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Yellowstone River Motel

Property class: 2
Motel near Yellowstone National Park North Entrance in Gardiner

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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14 Park St, Gardiner, MT, 59030
  • Place, Gallatin National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a telephone, a trash bin, and a mirror.

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a telephone, and a microwave.

Economy Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Gardiner

In Gardiner .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gallatin National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Parks' Fly Shop - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yellowstone River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Roosevelt Arch - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Bar & Grille - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Yellowstone River Motel

Motel near Yellowstone National Park North Entrance in Gardiner
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Yellowstone River Motel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 33-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 33-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Yellowstone River Motel Motel
Yellowstone River Motel Gardiner
Yellowstone River Motel Motel Gardiner

Frequently asked questions

How close is Yellowstone River Motel to the airport?

Yellowstone River Motel is 55.8 mi (104-min drive) away from the West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Yellowstone River Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Yellowstone River Motel.

Does Yellowstone River Motel offer free breakfast?

Yellowstone River Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Yellowstone River Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone River Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Yellowstone River Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Yellowstone River Motel have a pool?

Yellowstone River Motel does not have a pool.

Does Yellowstone River Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Yellowstone River Motel to downtown Gardiner?

Yellowstone River Motel is 0.1 mi away from Gardiner.

Yellowstone River Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 559 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, comfortable family, run motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and quick stay - older motel offering comfort just outside Yellowstone’s north gate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and great location. Cute little mountain town with good food options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place convenient to Yellowstone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Comfortable beds, clean, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean space, literally a 2 min walk to the north entrance of Yellowstone, great little town with things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great little creek out back. Very convenient location to Yellowstone. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location conveniently located outside Yellowstone NP at the Roosevelt Arch. Convenient to many shops, restaurants and rafting opportunities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very nice and helpful staff. Right at the entrance to Yellowstone and within walking distance of several restaurant options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The office staff was helpful. They recommended a place to eat and provided a snow brush for snow removal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, you can walk to town!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean! Area around the motel is great, river behind the hotel is peaceful. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable motel with quick access to Yellowstone! Delicious restaurants walking distance away. Felt safe and taken care of. Staff was kind, helpful, and joyous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Gardiner ..right next to north entrance to Yellowstone. Very clean and excellent staff..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at this hotel and it was pleasant experience, located beside the river, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel that isn’t chain owned. Great and easy check in, clean & comfortable rooms and right outside the gate to Yellowstone in Gardiner. You can walk to any place in the town from the hotel, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the river. Good location at reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room was clean. Best mattress in a week of hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous. Nice size room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For many years this has been our favorite place to stay in Gardiner. Always clean and the staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very convenient for doing Yellowstone. Only bummer was someone aggressively knocked on our neighbors door at 3:30am for about 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, family owned property. Comfortable motel with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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