"Stayed here for 2 nights in July with family.
Positives: Gorgeous setting. Swiss-like esthetics. Loved that you could walk to the trails and not worry about finding parking before beginning our hike(s). Ate at the lounge restaurant and it was very good. Also thrilled to have a coffee shop, snack shop available. If able to, go to dinner one night at the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn restaurant (just a couple minutes away driving) then walk down to Fishcap Lake (nicknamed Moose Lake). It’s about a 5-10 min easy walk. We visited this lake 3 times and saw moose 2 of those times. When visiting after dinner around 7, it was like the animals were paid actors. Deer all around, birds, beaver swimming, and a huge, bull moose. One of the highlights of the trip!
Negatives: a small hike is necessary to get to the parking lot. There is not dedicated guest parking, so during the day the lot fills fast due to others not staying at Many Glacier wanting to use the easily accessible trails. During the day, it is hard to find parking. It was not a problem when we left for dinner and returned in the evening.
Our room had a balcony but the bench and floorboards were covered in bird poop so not really usable. Shower was tiny and room definitely was warm for sleeping with no AC (but expected—it is July at a national park lodge, afterall)"
"We love to visit NP lodges and Lake McDonald lodge did not disappoint. The staff from check-in to check-out were friendly, very helpful and always listening for ways to make our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. We ate onsite at the Fireside Dining Room and Lucke's Lounge--food cooked to our request, service consistent, and prices reasonable considering location. The lobby is inviting with the beautiful lantern lights, the fireplace with etched stone and a variety of comfortable seating. And most important, the views inside the lodge and outside are outstanding.
Our accommodation was a small cabin and we enjoyed looking out our door and seeing a path to the lake.
We took the Western Alpine Red Bus tour which is a great way to see the western side of Going To The Sun Road without driving. Jammer Bill provided humor and fun as he shared the history of the road."
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins - Inside the Park
10/10 Excellent
"Clean, 2 beds, great for family. More updated than Rising Sun Motor Inn. Trailheads right next to it. Walking distance to the Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint trailhead."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Iceberg Lake during your travels in East Glacier Park. Discover the stunning glacier views while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fishercap Lake during your travels in East Glacier Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.
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Chief Mountain is located in Babb. Travellers like the surrounding area for its parks. Babb is home to 48 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
Where is the best place to stay near Chief Mountain?
St. Mary Village is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Chief Mountain. Other good choices in the area include Hooks Hideaway Motel and Many Glacier Hotel - Inside the Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chief Mountain, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Chief Mountain.