their 'cabins', I recommend visiting the cabin first hand to see if you can enjoy the rustic character or if you would prefer a more modern cabin. I wish I had known ahead of time about the condition of this cabin before reserving it as I feel that the price was over inflated for the poor condition of the cabin! For the $10K that we spent for having a wedding there and spending 5-nights, it was NOT good value for the money. The two stars that I gave are for the beauty and location of the facility.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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I would not recommend this venue to any bride. Although it was a beautiful setting, the chaos/stress/frustration that went into working with this establishment was not worth it. Throughout the 15 months of wedding planning with the YMCA we worked with five different wedding coordinators. There was no communication from one coordinator to the next. We were never notified that we are working with someone new, we either found out by getting no response to our emails or calling and getting a new person. Some of the many details that have been lost between coordinators was our request for a cabin instead of a hotel room (which was eventually fixed after I complained), reserving the wrong reception venue, increasing catering prices (eventually fixed when I complained), etc. When I tried to pass along the information we had decided on with one coordinator to the next, I was told anything discussed verbally and not written would not be honored. When we toured the venue we chose it because we were told it had AC, but when we asked for it to be turned up on the wedding day we were told it wasn’t possible. The reception venue foyer we learned the day-of would be used by a church group as a nursery room. The venue was not set-up and ready at the time promised on the wedding day morning, so when we arrived to decorate, it was still being cleaned/set-up pushing out my day of timetable and making me late to hair and make-up. The wedding coordinator never showed up the day-of, and finally we ordered two wedding cakes that were never made or served! They tried to charge us for the missing cakes and when I complained I was told they needed to "fact check my concerns". It took 7 weeks for me post-wedding to get the bill settled because they said they were so behind. We acknowledge that they are busy and understaffed, but it was made clear to us that this venue was overcommitting itself and unable to perform for all the brides. Other Estes Park vendors confirmed our fears that we were not the only wedding party experiencing these challenges. We were eventually refunded some money but it will never make up for all the stress that was associated with our wedding day due to this venue. Although the setting was absolutely beautiful, I would not recommend it as the entire process so incredibly frustrating, chaotic and stressful.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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The best way to insure getting a room at the YMCA of the Rockies is to pay a yearly membership fee. We visit Estes Park almost every summer, but this time we wanted to be there for the Elk rut, so we went in early October. The YMCA opens to non-members in April of each year. Fall seems to be a good time to get a room if you are not a member as the place was fairly empty. As we drove into the complex the first thing we noticed was that there were elk all over the green areas near the tennis court. People were everywhere watching them and they didn't seem bothered, but it is dangerous to approach them at any time, especially during rut. We checked in at the enormous main lodge. It has a distinctive western look and big fireplace and a small cafe eatery for grab and go items. I booked online at booking.com and had to pay in advance which I don't like to do, but it was fully refundable until 48 hours prior to check in. I had booked a three night stay so the room was just over $100 a night, which for Estes Park is very reasonable. We received two free breakfasts with the room. We arrived late in the day and were hungry, so we made the mistake of going to the dining hall before finding our lodge. We were not impressed with the food. Dried up pizza and chicken wings were the entre for dinner and a nice salad bar. The dessert bar was empty except for ice cream. Coffee area was empty as well. So we had a salad which cost us $17.00 each for dinner. We left and attempted to find our lodge in the dark. It is very dark there at night, signage is not lit, and I imagine this is so as not to disturb the wildlife. Trying to follow the map in the dark wasn't working. Finally, a man in a big pickup truck with the property name on the side came to our rescue and he led the way to Emerald Lodge where we were staying. This property has lots of activities on offer and an Olympic-size pool in the Aqua Center. Depending on which lodge and what activity, guests could drive to them. I imagine in the summer months guests could walk to each venue. The room was basic with a small refrigerator, no coffee maker and no TV. There were two queen beds and a nice sized bathroom. Housekeeping is not available, and guests must obtain their own clean towels and bedding. In the morning we went back to the dining hall for our free breakfast, which was better than dinner. We planned on spending the day in Rocky Mountain National Park but were stopped halfway up on Trail Ridge Road to the Alpine Center due to a heavy snowfall the night before. At this point, with plans ruined for our two full days there, we decided to pack up and leave. It's a simple matter of leaving the keys in the room and going. No need to check out at the lodge. I agree with some reviewers that the place needs some improvements and renovations, but overall, it has a lot to offer if you can get a room, especially during the summer months. You can read about it online. This is an international complex, so it was interesting hearing all the different accents and talking to some of the young people staying there. YMCA of the Rockies is about 2 miles from town so no tourist traffic. It's a quiet and peaceful place with lots of families and young people who seemed to be enjoying their time there. Rates change with the seasons and go up in the summer. Lots of families with small children and senior adults, so a good safe place for all.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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My husband and I spent 4 nights there and had a great room - everything was clean. Meals available in the dining center - extremely close to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Will stay there again when we come again in a couple of years. We were in Longs Peak Lodge
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Date of stay: September 2022
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US$90 - US$118 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about YMCA of the Rockies
Which popular attractions are close to YMCA of the Rockies?
Nearby attractions include Brownfield's (6.2 km), The Taffy Shop (5.8 km), and Kirks Flyshop & Mountain Adventures (6.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at YMCA of the Rockies?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at YMCA of the Rockies?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
What food & drink options are available at YMCA of the Rockies?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to YMCA of the Rockies?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cinnamon's Bakery, Donut Haus, and Kind Coffee.
Are there opportunities to exercise at YMCA of the Rockies?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at YMCA of the Rockies?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at YMCA of the Rockies?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does YMCA of the Rockies offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to YMCA of the Rockies?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Holzwarth Historical Site (12.6 km).