Pros

  • Affordable and equipped for long-term stays
  • All rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, and dishwashers
  • Communal kitchen and laundry facilities on-site
  • Free continental breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi
  • On-site hot tub and free use of nearby athletic club
  • Recreation paths, grassy park and barbecue just outside of hotel
  • Book exchange in lobby
  • Free pass to a nearby athletic club
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Cons

  • Far from downtown Boulder
  • Rooms lack adequate soundproofing
  • Carpet and curtains in need of updating
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Bottom Line

Quite possibly the most affordable property in Boulder, the Twin Lakes Inn is a budget hotel that looks a bit like a youth hostel and is geared toward extended-stay guests. Rooms -- though simple and a little dated -- all have private bathrooms and there's a communal kitchen. As it's situated in a residential area away from the popular Pearl Street and the University of Colorado, a car is probably necessary to get around, although there are bus stops nearby.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Boulder Twin Lakes Inn

Scene

Budget hotel with youth hostel ambience including communal kitchen and laundry

Housed in what from the outside looks like an old, two-story apartment complex, the Twin Lakes Inn is a youth hostel-style property with several home-like facilities for long-term guests. The lobby is a simple space with a front desk, a few small tables and chairs, a small room with a vending and an ice machine, and bookshelves stocked with a take-one, leave-one book exchange. The hallways are bare but clean and the breakfast room is a DIY operation with containers of cereal, a toaster, a coffeemaker, and a glass box of pastries. There's a large communal kitchen with two stoves and ovens, dishwasher, lots of cupboard space, a full-sized refrigerator, and a large dining table. Outside, there's a small patio and gazebo as well as a barbecue for guest use and covered hot tub.

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Location

Near Gunbarrel, a 10-minute drive from downtown Boulder

Situated in a residential area in the northeastern corner of Boulder, Twin Lakes Inn is about five miles or a 10-minute drive from the popular pedestrian shopping area Pearl Street and a 15-minute drive from the University of Colorado campus. The closest ski area -- Eldora Mountain Resort -- is about 50 minutes away by car, or an hour and 45 minutes by bus. There's a bus stop a two-minute walk from the hotel as well as a recreation path via which downtown Boulder can be reached by bicycle in about 20 minutes. The nearest grocery story is a four-minute drive or 20-minute walk away.

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Rooms

Clean and spacious rooms with old carpet and curtains and tube-style TVs

There are 33 rooms at the Twin Lakes Inn, each of which is spacious and has a surprisingly comfortable queen- or king-sized bed and a private bathroom. The carpets, curtains, and TVs appear date back to the 1980s and are due for an update. All rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges as well as free Wi-Fi access. Some rooms have two queen beds and a sofa bed and can sleep up to six people. One room has a full-size kitchen. All rooms have basic but clean bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Past guests have complained about noise issues between units. Rooms can be rented by the week or month at a discounted rate.

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Features

Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking plus hot tub, communal kitchen, and free access to nearby gym

The Twin Lakes Inn offers free parking, Wi-Fi access, and a covered outdoor hot tub. Guests can help themselves to a continental breakfast of cereal, pastries, coffee, and juice and there's a full-sized communal kitchen and a coin-operated laundry area for guest use. Although there's no gym, all guests get a free pass to a nearby athletic club. There's also a playground and small park right outside, as well as an outdoor patio, a gazebo, and a communal barbecue.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Boulder Twin Lakes Inn

Scene

Budget hotel with youth hostel ambience including communal kitchen and laundry

Housed in what from the outside looks like an old, two-story apartment complex, the Twin Lakes Inn is a youth hostel-style property with several home-like facilities for long-term guests. The lobby is a simple space with a front desk, a few small tables and chairs, a small room with a vending and an ice machine, and bookshelves stocked with a take-one, leave-one book exchange. The hallways are bare but clean and the breakfast room is a DIY operation with containers of cereal, a toaster, a coffeemaker, and a glass box of pastries. There's a large communal kitchen with two stoves and ovens, dishwasher, lots of cupboard space, a full-sized refrigerator, and a large dining table. Outside, there's a small patio and gazebo as well as a barbecue for guest use and covered hot tub.

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Location

Near Gunbarrel, a 10-minute drive from downtown Boulder

Situated in a residential area in the northeastern corner of Boulder, Twin Lakes Inn is about five miles or a 10-minute drive from the popular pedestrian shopping area Pearl Street and a 15-minute drive from the University of Colorado campus. The closest ski area -- Eldora Mountain Resort -- is about 50 minutes away by car, or an hour and 45 minutes by bus. There's a bus stop a two-minute walk from the hotel as well as a recreation path via which downtown Boulder can be reached by bicycle in about 20 minutes. The nearest grocery story is a four-minute drive or 20-minute walk away.

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Rooms

Clean and spacious rooms with old carpet and curtains and tube-style TVs

There are 33 rooms at the Twin Lakes Inn, each of which is spacious and has a surprisingly comfortable queen- or king-sized bed and a private bathroom. The carpets, curtains, and TVs appear date back to the 1980s and are due for an update. All rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges as well as free Wi-Fi access. Some rooms have two queen beds and a sofa bed and can sleep up to six people. One room has a full-size kitchen. All rooms have basic but clean bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Past guests have complained about noise issues between units. Rooms can be rented by the week or month at a discounted rate.

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Features

Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking plus hot tub, communal kitchen, and free access to nearby gym

The Twin Lakes Inn offers free parking, Wi-Fi access, and a covered outdoor hot tub. Guests can help themselves to a continental breakfast of cereal, pastries, coffee, and juice and there's a full-sized communal kitchen and a coin-operated laundry area for guest use. Although there's no gym, all guests get a free pass to a nearby athletic club. There's also a playground and small park right outside, as well as an outdoor patio, a gazebo, and a communal barbecue.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Tennis Court

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