Saddle & Surrey Motel

We stayed here for one night during the Estes Park wine festival. It is about 2 miles from the edge of town but no big deal. It was one of the only places available and I admit I was skeptical (the word motel does that to me). I had read the reviews and decided to give it a shot. WE WERE MORE THAN PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. It was clean, very spacious, and comfortable. We had to book a double room but that was fine. The place was like a large studio apartment INCLUDING a full kitchen… fridge, microwave, 4 burner stove, dishes and all. Beds were comfortable. The staff was top notch. They allowed us to check in early. And the topper came when Clorinda (the manager) gave me 4 cans of ice cold lemonade from her own fridge after I asked her if there was a vending machine on the property (there isn’t). It was above and beyond what I expected. Should you read this Clorinda thank you again for the kindness.
This is the kind of thing that goes along way toward me staying again and recommending this place to friends.

We had a wonderful stay here. This old-​school style motel was friendly, clean and in a great location, and was far nicer than a chain. In fact it was much nicer than expected, though it does get very good ratings, for good reason. You didn’t have to go to nature, it comes to you! We had a close encounter with an elk right outside our room! It walked right by our room to snack on a tree in the parking lot, and walked right by my boyfriend who was outside on a phone call! The bed must have had a pillow top covering, as it was so plush and comfortable! The room was spotless, towels in the bathroom were generous in size and thick. Free Wifi and a nice size fridge was in the room, plus the front desk gave us bottled water when asked. They do have a small complimentary continental breakfast, but we opted to eat at 2 of the excellent breakfast restaurants in town instead (Mountain Home Café and Notchtop). It’s close enough to the downtown area and very near entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park. We liked the place so much we stayed 3 nights, and if in Estes Park again, would stay here again in a heartbeat. Tip: AAA discounts available.

We stayed here after reading the reviews and I have to say that it actually lived up to the hype. This was my first time staying at a motel. Pulling into the place reminds you of the setting for any highway horror flick but that’s where the similarities end. The owner greater me with a smile and had me laughing with her quick wit. The room was unbelievably clean. I’ve stayed in much nicer places and paid three times the price and they weren’t as clean as this place. Furnishings were outdated, but who really cares because the most important piece of furniture in a motel, the bed, was newer and incredibly comfortable. They didn’t skimp on the bed and it really shows. We didn’t get a chance to hit the pool but it looked clean enough. Breakfast was good and was what you’d expect for this price point. If you’re looking for a three course breakfast stay somewhere else but if your looking for something to fuel you for an early morning hike without the need or expense of finding a place to eat, then this is perfect.

Nice people (the owner stayed up 45 mns after end of business day for us to arrive), good rates, ok and clean rooms, breakfast is ok. Recommended

This motel was recommended to us by someone who stays there each year during the Long’s Peak Scottish-​Irish Highland Festival. My room had a double bed, sofa, desk, table with chairs, microwave, mini fridge, and big TV mounted on the wall plus bathroom. My friend’s room had two double beds, sofa, huge closet, complete kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, big TV, and bathroom. Both rooms were reasonably priced considering all the rooms in town were sold out for the festival. Free wifi and cleaner than any motel I’ve ever stayed in. Interiors are funky, but very functional. Motel is just outside of town but very close to festival fair grounds. Owner/​wife is a sweetheart. Highly recommended, will stay there again.

My husband and I took a spur of the moment hiking trip to RMNP and booked a room at Saddle & Surrey. We stayed nine nights and were most pleased with the accommodations. The room was clean and cozy. There were plenty of drawers to unpack & enjoy a multiple night stay. The owners were kind, friendly & quick to service our needs. The hot tub was an added pleasure after many long mountainous hikes. It was easy to circumvent the town and get to the park. Tops were their price point. Excellent indeed.

Ah, the Saddle & Surrey Motel! This has been our go to place for the past five or six years. I almost don’t want to review it so I can keep the secret.
We’ve been visiting Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park at least once and most years twice, for more than 25 years. In that time we’ve stayed at every class of accommodation to be had in the area. Motels, hotels, resorts, cabins, condos, B&Bs, even the venerated Stanley Hotel. Every one of them was either sadly deficient in some critical way or so outrageously expensive, sometimes both, we never wanted to return to any of them. Except this one. We’ll actually change our plans if the days we want are already booked when we call for reservations.
It’s an old school strip motel owned and operated by a very friendly couple. Beautifully maintained, immaculately clean, comfortably furnished, and very reasonably priced. It’s a couple of miles south of the main part of town along a dark stretch of Hwy 7 in a quiet residential area, so if getting loaded after dinner and walking back to your room is part of your deal this place isn’t for you.

We usually don’t stay at this type of «motel» but the reviews were so good we bit on a recent drive through Estes Park. Best decision ever. Room was up-​to-​date, clean, and affordable. Great value. Exceptionally nice sheets.

A wonderful value in Estes Park. Large; clean rooms, comfortable beds, flat screen TV’s, pool and hot tub. Sure, it’s an old style motel, but it has very nice owners and is convenient to Estes and RMNP without being in the center of town. Stayed there last August and I’ll be going back again this year. It’s nice to find that you don’t have to pay a fortune to get a clean, quiet and comfortable place to sleep.

What a find! We have been coming to Estes for 20 years. I cannot count the number of times we have driven by this motel, however, until the last few days we had not had the pleasure of staying here.
Barb, your hostess, is a dear. She sincerely cares that you are comfortable and enjoy your stay. Pastries and coffee are provided every morning after the office opens at 8 a.m.
Our room was spacious with two queen beds and a full kitchen. No, you aren’t staying at the Waldorf Astoria, but the rooms are clean and the beds are quite comfortable with all the comforts of home.
Your location is perfect. A highway 7 locale means you are away from the craziness of downtown Estes during the summer months or during a seasonal event. You have a terrific Thai restaurant down the street and are a short drive from St. Malo’s gorgeous church on the rock.
Last but not least, the price can’t be beat. We love the Stanley, but it is terribly overpriced. Try the Saddle and Surrey. You’ll be glad you did.

This place isa great value. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean if a bit cramped. The furniture is a bit old but comfortable fine and our room had a fridge and microwave. It’s quiet and has bunnies hopping around the parking lot. Situated across town from Rocky Mountain National Park, maybe a 10 – 15 minute drive. Free breakfast was a selection of muffins and pastries plus coffee.

This is the best motel I’ve stayed in so far. Friendly, clean and the beds are really great.
Off-​season it’s very cheap considering the location in Estes Park, though it is placed a bit far from the town center (which I prefer).
Some of the rooms have a kitchen which is big enough and well enough equipped to cook in.

A great motel. Right off the beaten path of Rocky Mountain National Park. Cheap, CLEAN, friendly staff and the bathrooms and terrific. Newly remodeled and clean, clean, clean.
The owner is a European woman who is very nice and welcomes strangers with open arms. Great motel when your on a tight budget.