It's a solid lodge. Reminds me more of summer camp more than anything else. It's clearly designed for community, and it would be great if you came here with a large group booking several rooms that were next to each other. The lodges are all single-story so you don't have to worry about other visitors making a lot of noise above you. Rather, you can get lodges adjacent to one another and enjoy the lot of lodges that'll be for you. Amenities. There's a large swimming pool in between the lodges. It's big enough to host a large group of people. There's a also very little concern for food. Considering how far away Grand Teton is from Jackson, it's nice that there are several cafeterias/restaurants above the visiting center. There are a variety of options and a coffee shop that opens up in the morning. There's also another lodge with a restaurant if you want something else to eat. The lodge is very well insulated. It was almost 80 degrees in the lodge by the time we woke up, but it was about 50 degrees outside when we woke up. We slept well, but it would have been nice if it was a bit cooler in the room we stayed in. The bathroom is a bit small, but it seemed fitting considering where we were. read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Outside - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

We checked in into cabin 228 for two nights. Our room has a refrigerator, Keurig, coffee pot, two queen beds and Wi-Fi. Our little porch in front with two Adirondack chairs. We have a little bit of a walk to get to the lodge for meals. Our room was very clean, had a rustic feel and charm. Our room was designed well, we have a lot of space to put all of our belongings and lots of plugs to charge everything up. The room is light bright and very quiet. The beds are comfortable and the water pressure is good. We don't have air conditioning, but the ceiling fan works well. our lather toiletries smell good and feel luxurious. They are a pool with an outdoor casual cantina grill. We enjoyed an elegant dinner in the Mural Room . Cocktails & ight fare are served in the Blue Heron Lounge. The Pioneer Grill is decorated like a 50s diner. The upscale shops had outdoor clothing and equipment, elegant household items, and the usual T-shirts and postcards. There is an activities desk that arranged our rafting excursion and there is somebody from the park service, giving lectures and answering questions. read more

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We had a phenomenal experience staying here over Memorial Day weekend 2023. The lodge was amazing - staff were all so welcoming and helpful, the food in their restaurants was all delicious, our room was great, the location is flawless, and the grounds are just incredible- they even have several hiking trails on site!! I was really skeptical bc it's a lodge INSIDE a national park and it was a holiday weekend that's typically very busy - but I was able to get a decent room for three (me, hubby, & adult son) via their website (easy to book online) and the prices were actually on par with almost all the other hotels in the area. What made me ultimately choose Jackson Lake Lodge (it's main advantage) was the location. It's smack dab in the middle of all the sights inside Grand Teton National Park - so the little bit extra we paid for the room, we saved in literally HOURS of drive time getting into, around, and out of the park. They have several different options for room type. They have rooms in the main lodge with Teton views and those are actually quite a bit more expensive. But we stayed in their little block of "cabin" style rooms that they have scattered around their property - it's their cheapest option but honestly I think it's better bc it's quieter - you're away from the hustle and bustle of the main lodge which gets TONS of visitors (not just hotel guests) bc of the variety of restaurants and the views (choices inside the park can be limited). We had a 2 queen bed room and it was a decent size - fit three of us just fine for a long weekend. Everything was spotlessly clean! The rooms come with wet bar, mini fridge, Keurig (and REAL coffee mugs - huge plus for me), ceiling fan and heater but no AC - but we didn't miss it - there was still snow all over the park, even on Memorial Day weekend - so we turned on the fan and opened the windows at night a bit and were fine. My only complaint about the room was the hot water. Once it heated up it was great but it took AGES to get hot! I discovered a trick though so here's a PRO TIP: turn on the shower AND the sink hot water at the same time and it heats up super fast LOL!! The whole Teton mountain range and Willow Flats area are right out back from the lobby so you get front row seats for a lot of the action in this national park here! And you can see Jackson Lake as well. The sunsets can be gorgeous but the sunrises are even better! I saw TONS of bird species and lots of elk and babies. They have 3 restaurant options: a coffee cart with limited menu for breakfast and lunch, a fun retro diner with large menu for all 3 meals open all day, and a fine dining spot with small unique menu and AMAZING views only open for dinner (highly recommend reservations as it fills up way in advance). We tried them all and all the food was just awesome (see my separate reviews for each)!! They also have a lounge with light bites and appetizers but we didn't try it. There are also a number of gift shops and a newsstand onsite. The lodge also offers float trips down the Snake River which we reserved several weeks ahead of time and it was so worth it!! It's a very calm, relaxing trip (no white water haha!) and you're guaranteed great views of the mountains and wildlife for sure! They even give you blankets if it gets cold on the river! Our guide was a hoot and so knowledgeable- such great fun! Unfortunately we didn't see any big game - mostly birds but if you know me, you know I was happy lol. The lodge grounds boast a huge horse stable and several awesome hiking trails - the Lunch Tree Hill trail which was my fave, and the Christian Pond Trail which has a ton of other trails branching off it. The grounds are very walkable and just lovely and peaceful. And the prices for the rooms and food and everything are surprisingly not that bad considering you're inside a national park. We had such a wonderful time for our family vaca on my sons bday - we will most definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

