Glacier National Park Hotels Near the West Entrance

Access to superb hiking trails make the west entrance to Glacier National Park perfect for outdoor adventure in the warmer months, while cross country skiing and snowshoeing prevail in the winter. To reach the park from the west entrance, drive through the small town of West Glacier to access the Going to the Sun Road. You'll find accommodations in the town itself, as well as two hotels offering rustic accommodations just inside the Park.

Belton Chalet

For the ultimate base camp with luxury accommodations, this hotel offers rooms in either the lodge or cottages. All rooms boast views of either the mountains or forest. Chalet rooms feature antique furnishings, while the cottages offer covered porches. Guests also enjoy full spa services, gourmet food prepared in an unique outdoor kitchen and cocktails at the Belton Tap Room. Several trailheads originate on the grounds, or take a short drive to reach additional trailheads.
Belton Chalet
P.O. Box 206
West Glacier, MT 59936
(888) 235-8665
beltonchalet.com/index.php

Glacier Highland Resort

Lodge-style décor prevails in rooms at this hotel located across the road from the historic Amtrak Depot. Just minutes from the Park, the western motif accommodations offer full bathrooms, TVs, and access to a large hot tub to relax tired legs after a full day of hiking and outdoor adventure. A restaurant serving hearty American fare as well as a gift shop complete the amenities. Get the locals' opinion about great hiking trails at the front desk.
The Glacier Highland Resort
P.O. Box 397
West Glacier, MT 59937
(406) 888-5427 or (800) 766-0811
glacierhighland.com/

Great Northern Whitewater Resort

Located a mile from the west entrance, this hotel offers stylish family-sized or smaller chalets. Perfect as a base camp for your outdoor adventures, each chalet offers kitchens--full-sized in the larger chalets and efficiencies in the smaller chalet. Other amenities include a full bath, TV, gas grill, and upper and lower decks. The landscaped lawns feature towering trees and lots of flowers. Several restaurants and gift shops can be found nearby in West Glacier.
Great Northern Whitewater Resort
12127 US Highway 2
West Glacier, MT 59936
(800) 735-7897
gnwhitewater.com/

Lake McDonald Lodge

Located 11 miles from West Glacier, this hotel is located inside the park and offers rustic but comfortable rooms surrounded by towering cedars in an inland rainforest setting. Stay in lodge or cabin rooms with on-site amenities including several restaurants, gift shop and camp store. Hike along easy woodland trails next to the lodge, or access the famous Sperry Trailhead across from the lodge or John's Lake Loop trail just up the road.
Lake McDonald Lodge
Going-to-the-Sun Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 862-8190 or (866) 875-8456
glacierparkinc.com/Lodging/PropertyDetails.asp?id=2&prop=L

Village Inn at Apgar

Nestled among old growth cedars along Lake McDonald, this Park hotel offers rustic but comfortable rooms in cabins or the lodge. Featuring kitchenettes and picnic tables, several of the cabins sit just feet from scenic McDonald Creek. A café, store and gift shops round out the amenities. Enjoy a swim at Lake McDonald, then firm up your hiking, biking and other outdoor plans at the visitors' center located across the street.
Village Inn at Apgar
Going to the Sun Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 862-8190 or (866) 875-8456
nationalparkreservations.com/glacier_villageinn.htm

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