Silver Moon Inn

Found this place on a whim… the room was really cozy and clean, the views were beautiful and the staff were so amazing! Thank u to James and James for giving us a wonderful stay. These guys were so hospitable, helpful, and friendly… they went above and beyond by upgrading our room at no charge because the inn was slow without us even requesting it, assisted us in finding the best dinner accomodations, got us fire wood etc. Etc. Needless to say we found our spot in Estes, we’ll definitely be back… had so much fun! Thank you! Stephanie & Joel

Stayed here in the three room suite for a few nights before our wedding this fall! I had visited the Silver Moon Inn previously about 10 years ago and never forgot how beautiful this little inn on the river is.
It’s whimsical and charming, with TWO very clean jacuzzis placed right in front of a little waterfall/​spring. The entire staff is top notch, extremely friendly, and the place is immaculately clean. Thank you to Chad for all of your help! We will be back!

We stayed here last night and we won’t be staying anywhere else on future trips to Estes Park! Very helpful and friendly staff greeted us and made us feel welcome right away. The room was great! We stayed in a king deluxe room on the river. I would say it is decorated in a «Rustic Modern» style, and we were so impressed by the cleanliness of the room/​bathroom. The cleanest hotel room we’ve ever stayed in. The bed was very comfortable, and the fireplace added a little ambiance. They also gave us one load of firewood included in our room price to use in the fire pit outside our room along the river. They even offered us the fixings to make s’mores, although we declined because we had already eaten dessert. Heck, they even offered to build the fire for us in the fire pit! We were very impressed with our stay!

We recently stayed here on our trip to RMNP. There were so many little hotels in the area, so I read past Unilocal reviews, which convinced me to book here. I am so glad we did. I liked that it was a little past the main strip of stores and shops — it was quiet and felt more private. That said, it is walking distance to those shops and restaurants! When we got there, the front desk guy was super friendly and nice. He pulled out a map and drew directions on how to get to certain spots in the park for hiking, or for just driving around. Naïve little me impressed upon him the importance of seeing an elk or two (little did I realize they are literally EVERYWHERE!). He laughed and told us to check out the golf course, where a giant herd was currently residing.
After checking out the park (and the golf course — saw way more than one elk!), we came back to get ready for dinner. The night front desk guy gave us some food recommendations (which was tough because it wasn’t high season, so a lot of places were closed). After dinner, we went back to front desk to pick out a board game (they have several to choose from, as well as DVDs and DVD players). They have smores nightly, which you can make in the fires right outside the front desk room. They also have piles of wood you can take back to your own room if you have a fireplace (which we did). That was really fun and romantic to be able to have a fire in your own room.
The hotel also has a small continental breakfast each morning, which was unexpected and a really nice start to the day. They have crackers and granola bars and waters to take with you on your hike.
Everyone was really nice, our room was really clean, it was a great location to the park and to downtown, and it had a real personal feel, which I appreciated. Even with all of the lodging options, I wouldn’t look anywhere else if I came back to this area.

Very friendly staff and the most adorable room. I was really impressed with the furniture and nothing was cramped. The view from the porch was awesome and overlooked a stream in the front. We also liked that everything was within walking distance. Wish I could stay here a few more days.

What a delightful find! Lovely mountain stream close at the front edge of the property with many cozy sitting areas to relax and enjoy. And several fire pits too.
Clean and well appointed room for a not so new property. No elevator, so be prepared to take suitcases up stairs if on the 2^nd or 3^rd floor.

Picked hotel from Unilocal,did not disappoint! Walking distance to the strip right on end of it. Would definitely recommend. Room was clean.

Absolutely wonderful staff!!! They are extremely nice and willing to give you all the info you need for a great stay. We stayed only two nights for a quick getaway on September 9 & 10. They extended our check out until noon and provided us with a bundle of wood with a fire starter log and s’mores kit free of charge. (Just ask for it and they will be happy to provide) I will say that they SHOULD TELL YOU this upon check-​in and I only knew about the freebies after I started asking questions… it is literally a $ 10 savings especially if you would go to the local store to gather all the items needed for a fire and s’mores fixings! Free bottles of water in a cooler in the lobby. Awesome burning cauldrons of fire in the area outside of the lobby. We originally had a reservation at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn and cancelled after viewing the room (gross) Silver Moon was such a better choice being on the river and all the extras that came with it. It is literally on the very end of the downtown area and could walk to anything we needed. Restaurants in EP are NOT GREAT so stick to basics… however the newer Himalayan place is actually decent. We got takeout from there and were pleased.