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We did not stay here in a room. This review is from the perspective of day time visitors. We stayed in our RV at Colter bay but visited for shopping, dining, and the views. Located just 6 miles from Colter Bay, this lodge is located inland from Jackson Lake. The view of the Tetons is the main draw of the lodge location. They have ample free self parking. There is a large staircase from the main entrance. The lobby is on the first floor but the lounge is up the stairs. The lounge is big and the windows are tall offering the best indoor seating we saw on our visit about the lodges of the Tetons. There are a few dining room/ restaurants surrounding the lounge plus shopping nearby. We opted for the most variety and lowest priced dining option, the Pioneer Grill. See separate review. Shopped in their lovely stores full of a bit of everything as well. Cute stuff, Teton prices. My favorite part of visiting the Jackson Lake lodge other than the views, was the interesting stories each employee has about where they are from and what they like about the Tetons. It was nice to hear all about the back stories and the seasonal program that brings in the labor to Tetons and makes our visiting possible. read more

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You're paying for the views...not the rooms/food/service Pros: multiple food options and gift shops on site, sweeping views of the Tetons as long as you choose a room with a view, small walking path and link to hiking trails directly from the lodge Cons: average food service/quality even from their nicer in-house restaurant; prices are borderline outrageous but if you want the views you'll pay for them. We reserved a king, Mountain View cottage suite for $1000+ a night and found hair on our toilet seat and raisins on the living room floor when we checked in... read more

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Social media says this is the place to stay when you're in Grand Teton NP so we booked a stay here in a Mountain View room and eagerly waited for our trip. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. I agree with other reviews that you are paying for the views as the rooms aren't what you would expect for the price, but it's definitely worth upgrading to get the view from your room. It was amazing to wake up to the sight of the Tetons every morning. The other thing that stood out to me was the service. For the most part, all employees were friendly, happy, and eager to help. We booked a raft trip and a horseback ride through the lodge and both activities were excellent. A flight delay cut our vacation a day short but Jeremy at the activities desk helped me rearrange our bookings so we could still fit everything in. I took off a star because I found the food at the hotel to be a little disappointing, other than the breakfast at Pioneer Grill. We ate at The Mural Room twice and were not impressed either time. The cocktails at Blue Heron Lounge were decent and there's a nice area to sit and enjoy your beverages. With better food options, this place would have been a 5 star review hands down. Overall we were happy with our stay here and would consider for the next time we are in Grand Teton. read more

Awful! We've stayed in 9 hotels this trip and this is our last one. The cabin is blazing hot, smells terrible, is dirty and has ants. Ick! I wish we had gone home a day early. At least I'll be happy to leave after this one. All our other hotels throughout Yellowstone and Grand Teton were amazing. Definitely do not recommend this one! read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Gross dead ants can't take a picture of the smell or heat or I would. - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

Went here during the fall, so it was thankfully the slow season. All the employees here were insanely nice. Everyone was so helpful and pleasant. So thankful that there were several restaurants to choose from. Everything was decently priced considering we were eating at the hotel. Didn't expect too much from our actual hotel, but it wasn't awful. Fairly comfortable beds. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Upstairs area by all the restaurants - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

