Yellowstone Lodging Guide

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LODGING GUIDE
HAVE YOU STARTED PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE?
LET ME HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT PLACE TO STAY!
Navigating through the seemingly endless list of places to stay in and near Yellowstone is a tedious task!
It’s my job to make your trip to any national park the best it can be, which is why I am excited to share
this list of lodging options with you.
This list includes a short review of the places I’ve stayed in and would go back to. Then, after digging
through hundreds of online reviews, I have also included my top choices for lodging that I would book for
my own trip. I haven’t stayed in all of these hotels personally ­­ I wish! ­­ but I have narrowed down the
overwhelming options to a great collection of high quality and varied suggestions.
It's a good idea to refer to the Yellowstone Map as you read through this list. The park is large and
some entrances and points of interest are hours apart, so you'll want to be sure to plan your lodging with
travel time in mind!
SIDE NOTE: This list doesn’t include any chain hotels, but these hotels do exist in several of the towns that surround the park.
The majority of them range in price from $200­$300 and offer similar amenities. I am not against chain hotels, but I wanted to
offer you some options that will add some variety, fun, and personality into your trip!
LOCATED IN THE PARK
Snatching up a hotel room within the park is extremely competitive. Most rooms are already booked up
at the very beginning of the year for the upcoming summer so if you have your heart set on in­park
lodging, try to make a reservation one year in advance!
OLD FAITHFUL AREA
Old Faithful Inn: Spend a night in the most iconic, beautiful, and
famous lodge in Yellowstone.
$115­$600
Snow Lodge and Cabins: This is one of the newest lodges in
Yellowstone and is also the only one in the Old Faithful area that
is open during the winter.
$115­$300
Old Faithful Lodge Cabins: These historic cabins are rustic and
charming and are a great choice for the budget conscious traveler.
$90­$150
CANYON VILLAGE AREA
Canyon Lodge and Cabins: This is the largest lodge in
Yellowstone and has a variety of room options to meet your
needs.
$125­$500
YELLOWSTONE LAKE AREA
Lake Lodge Cabins: This accommodation offers a main
lodge with views of Yellowstone Lake and many individual
cabins.
$90­$205
Yellowstone Lake Hotel and Cabins: This hotel first opened
in 1891 and features a presidential suite. It is located right on
Yellowstone Lake.
$160 ­ $700
NORTHERN AREA
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins: Open for summer and winter accommodations, this hotel
provides a unique glimpse into Yellowstone’s rich history.
$100­$500
Roosevelt Lodge Cabins: Embrace the “Old West Spirit” while spending a night in these charming
cabins.
$85­$150
SOUTHERN AREA
Grant Village: Located near the West Thumb and Grand Teton National Park, Grant Village provides
premium rooms on the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
$220
If camping is your thing, be
sure to check out this post
ALL ABOUT CAMPING IN
YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK for
additional lodging options
within the park.
LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE PARK
Yellowstone has 5 ENTRANCES and a great selection of places to stay just outside of the park. Each
town provides a unique feel and a fun opportunity to experience the area. Personally I usually stay
outside of the park because of the bigger selection of budget­friendly options, but this list also includes
some nicer lodging options that will provide you with a fantastic Yellowstone experience!
WEST ENTRANCE
One of the most popular places to stay, the town of West Yellowstone gets you close to the Norris and Old Faithful areas
Explorer Cabins: If a natural setting is what you are looking for as well as some of the nicest
accommodations possible in West Yellowstone, this is your stop!
$340­$530
Hibernation Station: This beautiful cabin village provides a variety of reasonably priced options for
groups of all sizes.
$150­$320
One Horse Motel: This motel is one of the only budget­friendly places to stay in West Yellowstone.
Competition for these rooms is fierce!
$80­$150
Yellowstone Holiday: I hesitate to give away this secret! We absolutely LOVED our time here and will
definitely be staying again. I am a budget traveler and don’t need much to be happy, so these rustic
cabins were perfect for our little family. The shared bathrooms were very clean, our cabin was right on
the gorgeous lake, and we were only about 10 minutes from West Yellowstone.
You might take a look at these
cabins and wonder why we
wouldn’t just stay in a motel. The
reason is this – I love to feel like
I’m still in nature even when I
leave the park. We really enjoy
camping, but these cabins kept
us warm and dry during the
incredibly chilly, rainy, and snowy
(YES!) May nights. This option is
not for everyone, but is a fun
experience for those that don’t
mind the rustic charm and want
to save some money.
$55­$135
SOUTH ENTRANCE
Entering Yellowstone through the South Entrance travels through the incredibly scenic Grand Teton National Park
Headwaters Lodge and Cabins: If you want to stay near the Yellowstone South Entrance, you really
only have one option without driving too far into Grand Teton National Park. Basic camping cabins are
also available here, but they don’t have electricity or heat.
$75­$310
NORTH ENTRANCE
Located right outside of the North Entrance, Gardiner is near Mammoth Hot Springs and the famous Roosevelt Arch
Riverside Cottages: These charming cottages are located on the Yellowstone River and all units have
at least a microwave and refrigerator.
$130­$250
Yellowstone Village Inn: This option provides standard hotel rooms with one or two bedroom options.
$110­$300
Rocky Mountain RV Park Cabins: Staying here really only makes sense if you are very budget
conscious and looking for a nice, clean place to stay without many amenities. The cabins are very basic
and wouldn’t be worth upgrading to a Deluxe Cabin (you can find nicer places in town for about the same
price).
The camping cabins were a great option for us (because we like camping but enjoy staying in a basic
structure with heat and electricity) and were under $100 a night. You also can get a 10% discount if you
stay more than one night. And yes, the community bathrooms were clean!
The views of the mountains, river, and North Entrance were awesome from our cabin. We even had a
little family of rabbits living nearby!
$70­$155
EAST ENTRANCE
Cody, Wyoming is the gateway to the East Entrance of Yellowstone and is a charming town of the Wild West full of history and
adventure. Cody is located about 50 miles from Yellowstone so staying here means adding A LOT of driving to your trip.
Chamberlin Inn Boutique: This charming hotel is brimming with history and has had many notable and
distinguished guests, such as Ernest Hemingway.
$200­$650
Cody Cowboy Village: Surround yourself in that old western feel without compromising on luxury and
comfort.
$100­$210
Ponderosa Campground: These camping cabins are great for the budget conscious traveler. Feel
like you are camping in style with a more comfortable bed, a heater, and a TV without breaking the
bank!
$60
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE
Cooke City is a very small town nestled in the gorgeous mountains right outside of the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone. It is
a great place to use as a base camp for exploring the nearby Lamar Valley and Tower­Roosevelt area.
Elk Horn Lodge: This is the top rated place to stay in the Cooke City area! It has 6 rooms and 2 cabins
available.
$120­$140
Big Moose Resort: This small resort is located just outside Cooke City. Its charming cabins and natural
ambiance is a relaxing way to spend your vacation.
$130­$140
Log Cabin Café: A good budget friendly option. Nightly price includes a made­to­order breakfast for
two.
$99