Nice rooms, pool and 2 jacuzzis, fire pits, a gazebo and right by the river! Really close to the park, so it was a quick ride to get to all the trails :) great place to spend the night, but would have been better if we stayed longer to get to enjoy it more :)

For how nice these rooms are, I can’t bridge the affordable price. The showers have such a perfect pressure and the free soaps are divine. The queen sized beds are so comfortable also. Was only planning on staying a night but it’s looking like that might be extended! The staff are also very sweet and helpful

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was very attentive and friendly.
We liked that they are close to the park which allowed us to get an easy start on the trails each day. Their breakfast was easy to pack so we could take items with us on our hikes. The rooms were very attractive and clean. The heated pool and fireplaces by the water helped us recover from our time on the trails.
We’ve already suggested this place to friends and family.

We just got home from our trip to Estes and we had a wonderful time. The hotel is walking distance from the shopping and restaurants around downtown so you don’t have to worry about parking. The front desk was very helpful in giving advice on where to eat and shop.
The most amazing part about this place is the fire pits along the river. Chad (the front desk employee who worked the night shift) was so amazing (and he’s super cute), he built my mom and I a fired in the fire pit. It was sprinkling and the firewood was slightly wet but he got our fire going in no time. We had an amazing night by the river having some wine and a fire. They give out stuff to make your own smores but we opted out for wine instead :)
The only negative, a huge one for me, because I love to sleep, is we were on the first floor and the people above us were SO loud when they walked. They kept waking me up all morning. It was so frustrating. You need to stay on the 3^rd floor if possible. This building is old and I don’t think they can do anything about the noise.
The price was less then expected for how nice the rooms and hotel environment was. I will def go back. Just will never stay on the 1^st floor again.

My husband, my 2 boys, and myself stayed here Tuesday March 17^th. We were traveling through Colorado, and Estes Park is my favorite.
This place was awesome! We stayed on the bottom floor right next to the creek. We had our own patio, and a fire pit next to the creek. Gave us a feel of camping. Not only was there a fire pit, but they GAVE us all the fixings for smores!!! Best thing EVER! My boys (13 & 8) we beyond excited!
The rooms were very very nice! Beds were very comfortable! Bathrooms were huge, towels were soft.
We had a nice gas fire place in our room, that kept us toasty after roasting marshmallows. We are from Phoenix so we are HUGE wimps ;)
Now, the staff was wonderful! Went we first checked in we had an issue with the TV (clearly we were just dumb). The guy came right down (seconds after calling) and fixed it! They also gave is recommendations on where to get a good steak!
It was perfect, quite, full of wildlife (saw about 5 deer across the creek, big score for my 8 year old!!)
Great for families and couples! We will stay there every time we come through!

Love this place! Everyone is so nice. Love the creek and the fireplace and fire pit. We will be back!

My girlfriend and I stayed here a single night right after the new year. The location is fantastic, parking is easy, friendly staff, and the place is really nice with the recent remodel. A clean room includes a refrigerator and microwave, plenty of space to put your clothes, and a super comfy bed to rest your head on at the end of the day. Also a huge plus, very reasonably priced! I will never need to stay anywhere else in Estes Park, this place is simple and great.

Had two rooms reserved. When checking in they suggested the two bedroom suite. Great idea! Plenty of space to relax and be comfortable. Very clean. Christmas lights are up and festive. Super friendly!

