The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor lap pool open May through early October, and an adjacent playground. In warm weather, area activities include hiking, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, four-wheel driving, and boating on Lake Estes, a half-mile from the hotel. Two public golf courses, the Estes Park and Lake Estes Executive 9, are one mile away. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Guests can explore Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest on horseback from the Cowpoke Corner Corral and National Park Gateway Stables. The company offers scenic rides lasting from one hour to all day. Pony rides are available for children.
The newly added Stanley Archive tour gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at this historic property. Guests can also learn more about the history of the hotel and experience a little of the paranormal by taking one of the ghost and history tours which are offered daily. The Stanley also offers other onsite exhibits such as the Butterfly Encounter and a sculpture garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Boating nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
- Swimming on site