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The view is great location like no other service. It is hard to find as a moose. Service is absolutely terrible and notches are actually pretty good huge but good. The rest of the food is barely average. read more

All of the staff we encountered were very nice and the main hotel was very rustic and clean. Our cabin was clean but very minimalistic with painted plywood walls and outdated decor. For the price 495.00 a night it was WAY over priced. Basic amenities with a coffee maker, no microwave, no TV, no air conditioning, and a ceiling fan you can't turn off. The patio over looks a grass strip with some trees but not picturesque at all. The dining options were either basic cafe or 5 star. This was my birthday weekend and we would have cancelled except we would have lost our money. Needless to say we will not be back! read more

Very enjoyable stay. The rooms are all in small buildings surrounding the main lodge. Our room looked out to the Tetons. The room was spacious with a smallish but fine bathroom. I enjoyed the ability to sit outside on the small patio in front of our room. Because you are not near the lodge there is a walk to meals and the meeting point. There is golf cart service for those not wanting to walk or in case of rain. The hotel gift shop should not be missed, some good local finds in there. They also have a slightly hidden liquor store inside the gift shop where you can buy wine or beer to enjoy in your patio. read more

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We stayed in one of the deluxe view cottages for several days. The property itself is nice and the views are absolutely spectacular! The staff were very nice and welcoming. The room itself was pretty rundown for a deluxe room and our front stairs were very wobbly. Patio decking desperately needed stain or paint and was dry rotted in some areas. The utility room with the ice machine smelled musty and the carpet floor was soft, likely dry rot. Overall, a very pleasant stay with room for facility improvement. read more

A cabin with a view became available and did not disappoint. It was a newer cabin with two queen beds, a tremendous walk-out seating area with a view, and a great bathroom (clean, roomy and with good water pressure). The second room we reserved was in the main lodge, older. Remember the rooms do not have AC or TV. WiFi did work, which I was surprised The lodge had good facilities and supplies, a quick-service area, a bar and a formal dining room. We used the quick-service area, bar, pool and coffee area. The quick-service area the food was so-so, expensive. Coffee bar area was great with quick breakfast items. Bar was expensive and drinks were not the best. Pool area was good food. read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - View was room - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

My husband and I were advised to come and see this historic National Park lodge and the view from here while in town visiting the NP. We drove to this lodge and walked around, visited the shops, had some light food, and spent overall 1.5 hours here. It, like most places it seems, is in the middle of huge restoration projects right now but the views from the patio/bar area outside are absolutely gorgeous. It looks a bit dated so the updates seem sorely needed, but it was a nice stop-off for a snack and the gift shops are nice. There are three. Note: Gas on site is absolutely ridiculous right now - in Jackson Hole the prices were around $4.21/gal and here it was $5.99/gal. My husband would not pay it so we drove further only to find a few miles down $4.33/gal. So he was happy he didn't pay that exorbitant fee. read more

We stayed here for 2 nights on our honeymoon and loved it! As someone else mentioned, you're paying for the view, not the room. For as much as the room cost I did expect things to be a little more updated. The walls were also pretty thin, but none of that took away from our experience. We spent extra for a balcony room and it was worth every penny. We got to wake up in the morning and see elk and moose right from our hotel room. The drinks at the outdoor bar were tasty, food at the mural room was delicious, and breakfast was great as well. We also did a horseback trail ride right from the lodge and it was one of the highlights of our trip. read more

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I recently stayed in a cottage room, unfortunately no view. But was quiet, comfortable bed and sheets. My room needed some maintenance for a leaky faucet and a sliding patio door that wouldn't lock. Housekeeping should check that all sliding patio doors lock. Everything got fixed in a timely manner. I thought the room was fine. It cools down naturally at night. I stayed this September. You can't beat the location and the views. I ate in mural room a few times. Overall, the servers were very helpful and friendly. They do not pack the restaurant full of ppl. So you may have to wait. Reservations are needed for dinner. I would definitely stay here again. read more

