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Glacier Haven Inn

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A wooden deck with a round table and a cushioned bench, overlooking a dense forest. - Glacier Haven Inn (Essex)
A room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread featuring animal prints. There are two framed pictures on the walls, a window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp. - Glacier Haven Inn (Essex)
A kitchen with wooden walls, a sink, a stove, and a refrigerator. - Glacier Haven Inn (Essex)
A small wooden cabin with a porch, a set of stairs leading to the entrance, and a surrounding natural environment. - Glacier Haven Inn (Essex)
A Glacier Haven Inn with a rustic exterior, a signboard, and potted plants with red flowers. - Glacier Haven Inn (Essex)
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar at Glacier Haven Inn. The on-site Asian cuisine café, Glacier Haven Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A room with two beds, each with a forest-themed bedspread. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone. The walls have a painted border depicting wolves and deer.

Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread featuring animal prints. There are two framed pictures on the walls, a window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A forested campsite with two cabins, picnic tables, and a manhole cover.

Dry Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a checkered shower curtain, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Family Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 149 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A red cabin with a Great Northern Railway logo, surrounded by dense forest.

Caboose

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Futons

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A wooden deck with a round table and a cushioned bench, overlooking a dense forest.

White Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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A room with a wooden interior, a window with curtains, a table, and a washing machine.

Brown Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Located in Essex, Glacier Haven Inn is in a rural area and near a train station. Walton Ranger Station and Silver Staircase Falls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Amazing Fun Center and Willow's HuckleberryLand. Enjoy the area's slopes with a ski area and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowshoeing. Visit our Essex travel guide
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Map
14305 Hwy 2E, Essex, MT, 59916

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a valley, dense forests, and snow-capped peaks.
    Glacier National Park
    26 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • A mountain lodge with a lake and a prominent peak in the background.
    Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    26 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • A calm lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    Lake McDonald
    31 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Walton Ranger Station
    8 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Silver Staircase Falls
    18 min drive - 17.5 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

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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

  • 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

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Haven Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 25 mi (40 km) of Glacier National Park and Silver Staircase Falls. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and Glacier View Golf Course 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

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was especially friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a very nice stay. Food was delicious! Location, West Glacier was lovely! Small quaint Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the cleanliness, comfortable bed, peaceful setting & the very kind woman who checked me in. It was easy peasy to get to Glacier National park. We visited the Goat Lick up the road in the evening. Thank you for making such a pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The front desk was so friendly, professional, knowledgeable and check in was seamless. The beds were very comfortable- we both got wonderful sleep. We loved how convenient it was to have our parking in such close proximity to our room. It was very easy to unload and reload our car. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very attentive staff. Comfortable, clean stay. Close to stores. Great breakfast. Manager very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The owner is incredibly hospitable and friendly, which made our stay very welcoming. There’s also a restaurant at the inn serving delicious and authentic Chinese food. The room was clean and comfortable, and the internet was surprisingly fast thanks to Starlink. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The folks that own the Glacier Haven are absolutely wonderful people. They went out of their way to accommodate an elderly disabled gentleman by asking us if we would mind moving to a cabin at no additional cost to us. The cabin was in the campground and was wonderful. When I went to purchase firewood she made a deal with me and sold it half price. We had a great three night stay while visiting Glacier National Park. I highly recommend this place as it simple but everything was very clean and it's very convenient to the both the east and west entrances to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, easy check in after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and spacious cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. The staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded cabin, it was cozy. We were there during fall so we used ac during the day but there was no heat source in the room for the chilly morning. The staff there are awesome and the cafe has great Asian food. It’s a little pricey but given the location it was probably fair. I look forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet location. Friendly staff. Saves a ton of time getting into Glacier National Park since most of the traffic comes from the opposite direction. There is not much around it, but a great place to unwind after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a very cozy hotel in a great location, with a restaurant right next door. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent. It’s a charming, family-owned hotel. I truly enjoyed my stay. The family creates a special, personal atmosphere and works hard to make sure every guest feels comfortable and has a great experience. I’m so glad I found this little gem, and I’ll definitely be back 🌅
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun place to stay. Nice to get away from TV and internet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were in room 7 and the beds were so comfortable! The staff was friendly and helpful and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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They were very accommodating and stayed in the office a little bit later for us arriving late. The cabins were nice and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026