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Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park

2.0 star property
Lodge near Lake McDonald in West Glacier

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A stone fireplace with a bench and chairs in a covered outdoor area overlooking a lake.
A traditional wooden building with a balcony, stairs, and hanging flower baskets.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a staircase.
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a balcony, and a painting of a landscape.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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288 Lake Mcdonald Lodge Loop, West Glacier, MT, 59936
  • Place, Glacier National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake McDonald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

West Glacier

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Lake McDonald and Sperry Trailhead. Also, Johns Lake Trailhead is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mount Brown Lookout is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glacier National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake McDonald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sperry Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park

Lodge near Lake McDonald in West Glacier
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park also features a library, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

This West Glacier lodge is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1932
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park offers 82 accommodations.

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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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lake McDonald Lodge West Glacier
Mcdonald West Glacier
Lake McDonald West Glacier
Lake Mcdonald Hotel West Glacier
Lake McDonald Lodge West Glacier, Montana
Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park Lodge
Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park West Glacier
Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park Lodge West Glacier

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park to the airport?

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park is 34.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park.

Does Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park offer free breakfast?

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

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

Is there free parking at Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park have a pool?

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park does not have a pool.

Does Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park have a restaurant?

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park is home to Russell's Fireside Dining, which features American cuisine.

Does Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park to downtown West Glacier?

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park is 9.7 mi away from West Glacier.

Lake McDonald Lodge - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia booked 2 lodges for the same night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026