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Glacier Haven Inn

2.0 star property
Lodge in Essex with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Buffet
Dry Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dry Cabin | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Cabin | Private kitchenette | Microwave
Glacier Haven Inn offers direct access to slopes for downhill and cross-country skiing. The Bar & Grill serves Asian cuisine, and guests can relax with drinks after outdoor adventures. Amenities include laundry facilities and free self-parking.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Dry Cabin | View from room

Dry Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2021
  • 149 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Caboose

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
14305 Hwy 2E, Essex, MT, 59916

What's nearby

  • Walton Ranger Station - 8 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Glacier National Park - 26 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Lake McDonald - 32 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course - 44 min drive - 44.1 miles

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 9 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glacier Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tavern at Stanton Lake Trail - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glacier Haven Inn

Lodge in the mountains with rooms refurbished in 2021
At Glacier Haven Inn, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site Asian cuisine café, Glacier Haven Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Glacier Haven Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Glacier Haven Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's café is only operational during the months of June, July, and August.
Please be informed that there is no cell phone service in this location.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 01 to March 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn
Glacier Haven Essex
Glacier Haven
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge
Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge Essex

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Haven Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Glacier Haven Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Haven Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glacier Haven Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Glacier Haven Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Walton Ranger Station and within 20 mi (32 km) of Silver Staircase Falls and Glacier Anglers. Glacier National Park and Alberta Tourist Information Center are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Glacier Haven Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, easy check in after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean with wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Loved the staff & the food at the restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the room had everything we needed and was very clean. Perfect place to stay if visiting Glacier National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin and Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and remote area. We stayed in the caboose and it was great. You are near the historic rail way so trains do run near but that did not bother us. The food at the tavern was very good and the portions were large.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin in the woods!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was expecting a room in the motel, we got a small cabin which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A small place off the highway. Had a little kitchen next door and had a hot meal after a long day. Room was cozy. Only negative is trains do run behind the property in the middle of the night and the hwy is in in the front. We knew ahead of time and had ear plugs and slept great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

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

Cabin near Glacier national park

Great cabin 20 mins away from Glacier national park. We stayed the cabin in the RV perfect for 2-3 day stay. Owner was really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
Staff did not have our reservation. Room appeared to be not fully cleaned - personal items from a previous guest still in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but smelled musty. The road was noisy and the trains ran quite often but that can’t be helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Between busy road and railroad tracks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not end up staying and did not get offered anything back. Service was rude, treated as an inconvenience from the first call.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Glacier Haven Inn. It is a family run business and they were so kind to us. The cabin was very cute and quaint. The cabin we stayed in didn’t have a bathroom but the bath house was right next store and very clean. I was impressed with how well maintained and clean everything was. It is very close to the Glacier east entrance, only about 15 minutes away. The restaurant on the property has very good homemade Chinese food as well. All around we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast. Very shaby construction and looks neglected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a family owned and operated little motel, a long time in business. For the value, I would recommend it. But I would also highly recommend you leave your porch light on all night. Someone tried to get into my room with their keys that obviously matched their door and not mine. Scared the hell outta me. I watched this dark-hooded figure try to key in and eventually come back with a flashlight, discover they were at the wrong door and then leave. Probably harmless, but I couldn't fall asleep after that. Otherwise, the hotel is right by the highway, Amtrak trains at night, and thin walls between rooms. Probably safe enough, just can be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room size was nice and clean. She was very friendly and easy check in. The cafe was never opened which was disappointing because that wad one reason for picking this place. No coffee available in the room so you had to drive in to get that. It didn't bother us much but there is a train that runs behind the inn all hours of the night. They do not blow their horn though so that was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We made a reservation to stay during a concert we had bought tickets for and the property called, told us they were overbooked for that weekend and canceled our stay. They did refund our money, but by that time there was literally nothing available for about a 100 mile radius of the venue. Why list on Expedia if you have no problem canceling people’s reservations?? Will never book with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MUKESH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No restaurant and middle of nowhere. No service. This was not mentioned in the property details page. This should have been a refundable booking so that customers can cancel/change booking once they find out more about the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glofer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had an easy check-in, staffs were accomodating. Our room is well kept,they changed our towel and took our trash everyday. The place is located by the highway and behind has a train railway track. We can hear train and cars passing through but we were able to sleep otherwise. I found mess under our bed which seems to be there for a quite a while,and cobwebs. What I also like is the place nestled approximately 25 mins away from west entrance and 35 mins away from st mary entrance. On our 2nd day we use the west entrance til logan pass on our 3rd st mary all the way to west entrance. Just hope they will clear the back side since the grass is already by the window. Recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a cabin and was told upon arrival that we didnt reserve a cabin and all they had was the end motel room for us. I never would have paid what I paid for a motel room. The room itself was adequate but the bathrrom was not. We had small bugs fly into the lights all night because the bathroom window was being held shut with a piece of plastic bag. It was very disappointing.
Plastic bag holding window shut
Cobwebs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Like camping in a Switching yard

In the ads this came off as a self-contained resort area. It's not really anything of the sort. It's just a few cabins and a restaurant. When we got there the restaurant was closed claiming they don't open the restaurant on Mondays. This was of course never disclosed in the listing. We were directed to a place called the Izaak Walton LOGE Inn/bar and grill 6 miles down the road and immediately wished we had booked there instead. Better hotel for similar price. It also didn't help that halfway through the evening the air conditioner started shaking and rattling like crazy. When I went to inquire about it I was told that 'a part had been ordered and would be arriving in a few days to fix' when I explained that it didn't do me any good at that moment and let the sound of so loud it would be impossible to sleep.... it was actually louder than the constant freight trains passing by. when I asked about an alternate room, I was told that there was no other rooms available. However one look outside at the lack of other vehicles clearly confirmed that this was simply a lame false excuse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom didn't have a trash can , water was lukewarm. The door was hard to lock, the TV was hard to set, we ran out of toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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