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Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Room was clean and staff were very friendly."
United States
James
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Estes

Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
2.5 star property
Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Room was nice, clean and spacious! Loved the in room jetted tub. Also love the mountain views "
United States
Crysandra
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Appenzell Inn

Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
3.0 star property
3 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great place to stay! "
United States
Ebrahim
Estes Mountain Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff was friendly and the pool was great after the cold parade!"
United States
Nadia
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn
2.5 star property
3 km from Gem Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Close to the national park. Simple and bare bones."
United States
Jasper
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Blue Door Inn

Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1256)
"we enjoyed our stay - "
United States
Pauline
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Coyote Mountain Lodge

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
2.0 star property
5.4 km from Gem Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (142)
"First time staying and won't hesitate to stay again! Great location, spacious cabin equipped with everything we needed and then some!"
United States
jennifer
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (274)
"Love this place 2 years in a row"
United States
Raymond
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Pine Haven Resort

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great area and good hotel for the price!"
United States
Rick
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Castle Mountain Lodge

Castle Mountain Lodge
2.0 star property
5 km from Gem Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (166)
"Location and lodge were excellent"
United States
Fiona
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Castle Mountain Lodge

Boulder Brook on Fall River

Boulder Brook on Fall River
2.0 star property
5.2 km from Gem Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (459)
"Loved sitting in balcony seeing the river run by loved it ! Pease and quiet. Stayed warmed by the fireplace ."
United States
Mario
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Boulder Brook on Fall River

Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Gem Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location and nice rooms. The staff was very friendly. "
United States
Tracey
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Silver Moon Inn

Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great place to stay."
United States
John
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Murphy's Resort

Riversong Inn Retreat

Riversong Inn Retreat
3.5 star property
7.4 km from Gem Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (191)
"Really beautiful. Quaint, simple and secluded. Breakfast was also very delicious! Thank you again for having us!"
United States
Shelby
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Riversong Inn Retreat

Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Gem Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Beautiful scenery from the room and great staff!"
United States
Amber
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Murphy's River Lodge

The Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel
3.0 star property
Stanley Heights, 3.4 km from Gem Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"The property and surrounding area was beyond beautiful and relaxing. It was everything I was looking for in a stay, and the staff was beyond accommodating and kind. I can’t recommend staying here enough."
United States
Sibonay
The price is NZ$499
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Stanley Hotel

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Taharaa Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
9 km from Gem Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (122)
"From check-in through checkout, our visit was pleasant and the staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Margaret
The price is NZ$479
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge
3.0 star property
Grand Estates, 3.4 km from Gem Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1128)
"Courteous staff and simple, clean, affordable stay."
United States
Lorraine
Discovery Lodge

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Gem Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great Staff, food and rooms."
United States
Lee
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

Estes Lake Lodge

Estes Lake Lodge
2.5 star property
4.4 km from Gem Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
"I like the area because of its proximity to wildlife, the room needs a bit of renovation "
United States
Jonathan
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Estes Lake Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Lake?
Gem Lake is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 1538 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Gem Lake?
Coyote Mountain Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2 mi (3.1 km) from Gem Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Trailborn Rocky Mountains and Discovery Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Gem Lake?
Expedia has 1538 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Gem Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Gem Lake.
What can I see and do near Gem Lake?
You'll want to browse the collections at Estes Park Museum, MacGregor Ranch Museum and Stanley Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like The Stanley Hotel, Historic Estes Park and Fall River Entrance Station. You can enjoy live performances at Reel Mountain Theater and Historic Park Theatre.