Age and kids policy at Limelight Boulder
Limelight Boulder is an all-ages hotel: children of any age are welcome, but the primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old. The property is not all-inclusive—meals and drinks are paid separately—and family-friendly rooms and on-site kids’ menus are available.
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Who can check in / age requirements
The primary guest checking in at Limelight Boulder must be at least 18 years old; under-18 solo bookings are not permitted. This is the hotel's stated minimum age for check-in.
Children of any age may stay when accompanied by an eligible primary guest. If you plan to travel with minors, the lead adult should be prepared to show photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
- Primary guest age requirement: 18+
- Photo ID and credit card required at check-in
- Under-18 solo bookings are not allowed
Pool, rooftop and hours for families
Limelight Boulder has a heated outdoor rooftop pool and a year-round hot tub with views of the Flatirons and CU Boulder campus. The pool deck is typically open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, though guests should confirm hours at arrival since they can vary.
Pool and hot tub access are included as part of the mandatory Destination Amenity Fee; the property’s public materials and booking sites describe family-friendly pool activity, but one aggregator listed the rooftop pool as an 'adults-only retreat' — that claim is mixed across listings and is not confirmed as a hotel-wide policy.
- Rooftop pool and hot tub: heated, year-round
- Typical pool hours: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (confirm at arrival)
- Access included in Destination Amenity Fee
| Amenity | Note |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool & hot tub | Heated; year-round; views of Flatirons / CU campus |
| Pool hours | Typically 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; verify on arrival |
| Access | Included in Destination Amenity Fee |
Rooms suitable for families
Limelight Boulder offers room types that accommodate families, including Room (Flatiron Bunk) (1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed), Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron), Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus), and suites that include sofa beds and multiple bedrooms (for example, Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)).
There are no cribs/infant beds available on site. A rollaway bed is available for an additional fee (about $50 per night) and is subject to availability — ask the front desk when booking or at arrival.
- Family room options: Room (Flatiron Bunk); Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron); Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus); Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight); Suite (Boulder); Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)
- No on-site cribs/infant beds available
- Rollaway bed: ~ $50 per night (subject to availability)
| Room name | Typical bedding |
|---|---|
| Room (Flatiron Bunk) | 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed |
| Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron) | 2 Queen Beds |
| Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight) | 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds |
Dining and kids’ menus
Ajax Tavern is the hotel's on-site restaurant and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ajax Tavern provides kids’ breakfast and kids’ lunch/dinner menus according to published listings.
The hotel is not an all-inclusive property—meals and drinks are charged separately. In-room dining (to-go) is available during Ajax Tavern’s operating hours.
- On-site restaurant: Ajax Tavern (kids’ menus available)
- Lobby bar: Limelight Lounge (cocktails and bar menu; hours generally 3:00 PM–10:00 PM)
- Meals are additional; not included in room rate
| Dining outlet | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ajax Tavern | Breakfast, lunch & dinner; kids’ menus listed on published hours/menus |
| Limelight Lounge | Lobby bar with cocktails and bar menu; typical hours 3:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| In-room dining | Available as to-go delivery during Ajax Tavern hours |
Fees, parking and other booking details parents should know
A mandatory Destination Amenity Fee of $20 per night plus tax is charged in addition to the room rate; it includes pool and hot tub access, cruiser bikes, CU Recreation Center day passes, the game room, in-town shuttle, refillable water bottles and other bundled amenities.
On-site covered self-parking and valet parking are available for a fee through the University of Colorado Boulder–managed garage; guests must register their vehicle license plate at check-in. Parking fees and height restrictions apply.
- Destination Amenity Fee: $20/night plus tax (mandatory)
- Parking: covered self-parking and valet for an additional fee; license plate registration required at check-in
- Payment: credit and debit cards accepted; cash is not accepted
| Item | What’s included / note |
|---|---|
| Destination Amenity Fee | Covers pool/hot tub, bikes, game room, CU Rec passes, in-town shuttle, Therabody products |
| Rollaway bed | Available for a fee (~$50/night) — subject to availability |
| Cribs/infant beds | Not available on site |
On-site activities and kid-friendly amenities
Limelight Boulder includes a game room (pool tables, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, table tennis and board games), complimentary cruiser bikes, outdoor firepits and a sunken courtyard amphitheatre that families can use as part of the amenity package.
Guests also receive complimentary day-pass access to the CU Boulder Recreation Center and may book in-room spa services through an in-room partner. The hotel lists activities appropriate for families alongside general guest amenities.
- Game room: pool, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, table tennis
- Complimentary cruiser bikes included with amenity fee
- CU Recreation Center day passes included with amenity fee
Practical tips for families at check-in and during your stay
If arriving before 3:00 PM or departing after 11:00 AM you can store luggage at the Front Desk and use hotel amenities; early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed and may incur a charge. Check-in officially begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
Because campus-area parking is managed by the University, register your vehicle's license plate at check-in. Ask the front desk about rollaways, in-room layout options (many suites include sofa beds), and any current pool rules before heading to the rooftop.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Luggage storage available if arriving early or departing late
- Ask front desk about rollaway availability and any temporary pool rules
