The Appenzell Inn

09/01/2026

🏔️ More Than Just a Place to Sleep... Welcome to Appenzell Inn! 💙
When you're planning a mountain getaway, it's the little extras that make your stay even more memorable.

At Appenzell Inn, you'll find plenty of ways to relax and have fun after a day exploring beautiful Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park!

✨ Some of our guest favorites include:
🔥 Complimentary year-round s'mores
🥞 Continental breakfast each morning
🏓 Indoor ping pong table
🏊 Spacious year-round indoor heated pool
♨️ Outdoor hot tub open year-round
☀️ Seasonal outdoor heated pool
🔥 Cozy fire pits and outdoor seating areas throughout the property
🌲 Peaceful mountain setting just minutes from downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

Whether you're visiting to hike, spot wildlife, enjoy the fall colors, or simply unwind in the mountains, we'd love to welcome you.

🍂 Weekdays are especially peaceful right now, making this one of our favorite times to visit before the excitement of fall arrives.

💙 Book direct for our best rates at AppenzellInn.com

What amenity would you enjoy first? 👇
🏊 Indoor pool
🔥 S'mores by the fire
♨️ Hot tub
🏓 Ping pong
☕ Continental breakfast before a day of adventure

08/31/2026

🌲🏔️ Discover the Beauty of the Bear Lake Area in Rocky Mountain National Park! 💙

If you're visiting Estes Park, the Bear Lake area is one of the most popular places to explore—and for good reason! With breathtaking mountain scenery, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and trailheads for every skill level, it's a must-see destination.

🥾 Bear Lake itself is an easy, accessible walk that's perfect for almost everyone. If you're looking for more adventure, this area is also the starting point for incredible hikes to places like:
✨ Nymph Lake
✨ Dream Lake
✨ Emerald Lake
✨ Alberta Falls
✨ Lake Haiyaha..and many more!

☀️ Here's a local tip: Weekdays in Estes Park are much quieter right now as many families head home and kids return to school. If you're planning a weekday visit, you often have a chance to grab one of the last-minute Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservations, which are released on Recreation.gov at 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) the evening before your visit. They go quickly, so be ready right at 7 p.m.!

🍂 Timed entry for the Bear Lake Road Corridor is only required through mid-October, after which you can enjoy this incredible area without a timed-entry reservation (weather permitting). And remember, Rocky Mountain National Park is open year-round, with every season offering its own unique beauty.

After a day of exploring, come back and relax at Appenzell Inn, your cozy home base just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and downtown Estes Park.

💙 Book direct for the best rates at AppenzellInn.com

📍 Have you explored beyond Bear Lake? We'd love to hear your favorite hike or hidden gem in Rocky Mountain National Park!

08/29/2026

🔥 Find Your Favorite Spot to Unwind 🌲

One of the things our guests love most about Appenzell Inn is having plenty of places to slow down and simply enjoy the mountains.

Scattered throughout our property, you'll find cozy seating areas, peaceful outdoor spaces, and inviting fire pits—perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

📍 This fire pit and seating area is tucked away just behind our indoor heated pool, making it a favorite place to gather with family and friends.

🍫 And don't forget... complimentary s'mores are available for all of our guests every evening! There's nothing quite like ending the day around the fire with toasted marshmallows and mountain air.

💙 We hope to welcome you to Appenzell Inn soon for your next Estes Park getaway.

🌐 Book direct for the best rates at AppenzellInn.com

📍 What's your perfect evening in Estes Park? Roasting s'mores, relaxing by the fire, or stargazing under the mountain sky?

08/27/2026

🏔️ Sometimes the drive to Estes Park is part of the adventure.

These views are from Highway 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon, heading up to Estes Park from Loveland—and it’s hard to beat the combination of towering canyon walls, the rushing Big Thompson River, and those mountain views as you get closer to town. 🌲

Of course, Highway 36 into Estes Park is beautiful too, and we know everyone has their favorite route.

🚗 Which drive into Estes Park do you prefer—Highway 34 or Highway 36?

Whichever way you come, the mountains are waiting. ❤️

08/24/2026

🍂 A little mountain escape before the fall crowds arrive! 🏔️

Estes Park is quiet right now, making this one of the best times to sneak away to the mountains. Come enjoy the peaceful side of summer—and lower rates—before fall colors, elk season, and autumn crowds arrive!

🏔️ MOUNTAIN ESCAPE — SAVE 15%
Book 2 nights at Appenzell Inn and receive 15% off your stay for select late-August dates.

While you’re here, relax and enjoy:
🔥 Complimentary s’mores by the fire pit
🏊 Indoor heated pool
♨️ Outdoor hot tub
🥐 Complimentary continental breakfast
🥾 Easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park
🌲 Beautiful Estes Park summer days without the peak-season crowds

Available for stays August 23–31 and September 1–2, 2026. Two-night minimum. New direct bookings only; subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers.

Come up, slow down, and enjoy Estes Park while it’s wonderfully quiet. ❤️

Book now: https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/AA2557F6-9C65-435A-8A3A-4D60FC564433?bookPackageID=72

08/24/2026

Congratulations and a huge thank you to our guests who celebrated their 13th Marriage Anniversary with us. It was a blast setting up with special moment and we look forward to year 14!

You can add on a beautiful Rose Petal Package when booking with us directly online, or by giving us a call before your checkin date!

08/21/2026

🌅 Some sunsets never get old. 🏔️

There are evenings in Estes Park when the sky puts on a show you simply can't look away from. As the sun dips behind the mountains, the peaks glow, the colors come alive, and for a few quiet moments, everything seems to slow down.

It's one of the many reasons we love calling Estes Park home—and why so many guests return year after year.

Whether you're spending the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking local trails, or strolling through downtown, there's no better way to end the day than watching the mountains light up at sunset.

💙 We hope to welcome you to Appenzell Inn for your next mountain getaway.

📸 Have you ever witnessed an unforgettable sunset in Estes Park? Share where you were when you saw it!

08/20/2026

🦌 A Special Welcome to Appenzell Inn 🏔️

One of the best parts about staying in Estes Park is that you never know who might stop by to say hello! 😊

It's not uncommon to see elk wandering through town or even right outside Appenzell Inn. These incredible animals are one of the many reasons visitors fall in love with Estes Park, especially as we head into the beautiful fall season.

If you're lucky enough to spot wildlife during your visit, remember to:
🦌 Admire them from a safe distance.
📸 Capture the moment with your camera's zoom.
💙 Let them roam freely so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Whether you're here for the mountain views, hiking, wildlife, or simply to relax, unforgettable moments like these are all part of the Estes Park experience.

🍂 Fall is one of our busiest—and most beautiful—times of the year. If you're planning a getaway to see the golden aspens and hear the elk bugling, now is a great time to reserve your stay.

📍 What's the most memorable wildlife encounter you've had in Estes Park? We'd love to hear your story in the comments!

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

🌊 The Drive to Estes Park Is Part of the Adventure 🏔️

One of our favorite moments is when you enter the beautiful Big Thompson Canyon on Highway 34. The winding road, towering canyon walls, and the rushing Big Thompson River are a reminder that you're leaving everyday life behind and heading somewhere special.

Every mile brings you closer to fresh mountain air, unforgettable adventures, and a chance to slow down.

Whether you're coming for hiking, wildlife, fishing, or simply to relax, the journey to Estes Park is all part of the experience.

💙 We can't wait to welcome you to Appenzell Inn!

📍 What's your favorite part of the drive to Estes Park? Is it the canyon, your first mountain views, or finally spotting the "Welcome to Estes Park" sign?