I did not even get a chance to stay here. However, during my phone conversations the receptionist was very rude and disrespecful. And in looking at the other negative reviews, it appears that their bad personal attitudes towards customers is reflective in all other apects of the experience.

Estes Park is too beautiful of a place - and there are plenty of other courteous, clean and affordable overnight stay options. Don't give this place a chance to ruin the experience.

Our family reserved a non-smoking room for two nights by phone directly with the hotel. When we arrived, the room smelled very smokey, but were assured it was non-smoking. It also had NO air-conditioning. This information wasn't given to me when making the reservation or I wouldn't have paid $115 for a room with two small windows and screens that didn't fit. There was a ceiling fan that helped a little after dark, but the days were very sticky. Next time we will choose to pay a little more for a better room.

I was dissatisfied with our room because it was not very big, much smaller than was pictured. There was no air conditioning, it was sparsely furnished and three of the light bulbs were burned out. The swimming area was very dirty and the swimming pool was full of bugs. I do not know why they had a swimming pool if they did not want to keep it clean. The location of the motel was good, close to everything and to Lake Estes. We did have a small refrigerator which was nice.

I stayed in the Budgetel Four Winds Motor Lodge for several days in July 2006 while I picked my daughter up from camp; she spent one night in the front room. I believe I paid about $100 per night for a 2-room "suite". The front room contained a full-size bed, a dorm-sized refrigerator, and a color TV (fairly new) with cable. The back bedroom contained a queen-sized bed and a color TV that I would estimate was about 20 years old - the tuner was a knob, and it could only "tune in" the VHF cable stations. Luckily the Weather Channel was on 11.

As noted below, this is a bare-bones motel. They provided soap, towels, and a bed. Everything was scrupulously clean, but worn down. The beds were firm, but not rock-hard. I found them comfortable.

The bathroom was small and clean. I got plenty of clean (if a little worn) towels. The pool is VERY heated and was not used much. I woudl not want to swim laps - it was too warm. There is no shade in the pool area.

I went to check on the "breakfast" (coffee, doughnuts, and granola bars) one morning, but they only had powdered non-dairy creamer, which I hate, so I skipped it.

The motel is about a mile from a Safeway (which also contains a Starbucks), and there is a sidewalk most of the way, so I got my exercise and caffeine.

In summary, if all you want is a bed and a bathroom this is an OK place to stay. I was happy with it, and feel that (given prices in Estes Park in the summer) I got what I paid for.