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Yellowstone River Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

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Terrace/patio
Economy Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Classic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Classic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Yellowstone River Motel positions visitors just a short walk from Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance. The property provides the essentials for park explorers: comfortable accommodations, complimentary in-room WiFi, and convenient self-parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Gardiner is home to Yellowstone River Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park.
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14 Park St, Gardiner, MT, 59030

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roosevelt Arch - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gardiner Community Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Yellowstone River Motel

Motel near Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
Located close to Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Yellowstone River Motel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 33-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 33-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowstone River Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Yellowstone River Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone River Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yellowstone River Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yellowstone River Motel located?

Situated in Gardiner, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Parks' Fly Shop are just steps away.

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Yellowstone River Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 321 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located to restaurants and Yellowstone Park, price was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff and the beds and pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place in a rustic town. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s right by Yellowstone with a wonderful view. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nijaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean .perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Amenities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very quiet, relaxing and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot between Yellowstone and GNP
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was perfect for our one night in Gardiner Mt! It was clean and well appointed for our ur needs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - very close to park entrance, dining, etc. The staff was very nice. The room was very clean and comfortable. Nice sitting area overlooking Yellowstone River. The price was affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kreg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will use this place again. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Legend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty cool place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bedding, great staff, and in a nice quiet location close to the park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Yellowstone park entry, near Roosevelt arch, near restaurant, nice view of the Yellowstone river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome location, very comfortable and clean rooms, very friendly staff, great offerings of coffee and tea options which is very welcome after a long day of traveling! Most scenic patio ever! Loved our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ning

clean, good surroundings, very friendly staff, and excellent coffee and lemonade!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very convenient to town & YNP. The back patio overlooking the river was beautiful. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tagore Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to all the eateries and multiple dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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