Visiting Glacier National Park is an amazing experience with unbeatable scenery, wildlife and outdoor activities. Once you decide to visit, your next decision is where to stay. There are some great Glacier National Park lodging options to choose from, and you’ll find everything from luxury hotels to rustic cabins or campsites.
Whether you’re looking to stay on the east side or west side, or you’re looking for lodging inside Glacier National park or outside of it — we’ve got some great choice for you in this area of Montana.
Ready to learn more? Here are some of our favorite Glacier National Park lodging options.
MANY GLACIER HOTEL
Many Glacier Hotel looks like it is out of the movie The Sound Of Music. Set on the shores of the Swiftcurrent Lake with towering snowcapped mountains all around, you’ll feel as if you’re in the Alps.
Built by the Great Northern Railway in 1914-15, Many Glacier Hotel is a historic hotel that has a rustic comfort that will make you feel like you are miles away from it all, while still offering fantastic dining options and things to do.
Located inside the park, Many Glacier Hotel is located in the northeastern area of GNP.
You’ll enjoy many of the offerings in the park, including boat cruises, horseback riding and amazing hikes, which are all available from the Many Glacier Hotel. Many Glacier is such an amazing part of the park and the Many Glacier Hotel would be a perfect base camp.
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Looking for more adventurous things to do in Glacier National Park? Try one of these fun activities!
- Cruise the river on a Glacier National Park Scenic Raft Trip. Enjoy an easy scenic raft trip down Glacier National Park’s Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Relax and learn about the river and Glacier National Park with a friendly, interpretive river guide.
- Take a 1-Hour Fly Casting Lesson. Learn the basics of fly casting and how to fish on your own. Forget the hustle and enjoy a relaxing lesson with a professional instructor in a natural setting.
- Explore Glacier on a Private East Glacier & Two Medicine Day Trip. Embark on a private day tour from Whitefish to Glacier National Park’s east side and the Two Medicine region. Take in spectacular views and immerse yourself in nature with your local guide.
GLACIER PARK LODGE
Located on the southeastern edge of the park, Glacier Park Lodge is a very impressive resort. The lodge is massive and the lobby is a place where guests just like to hang out. From the large fireplaces to the good food and drinks to the live music, it’s a great place to end your evening.
You’ll love the majestic mountain views from this historic lodge.
From Glacier Park Lodge you have close access to the Two Medicine area of the park as well as St. Mary Village. We stopped here for drinks and appetizers after a day hike in Two Medicine and we didn’t want to leave.
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LAKE MCDONALD LODGE
Lake McDonald Lodge is located right in the heart of the park on the scenic Lake McDonald. You’ll find it 10 miles inside the west entrance of Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
The lobby has a massive fireplace and comfortable seating making it a great gathering spot for morning coffee or to relax at the end of the day.
From Lake McDonald Lodge, you have access to pretty much everything in the park. The lodge offers visitors with Russell’s Fireside Dining Room, Jammer Joe’s Grill and Pizzeria, Lucke’s Lounge, Creekside Reading Room, Red Bus tours, boat cruises, horseback rides, evening ranger programs and numerous other activities.
Lake McDonald Lodge would be a great place to call home as you explored this beautiful park.
WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
Whitefish, Montana, is a quaint little town about 25 miles west of the West Glacier entrance. That drive is well worth it if you have the opportunity to stay at the Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is a ski mountain, but has a ton of activities to do during the summer months as well. This includes an epic bike track, a challenging ropes course, and a super fun Alpine Slide which is a toboggan-like sled that runs down a track built into the mountainside.
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TIMBER WOLF RESORT
If you’re looking for a rustic setting that has cabins, a bed and breakfast, RV and tent sites, check out Timber Wolf Resort. Located in Hungry Horse, MT, this resort is about 10 minutes from the West Glacier entrance.
The property is beautiful and has a nice little playground for kids, hiking trails and even a resident Bigfoot on property!
MORE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK LODGING OPTIONS
- North Fork Hostel & Square Peg Ranch: Rustic accommodations about 30 minutes outside Glacier National Park in Polebridge. Log home, hostel, camping, and tipi available.
- Lodge at Whitefish Lake: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is situated between Whitefish Lake and the 28-acre Viking Creek Wetland Preserve. The Lodge offers shuttle service, allowing you easy access to Glacier National Park. They also offer boat rentals, award-winning dining, and relaxing day spa services. The family will love the heated pools and relaxing hot tubs here. Book It: LODGE AT WHITEFISH LAKE
- Motel Lake McDonald and Apgar Village Lodge: Motel Lake McDonald is located inside Glacier National Park and feels like a rustic motor inn on the shores of Lake McDonald. Apgar Village Lodge offers cozy cabins and iconic views of Lake McDonald as well.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK FAQ
Is it better to stay inside or outside Glacier National Park?
There are pros and cons to both staying inside or outside Glacier National Park. If you stay inside, you’re super close to hiking and park activities, but it’s also really busy. If you want to stay along Going-to-the-Sun Road, you have to book it far in advance. If you stay outside the park, you’ll have to travel into the park every day, but it’ll be easier to book.
How many days to you need to explore Glacier National Park?
You could spend years in Glacier National Park and still not see everything! But if you don’t have years, five days is usually the recommended amount of time to see some of the top sites at Glacier National Park.
When is the best time of year to visit Glacier National Park?
Late June through mid-September are the best times to visit Glacier National Park. Visiting during the summer months means that Going-to-the-Sun Road has a better chance of being fully open, and you’ll be able to participate in a lot of water-based park activities.
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