This charming Motel is right by the north entrance to Yellowstone. At first sight, it might appear disappointing but once you meet the staff -who are very charming and very nice -and you go to your room it's amazing. The rooms are pristine, comfy just like being home! I would definitely recommend this motel in Gardner Montana on your way to Yellowstone. You will not be disappointed!! read more

We found this place on a recommendation from a local guide and it was perfect. The room was clean. Parking is close and easy for loading and unloading. Front desk staff is knowledgeable, friendly and communicate well ahead of arrival. Lastly, the view from the room of the river is an excellent bonus. Everything you need in n town is within walking distance from here and still away from traffic. read more

I will see that the ladies running this place are actually polite and understanding. For the price it was very basic and the beds weren't very comfortable. Again, the people at the desk were very polite . The problem that I have with this place is there parking issue. They need to make it an understanding to everybody that checking in and limit how long the vehicles are since their parking is arranged in a specific way. Two times we had people in trucks that were extremely long commercial trucks at least two of the spaces. They blocked my space twice two different vehicles. Although they remedy the situation, I was also upset because they allowed an RV to park and stay inside the RV in the handicap spot which I could've parked in as a paying person there. The streets around the hotel have areas which are not even lit at all and they have a higher than normal vehicle theft issue in this area. The room was clean and nice and the air conditioner worked well The other issue that I strongly suggest they change is the way that they handle animals. Specifically ADA service animals. I watched somebody come in and present a certified service animal or service dog card. First off, there is absolutely no organization in the United States that issues and certified cards for service animals. There is no agency that certified them. But the real issue was that after the person presented their dog as a service dog, they gave them a pet policy to read and sign. As per ADA law, a service dog is not classified as a pet and this should've never been done. I understand that there are some people out there that don't actually have a service dog and they just wanna take their pet along, but that's hard to weed through. I have my own service dog and she is actually a real service dog. We did not have to do that pet policy but then again they never asked. That's because of anybody ever asked me if I have a pet. The answer is always no because of service dog is not defined as a pet under law. Suggestion to manager: Specify a maximum vehicle length and the vehicle should be parked a certain way and not blocking the other spaces when the person checks in. Also specify this on any of the websites. Train the staff on how to deal with service animals appropriately. Do not have people that have service dogs or animals sign a pet policy. That can cause legal issues. Instead, you may always ask those two questions to ensure that it is a service animal. Is your dog a service Animal as for a qualified disability? What task are your dog trained to perform to support that disability? Please ensure that these are the proper two questions. read more

It's get 1 star simply for the location to Yellowstone but that's it.. extremely run down motel with no running water, no wifi and critters.. gross !! look elsewhere this place needs a complete rebuild..would not recommend it read more

Great motel at the entrance to Yellowstone. Some rooms are original--cozy & charming. Others are newer and larger with more modern showers. Either way, they are comfy and clean. Parking is convenient. There is a grassy lawn with chairs and grills in the back overlooking the river. It is quiet and perfect for breakfast, coffee, or dinner. Easy walk to town and across the bridge to the grocery store and rafting outfitters. Super friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay very much. read more

Friendliest as people in town; great, clean rooms... cozy Patio out back and always make sure you have everything you need! Thanks for a great stay! read more

Disgusting and unclean baseboards, showers, just not a clean place. On top of that, the owners of the establishment are simply rude. Would not recommend, do not stay here. read more

It was easy to book over the phone, staff was friendly, the rooms were great. And the location! A short walk from numerous businesses in town and the national park entrance sign. Only thing that would have made it better was slightly better blackout curtains! Heartily recommend the Yellowstone River Motel to anyone heading into/out of Yellowstone via the north entrance. read more

Kind owners/staff, clean, very inexpensive. After the floods in Gardiner my wife and I visit often on the way to shopping etc. we enjoy staying here. read more

