The Best Western Desert Inn is a budget property in the heart of West Yellowstone, in an area with plenty of restaurants and just a two-minute drive from the park entrance. This pet-friendly hotel is clean and well-maintained, with attractive amenities that include a free hot breakfast, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a heated indoor pool. Its 74 rooms are spacious and well equipped, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but bathrooms are small. Like other hotels in this world-famous destination, rates can spike quite high in peak season when it often fills up. The slightly pricier mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is a good alternative and has a restaurant/bar, an indoor pool, free breakfast, and even a small casino.
The Best Western Desert Inn is a budget property in the heart of West Yellowstone, in an area with plenty of restaurants and just a two-minute drive from the park entrance. This pet-friendly hotel is clean and well-maintained, with attractive amenities that include a free hot breakfast, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a heated indoor pool. Its 74 rooms are spacious and well equipped, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but bathrooms are small. Like other hotels in this world-famous destination, rates can spike quite high in peak season when it often fills up. The slightly pricier mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is a good alternative and has a restaurant/bar, an indoor pool, free breakfast, and even a small casino.
The 102-room budget Gray Wolf Inn and Suites is a popular, well-priced motel in tiny West Yellowstone, Montana. Location is the star at Gray Wolf, which is situated a half mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, making it a good base for exploring the area. The casual, laid-back Gray Wolf is popular with snowboarders and families. Rooms, which include suites with kitchenettes, are huge, clean, and cheerful, if somewhat dated. Those with a little more room in the budget might prefer the more modern Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone.
The 102-room budget Gray Wolf Inn and Suites is a popular, well-priced motel in tiny West Yellowstone, Montana. Location is the star at Gray Wolf, which is situated a half mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, making it a good base for exploring the area. The casual, laid-back Gray Wolf is popular with snowboarders and families. Rooms, which include suites with kitchenettes, are huge, clean, and cheerful, if somewhat dated. Those with a little more room in the budget might prefer the more modern Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone.
The 66-room Yellowstone Park Hotel is a cozy, mid-range property situated in the middle of West Yellowstone, close to the west entrance of the park. It's conveniently located for visitors to the park, and there are a number of dining options within a short walk. Rooms include microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but are basic and traditionally styled. Some have fireplaces and private hot tubs. The indoor pool and hot tub are pluses, as are the free continental breakfast, on-site convenience store, and laundry facilities. As an alternative, the Kelly Inn West Yellowstone has lodge-style rooms with a bit more character, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 66-room Yellowstone Park Hotel is a cozy, mid-range property situated in the middle of West Yellowstone, close to the west entrance of the park. It's conveniently located for visitors to the park, and there are a number of dining options within a short walk. Rooms include microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but are basic and traditionally styled. Some have fireplaces and private hot tubs. The indoor pool and hot tub are pluses, as are the free continental breakfast, on-site convenience store, and laundry facilities. As an alternative, the Kelly Inn West Yellowstone has lodge-style rooms with a bit more character, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 123-room, mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is less than a mile from Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Rooms won't win any design awards, but they are homey and spacious, and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The list of freebies is long: breakfast, a vehicle charging station, Wi-Fi, parking, and even laundry. The heated indoor pool is a nice perk, as is the fitness center and hot tub. The Branch on-site restaurant is a casual eatery that features a restored rail car for history buffs, plus a small electronic casino. Travelers looking for a less expensive option in the same area should consider the Yellowstone Park Hotel, which offers similar features.
The 123-room, mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is less than a mile from Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Rooms won't win any design awards, but they are homey and spacious, and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The list of freebies is long: breakfast, a vehicle charging station, Wi-Fi, parking, and even laundry. The heated indoor pool is a nice perk, as is the fitness center and hot tub. The Branch on-site restaurant is a casual eatery that features a restored rail car for history buffs, plus a small electronic casino. Travelers looking for a less expensive option in the same area should consider the Yellowstone Park Hotel, which offers similar features.