The workers here could use a bit of training in hospitality. When you hire young seasonal workers, they just want to go home. We had one such smart worker who shoved a quarter back because it was a Canadian coin. I'm not trying to pass counterfeit coins and I can an assure you the coin came in my possession when someone in Wyoming or Montana made change with it. I'm from Mississippi and have never seen a Canadian coin. In fact, we have so many quarters now that the backs are different that I didn't pay it any attention. The same girl was rude to me the night before when I went into the store to find my wife. Besides exaggerated prices, she could have tried to make a sale. Instead she wanted to rush us out. The front desk told me that breakfast stopped at 10 am when it stopped at 10:30 am. I guess I'm used to hospitality in Florida and the rest of the southeast. The problem is a lot of these were people from the southeast and Virginia Beach. I don't really consider Virginia to be in the South anymore. As to the main lobby of the hotel, it had amazing views of the Teton National Park. Breathtaking even. The rooms were dated and featured painted Masonite siding like I had in my garage. There were some nice paintings and pictures of days gone by, but when you treat me rude and/or act like I'm some rube, then my opinion of your place goes way down. Xanterra does a much better job of servicing national park lodges than the Jackson Lake Lodge Co. too bad, but I won't be back. Maybe this review helps management maybe not. Of the eight hotels that I stayed in during my trip from Custer, South Dakota to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Lodge at Jackson Lake was the worst. read more

Comfortable bed, cabin is decent but no AC, only a weak fan. It was a bit too hot for us. Restaurants onsite and the pool was ok.

I stayed here in 2014 and was quite happy with the accommodations and personnel. Fast forward to 2024 and this place has gone to hell. I don't know why all the employees seem inexperienced and untrained, but that's my perception. read more

Hotel room was cozy but I fell in the shower. The shampoo bottles and soap are located at the end of bathtub where you get in, so I slipped on my​ buttocks. There's no non-slip mat or stickers to make it less slippery. Restaurant The Mural Room served burnt steak and broccoli. The waitress sighed and seemed annoyed when we told her. It was completely charred and unhealthy to eat. I declined getting getting a new steak after her sigh as I was afraid the restaurant staff would spit in my food. read more

I originally booked a mountain view, wanted to spoil myself for my birthday. Staying 2 nights. Several days of booking, they had contacted me and said we could not stay in a mountain view room because we have a pet. Several weeks before checking in, we received an email saying they will be doing a big restoration and the lobby with their famous views of the Tetons will be covered. At this point, all reasons why I booked this place besides location has gone down the drain. We really wanted to stay in the park so we kept the reservation. Cabin we stayed at was actually pretty good, near the main lobby, clean, comfy beds, and great location in the park. No tv in the room but does have wifi. Overall, it was good but pricey. read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - View from back of main lobby - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

We booked this a month ahead of time. Good location, main lodge has a breathtaking view of the Tetons. Pricey, but the location was worth it. Nice grounds, rooms are clean - be advised they do NOT have AC in the cabins. They've got convenience stores and restaurants available that don't take away from the feel of being in a national park. They've got a relatively small pool, a lounge, and a buffet. The buffet was okay - decent options, but there were coffee grounds in my coffee, not sure $20+/person was worth it. All in all, I'd book here again. read more

Good place to get a pool pass, 5 per person. They provide pool towels. Very reasonable. I think they are open 8am to 8pm. read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Pool - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

It was amazing!! The cabins were clean, pretty, and comfy! What really stood out was the incredible service! All the staff were friendly and caring. Also the diner in the lodge was wonderful. I got a Caesar salad wrap (no chicken) and a brownie with huckleberry ice cream and omg it was AMAZING!!! We were served by Bella for dinner and Clayton for breakfast and they were so friendly, kind, and helpful!!!! It was a great experience and definitely will try to be back and strongly recommend. read more

