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A wooden corridor with numbered doors, a wooden deck, and a view of the outdoors. - Halfway Hotel (Essex)
A mountain landscape with coniferous trees and purple flowers in the foreground. - Halfway Hotel (Essex)
A wooden porch with a staircase leading to a door marked 106. - Halfway Hotel (Essex)
A clear lake with visible pebbles and mountains in the background. - Halfway Hotel (Essex)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a door. - Halfway Hotel (Essex)
Halfway Hotel provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with a beige bedspread and two pillows, two wall-mounted light fixtures, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Essex is home to Halfway Hotel. Walton Ranger Station is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Staircase Falls and Hungry Horse Reservoir. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our Essex travel guide
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14840 Hwy 2 East, Essex, MT, 59916

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk in a mountainous area with hikers.
    Glacier National Park
    32 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into a calm lake with mountains in the background.
    Apgar Visitor Center
    37 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • A calm lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    Lake McDonald
    37 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • Walton Ranger Station
    2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Silver Staircase Falls
    12 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Essex Station
    13 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Glacier Haven Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Izaak Walton Inn Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Healthy Haven Cafe
    5 min drive
  • DormHouse
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd, Essex, MT 59916]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd, Essex, MT 59916]
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night, plus a USD 50.00 deposit
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Halfway Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 and a fee of USD 50.00 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 Halfway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Halfway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Halfway Hotel located?

Situated in Essex, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Walton Ranger Station and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Silver Staircase Falls. Glacier National Park and Apgar Visitor Center are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Halfway Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, about 30 miles to either East or West Glacier. The rooms are comfy, clean and remodeled but they don’t have a mini fridge or microwave. I’d go there again and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Close to Hungry Horse recreation center & Nat’l Park. Very clean. However, beds were horribly uncomfortable & noisy, and pillows were like rocks. Won’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Isaac Walton inn instead and it was the best ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty of the property. The staff was usually friendly. There was no cleaning room service, so we ran out of coffee and towels and toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Air conditioner was very loud. Friend said futon bed was uncomfortable; support slats poked through the three inch mattress. Shower looked like it had not been cleaned well in quite some time. WiFi was terrible and didn’t work most of the time. Good food at Izaak Walton Inn but limited (none) vegetarian options. Huckleberry pie was great. Safe area. Easy parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needed to go to a different location to check in. The wifi did not work. The room itself was clean and comfortable for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Small and loud

Small compact room /no refrigerator or microwave / 1 Mike away from check in / very loud continuously train noise and train horns going off / I do not recommend this hotel if you want a good nites sleep or if you have anything to heat up or keep cold
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price to stay fairly close to Glacier National Park. Great view of the night sky in the middle of the wilderness. Newer motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but economical rooms that suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property is located a short drive from the west entrance to GNP. Wifi is basically useless but rooms are very clean, yet on the small side. Not many options close for food. Bring food and drinks with you. Staff is located a mile away. Not a bad place, just be aware of limitations once you are there. I would, however, stay again if necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room is small but functional and clean and the location is great. Service is lacking the phone as you need option is not effective if you do not follow trough. The food in the izaak walton inn is below average for the price point as is the service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is out of nowhere. The train horns more than five times each night and can not sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not a good stay ... good room terrible service, no amenities .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for

This was an inexpensive place to stay at, considering the prices in the area, but it still was disappointing. 1. The room was tiny without even a table! 2. We stayed for 5 nights, but they would not vacuum the room even, despite us asking for it - they put it on a maintenance list, but it never got done. 3. The Wi-Fi connection was strong, but the speed was too slow to be useable. We had to go a mile away, to the Izaac Walton Inn which manages the property, in order to get a decent Wi-Fi connection. 4. The location is conveniently close to a highway, but also close to the railway lines, so you could get disturbed by the sounds of trains going by. This is not a complaint about the property, but is good to keep in mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

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

Good hotel 😄worth the price.

The small hotel is cute. I enjoy to stay there but it take about 1 hr or more to go the west Glacier national park. The train didn’t brother me at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not so great

Disappointed in that the only restaurant in the area was very pricey with not so great service. The motel room was clean but was the tiniest room I’ve ever stayed in. Was glad we only stayed one night as we couldn’t have managed more than that. No phone service which was to be expected but wi-if didn’t work either. No grocery stores, no stores if any kind in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Ear plugs is a MUST

A freight train ran by the hotel, blew its whistle every 20 minutes or so ALL NIGHT LONG. Difficult to get any sleep unless you have ear plugs or you're a very deep sleeper. Horrible location due to it being so close to the railroad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out procedures. The location was central to the East and West Glacier location. Great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were comfortable and adequate. Good location although the train seemed to run every hour on the hour overnight and blew its whistle as it passed. Wear earplugs. Internet was sub-optimal. Internet is very important to travel today and should be upgraded to accommodate. The hotel was overwhelmed by a wedding in the Isaac Walton inn happening at the same time. My room was never cleaned during my stay and there were no towels when I checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was odd no posting to go to alternate party for check in. But otherwise good room perfect location for my activities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

No frills, but clean!

Nice, no frills, clean place to stay for a cheap price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021