Gateway Inn, Grand Lake

Each of the 47 rooms at Gateway Inn features log-furnished decor with distinctive rustic elegance, and no two cabins are exactly alike. Many rooms include a fireplace and a balcony offering mountain views, creating a mountain retreat feel. The Deluxe King Room and King Room with Fireplace provide extra space and direct outdoor access.

The on-site Wild Bear Tavern serves local cuisine and hosts live music performances several nights per week. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or order wine and champagne while listening to live sport events on select evenings. The tavern also offers kids' meals and has a designated outdoor dining area with firepits.

Gateway Inn provides direct snowmobile trail access from the property, allowing guests to ride out onto the trails without loading equipment. After a day outdoors, the hot tub, sauna, and steam room are available for relaxation. The hotel also has an outdoor fireplace, sun terrace, and shared lounge area with board games and puzzles.

Pets are welcome at Gateway Inn, and the hotel offers family rooms and a designated smoking area. Children can enjoy board games and puzzles in the shared lounge, while adults have access to a vending machine and meeting/banquet facilities. The property includes facilities for disabled guests and an accessible parking area.

The hotel sits within Grand Lake, a short walk from Grand Lake Marina and just minutes from the west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Arapahoe National Forest with hiking and skiing trails surrounds the property. Winter Park is 56 km away, and Estes Park is 58 km from the hotel.

Rooms: Log-furnished cabins with fireplaces and mountain-view balconies

Entertainment: Wild Bear Tavern with live music multiple nights per week

Outdoor Access: Direct snowmobile trail access from the hotel

Wellness: Hot tub, sauna, and steam room on-site

Location: West entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park

Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed with family-oriented amenities