Glacier Guides Lodge
120 Highline Blvd Across the street from the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and the Going-to-the-Sun Road, West Glacier, MT 59936
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Tucked into a quiet, forested canyon, our modern, cozy, eco-friendly Lodge is the perfect base for your Glacier National Park adventures. Hearty, delicious, health conscious continental breakfast is included with your stay. Open May 1 – October 15, with discounted shoulder season rates! Built by Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, the Lodge offers premier access to rafting, hiking, biking, and fishing adventures in and around Glacier National Park. Each private room has a full bath, 2 queen beds, AC, WiFi, satellite TV, mini fridge, and more. Read about Glacier Guides Lodge COVID procedures, and more, on our website.
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Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
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Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
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120 Highline Blvd Across the street from the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and the Going-to-the-Sun Road, West Glacier, MT 59936
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We were booked at the Glacier Guides Lodge in part due to our activities planned with Glacier Guides and Montana Rafts. This affiliation was very useful as we were picked up at the lodge for each of our excursions and guiding staff and lodging staff were in communication regarding coordination of transportation, etc, This was helpful with a short delay due to car trouble, etc. Even if you are not scheduled with Glacier Guides the Lodge is conveniently located near the entrance to Glacier National Park. It is also in easy walking distance to the Belton Chalet's dining room and another nearby restaurant and convenience store.
The accommodations are very, very comfortable. The standard room and the overall set up is very standard, but you do not come to this location to spend time in your room. It is a great place to clean up and rest up for your next adventure. On the first floor there is seating in front of and behind your room. The later looks out on nature (a buck chose to graze by our room on afternoon) and the former the gravel parking area where you are apt to meet other guests and find out where they are hiking that day. The only drawback to the lodge is that is not sound proof. Not that you can hear the other guest talking but from the first floor you can hear guests on the second floor and stairs. I did not stay on the second floor, but that might decrease the noise, but you would give up the back side seating. Also room 5 downstairs is next to the lobby and its set of stairs.
That opportunity also exists in the indoor dining area/lobby which is where the complementary breakfast is served. Appropriate Covid precautions and social distancing is being practiced. Amanda who "minded the store" while we were there provided a nice hot breakfast each day and laid out a good spread of juice, bagels, fruit, etc. as well. The complimentary Montana Traders Coffee was always available in the lobby and was a tasty treat to enjoy in the common areas or outside your room. Coffee makers were supplied in the room as well.
It is worth mentioning that the lodge has many LEED features and uses local products when possible. It is environmentally friendly. The last convenience to note is the storage closet. If you go on an overnight hike, as we did, you can leave your luggage at the lodge to reclaim upon your return.
If I were someone traveling for a special occasion or looking to impress someone I would look for a more luxurious spot. For my purposes, the convenience and affiliation with the guide service trumps any other consideration. This is a very comfortable place to stay and I would be happy to return.
The accommodations are very, very comfortable. The standard room and the overall set up is very standard, but you do not come to this location to spend time in your room. It is a great place to clean up and rest up for your next adventure. On the first floor there is seating in front of and behind your room. The later looks out on nature (a buck chose to graze by our room on afternoon) and the former the gravel parking area where you are apt to meet other guests and find out where they are hiking that day. The only drawback to the lodge is that is not sound proof. Not that you can hear the other guest talking but from the first floor you can hear guests on the second floor and stairs. I did not stay on the second floor, but that might decrease the noise, but you would give up the back side seating. Also room 5 downstairs is next to the lobby and its set of stairs.
That opportunity also exists in the indoor dining area/lobby which is where the complementary breakfast is served. Appropriate Covid precautions and social distancing is being practiced. Amanda who "minded the store" while we were there provided a nice hot breakfast each day and laid out a good spread of juice, bagels, fruit, etc. as well. The complimentary Montana Traders Coffee was always available in the lobby and was a tasty treat to enjoy in the common areas or outside your room. Coffee makers were supplied in the room as well.
It is worth mentioning that the lodge has many LEED features and uses local products when possible. It is environmentally friendly. The last convenience to note is the storage closet. If you go on an overnight hike, as we did, you can leave your luggage at the lodge to reclaim upon your return.
If I were someone traveling for a special occasion or looking to impress someone I would look for a more luxurious spot. For my purposes, the convenience and affiliation with the guide service trumps any other consideration. This is a very comfortable place to stay and I would be happy to return.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 18, 2020
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. Cheers, Courtney
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Nice lodging, matching the wooded atmosphere and quietness of the environment. There are tables outside your room for you to hang out and soak in the surroundings. The rooms are comfortable with enough room for 2 people to move around and spread out without being cramped. There’s a small table for writing your postcards 😊 The showers are large with great hot water and pressure, especially nice after a long hike in the park! Every morning the coffee was fantastic! And the hot sandwiches were delicious and hit the spot. One morning was sausage egg biscuits; the next was shredded potato egg and cheese burritos; the next was croissant sandwiches. There is also a variety of fruits, yogurts, muffins to go. At least one night you should walk down the hill to the local restaurant and get their Spider Tots!! Delicious!! This was a great place to stay. Highly recommend! I will only stay here next time I return to West Glacier!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Oct 19, 2020
We believe in breakfast! Thanks so much for believing in us. Cheers, Courtney
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Fantastic location across from the entrance to GNP. We had a 2 queen room (#104) and it was simply perfect. It was a bit challenging finding this gem if you’re unfamiliar with the locale, but it is tucked away from noise, traffic, etc. We actually relaxed more here than anywhere we’ve stayed, spending time outside in the Adirondack chairs listening to birds, leaves rustling in the winds, etc.