Beautiful location, with full frontal views of the magnificent Grand Tetons. One of the most stunning hotel lobbies we've ever seen. Excellent service throughout except for the concierge. Then it's hit or miss depending who's working. We went towards the end of the season in early October. No crowds and the weather was in the 50s in the day and low 40s at night. Perfect for hiking then drinking wine by the fireplace. Your experience may vary depending on your room location. We splurged and got the cottage with the Moose Pond Mountain view for 4 nights. The room had it's own back patio and a postcard picture view of the Grand Tetons from the entire room. If you're looking to splurge, I highly recommend room #900. It's at the end with no neighbors to your right. However, even if you got the more economical rooms without views, you could still walk around the property and enjoy the magnificent views. Definitely spend time in the lobby where there are 2 fire places, 2 restaurants, a bar and a 2 story glass floor to ceiling window that will knock your socks off. We were super happy with the friendly and helpful service from the front desk, restaurants, bar, to maid service. The only thing that kept me from rating this place a 5 star is the concierge service where it was hit or miss. Of the 3 times that we asked for help and advice, we found one lady who was both friendly and helpful. She was a bit older, wore glasses and seemed like a genuinely nice person. The other people acted like we were bothering them. On one occasion, I said " thank you very much for your help", the concierge lady just turned away and started to work on her computer. I'm not asking for my butt to be kissed but a "you're welcome" would have been a civilized thing to say. Definitely eat at both of the restaurants. The more casual Pioneer Grill has burgers, soups and sandwiches. We had the Salmon sandwich with the Corn Chowder. The waiter said the Salmon Sandwich was his favorite item there and we could see why. The Mural Room is fine dining. Considering it's the only game in town if you want fine dining, we were pleasantly very pleased with the quality of food and level of service. We ended up eating there all 4 nights. The dining room has a magnificent view of the mountains but we never made it back before dark to take advantage of the view at dinner. After dinner, take your wine/brandy/dessert and go sit in front of the huge fire place. There was also a pianist playing the grand piano in the lobby. The property also has a gas station with a little sundry store. We drove to the other lodges to check them out but felt like Jackson Lake Lodge was our fave. Will definitely back. read more

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Don't expect great food or rooms but the location has the best view of the Grand Tetons! read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - The location was awesome! The view never gets old! - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

Went to a wedding there. It is absolutely not a wedding venue!! The service was terrible people were all over. The music would not work and took an extra half an hour to start. The pictures are beautiful but you literally get married in the walk way which we had no idea until getting there. Paid way way too much. Rented rooms that had no air conditioning and it was in the 90 's. Every time we looked for the director that was supposed to be helping she was gone . Horrible service. read more

We were very disappointed in our stay. Very expensive, terrible food, outdated rooms. With the rain and bad weather it would have been nice to have a TV in the room. Poor housekeeping, trash left out all over. Room was not cleaned very well. Rooms had a funky smell, with the money they are making they need to update the rooms, especially if charged that much. Not worth it. read more

Uber fancy, fun, and great views. Just make sure you ask about where to find animals.

The mural restaurant was a big disappointment. Burnt broccoli. 95 minute wait to be served. Oysters Rockefeller had no spinach in it. My 10 year old daughter vomited all over the table after eating here. Food poisoning I suspect. The only positive was the view of the Tetons We will never return again read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Burned brocolli at the mural room restaurant and a 90 minute wait for finner - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

We only stayed one night here, but they made a great impression! Our room was clean and spacious, our bed was comfortable, and the staff was amazing! The main lodge was beautiful and the views are unforgettable! We already made reservations for next year! read more

2 Stars for the View and the location only. I booked this place due to its location within the park. I was originally hesitant based on the reviews but decided to give it a chance. $1200 stay and I cannot wait to leave. The Room - dirty, no fridge, have to beg for coffee cups, no TV, bugs, and thin walls. No changing of linens or towels. You can ask for new ones but "due to Covid," (the Hotels favorite phrase) they will just leave them inside you room. Food - good luck eating unless you get a reservation for breakfast, lunch and dinner. "Due to Covid" you have to book on open table at the main restaurant. But don't worry, you have two other subpar take out options in the hotel. You can't eat inside the grill "due to Covid" but you can sit in the lobby on the dirty furniture with everyone else and eat. Staff - it's the most bizarre thing. The employees are either exceptionally nice or exceptionally rude. There is no in between. The pool and cabana are shut down, "due to Covid" among other services. This overpriced place and its BS Covid rules (none of which make sense) reek of a government run facility. read more

Good place to relax, with your car parked right in front of the door. Place was inhabited by their pet grizzly bear (no kidding) who looked at me and went back to his snooze. Our room was very close to the Mural room, which had great service and good food. If you are looking for a fancy hotel, with rubber chicken hotel restaurant food, then this is not your place. If you are looking for a place to relax with front and back yards, beautiful scenery, and a resident bear, then this is the place. read more