The 78-room Kelly Inn West Yellowstone is a two-and-a-half-pearl property conveniently located near the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and within walking distance of shops and eateries. Carved wooden critters are positioned around the property, providing a distinctive touch. Homey, lodge-inspired rooms are spacious and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. A basic breakfast buffet is free, as are parking, Wi-Fi, pet stays, and coffee and tea in the lobby -- the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a sauna and hot tub. The Yellowstone Park Hotel, which has slightly lower rates, offers similar features but charges a fee for pets.
The 78-room Kelly Inn West Yellowstone is a two-and-a-half-pearl property conveniently located near the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and within walking distance of shops and eateries. Carved wooden critters are positioned around the property, providing a distinctive touch. Homey, lodge-inspired rooms are spacious and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. A basic breakfast buffet is free, as are parking, Wi-Fi, pet stays, and coffee and tea in the lobby -- the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a sauna and hot tub. The Yellowstone Park Hotel, which has slightly lower rates, offers similar features but charges a fee for pets.
The three-pearl Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone opened in 2013 with a collection of 50 cabins in the heart of West Yellowstone, near the famous park's west entrance. The cozy country-western cabins have everything a guest needs for a park vacation, and each comes with a kitchenette. The biggest hit with guests is the free daily s'mores kits that are put to use at the communal fire pits, and Bridgers -- a food shack with outdoor tables -- is open during the summer. The cabins are a bit more expensive than most hotels in the area, but for independent travelers who don't mind the lack of amenities, they are hard to beat.
The three-pearl Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone opened in 2013 with a collection of 50 cabins in the heart of West Yellowstone, near the famous park's west entrance. The cozy country-western cabins have everything a guest needs for a park vacation, and each comes with a kitchenette. The biggest hit with guests is the free daily s'mores kits that are put to use at the communal fire pits, and Bridgers -- a food shack with outdoor tables -- is open during the summer. The cabins are a bit more expensive than most hotels in the area, but for independent travelers who don't mind the lack of amenities, they are hard to beat.
The four-pearl Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers upscale accommodations and amenities in a spectacular setting on Whitefish Lake, and is located a short drive from downtown. Its 145 suites and traditional guest rooms are handsome and well-equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, fireplaces, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies. Highlights include an outdoor pool with lake views and an indoor pool, multiple on-site dining options, full-service spa, fitness center, and marina with equipment rental. There's also a concierge and free shuttles to the ski slopes, Whitefish, and to the airport. It can be pricey in peak season; travelers looking to spend less can consider nearby Grouse Mountain Lodge, which tends to have lower rates.
The four-pearl Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers upscale accommodations and amenities in a spectacular setting on Whitefish Lake, and is located a short drive from downtown. Its 145 suites and traditional guest rooms are handsome and well-equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, fireplaces, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies. Highlights include an outdoor pool with lake views and an indoor pool, multiple on-site dining options, full-service spa, fitness center, and marina with equipment rental. There's also a concierge and free shuttles to the ski slopes, Whitefish, and to the airport. It can be pricey in peak season; travelers looking to spend less can consider nearby Grouse Mountain Lodge, which tends to have lower rates.
The Pine Lodge offers budget accommodation in a lovely setting on Whitefish River, while still being just a 10-minute walk from downtown. The 76 guest rooms have been upgraded and are equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, furnished balconies, and free Wi-Fi; some have fireplaces and hot tubs. There's a free continental buffet breakfast, though the selection is quite limited. The outside deck with a heated swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the river is a highlight, along with the indoor swimming pool. The small fitness center, free outdoor equipment rentals, and shuttles to the ski slopes, Whitefish, and airport are nice bonuses at this price point. As an alternative, the sister property, Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, has similar rates and a lovely outdoor pool.
The Pine Lodge offers budget accommodation in a lovely setting on Whitefish River, while still being just a 10-minute walk from downtown. The 76 guest rooms have been upgraded and are equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, furnished balconies, and free Wi-Fi; some have fireplaces and hot tubs. There's a free continental buffet breakfast, though the selection is quite limited. The outside deck with a heated swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the river is a highlight, along with the indoor swimming pool. The small fitness center, free outdoor equipment rentals, and shuttles to the ski slopes, Whitefish, and airport are nice bonuses at this price point. As an alternative, the sister property, Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, has similar rates and a lovely outdoor pool.
