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Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park

2.0 star property
Escape to the great outdoors by boat or bike then unwind with good company at one of two restaurants.

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served - Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park (West Glacier)
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At Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park, nature lovers can immerse themselves in a serene lakeside setting with access to hiking/biking and boat tours. With a library, bar, 2 restaurants, free WiFi in public areas and an elevator for convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in West Glacier, Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park is in a national park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake McDonald and Glacier National Park. Glacier Anglers and Garden Wall are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our West Glacier travel guide
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288 Lake Mcdonald Lodge Loop, West Glacier, MT, 59936

What's nearby

  • This is a boat dock at Lake McDonald. The blue water of the lake surrounds the dock with mountains in the background.
    Lake McDonald
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Glacier National Park
    Glacier National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dock At Dawn
    Apgar Visitor Center
    17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Sperry Trailhead
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • West Glacier Station
    23 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jammer Joe's Pizzeria
    3 min walk
  • Russell’s Fireside
    1 min walk
  • Lucke's Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Edr
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Jammer Joe's Grill
  • Lucke's Lounge
  • Russell's Fireside Dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Built in 1932
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Sperry Trailhead and Lake McDonald. Johns Lake Trailhead is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location!! Our room was very small and it was hard to ever feel organized in the space because of the size. Otherwise, we really enjoyed staying inside the park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026