The beds and pillows especially were comfortable, water pressure was great and temperature was hot for baths and showers.
The breakfast of croissants with egg, cheese, and ham one morning and then breakfast burritos the next were much appreciated and better than the standard bagels, toast, cereal, etc, though they had those, too.
Don was on duty part of our visit and was so helpful in identifying local flora, suggestions for dinner, and hiking trails for our specific needs.
We would have no qualms about staying here again and would certainty do so if we ever return to the Glacier area
The beds and pillows especially were comfortable, water pressure was great and temperature was hot for baths and showers.
The breakfast of croissants with egg, cheese, and ham one morning and then breakfast burritos the next were much appreciated and better than the standard bagels, toast, cereal, etc, though they had those, too.
Don was on duty part of our visit and was so helpful in identifying local flora, suggestions for dinner, and hiking trails for our specific needs.
We would have no qualms about staying here again and would certainty do so if we ever return to the Glacier area
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 18, 2021
We welcome you back! Some of our guests have returned every since year since we opened, and we think there's no higher compliment than that. Thank you for taking the time to review our hospitality.
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We loved staying here for a few nights during our Glacier Natl Park vacation. Very conveniently located close to the West Glacier park entrance, the Lodge was comfortable and well equipped for hikers. You can tell someone put a lot of thought into how hikers would use the space--there are lots of hooks to hang things, a thoughtful tiled entry area with plenty of space drop backpacks and dirty boots instead of tracking all that into the carpeted bedroom area. The breakfasts were tasty, and the common spaces cozy and comfortable, with thoughtful touches like granola bars to take with you on your outings, and convenient loans of aloe for sunburns, or bug and bear sprays. From the colorful flower boxes to the handmade furniture, everything at the lodge was nicer than it had to be. We especially loved sitting on the porch in the evenings. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 26, 2021
Thank you so very much for your recommendation! A lodge for hikers, rafters, fisher people, bikers, and all Glacier lovers - we love hosting adventurers.
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A great location with quick and easy access to Glacier National Park. The rooms were spacious with comfortable beds. The lower level rooms have an outdoor patio area to the back of the room.
I highly recommend purchasing packed lunches ($15 per lunch) from the lodge. You can arrange this the evening before. They pack plenty of good quality food with higher quality ingredients.
Breakfasts can be eaten in the reception/restaurant area or you can ask them to pack a breakfast (included) for you to take with you for early departures to Glacier.
The staff was super nice too! I highly recommend Glacier Guides Lodge!
I highly recommend purchasing packed lunches ($15 per lunch) from the lodge. You can arrange this the evening before. They pack plenty of good quality food with higher quality ingredients.
Breakfasts can be eaten in the reception/restaurant area or you can ask them to pack a breakfast (included) for you to take with you for early departures to Glacier.
The staff was super nice too! I highly recommend Glacier Guides Lodge!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Â The bottom floor rooms have a private patio at the back of the room.
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Jul 21, 2021
We take good eating, and good resting, very seriously around here. Thanks so much for the detailed review! Cheers, Courtney
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The owner gave us great tips on where to go and even booked our rafting trip. The breakfast was great and overall everyone was very welcoming. We were there shortly after they opened back up, and the room was sparkling clean and everyone wore masks and practiced safe distancing. Great experience!
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Jul 3, 2020
We love taking our Lodge guests rafting, hiking, fishing, and biking - and offering our insider intel, too! We are so happy to hear your stay was top notch. Thank you sincerely for your feedback. Cheers, Courtney
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Our family of three spent three nights at the Glacier Guides Lodge before, during and after backpacking and whitewatering with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft.
The first night was before we spent six days backpacking into the Belly River area of Glacier National Park, the second night was after we returned from backpacking and before we left for two days whitewater raftng and the third night was after we returned from whitewatering.
The rooms, lobby/dining area and upstairs sitting room are lovely, very clean, beautiful prints from the area adorn the walls, informative books are available and very comfortable and attractive furnishings!
Amanda and Don were very polite, helpful and the breakfast was delicious with a great variety!
Great location and easy walk to the Belton Chalet and West Glacier Village.
This was a perfect venue for us and our trip with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft!
The first night was before we spent six days backpacking into the Belly River area of Glacier National Park, the second night was after we returned from backpacking and before we left for two days whitewater raftng and the third night was after we returned from whitewatering.
