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A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

3.1 km from Gem Lake

Edith

₹11,695

₹13,385 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

2. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake

Doug

₹9,410

₹10,770 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

3. Hotel Estes

3.1 km from Gem Lake

Tomoyuki

₹8,334

₹9,539 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

4. Estes Mountain Inn

3 km from Gem Lake

Micah

₹6,280

₹7,188 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.

5. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 3.1 km from Gem Lake

Brad

₹6,376

₹7,298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.

6. Blue Door Inn

3 km from Gem Lake

Doug

₹7,264

₹8,314 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.

A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A cozy cabin interior with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

7. Pine Haven Resort

5.2 km from Gem Lake

Jacob

₹12,473

₹14,275 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchen area.

8. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

5.4 km from Gem Lake

Susan

₹13,247

₹17,878 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A snow-covered lodge with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by tall trees.

A stone pathway leading to a building with a blue roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A wooden deck with a wicker chair and a basket, a wooden cabin with a large window, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a flower vase.

A rustic room with a bed, a wooden dining table, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with a stove.

9. Riversong Inn Retreat

7.4 km from Gem Lake

Patrick

₹17,587

₹19,249 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A lodge with multiple wooden cabins, a river, and a rocky shoreline.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A deck with a metal railing overlooking a rocky hillside with trees.

A spacious living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with multiple panes.

10. Woodlands on Fall River

5.3 km from Gem Lake

Melissa

₹15,179

₹17,403 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, a wooden staircase, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A lodge surrounded by a forest with a stream.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large window with a view of trees.

11. Riverwood on Fall River

4.5 km from Gem Lake

John

₹21,185

₹24,246 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.

A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

12. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

9 km from Gem Lake

Michael

₹18,113

₹24,054 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.

A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.

13. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

3.2 km from Gem Lake

ARMAN

₹11,300

₹12,933 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

14. Murphy's Resort

3.4 km from Gem Lake

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

₹6,308

₹7,220 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a bed. Large windows offer views of a snowy landscape.

15. Castle Mountain Lodge

5 km from Gem Lake

BENITO

₹10,153

₹11,620 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.

A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.

A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

16. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

5.3 km from Gem Lake

Jennifer

₹10,255

₹14,453 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.

A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

A cabin-style hotel with a river in front, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Boulder Brook on Fall River

5.2 km from Gem Lake

Jordan

₹16,827

₹19,259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two wooden cabins with balconies, a stone pathway, and a pine tree.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door decorated with a sunflower wreath.

A log cabin with a wooden deck and a snow-covered ground.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large window with blinds, a hot tub, and a patterned sofa.

18. Mountain Shadows Resort

6.4 km from Gem Lake

Daniel

₹13,788

₹15,091 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."

A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.

A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

19. Silver Moon Inn

4.3 km from Gem Lake

Gary

₹10,375

₹11,874 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A staircase with a stone wall on one side and a wooden floor.

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy interior with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a staircase leading to another room.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, red upholstered chairs, a coffee table, and a red sofa.

20. Inn of Glen Haven

6.5 km from Gem Lake

Breanna

₹17,248

₹18,878 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gem Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Appenzell Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,053 reviews	View
Coyote Mountain Lodge	8.4 Very good 1,466 reviews	View

Top Gem Lake Hotel Reviews

Estes Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good."

Hotel Estes

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room , very basic . Good for us : hiking and sightseeing. Breakfast is surprisingly good very simple but enough for us"

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

10/10 Excellent

"My stay here was wonderful! Great customer service very clean. Breakfast was very nice and location is great."

Columbine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was fine but staff didn’t clean, make beds or give us new towels each day. The lobby was nice and you get free s’more’s. The convenient elevator was out of service so the stay could have been much better."

Blue Door Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, but minimal. No counter in the bathroom. The breakfast was nothing special but was good."

Appenzell Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing! Wish we had stayed longer, went for an early morning swim in the indoor and it pool was CHEFS KISS!!! Breakfast was yummy and the rooms were cozy :))) will DEFINITELY be back"

Murphy's River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so friendly and professional. The room was quaint with a great location (could walk to main area) and we had two beautiful elk come for a visit. Would definitely stay here again!"

The Outpost Rocky Mountains

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place! Great service and staff. The restaurant food was also great with a couple fire pits and s’mores available for everyone! Great time. Highly recommended!"

Other attractions near Gem Lake

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Lumpy Ridge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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MacGregor Ranch Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MacGregor Ranch Museum during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Estes Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Estes Park at Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course.

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Stanley Village

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Stanley Village during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Estes Park Visitor Center

After visiting Estes Park Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Estes Park.

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Lake Estes Marina

8.6/10 (199 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Lake Estes Marina and enjoy activities such as hiking in Estes Park. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.

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Stanley Museum

9.2/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stanley Museum during your trip to Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

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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 1541 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 Expedition Lodge Estes Park and Hotel Estes.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gem Lake?

Expedia has 1541 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 MacGregor Ranch Museum, Estes Park Museum and Stanley Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like The Stanley Hotel, Historic Estes Park and Fall River Entrance Station. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Bond Park, Stanley Park and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

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Our top choices for Gem Lake hotels

1. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

2. Appenzell Inn

3. Hotel Estes

4. Estes Mountain Inn

5. Coyote Mountain Lodge

6. Blue Door Inn

7. Pine Haven Resort

8. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

9. Riversong Inn Retreat

10. Woodlands on Fall River

11. Riverwood on Fall River

12. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

13. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14. Murphy's Resort

15. Castle Mountain Lodge

16. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

17. Boulder Brook on Fall River

18. Mountain Shadows Resort

19. Silver Moon Inn

20. Inn of Glen Haven

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Top Gem Lake Hotel Reviews

Estes Mountain Inn

Hotel Estes

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Columbine Inn

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

Blue Door Inn

Appenzell Inn

Murphy's River Lodge

The Outpost Rocky Mountains

Other attractions near Gem Lake

Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

MacGregor Ranch Museum

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course

Stanley Village

Estes Park Visitor Center

Lake Estes Marina

Stanley Museum

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