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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

4.3
9,185 Google reviews

Rates above the average for hotels near Denver Suburbs — one of 48 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is a sprawling family-friendly resort known for its immaculate grounds, exceptional staff service, and extensive water park amenities, located near Denver.

This resort excels at making families and large groups feel genuinely welcomed through meticulous cleanliness, attentive staff who go above and beyond, and abundant activities that keep both kids and adults entertained.

  • Impeccably clean property with well-maintained pools, lazy river, and water park with life vests for toddlers
  • Staff consistently goes above and beyond—front desk helps with room changes, servers remember birthdays, and individual employees are remembered by name for exceptional service
  • Multiple on-site restaurants with good food, plus evening activities like fire pit gatherings and seasonal programming like Super Hero Summer events
  • Excellent meeting and banquet facilities that successfully handle large conventions (reviewers noted 700+ person events running smoothly)
  • Parking is expensive

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What Visitors Say

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jasson palmer

2 weeks ago

Our family recently stayed here, and we had an outstanding experience from start to finish. The hotel was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and all of the amenities exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to Jamir at the front desk. He went above and beyond to make our check-in process smooth and welcoming. He took the time to explain everything about our stay, answered all of our questions, and even shared some great recommendations that made our visit even more enjoyable. His customer service truly stood out and made us feel valued as guests. The pool area was beautiful, with plenty of seating for families to relax. Our kids especially loved the extra games and activities provided by the pool staff. It was such a thoughtful touch that kept them entertained and made the experience even more memorable. The evening activities around the outdoor fire pits were a great way to unwind from the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, family-friendly place with outstanding customer service. We look forward to coming back!

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Drake Russell

a month ago

The Property is Excellent in all aspects. Overall the food and service were great. The hotel/resort was exceptionally clean inside and out. The pools were well maintained. The service at all the bars were exceptional. The banquet staff was also great. We were there for a meeting of about 700 folks and stayed almost a week. The banquet halls were very nice and everything worked!!! Just note that the parking is expensive.

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Victor Stanley (Shar and Vic)

a month ago

Ok I know it’s been a while since we posted but I just had to post this. We stay at the most amazing resort. The rooms were very nice and clean and the property was well kept. Not even a spider web in the ceiling which is at least 40 feet high. The Wait staff at all the restaurants were excellent, friendly and very helpful. When we walked in they had left us a welcome basket telling me Happy Birthday which is over a week away and certainly nothing I had told them about. See the picture. At the Embers Lounge Bar we had some excellent music and the Wait staff was awesome. Noah and Desiree did an excellent job of taking care of us. Desiree gave is some very yummy cookies. We just want them to know home much we appreciate the service and the awesome treatment. We will be back and hope that they are there. Thank you to the Management for having such an excellent staff. Keep it going strong.

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Colorado.kids.explore

a month ago

We just got home from our staycation during the Super Hero summer! I’m so sad to be home and can’t wait to come back! We have a 1 and 2 year old and genuinely enjoyed our time. The resort is GORGEOUS, we have never stayed here before and were blown away. Service was amazing, the water park was phenomenal and I love that they have life vests for my toddlers! The lazy river is great for all of us to float around as a family and one day we rented a cabana! The super hero summer activities are very fun, and add to the magic of your staycation! The food at all the restaurants is delicious and we loved roasting marshmallows by the fire! Truly this was such a great experience and we cannot wait to book our next staycation at the Gaylord Rockies Resort!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center worth it in Denver Suburbs?

This resort excels at making families and large groups feel genuinely welcomed through meticulous cleanliness, attentive staff who go above and beyond, and abundant activities that keep both kids and adults entertained. Known for: massive resort with water parks and stellar service.

What do visitors love about Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center?

Impeccably clean property with well-maintained pools, lazy river, and water park with life vests for toddlers Staff consistently goes above and beyond—front desk helps with room changes, servers remember birthdays, and individual employees are remembered by name for exceptional service Multiple on-site restaurants with good food, plus evening activities like fire pit gatherings and seasonal programming like Super Hero Summer events Excellent meeting and banquet facilities that successfully handle large conventions (reviewers noted 700+ person events running smoothly)

Is there anything to know before visiting Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center?

Parking is expensive

Why stay in Denver Suburbs when visiting Denver?

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