Yellowstone River Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Classic Double Room
Economy Room
Classic Double Room
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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

Economy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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.
Map
14 Park St, Gardiner, MT, 59030

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gardiner Community Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 guest rooms at Yellowstone River Motel feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 33-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 4 per cent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout 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. 180 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 276 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Legend

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

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

Chunnu

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

8/10 Good

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Our only complaint was the beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Ning

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and beds were great. Most of all, the staff was exceptional! Friendly and helpful folks. The motel is an easy walk to some shops and cafes for a quick stop before entering YNP.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy one block to Gardiner. Quiet rooms, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Very close of Yellowstone Park
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Tammy

The breakfast lady was the best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met expectations for an older motel type facility. In good condition, quiet, safe, and in a convenient area. Great check in experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Park and walk to town or dinner. Blocks from Yellowstone entrance. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ananda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to park entrance. Good room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025