The rooms, lobby/dining area and upstairs sitting room are lovely, very clean, beautiful prints from the area adorn the walls, informative books are available and very comfortable and attractive furnishings!
Amanda and Don were very polite, helpful and the breakfast was delicious with a great variety!
Great location and easy walk to the Belton Chalet and West Glacier Village.
This was a perfect venue for us and our trip with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Jul 7, 2021
Our Lodge Keepers, Amanda and Don, work so hard to make our guests' experiences as perfect as possible, and we all truly appreciate your feedback! Thanks for choosing us, and for choosing Glacier Guides and Montana Raft.
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I had tried very hard to get lodging in the park on the west side, but our stay at Glacier Guides Lodge ended up being the perfect choice. It is very close to the park entrance, just up the hill from the Glacier Highland Cafe and store, and it has air conditioning and Wifi. We made multiple trips in and out of the park each day, so the location was excellent. Our room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. There is a seating area outside each door, and although I am not normally a very social creature, we really enjoyed visiting with the other guests and seeing where everyone had hiked that day. Our host, Don, was very helpful with providing muffins, yogurt and fruit in the mornings since we headed out well before the "official" breakfast hours each day. He also suggested a trip to the old Belton Bridge park entrance on Old River Bridge Road to watch the bridge jumpers, which was something we would have never known about on our own. All in all, this was just a great choice for visiting the west side of Glacier National Park.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 18, 2021
We're so glad you and your family had a great stay with us! Many thanks for the detailed review.
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Clean rooms, well maintained and a beautiful setting. No more than 2 guests per room made this lodge a very peaceful and quiet place to stay. We loved it! Includes a wonderful breakfast with great coffee, and convenient option to purchase lunch to take on your hike. The staff was amazing and friendly. You could tell they enjoyed their jobs, and it enhanced the stay with "the little things" they did because of it. Willow had gorgeous hand-picked wild flower bouquets on the tables. The outside flowers cared for by Tiffany were so pretty and welcoming all around the lodge. All of the staff was super helpful and friendly.... Brando, Willow, Tiffany, Amanda, Salah, Emily & Sammy. Thank you so much!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:Â This lodge is close to Hwy 2 but you do not hear the highway or the railroad tracks.
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 3, 2022
Thank you for this glowing review and for staying with us. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful time at our lodge and can't wait to see you again in the future. Happy Trails! Best, Lilian
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We stayed here after returning from a 4-day backcountry hike through Glacier Guides. The facility and rooms were very well maintained and super clean. It was the perfect location for activities on the west side of the park. We had an awesome experience with the Don's (the manager) hospitality. You can tell immediately the care he puts into the place to the point where I thought he was the owner, not just the manager. GREAT breakfast with excellent sausage and hash brown breakfast burritos plus fruit, juice, cereal, bread/bagels - much better than the generic continental breakfasts included at the chain hotels. We will definitely stay here again if staying on the west side.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Glacier Guides Montana Raft, Owner at Glacier Guides Lodge
Responded Aug 18, 2020
Thank you so much for going backpacking with us at Glacier Guides and Montana Raft and staying with us at our beloved Glacier Guides Lodge! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future. Cheers, Courtney
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Answer from Glacier Guides Montana Raft
Glacier National Park, Montana220 contributions8 helpful votesHi! There is a Type I management team working on this fire, meaning it is one of the highest priorities in the nation. Please follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds for breaking news re the fire. Glacier Guides Lodge is in no danger at this time. It is smokier some days than others, but we are continuing to operate our Lodge, and run our rafting, hiking, fishing, and biking trips without interruption. Thanks for asking! -Courtney
Answer from Glacier Guides Montana Raft
Glacier National Park, Montana220 contributions8 helpful votesWe have a little bit of Verizon coverage -- Montana isn't known for great cell service :-) We keep a landline available for our guests and offer fantastic Wi-Fi at no charge. Thanks for asking!
Answer from Glacier Guides Montana Raft
Glacier National Park, Montana220 contributions8 helpful votesNo swimming pool -- but daily whitewater rafting trips down the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River!
Answer from Glacier Guides Montana Raft
Glacier National Park, Montana220 contributions8 helpful votesHi! We love to help plan Glacier trips. You can do all of those things without a car, but it depends on the time of year. Why don't you give us a ring so we can discuss? There a lot of variables with public transportation out here. 406-387-5555. Someone is usually available 9-5 MST this time of year.
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"The lodge location is quiet and located just outside the west entrance of the park. All the rooms are set up the same with two queen beds."Read full review
"I would wait until 2024 when the road construction on south end of park is finished."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier Guides Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Glacier Guides Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Lake McDonald (2.5 miles), Trail of the Cedars (0.3 miles), and Garden Wall (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Glacier Guides Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Glacier Guides Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Glacier Guides Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Glacier Guides Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Glacier Highland, Belton Grill Dining Room & Tap Room, and The Wandering Gringo.
Is Glacier Guides Lodge located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of West Glacier.