I'm almost afraid to say how reasonably priced, comfortable, clean, and convenient this place is for fear it'll be nearly impossible to get a reservation when I want to return. Darlene who took my first (and second) phone calls regarding reservations and Chelsea who checked us in were top notch-- thorough, personable, patient, giving of needed suggestions regarding the area and restaurants. If I'm ever in the area again (hope to be), the Yellowstone River Motel will be my first lodging choice. read more

I booked my room a few months in advance--but at the last minute for a weekend room, outside Yellowstone, in the summer--and they were able to take me! They were very kind about it, too. (I found the Motel in a AAA Guide--the website is a little dated, but up-to-date, so who cares?) I arrived late in the evening (some hiccups along the way) but checked in at the end of the night anyway. The man was friendly, kind, patient, and helpful. The rooms aren't *brand new* but they were clean, well-lit, and I was very, very happy here. The beds were comfortable and I slept very well! (I ended up in a two-bed and I liked that the beds were positioned in a way that they weren't next to each other.) I slept with my windows open so I could enjoy the crisp air and hear the river. I didn't spent a lot of time on the patio but it's more charming than I could have imagined. I am DEFINITELY coming back next summer. We'll probably have a cookout when we return. read more

Friendly staff, clean rooms, great price with great views of the river from the group patio area. Very charming older section and more spacious newer section. We stayed one night on the way out of the park to freshen up after camping. read more

Not a bad place to stay in Gardiner. It's clean, simple, out of the way, and relatively affordable! About as close as you can get to the north entrance of Yellowstone as well. read more

Yellowstone River Motel - Not a bad little place to stay. Clean, simple, and affordable (for the summer season in this town) - Hotels Near Me - Gardiner, Montana

Wonderful stay. Rooms are super clean and beds were comfortable. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Room had fridge and microwave and they provide charcoal/fuel and cooking/eating utensils if needed. Have read and coffee in the office. Will definitely stay here again. And two great dogs! read more

This was a great little motel we stayed at while we were visiting the park. Had a lovely little patio out back looking over the river, and at night the elk came out and lounged across the river bank. The staff is nice and very helpful, willing to bend over backwards. Very well priced, and the fridge is bigger than other places we've stayed at. Having satellite TV was a nice plus to have at night after spending the day in the park. The only con I can think is that the rooms are outdated- but that's it. I would have absolutely no problem staying there again. Right NEXT to the park entrance, and within a short walking distance to shops and restaurants. Plus has access to the river to watch the white water rafters embark and go. read more

This is a nice older motel. It's obvious that the owners operate it and care for it. Unfortunately this works for and against. The bath towels were thin, there was no coffee maker in the room and we had 2 flat pillows on the bed (only 2) but it was very Clean, convenient, updated. I read where someone complained about the gravel parking lot, it's not an issue if you can walk. The price was reasonable for the area and time that we were there (late Sept 2019). They had nice Weber grills in the courtyard available if needed and a view of the river. Would I stay here again, yes. Also, it is directly across from the north entrance to the park which is very convenient. read more

In my experience, motels have always been a "cheap" place to stay. They are generally not as nice as a "hotel". Motels have exterior room access, while hotels have interior room access. IMO, motels, like "Motel 6" have brought down the image of the original motels. The Yellowstone River Motel is, IMO, a motel in the classic mold. It has the classic motel characteristics (exterior room access, reasonable pricing, etc). But you get a very nice room and outstanding customer service. Perhaps it is a rural Montana thing, but regardless of the reason, the desk people were unfailingly polite and helpful. If you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel/motel in the North entrance to Yellowstone area, I HIGHLY recommend the Yellowstone River Motel! read more

My wife and I had a great time at this hotel. It was a very comfortable and clean. We had a great balcony on the river. Easy access to a Yellowstone park entrance. We really enjoyed riding bicycles around town! We intend to come back with our grandchildren in the future. Mike & Marilyn Williams read more

Clean, quiet motel that accommodated all of our needs! The staff was so kind and helpful. Very inexpensive for a motel so near the park's entrance, and the rooms are lovely. I recommend staying here! read more

