The largest airport near Estes Park is Denver International Airport. It is approximately a 90-120 minute drive to Estes Park depending on which route you take and traffic.
There are plenty of places to stay around Estes Park including motels, resorts, and individual homes for rent via VRBO and Airbnb. That being said, BOOK EARLY as Estes Park is a popular area to visit in September. Below are a few options in a variety of different price ranges.
Black Canyon Inn
800 MacGregor Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-8113
StoneBrook Resort
1710 Fall River Road
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4629
https://www.stonebrookresort.com/cabins-cottages
River Stone Resorts and Bear Paw Suites
2120 Fall River Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4005
https://riverstoneresorts.com/
Aspen Winds on Fall River
1051 Fall River Ct
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-6010
Woodlands on Fall River
1888 Fall River Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0404
https://www.woodlandsestes.com/
Estes Lake Lodge
1850 N St Vrain Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 779-7455
https://www.esteslakelodge.com/
Solitude Cabins-Estes Park Cabins
1885 Sketch Box Ln
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 235-5550
Quality Inn
1450 Big Thompson Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-2358
https://www.qualityinnestespark.com/
The Stanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-4000
Castle Mountain Lodge
1520 Fall River Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-3664
https://castlemountainlodge.com/
Estes Park Condos
1400 David Dr
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-0068
Mountain Village at Lake Estes
1700 Colorado Peaks Dr
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 473-5735