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    3.6 (15 reviews)
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    The Pioneer Motel was perfect for us, Minutes to the west Yellowstone entrance and close to restaurants, gas and shopping without being in the noisier part of town. A bit older but clean, comfortable and a friendly staff. We'd definitely stay there again.

    We've been staying at the Pioneer Motel in West Yellowstone since 2019. The motel is a little older, but that's part of the charm - given the destination. Every room is a little different, unlike all the motel chains with their cookie cutter rooms. Also, they seem to be doing some upgrades here and there. I'm pretty certain you won't find a better rate for the amenities, and the rooms are clean and very comfortable! Cheryl and the staff are super friendly and helpful too.

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    Lady that checked us in was very rude, does not know the meaning of customer service. I personally dislike smaller motels/hotels because they always have the condescending attitude like they're doing you a favor by "allowing" you stay. They are still in the customer service, hospitality field so it should reflect that on their attitude, YOU'RE NOT DOING ANYONE A FAVOR, YOU ARE GETTING PAID FOR IT!!! The place was a dump, smelled really bad, rood had some type of mold which can definitely cause health problems, carpet was disgustingly dirty, they had 1 microwave 1 fridge outside for all the rooms to share, (not very hygienic and definitely not complying with COVID restrictions) hot water took well over an hour to run, vending machines were empty, no water, no ice, not enough towels, no extra blankets, and did I mention the disgusting rude attitude already? Ugh! And the cherry on top the price! I might as well have slept in my car and saved me a bad experience, headache and my money. Definitely over priced, for the type of rooms they have. I did noticed a sign in the lobby that read "price can change depending on your attitude" something like that. I have the feeling this lady did not like us, I had to ask her if she was okay by renting us a room, that it was not a problem if she did not want to, I just couldn't understand her awful attitude. Anyway, I will never, never, NEVER stay here again such a bad experience it was a waste of money and I left with a really bad impression of the town and bad taste in my mouth from this lady. She needs to retire and be happy and enjoy life, clearly something is going on. I would rate this place NEGATIVE STARS if possible. I wish I would've taken more pictures, I was just exhausted and wanted to sleep to get over the night and leave.

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    Three Bear Lodge

    Three Bear Lodge

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    We spent three fairly pleasant nights here in early August, and were overall happy with our…read moreexperience. We booked the 2-room unit in the motel (a king bed in one room and two queens in the other). When we got to our room we were initially concerned about noise because it was along a high-traffic corridor for guests heading to the restaurant and main lobby. As it turned out, this wasn't an issue at all. The positives: - very convenient to the west entrance of Yellowstone - just drive down the street and you're there - short walk to all the restaurants and shops, though probably every other hotel in town is also a short distance away - super friendly front desk staff, easy to reach with questions - free cookies in the lobby (and they are delicious!) - very good breakfast buffet with hot items that changes a bit every day The less positive: - the rooms and furnishings are very dated, but clean - not enough seating for everyone - just a couple small arm chairs and a desk chair - the toilet/bathtub room is a little cramped, and the shower head is low so taller people will have to stoop - air conditioning was temperamental. We figured it out eventually but the first night was a little uncomfortable - bath amenities were a little spartan. A fresh bar of soap for the shower wasn't provided for our stay. It would be nice to have a separate conditioner because the shampoo/conditioner option wasn't all that great The cost of our three-night stay, with breakfast included, was about $1000. Given that we were there in the summer season just before the end of the school break, it wasn't entirely unexpected, plus we had two rooms and three large beds total. It was worth it.

    This place was great! Easy check in, reasonable pricing and free cookies/tea. The vouchers for…read morebreakfast were so amazing and food was tasty. The rooms were clean and had us in a perfect location. All staff were very kind as well. Water pressure was not great but that was my only complaint the entire stay! Highly recommend

    Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone - Management was useless, absolutely lied, and unprofessional. Our cleaning service NEVER came during our stay.

    Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

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    My nephew and I had a great stay at Explorer Cabins in West Yellowstone and would happily stay…read morethere again. The cabins were comfortable in size, extremely clean, and very well set up for a Yellowstone trip. The kitchenette was especially useful for us, and having a dishwasher was a great bonus. The location really could not be beat -- it was very close to the West Yellowstone entrance, which helped us avoid a lot of traffic and made it easy to structure our days in the park. We were able to see the upper part of Yellowstone one day, the lower part another day, and then use the rest of our time to revisit and explore the places we wanted to see more deeply. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful, which added to the overall experience. Another nice touch was the fire pits, which they turned on around 5 p.m. each evening. It was a fun and relaxed way to meet some of the other people staying at the cabins. Overall, we were very happy with our stay. Comfortable cabins, a great location, friendly staff, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommended.

    Explorer Cabins is part of the Gray Wolf Inn & Suites Hotel. It's located in West Yellowstone, a…read moreshort drive into Yellowstone via the West Gate. It's walking distance to everything in town - shops, restaurants, groceries. It is across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (great for a rainy day or a break from the part). You can't beat the location. It is very close to the Museum of Yellowstone. It's next door to a McDonald's (yes there is a McDonald's in West Yellowstone!). I considered getting a two-bedroom suite at the Hotel, with a full kitchen before I decided on the cabin. The cabin had a bit more space and some privacy. This stay was for 3 adults (myself, my husband, and our adult son). Cabin #17. We stayed for a week mid-September. The cabin was well maintained, and the one issue we had, was fixed the same day (while we were out of the cabin). The kitchen is small. The refrigerator is a mini-undercounter type, so don't over buy food that needs refrigeration. There is plenty of cabinet space for dry goods. There is a cooktop with two burners and a tea kettle. Perfect for quick breakfast! There is also a coffee make (drip type). Some pots and pans (see photos). Plates mugs and glasses. Full set of flatware with Openers. Cooking Utensils. Toaster. An ice maker, that was very nice and we used it. Small dishwasher. There is dining table/chairs. You have a sofa, chair, large coffee table and TV trays. The TV trays were older, very heavy and hard to negotiate. We decided to just stick with the coffee table. The beds were very comfortable (one King and one Queen). Both had closets. Bathroom had a very small vanity but several cabinets to store our stuff. Definitely only one at a time in the bathroom, just too small. The sofa is a sofa bed, but I can't imagine putting more bodies into this smaller space, even kids. Housekeeping stopped by most days and we just asked for what we needed. We didn't need much other than towels. Staff was very friendly and helpful along with the front desk staff when we checked in and out. There is a fire pit outside that gets lit every night (including when it's raining) with chairs surrounding the pit. The rooms are stocked with S'more Kits (more available at the front desk) and that was a nice touch. We did make S'mores one night! Definitely if you are traveling with kids they will enjoy the firepit and S'mores! The cabin was pricey especially since this was Shoulder not High season considering the size. However, there isn't many other options. We liked being a short walk into town, and believe it or not we even went to McDonald's!

    Faithful Street Inn - Buffalo Creek Cabin

    Faithful Street Inn

    (5 reviews)

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    We stayed in Gallatin for 4 nights. We were with two other families. When booking this house I was…read morea bit skeptical that it would not be sufficient for 8 people but we were pleasantly surprised it was good for 10 people. We had one outside bed in lower living room and needed an extra bed for my son. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with a small foldable foam bed. House was well maintained and we had no complaints. One small suggestion would be if they could put out a garbage disposable outside or behind the house that can be easily identifiable. We initially struggled a bit to spot the garbage disposal box.

    We rented the Buffalo Creek cabin (#420) for a week. We were having a family reunion, and there…read morewere 18 of us. The cabin was perfect for us, it has 5 bedrooms downstairs, and 3 upstairs. We had plenty of room for everyone. Of the 8 bedrooms, 6 have king size beds, and two of them have private full baths. There are 3 additional full baths for the others. The cabin itself is pretty new, so everything was clean and in working order. The location is very close to the west entrance to the park, and is convenient to downtown shops and restaurants. The kitchen had plenty of plates, silverware, pots and pans, etc. I was especially impressed with the quality of the pots and pans, very nice for a rental. The cabin also has a full sized washer and dryer, which was very convenient. The WIFI was available, but I have to say it is not very fast. Considering the location, this was not too surprising. There were no problems with billing, or unexpected charges. Overall a great choice for a large party, I highly recommend this location!

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