Specialties
Most people don’t come to Roundup looking for a destination—they’re passing through and need a place that’s easy, clean, and reliable. That’s exactly what we focus on at The Big Sky Motel.
What makes us different is how intentional we are about the experience. This is a fourth-generation, family-run motel, and we’ve kept the things that matter—well-cared-for rooms, simple check-in, parking right outside your door—while adding thoughtful touches that make the stay feel like a place, not just a stop.
There’s a subtle 1970s character to the rooms, a deck with BBQ, a fire pit, and The Fat Straw on site. Nothing overdone—just enough to make your overnight feel a little more memorable.
We’re not trying to be the cheapest or the most overbuilt. We aim to be the place you remember and choose again the next time you’re passing through.
History
Established in 1977.
The Big Sky Motel has been family-owned since the very beginning, first opened in 1977 by Dorothy and Tom McCleary. They built it as more than just a place to stay—it was part of their life in Roundup, and a place where travelers were genuinely welcomed.
Over the years, the motel stayed in the family, eventually passing to the next generation. Under Donna’s care, it became known not just for clean, comfortable rooms, but for the feeling of being taken care of. Guests returned year after year, not out of habit, but because of how they were treated.
Today, that legacy continues. Now in its fourth generation of ownership, the motel has been refreshed and updated, but the heart of it hasn’t changed. It’s still a place built on simple hospitality—where you’re treated like a guest, not a transaction, and where no one gets left out in the cold.