This is actually a comparison between this lodge and the Signal Mountain lodge. This deserves a 2-3 star, but trying to balance out with the other extreme. We stayed here for 2 nights and 1 at the Signal Mountain lodge. First the positives: The main lobby and the upstairs hall are wonderful compared to signal mountain lodge. Much bigger property compared to signal mountain lodge Some rooms haves distant views of the mountains(signal mountain lodge is better though) The restaurant was fantastic (for breakfast) Negatives: The rooms are dated and more motel like. There is a kitchen sink with a coffee maker and a refrigerator though. Rooms are small and no idea why they still have 2 doubles instead of renovating the rooms to fit in 2 queens. Rooms have lots of bugs (spiders and others). Rooms have no AC and can get very hot even though there was a room over us. I think end of July/Early August will be worse. We paid the same amount for a much better room at signal mountain lodge(had a kitchenette/kitchen), separate dining and living area and 2 queens. We waited for more than 20 minutes at 4:40 pm(4 pm is check in time) for the room. Had to really push hard to get a 1 hour late check out!!! read more

Beautiful! LOCATION: If you're visiting Grand Teton National Park, and would like to stay in the park instead of driving in for 20 minutes from Jackson Hole everyday, then this is a GREAT place to stay. If you want to visit Yellowstone, then this place is still better than Jackson Hole still, as you would have needed to drive through Grand Teton National Park to get to Yellowstone National Park from Jackson Hole. Not that Jackson Hole isn't a great place. It is absolutely lovely... I am speaking merely about the drive. BEAUTIFUL: The foyer has that rustic yet majestic feel that all national parks make you feel/experience. Whoever designed this place caught the feeling. The designer/architect also took advantage of (or did not neglect) the location to build a two-story-high, floor-to-ceiling window at the 2nd Floor landing so that loungers can view the awe-inspiring view of the Grand Tetons, the lake and the land behind this lodge. EASY DINING: This "landing" is also a foyer that leads to two different restaurants, The Mural Room, which offers fine dining, and The Blue Heron Lodge, a bar that has outdoor patio dining. Also at this foyer is a 'coffee cart" that is offering hot drinks and pastries. If there was a long line to get in on any of these restaurants, I doubt anyone would mind. It just means that you'll have more time to gape at the astounding view. FREE PARKING CLEAN BATHROOMS read more

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Wish I would of read some reviews before booking, and am confused at how some rate it so High, maybe they stayed inside the lodge? Cottages have no air conditioning, no TV, are dirty and outdated. Water got on the bathroom floor and I cleaned it up with a towel, which turned black. Shower did not drain and was full of hair. My husband caught his toe on a piece of wire that was shoved under the kitchenette. (we are assuming it was there to try and keep out mice) Rooms also have big black ants. Extremely overpriced at almost $400 a night!! Would never stay again, do not recommend! read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Wire shoved under kitchenette, toe got caught in it. - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

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If you are thinking about coming here, reconsider. The room we had was filthy, and there is no maid service, due to Covid. I spent an hour cleaning the bathroom it obviously wasn't cleaned. There are cob webs and dust everywhere the carpet hasn't been vacuumed in months. This place is way overpriced. if it weren't for the view it would be a $30 a night Room. all the amenities are closed, pool is shut down,only one restaurant is open and it is pretty expensive. i wouldn't stay here again I would stay in Jackson and drive here. being This is on Federal property you have to wear a mask everywhere. want to stop the Virus try cleaning your rooms. read more

Nice spot to rest your wary body. Nice staff and the place was very clean. The little shops and restraints were great. This place is pretty expensive but you get what ya pay for. The view from the sitting area were amazing. Pictures don't tell the story! read more

