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Best Western Desert Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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Best Western Desert Inn is by Yellowstone's west entrance, perfect for wilderness exploration. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, indoor pool, and in-room WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Queen Bed And Sofabed Flat Screen Television Microwave Refrigerator Wetbar Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

2 King Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Two King Room

Interior

Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Oversized Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
133 North Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758

What's nearby

  • Playmill Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yellowstone National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Chop Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Mama's Coffeehouse and Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Desert Inn

Hotel near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Best Western Desert Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Desert
Best Western Desert Inn
Best Western Desert Inn West Yellowstone
Best Western Desert West Yellowstone
Best Western Desert Hotel West Yellowstone
Best Western Desert Inn Hotel
Best Western Desert Inn West Yellowstone
Best Western Desert Inn Hotel West Yellowstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Desert Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Desert Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Desert Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Desert Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Desert Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Desert Inn located?

Situated in West Yellowstone, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Yellowstone Town Park, Yellowstone Park West Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Playmill Theatre are just steps away.

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Best Western Desert Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was very nice and helpful with our check in. She made a good recommendation for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in West Yellowstone. Good breakfast and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Witoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay for visiting west Yellowstone entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to stay. Close walking to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location minutes to national park, shopping and food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Krishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the place is EXTREMELY convenient for Yellowstone access (through the West Entrance).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything by about our stay was excellent. Great restaurant recommendations from personnel when checked in, excellent housekeeping, clean and quiet room, high quality breakfast buffet, comfortable beds. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location...very good breakfast...very clean...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajagopal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at the front desk and at the breakfast area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juthamars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It will be better if breakfast menus change at least 2-3 times a week. We stayed there for 9 nights, but same breakfast menus everyday.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shpping, grocery store, yellowstone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic hotel minutes from Yellowstone. Friendly staff, but breakfast buffet was just ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to many restaurants, clean, comfortable and just at yhe edge of Yellowstone. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and also the breakfast staff was very helpful and courteous. The front desk staff, housekeeping, everyone was so friendly and willing to offer any kind of help needed. The location in town is perfect for dinner, shopping and entertainment and the location to the entrance to Yellowstone was the icing on the cake. If we ever travel to this area again we will be returning the the Best Western Desert Inn.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, the staff was helpful and the location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice property. Easy parking and walkable options for dinner, dessert, and shopping. Super close to Yellowstone park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly fine. Clean, large room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipinkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant experience Breakfast was good and hot. Too much options in breakfast Staff are so good and cooperative
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with nice comfy beds. Close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff that I called to check availability was friendly, he checked me in as fast as they could, I slept pretty good, breakfast was great. I would stay there again. Best Western has not disappointed yet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are very friendly, the environment is clean, and the food is quite good. If I have the chance to come again, I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in West Yellowstone. It has all the things close by. We walked to dinner and shopping. The only negative was the elevator in the building. It was sounding like it was about to break. We were afraid of getting stuck on it every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Near the western entrance of Yellowstone

Located in the middle of West Yellowstone. Convenient walking distance to all amenities. Takes about an hour to reach The Old Faithful from where we are staying
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brijes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey but good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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