We had a phenomenal experience staying here over Memorial Day weekend 2023. The lodge was amazing - staff were all so welcoming and helpful, the food in their restaurants was all delicious, our room was great, the location is flawless, and the grounds are just incredible- they even have several hiking trails on site!!
I was really skeptical bc it's a lodge INSIDE a national park and it was a holiday weekend that's typically very busy - but I was able to get a decent room for three (me, hubby, & adult son) via their website (easy to book online) and the prices were actually on par with almost all the other hotels in the area. What made me ultimately choose Jackson Lake Lodge (it's main advantage) was the location. It's smack dab in the middle of all the sights inside Grand Teton National Park - so the little bit extra we paid for the room, we saved in literally HOURS of drive time getting into, around, and out of the park.
They have several different options for room type. They have rooms in the main lodge with Teton views and those are actually quite a bit more expensive. But we stayed in their little block of "cabin" style rooms that they have scattered around their property - it's their cheapest option but honestly I think it's better bc it's quieter - you're away from the hustle and bustle of the main lodge which gets TONS of visitors (not just hotel guests) bc of the variety of restaurants and the views (choices inside the park can be limited).
We had a 2 queen bed room and it was a decent size - fit three of us just fine for a long weekend. Everything was spotlessly clean! The rooms come with wet bar, mini fridge, Keurig (and REAL coffee mugs - huge plus for me), ceiling fan and heater but no AC - but we didn't miss it - there was still snow all over the park, even on Memorial Day weekend - so we turned on the fan and opened the windows at night a bit and were fine.
My only complaint about the room was the hot water. Once it heated up it was great but it took AGES to get hot! I discovered a trick though so here's a PRO TIP: turn on the shower AND the sink hot water at the same time and it heats up super fast LOL!!
The whole Teton mountain range and Willow Flats area are right out back from the lobby so you get front row seats for a lot of the action in this national park here! And you can see Jackson Lake as well. The sunsets can be gorgeous but the sunrises are even better! I saw TONS of bird species and lots of elk and babies.
They have 3 restaurant options: a coffee cart with limited menu for breakfast and lunch, a fun retro diner with large menu for all 3 meals open all day, and a fine dining spot with small unique menu and AMAZING views only open for dinner (highly recommend reservations as it fills up way in advance). We tried them all and all the food was just awesome (see my separate reviews for each)!! They also have a lounge with light bites and appetizers but we didn't try it. There are also a number of gift shops and a newsstand onsite.
The lodge also offers float trips down the Snake River which we reserved several weeks ahead of time and it was so worth it!! It's a very calm, relaxing trip (no white water haha!) and you're guaranteed great views of the mountains and wildlife for sure! They even give you blankets if it gets cold on the river! Our guide was a hoot and so knowledgeable- such great fun! Unfortunately we didn't see any big game - mostly birds but if you know me, you know I was happy lol.
The lodge grounds boast a huge horse stable and several awesome hiking trails - the Lunch Tree Hill trail which was my fave, and the Christian Pond Trail which has a ton of other trails branching off it. The grounds are very walkable and just lovely and peaceful. And the prices for the rooms and food and everything are surprisingly not that bad considering you're inside a national park.
We had such a wonderful time for our family vaca on my sons bday - we will most definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more