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Yellowstone River Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find this practical motel within walking distance of Yellowstone's North Entrance, offering comfortable rooms and hassle-free parking for park adventures

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A grassy outdoor area with white plastic chairs arranged in rows, a stone wall, and a view of a river and mountains in the background. - Yellowstone River Motel (Gardiner)
A motel with a signboard, multiple cars parked in front, and a mountainous backdrop. - Yellowstone River Motel (Gardiner)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a telephone, a trash bin, and a mirror. - Yellowstone River Motel (Gardiner)
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a carpeted floor. - Yellowstone River Motel (Gardiner)
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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

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a telephone, a trash bin, and a mirror.

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a telephone, and a microwave.

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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. Visit our Gardiner travel guide
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14 Park St, Gardiner, MT, 59030

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky gorge surrounded by dense forest.
    Yellowstone River
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by a road and a mountainous landscape.
    Roosevelt Arch
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone archway with a sign, a rainbow, and a grassy landscape.
    Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parks' Fly Shop
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gardiner Community Library
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wonderland Cafe & Lodge
    3 min walk
  • Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room
    13 min drive
  • Terrace Grill
    13 min drive
  • Wild West Corral
    14 min walk
  • Rusty Rail
    3 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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.

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

Yellowstone River Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location conveniently located outside Yellowstone NP at the Roosevelt Arch. Convenient to many shops, restaurants and rafting opportunities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room was clean. Best mattress in a week of hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, you can walk to town!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seeing the elk stroll down the street in the morning was a huge highlight. Being able to sit out back and listen to the river was great. Perfect location if you are going to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous. Nice size room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Gardiner ..right next to north entrance to Yellowstone. Very clean and excellent staff..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Satyadeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at this hotel and it was pleasant experience, located beside the river, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Exactly what it says. Great location just north of Yellowstone national park. Unfortunately this doesn't provide breakfast but the local town does provide options within walking distance. Genuinely staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

josua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and comphy place to stay for an overnight as well as a longer stay if you so wish. Very close to the Yellowstone north entrance . Will definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a safe and relatively clean place to stay. Excellent location to entrance of Yellowstone. Easy to walk around Gardiner, including a Yellowstone store, restaurants, and the Roosevelt entrance. Lots of wildlife in/around the town. Our only complaint was small flies coming out of the drain which weren’t bothersome but were kind of gross.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay! The people are always so friendly and the property is always clean and neat. The patio is a wonderful place to hang out, If you have time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaywant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were good; no breakfast, only Coffee available. Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a cozy stay. The staff were so kind every time we talked to them. They gave great tips on where to eat. The location was incredibly convenient to Yellowstone and easily walkable for food options. I liked the drink station they had set up outside and the free library. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great! Didn't really like the shower head and the bath tub didnt have a shower liner but otherwise it was amazing for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and friendly staff. They had great suggestions for meals. For an older motel it was VERY well maintained and clean. Very convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and even the laundry mat. Once we parked at the motel we walked to everything. Wildlife spottings are even possible. We saw a female elk right in a yard eating grass and saw prong horn deer in the field next to the Roosevelt Arch and by the gate to enter Yellowstone which is only minutes away. If we ever get the opportunity to visit again, we will 1000% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location to everything in this town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

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