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One of the best hotels you'll find in a national park sits at the shore of Jackson Lake in the Grand Tetons, serving up unmatched views of one of America's most photographed mountain ranges from its main lobby. We spent 2 comfortable nights in one of Jackson Lake Lodge's modestly furnished cabins, and enjoyed every moment of our stay, from the delicious breakfasts served in the 50s' style Pioneer Grill to the sunset views from the patio of the Blue Heron Lounge -- one of the best spots in the park to kick back in the evening with a glass of wine or a local craft brew. The activities offered at Jackson Lake are abundant, from rafting on the Snake River (highly recommended) to horseback riding and bus tours of the park. In addition to the restaurants and bars, there are a decent number of retail shops on the property, offering everything from souvenirs and guidebooks to liquor and local craft beer. And everyone we interacted with at the lodge was incredibly friendly and helpful, from the desk clerk and the activities consultant to our servers at the restaurant. Our basic cabin was comfortable, with two queen beds, a small but modern bathroom, a mini fridge, and a Keurig coffeemaker that we never used. Nothing fancy, but it served its purpose as a cozy place to bed down for the night. The main lodge was only a short walk away, so we spent most of our downtime in the lobby or out on the back patio, cherishing the incomparable view. The only disappointment we experienced during our stay was the poolside Western BBQ, which served up mediocre pulled pork and forgettable sides in a setting that was seriously lacking in energy. I'd suggest sticking with the Pioneer Grill, the Blue Heron, or trying the Mural Room off the main lobby (the one restaurant we didn't visit). Jackson Lake Lodge is the perfect, family-friendly, home base from which to explore Grand Teton National Park. We had a fabulous stay, and will definitely be back for another visit. read more

Jackson Lake Lodge - Spectacular view from the main lobby - Hotels Near Me - Moran, Wyoming

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We arrived after a long day of driving, looking forward to a quiet, peaceful view of the Grand Tetons, only to hear the sound of jackhammers. There was construction scaffolding, rubble, and dust everywhere on the front and sides of the lodge. We never got the supposed email informing us of this and offering optional rooms. No, it wasn't in the spam folder. Yes, they had our correct email. We checked out the room--our windows looked directly upon the area where workers climb up and down the main ladder to work. There was lots of rubble and dust and the jackhammers were deafening. The lodge is having the stucco facing removed from the entire building and redone. Also, the room was dark and had a musty, mildew smell. It had old, dated furnishings and carpet. At $400 a night, they can't update their rooms at least once every 20 years? When we respectfully asked for a room away from construction, the manager's response was "Do you want to just leave?" Seriously? So welcoming. We booked a room a year ago and where were we going to find another room at a different hotel at the last minute? We were told everything was solidly booked. She then offered us a different room, which also was in the construction zone. More hemming and hawing. Finally, she offered one of three cabins. We chose one the furthest away from the lodge. It was quiet, newly furnished, much roomier than the lodge rooms, good wi-fi connection and comfortable--same price, so why she hadn't offered it from the beginning, I don't know. We have stayed at other National and state park lodges and are used to them being bare bones, dated, and rustic. We like being centrally located within a park. But Jackson Lake Lodge should not be charging top tier prices for those lodge rooms during construction and they should let customers know well ahead of time about construction, so they have other options. Once we had agreed to the cabin room, we were given complimentary tickets for breakfast and drinks. During our 4 days there, we saw plenty of other disgruntled people complaining each day at the desk about rooms. Please know that if you stay in the lodge rooms and the weather is more than 66 degrees, you will want to be able to open your windows and will contend with the dust, workers, and deafening jackhammers, if you're in the construction zone. They start up between 7:00-7:30AM and continue through 4:30-5pm, Monday-Friday. If you have a scenic view room, your windows face not only the mountains, but direct sun all day, so they will get hot and there is no AC, but the jackhammers will be slightly muted, as they are on the opposite side of the building i.e. outside the rooms across the hall. Food: the Mural Room faces the sun, so shades are pulled in the afternoon/evening, dimming the view. No one is guaranteed a mountain view, so you may be seated in a dark corner. We brought our own breakfast and lunch options, which we kept in the cabin's mini fridge. Grabbed dinner at the lodge's grill and the food was good. In September, one of the parks other food options that serves pizza is closed up for the season and we were told by a park employee that the other pizza option is not that good. The lodge's bar served overpriced and watered down drinks, but if you can grab a table on the patio, the view is gorgeous. Those tables are only for the bar, not hotel guests, but you can walk on the path in front and below the patio. The construction looks as if it will be ongoing through at least the end of next summer. They have extensive work to do. read more