Very clean and affordable. The owners and staff are friendly. We stayed in the older section which is definitely dated but very comfortable. The prize is the "patio". It's a little piece of paradise - lawn, flowers and a gorgeous view of the river. One could sit there for hours in the quiet and not know there was a bustling little town and highway a block away. read more

Friendly staff, clean room, fridge, microwave, and everything else we needed for our stay. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, shopping, and adventure companies. read more

Cons: Hotel was dated and room was very small. We had 1 queen bed with a refrigerator and microwave. Rooms could definitely use updating. There were only 2 pillows on our bed and they were both flat, barely supporting our heads. No breakfast was offered. Pros: Location was great, right on the Yellowstone River and close to downtown. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Owner was a very nice man. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. The tiny a/c window unit in our bathroom eventually cooled off our room nicely once we turned on the ceiling fan over the bed. read more

if i could give this motel a zero i would. please be aware that there is a newer and older section of this motel. when i confirmed the reservation i was asked one bed or two? we only needed one bed so we were placed in the older rooms. they are very dated with no upgrades. we had no problem until our second night. we had the a/c on high which is located in the bathroom, very limited cooling in our room. when we got back to our room the a/c condensation dripped into my toiletries bag and the bathroom counter and floor was wet. i also noticed a sizable number of gnats around our lights. no problem we cleaned that up and fell asleep exhausted. the next morning i got up to shower and the inside of the shower was loaded with gnats. i was so creeped out i told my husband i couldn't shower and wanted to leave. here's the problem, i attempted to discuss this with a kind worker and he responded that it's expected their and i probably left my door open, he didn't offer any assistance. i went to the office to check out and explain my concerns. i asked for a adjustment on my bill. the women checking us out explained she had already checked us out without my approval and she couldn't help us. i apologized for my frustration and returned a half hour later to speak to the manager, the manager chelsea was probably the rudest person i've ever met. she minimized my concerns blamed me that i left the door open which i did not. we were gone for 12 hours and the doors were locked. she also said the a/c shouldn't be run on high. again pointed the finger at me. maybe they should screen the doors to prevent gnats and provide a better a/c other than in the bathroom. she said i must have had heat exhaustion from the previous day in yellowstone. please believe me i'm a tent camper the many public bathrooms and showers that i've used camping were cleaner than these. i've traveled for 40 years with my husband and i've never been spoken to the way she spoke to me. betty, her mother should teach her daughter chelsea something about customer courtesy. she could have made this go away with a tiny bit of compassion but she choose the rattlesnake way. worst experience i've ever had. read more

Nice, clean motel, but their parking lot is NOT motorcycle friendly. Covered in round rock that hasn't been compacted, and it's deep in places. We couldn't park the bikes in front of our room. Not cool. read more

Great place to stay. Recommended by a friend who stays there several times each summer, this was a wonder little motel. Rooms were CLEAN, and I mean really clean. Staff was wonderful. I had an injured foot and showed up before check in and they accommodated me with a room right away. They even asked my wife if I needed a cold pack! Rooms are spacious and did I say CLEAN!!!! Loved this little town, Elk bedding down on a lawn on the main street, quiet and friendly. I would highly recommend this motel. read more

I hope I've got the right place, because the Google photos are not up to date. I believe this place is on the gravel road behind rte 89, on something called 5th street; you access it by turning right (Northeast) off Scott/rte 89, going half a block in, and then turning left/northwest for one driveway. The owner bought the place in about Sept 2012, and has been fixing it up. Has a full laundry and very helpful staff, but what impressed most as the quality of the interior fixtures & finishing. Got a completely furnished kitchen (with some cooking oil!), decent coffee, great towels, two bedrooms, a king and a queen, two sofa beds, a plasma TV with surround sound and directTV in the living room and a flat panel TV in the master BR. Oh, and a large supply of DVDs for FREE use. The tiles in the bathroom and kitchen are something I hope to emulate at home. Everything was well done and consistently styled, as well as Just Plain Comfortable. Staying in Gardiner seems to be the best place to access Yellowstone. Cost more than a motel, but a great value for a Travelling Crowd, and truly enjoyable after long hiking in the Park. read more