What’s included with a stay — and what costs extra
Overnight rates at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center include access to the Arapahoe Springs Water Park (reserved for registered overnight guests), resort-wide internet access as covered by the mandatory daily resort fee, and use of the Relâche Fitness Center. Most food, drinks, parking, spa treatments, and certain premium services (cabana reservations, some Wi‑Fi/in‑room internet options) cost extra.
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What the room rate includes
Standard room rates cover your guestroom accommodation (examples of room types: Room, Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite, etc.). Registered overnight guests also receive access to public-area Wi‑Fi and Arapahoe Springs Water Park as part of the mandatory resort fee.
In-room amenities vary by room type; the property offers many configurations such as Room, with Sofa bed and Room, Mountain View. For details about beds and square footage for a specific room type, check your booking confirmation or the hotel’s room descriptions.
- Public-area Wi‑Fi and resort water-park access (included via resort fee)
- Access to Relâche Fitness Center (included via resort fee)
- Mobile Check-In/Check-Out and Mobile Key (available via the resort app)
| Example room types | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, with Sofa bed | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed; family option |
| Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed; standard king room |
| Junior Suite | 1 King Bed; larger sitting area |
Mandatory resort fee and internet
Gaylord Rockies charges a mandatory daily resort fee; that fee covers resort-wide internet access and Arapahoe Springs Water Park access. Different booking sources show slightly different fee amounts, so confirm the exact daily resort fee on your reservation.
Public-area Wi‑Fi is available for guests. Some sources indicate in-room wired/wireless internet may incur an additional daily charge beyond the resort fee — confirm with the hotel at check-in if you need premium in-room internet.
- Resort fee covers: resort-wide internet access and water-park access (per property information)
- In-room premium or wired internet may be an extra daily charge (varies by source)
- Always check your folio at checkout for the resort fee line item
| What | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Public-area Wi‑Fi | Included (resort fee) |
| In-room premium internet | May be extra (confirm with hotel) |
| Arapahoe Springs Water Park | Included for registered overnight guests (resort fee) |
Dining, bars and room service: mostly à la carte
The resort offers multiple on-property dining venues (examples: Old Hickory Steakhouse, Garden + Grain Seasonal Kitchen, Copper Table, The Fortunate Prospector, Mountain Pass Sports Bar, Embers Lodge Bar, Rockies Marketplace, Cocoa Bean) and in-room À la Carte delivery. Meals and drinks at these outlets are charged separately and are not covered by room rates or the resort fee.
Some venues have set hours (Old Hickory Steakhouse serves dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Rockies Marketplace is open early to late). Reservations are recommended at sit-down restaurants, and some bars keep later hours (Embers Lodge Bar is open late).
- Old Hickory Steakhouse — dinner service; reservations recommended
- Rockies Marketplace & Cocoa Bean — grab-and-go and coffee options; Rockies Marketplace hours run early–late
- Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill — poolside food and full bar (charges apply)
- À la Carte in-room delivery is available daily for an extra charge
| Dining option | What's charged |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants (e.g., Old Hickory Steakhouse, Copper Table) | Menu items and drinks charged to your folio |
| Grab-and-go (Rockies Marketplace, Cocoa Bean) | Individual purchases |
| In-room dining (À la Carte) | Delivery and food charges apply |
Arapahoe Springs Water Park and pool access
Registered overnight guests get access to Arapahoe Springs Water Park as part of the resort-fee model. The water park includes indoor and heated outdoor pools, water slides, whirlpools, and a seasonal lazy river.
Some water-park features or services cost extra or require reservations: private cabanas are available seasonally and require reservation; certain slides and attractions have height or supervision rules. Hours and specific rules can vary seasonally, so check current schedules before you go.
- Included for registered overnight guests via resort fee: indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, slides, whirlpools, seasonal lazy river
- Cabanas at the water park are seasonal and require reservations (extra charge)
- Some slides report a 48-inch height requirement (height checks at the attraction); policies may vary by slide
| Feature | Access |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Included for overnight guests |
| Outdoor heated pool & lazy river | Included for overnight guests (lazy river seasonal) |
| Cabanas | Available seasonally for a fee; reservations required |
Spa, fitness center and other paid services
Relâche Spa (the on-site spa) and Relâche Fitness Center are available to guests; the fitness center is typically included via the resort amenities, while spa treatments require appointments and are billed separately. The spa lists treatment rooms, signature services, and separate men’s and women’s lounges.
The spa has published operating hours and requires advance reservations for treatments. Expect massage, facial and body-treatment services to be additional charges on your folio.
- Relâche Spa: appointment required; treatments billed extra
- Relâche Fitness Center: available to guests (included via resort amenities)
- Spa amenities include private treatment rooms and relaxation lounges; no on-site restaurant inside the spa
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center (Relâche Fitness Center) | Included |
| Spa treatments (massages, facials, etc.) | Extra — appointment required |
| Spa relaxation lounges | Access tied to spa services; check spa policies |
Parking, transport and payment policies
Parking is not included in the base room rate. The resort provides self-parking and valet; published nightly rates vary by source, so check your reservation or ask the front desk for current parking charges. The property operates as a cashless resort — credit cards and mobile payments are accepted, and cash is not accepted at point-of-sale.
There is no complimentary hotel shuttle from the airport, but the hotel operates a free shuttle from the 61st & Peña RTD A-Line station; the A-Line train from DEN has its own fare. Taxi or rideshare costs apply for direct airport transfers unless you use the train + hotel shuttle option.
- Self-parking and valet are available for extra fees (rates vary by source/date)
- Free hotel shuttle runs from 61st & Peña RTD A-Line station (train fare to station is separate)
- Property is cashless — bring a credit/debit card or mobile payment method; you may be asked for ID and a credit card at check-in
| Parking option | Typical published cost (varies) |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | $33 plus tax per night (published figure; confirm at check-in) |
| Valet parking | $48 plus tax per night (published figure; confirm at check-in) |
| Short-term/tiered rates (alternative source) | $15–$35 depending on hours parked (varies by date/source) |
Pets, accessibility and other policies
Pets are permitted for an extra non-refundable fee per room, per stay; policy allows up to two dogs per room with a maximum weight limit — service animals are exempt from the fee. Pets are not permitted in pool areas or dining spaces. Confirm pet rules, fees and any breed/size restrictions with the front desk before you travel.
The resort is wheelchair accessible and offers accessible rooms and facilities. Minimum check-in age is 21; standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Mobile Key and Mobile Check-In options are available through the resort app.
- Pet fee applies (non-refundable) — service animals exempt
- Accessible rooms and public areas available; request accessibility features when booking
- Minimum check-in age 21; standard check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | Non-refundable fee per room, per stay; up to two dogs/room (confirm details) |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years |
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM (standard times) |
