Just spent 2 nights, the room was clean and updated, the stairs to second floor were old and short, a fragile person could fall. The room was in the middle of bldg. and a bit dark and you can hear the highway if door to porch was ajar. Had good coffee and tea in morning. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean. Included a microwave and small refrigerator. Also had a fireplace, not easy to start. A good jump start to Rocky Mountain Nat. Park. The price was right for no reservations and the grounds are attractive with a play area for children and a jacuzzi.

we have been at ponderosa lodge 3 times before we just enjoy comeing back .MaryAnn welcomes you with a warm smile always willing to make your stay here your best. Thank you to mayy ann and her staff for all you do we will always make ponderosa lodge our place to stay when in estes park byron - peggy daniels trenton nebraska

The Ponderosa Lodge fit the bill perfectly for our (far-too-short) two-night stay over Labor Day weekend. Our family of three was originally searching for a secluded cabin, but due to several factors -- including planning late for a holiday weekend and the fact that many places in Estes Park require a three-night minimum over holiday weekends -- we booked a room at Ponderosa Lodge. The price is hard to beat for its location on Fall River.

Our room (Room 12) was the smallest of the rooms with a "European-style" bed (read: Murphy bed), small dining table, loveseat, mini fridge, microwave, and a super-clean and relatively spacious bathroom. The room had everything we needed.

The property is cute and nestled among lots of pine trees, and it's just down the road from one of the RMNP entrances. Our two-year-old loved the playground, and my husband and I enjoyed sitting by the gurgling river. The manager, who lives on the property, is very accommodating and welcoming.

The only thing that's holding me back from giving the property five stars is the fact that the railing on the deck overlooking the river is spaced way too far apart. I was afraid to let my toddler walk around on the deck. There's a good chance we'll be back, however, because it's a good value in a good location.

We spent Labor Day Weekend at the Ponderosa...our room was perfect! Enjoyed the nice clean and quiet experience that we had..definitely will be back! The staff were very nice and was more then happy to share their knowledge of the area. We felt very welcomed.