Set out on an eco-conscious adventure in Estes Park, and know you’ll be leaving a minimal footprint on the environment with our top picks for green hotels.
Coyote Mountain Lodge & Discovery Lodge
In 2020, the Discovery Lodge became the first property in Estes Park to go solar, with its sister property, Coyote Mountain Lodge, following shortly after. When you stay with either lodge, you can sleep soundly, knowing that you’re helping save more than 5,000 tons of CO2. They’ve also cut out single-use toiletry items and single-use silverware.
Holiday Inn Estes Park
Holiday Inn Estes Park participates in IHG’s Greener Stay program, which awards guests with 500 IHG One Rewards points when they opt out of housekeeping to help conserve water and energy. Also backed by Delaware North's GreenPath® platform, the hotel focuses on eco-conscious supply chains, waste management, and carbon footprint reduction. These initiatives have saved millions of gallons of water and diverted tons of waste from landfills. You can take part in their journey by checking out one of their bikes to get around town!
Trailborn Rocky Mountains
Trailborn Rocky Mountains is committed to helping protect and preserve Estes Park with its Keep Extraordinary Initiative. A portion of every Trailborn stay goes to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy to support local land conservation efforts. They also partner with sustainable manufacturers and rely on renewable energy sources whenever possible. If you’re on a zero-plastic journey, you’ll be happy to know Trailborn Rocky Mountains is too!
YMCA of the Rockies
The YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050. They are installing new electric technology, utilizing renewable energy, reducing food waste from the landfill, electrifying YMCA Fleet vehicles and more, all outlined in their sustainability action plan. For guests with electric vehicles, they also have two EV charging stations available on site. Learn more about what here.
