Your Hotel Can Make Or Break Your Montana Vacation

There's no quicker way to destroy a great vacation than a bad motel.  Whether it's dirty, the employees aren't helpful, no amenities, bad location and more can just plain ruin an otherwise great vacation.

Sometimes, when travelling on a budget, you sacrifice nice for affordable.  Not this time.  I found the top rated Montana hotels for a family or anyone on a travel budget.  They're all in highly popular tourist destinations and come highly rated by travelers everywhere.

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Top Rated Montana Hotels By Price And Ratings From TripAdvisor

10.  Yellowstone Riverside Cottages-Rated 4.5

This is an amazing place to stay after a long few days in the park. Strongly recommend a cottage with a river view. Our room had a small kitchen and the town market is just a short walk with everything needed to cook a great meal. We enjoyed ours on the deck overlooking the river. So peaceful and the staff were amazing. Allowed up to check in early. Thank you and will be back again.
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Michael, September 2023:

"This is an amazing place to stay after a long few days in the park. Strongly recommend a cottage with a river view. Our room had a small kitchen and the town market is just a short walk with everything needed to cook a great meal. We enjoyed ours on the deck overlooking the river. So peaceful and the staff were amazing. Allowed up to check in early. Thank you and will be back again."

9. Lodge At Whitefish Lake-Rated 4.5

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish, Montana
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Mrs. Farmer Don, February 2024:

"Great condo 6 bedrooms 5 king beds so comfy. 6 bathroom’s large kitchen and eating area Fun family get together close to the mountain and uptown. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you need to cook meals just add the food. Restaurant was great outdoor hot tub was fun "

8. Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn and Suites-Rated 4.5

Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn and Suites, Kalispell Montana
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MusicReader, March 2024

"This was our first time traveling with a pet, and it was a success. Pet rooms are at the far end of the hotel with easy access to a large grassy field with waste bags provided. Request ground floor if you don't want to climb stairs with your pet! (There is an elevator but it's not close to the pet rooms.) Nice common area in the lobby; decent hot buffet breakfast in a sunny dining room was also appreciated. Friendly desk crew. Picky spouse thought the bed too soft."

7. The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River, Ascend Hotel Collection-Rated 4.5

The Pine Lodge On Whitefish River, Whitefish, Montana
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Katie R, March 2024:

"The hospitality is great, breakfast is available at reasonable hours (until 10am!), ample parking, awesome pool. There is a lovely walking trail right outside your doorstep, and it’s close to the shopping are of town. Only thing that wasn’t my favourite was that it’s not very sound proof and I could hear all of my neighbours in their rooms."

6. Yellowstone Village Inn-Rated 4.5

Yellowstone village Inn, Gardiner, Montana
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Winston_Orivs, November 2023

"I had been to Gardiner a few times over the years, but missed this one on previous searches. I liked the price, so I decided to give it a try and was very impressed. From the outside, it looks pretty good, but nothing to get really excited about. Inside they have really paid attention to detail, and it looks more like a high-class resort, especially the lobby area. Rooms were large enough with a very comfortable bed and very quiet. Very clean too. Nice view from the parking lot so you do feel as if you are not in town. I give them 5 stars for overall value."

5. Hampton Inn & Suites, Whitefish-Rated 5

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Paul J, February 2024

"Good highway travels in Montana brought us to Hampton inn whitefish Montana. Pleasant checkin and a nice room, NO fragrance in our room! Yes, a clean room that housekeeping doesn’t spray a chemical to make it clean! A 2 nite stay and efficient check out. Breakfast was good but corporate Hampton. Sadly that shows in the coffee also. A great coffee roaster Montana Coffee Traders just down the road; nice for a local touch."

4. Glacier International Lodge-Rated 5

Glacier international lodge, Kalispell, Montana
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Patty S, February 2024

"This is a first class property. Absolutely a Montana experience ! Room was above average as was the entire property and caring staff. Best place to stay if you have one of those early morning flights It’s right at the airport and they provide a shuttle. Will definitely be back!"

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3. The Wren, Missoula-Rated 5

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Mqpenney, March 2024

"The Wren was perfect for my son and I for our short college visit to Missoula. The space was great and the staff were so nice. Location really can’t be beat as it was so easy to walk anywhere from the hotel. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!!!!!!"

2. Springhill Suites By Marriott Bozeman-Rated 5

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Kai T, February 2024

"Our stay was one of the best I’ve had. All guests were extremely amazing especially Kennedy at the front. She went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was nothing short of amazing. 10/10 recommend to anyone coming through bozeman or looking for a place to stay for the night."

1. Kelly Inn West Yellowstone-Rated 5

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Idgp14, February 2024

"We stayed at the Kelly Inn for one night on our trip around the US. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious, the staff were also all friendly. The pool was shut during our stay but to their absolute credit they let us know well in advance which was great. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend if you are staying in West Yellowstone."

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