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The Fishing Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls

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The Fishing Bear Lodge sits conveniently near the airport, offering modern comfort with complimentary in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and efficient check-in/check-out options that make unwinding after travel remarkably simple.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Mini Suite 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

The Mini Suite 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite | Living area | TV

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
112 N. Main St., Ashton, ID, 83420

What's nearby

  • Mesa Falls - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Harriman State Park - 18 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Lower Mesa Falls - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls - 23 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Brigham Young University - 26 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frostop Drive In - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Big Juds Burgers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Rincon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five 11 Main Fountain & Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shoppe On Main - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Fishing Bear Lodge

Motel remodeled in 2021
The Fishing Bear Lodge provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fishing Bear Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Angler's Motel Ashton
Teton Mountain Inn Ashton
Angler's Ashton
Angler's Inn Ashton
Teton Mountain Ashton
Teton Mountain Inn
The Fishing Bear Lodge Motel
The Fishing Bear Lodge Ashton
The Fishing Bear Lodge Motel Ashton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fishing Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fishing Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fishing Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Fishing Bear Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Fishing Bear Lodge located?

Situated in Ashton, this motel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Mesa Fall Scenic Area Upper Falls.

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Reviews

The Fishing Bear Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 498 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great property. I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly Perfect motel all around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our overnight stay here Very comfortable and clean The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay within distance to Yellowstone and Gran Teton parks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lodge was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor is very cute and homey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice; the lodge is in a good location (close to Mesa Falls, close to Yellowstone); the offer a lot of good wrapped foods for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy entry and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing Excellent housekeeping and cleanliness Great atmosphere and very nicely remodeled All around great place to stay Going to stay there again on our return trip back home
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay… very convenient to the Henry’s Fork
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, comfy… nice stop along our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for families!!

It was very family friendly and comfortable! Thank you for a clean stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REJITH KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Fishing Bear Lodge. The lodge has a unique theme and cozy atmosphere. It was very convenient for visiting West Yellowstone—only about a 50-minute drive. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Overall our trip was awesome from here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay between Yellowstone and the Tetons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, rooms. Only thing my wife and I would like is some juice with the continental breakfast. Nice place to stay!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stop on our road trip and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyani

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Best place on the area. I love it there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet. Great bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little motel. The rooms were decorated in bears and felt homey with colored sheets and towels. The bathroom was large and the shower was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean, great deal, nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean quiet just a quaint little place. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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