I travel 60 to 80 days a year for business purposes and I enjoy properties like this one as a getaway from the redundancies that I encounter at most chain properties.
We recently completed our second stay at this property in as many years. Our first visit was just a few weeks prior to the flood that hit several communities in September of 2013.
During our first visit to the town, we noticed this property as we were exploring and particularly noticed that the Fall River flows right along the southern edge of the property. They also had several seating areas with fire pits, patio swings, a gazebo and grills. The hotel itself consists of a 3-​story building with about 8 to 10 units on each floor and a newer 2-​story building just on the other side of the pool that contains 8 units. The property is on the western edge of town where you are away from all the busyness of the tourist spots, and yet you are just a few minutes walk away from it all as well. It’s perfect for going into town for food and shopping as well as being located just a few miles from RMNP’s north entrance without any stop lights interrupting the drive.
Both of our stays were in rooms with a fireplace (gas switch) and a pretty comfortable sofa that contains a hideaway. The carpet was new, the bedsheets and the bed itself were sufficient, the bathroom was very clean with floors and shower walls tiled. Toiletries were standard non-​hotel-​branded and were pretty good in quality. The room also contained a closet that’s pretty large for a hotel as well as a nice fridge/​microwave/​coffee area. The room also included a standard chair with ottoman and a small round table (that we essentially used to store things). We also had our own patio outside of our room with 2 chairs and small table that was literally 6 steps from the Fall River’s banks. All in all, the room was cozy, rustic (with the artwork and knitwork on the walls) and we felt very comfortable in there. We kept both the front window as well as the bathroom window open the entire stay to enjoy the fresh air provided on the mountainside.
The property also has a heated pool, along with 2 above-​ground jacuzzis to enjoy. Our favorite activity at the hotel has to be the nighttime campfires with s’mores (on request, I believe). The staff brought out firewood, graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows for us to enjoy in the evenings right next to the riverbank. The property had a small playground for the kids to play on, but it was damaged by the September 2013 flood. At the time of this review, the owner was mentioning that they have been actively searching for a new one to replace it with.
I do want to stress to fellow business travelers who may have expectations of hot breakfasts with quite an abundant selection of food offerings, you will need to adjust your expectations to what this property intends to provide. They have a fridge that provides some juices, milk and bottled water. It also contained hard-​boiled eggs and yogurt containers. Coffee was provided, as well as packaged pastries — such as donuts and danishes, along with a few cereals and fruits. If you prefer a hot breakfast, there are a handful of diners in the area I’d encourage you to check out. As for us, we were quite content with the breakfast as it provided more than enough for our kids and it got us off to an essential start to the day.
The reason we chose to return — and the reason we will return again — is that the owners and employees have done their best (and succeeded) at making us feel welcome to their property. I’ve seen them in the office/​breakfast area socializing with guests, working around the property and helping build campfires for guests. They do so much to make us feel like this is a home away from home. And for us, we feel like we’re receiving a great service while contributing to a family business.
Whether you sit by the river and read a book or relax in the room while listening to the sound of the river outside your window, this location is one that I encourage others to patronize.

I came to Estes park for the Stanley film fest. This hotel exceeded my expectations, it is a 5 minute walk into town so the location is perfect. The room itself was great too, it came with a mini fridge, a microwave and a coffee pot. And the scenery was just beautiful from the balcony right outside your room. I would recommend this hotel to anybody.

August 2013: Beautiful location … right on a free-​flowing creek that could have been classified as a small river. Rooms were pretty spacious as well.
I would have rated (4) stars if we were not awaken the next morning by a City Worker at (06:00 AM) using his very noisy leaf blower … followed by «noisey» 08:00 AM maid service traffic (walking in front of our room) at the property… the complimentary breakfast offerings was marginal… for $ 186.00 a night I expected better.

Perfect place to stay in Estes Park! The Inn itself is in the perfect location, within walking distance from all of the «downtown» shops and restaurants and on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park. It really doesn’t get much better!
The front desk staff is friendly, helpful and can answer just about any question you have. The rooms are clean, newly decorated, and have some character. The breakfast is decent-​mostly a combo of carbs and some fruit-​but it comes with the room, so no complaints. My husband and I have only visited in the winter, so I can’t fully speak to the grounds, but they are on a creek that I can imagine is gorgeous in the summer.
If you’re in Estes, don’t hesitate to stop in for a great room at a reasonable price that is also pet friendly (at no additional charge).