When we arrived the nice fellow Romaine checked us is and gave us our keys and gave us some great…read morerecommendations. The motel has been there for years but is very well kept up and CLEAN! There was a sweet note welcoming us and letting us know the expected temps and sunrise/sunset times. Bed was comfortable and sheets were soft. We had our room 'tidied' daily and had a new sweet note too! There was coffee and tea and simple oatmeal , apple and pastries for breakfast. Emily checked us out and was very cheerful with a great smile to send us on our way. It's a small motel so maybe it's easier to keep up but for being that old, everything was in tip top shape! Thanks Evergreen! We'll be back

Wow! So impressed with this little gem! We have stayed in 5 places in 2 weeks and this one was by…read morefar the most superior! CLEAN, REMODELED, and ALL THE LITTLE EXTRAS that make travel so much more pleasant! Laundry/microwave/ice room! Lobby has (Yogi brand tea bags) tea/coffee and snacks all day until 10pm (granola bars, fruit, trail mix, pastries), friendly staff, daily weather forecast and welcome note HAND WRITTEN and in your room, branded water bottles in your room, glass front mini fridge (more for drinks no freezer section but did keep our yogurt etc cold) and SUPER CUTE MODERN DECOR! Great staff (we loved chatting with Emily at front desk)!

We stayed 4 nights, had an amazing experience with everything from our room to amenities, to hotel…read morestaff interactions, to pool w jacuzzi, free breakfast etc. Front desk staff Vereniz and Derek made a huge difference to our time there! They truly made us feel welcome and cared for as if we were a guest in their home! They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for our excursions inside the park, even though that's not even required of them! They offered us binoculars and lent us a beach chair for my elderly mom to use in the park. Breakfast has tons of variety with different main course menus daily - pancakes, cereal, eggs, fresh oatmeal, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, toasts....you name it....!! 24 hrs tea, coffee, hot cocoa, laundry rooms on 2 floors, 24 hrs free ice and drinking water refills, rooms have microwave, fridge w freezer, very spacious and clean, beds very comfy, room furniture is rustic wood with wildlife themed decor. Lobby has vending machines for drinks and snacks, internet workstation with printer, tea, coffee, hot cocoa etc. Stayed in many other hotels both large chains and small family owned, but found Kelly Inn staff to be the most friendly, warm and welcoming, especially Vereniz and Derek! They also helped locate and retrieve our shoe that mistakenly went with housekeeping to their laundry area. Whatever we requested for our room was sent to us very quickly. Housekeeping ensured our room was cleaned and fully stocked daily! It is these small, kind gestures that make hotel staff stand out because guests leave happy and their vacations become memorably sweet!

"Kelly and I meet secretly We stay out of sight…read more When we're in each others arms We know it isn't right" (Del Shannon) Great location about 2 minutes from the West Yellowstone business district, so you have super easy access to the plethora of souvenir stores and places to eat. Our room was great-- big and comfortable with a nice desk/work stations. fridge, coffee machine, flat-screen, plenty of plugs, except wifi, good sized bath (with a separate sink), and comfy beds. The included breakfast was very good, with plenty of healthy options like cut fruit, whole fruit, cereal, and yogurt to complement the eggs, French toast potatoes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, toast, bagels and pastries. The staff was great and put out a pre-Halloween basket of candy. We could not have been happier with our two nights at Kelly. Pro Tip Free coffee in the lobby at night

Delightful, cute, impeccably clean interiors and immaculately landscaped exterior. The staff are…read moreVERY nice. They have a little restaurant area where our group (and I think everyone else) gets a free coffee and light breakfast. Walking distance to the attractions of the cute and touristy West Yellowstone. You can count blocks on the map but I'd say a 2-minute drive and a 10-minute walk put you in the center of the action. It's not large, an attraction for me as there are many big lodges/hotels arouond with the corporate vibe. This has the family-owned boutique vibe. The rooms are in a small series of cabins. Mine had a nice bed, decent chair and borderline desk (shelf) that actually worked surprisingly well, but that I'd more expect in a NYC studio than rural inn. When I needed more space, I went into a high top table in the common area and worked quietly, not bothering a group chatting in the corner. Oh, and did I forget to mention the flyfishing? That's why we were there -- they worked with the guys at Big Sky Anglers who ran a trip/school for us and it was great. The fishing in this area is great and the setting is simply incredible (e.g., the firehole). They have hooks for your waders outside and a tray for your boots inside -- and even a rod rack if you don't want to break down your rods!

Very well run boutique type of place. Cabins and rooms were well designed and clean. Staff were all…read morevery helpful and friendly. Grounds are beautiful. Water refill station. Free coffee and breakfast each morning was such a nice touch. Made for a great home base for Yellowstone NP. Would definitely recommend!

Very nice facility just minutes outside the west park entrance. Quite well maintained, friendly…read morestaff and nice rooms. It's not too notch, it's a good enough place where they serve warm breakfast so it's good to get your tummy full before u drive right in the park for your day. There are plenty of good food and shopping available minutes outside Desert Inn. WiFi is decent and Tv has Dish network channels including sports TV channels. Highly recommended

Everything was neat and tidy in the room was pretty large.every day they came in and tidied up, so…read moreit was nice to come back to. There is kind of an old smell in the hotel that being my only complaint. The breakfast was great because I had a full breakfast every morning along with juices, yogurt, cereal, etc.

We spent three fairly pleasant nights here in early August, and were overall happy with our…read moreexperience. We booked the 2-room unit in the motel (a king bed in one room and two queens in the other). When we got to our room we were initially concerned about noise because it was along a high-traffic corridor for guests heading to the restaurant and main lobby. As it turned out, this wasn't an issue at all. The positives: - very convenient to the west entrance of Yellowstone - just drive down the street and you're there - short walk to all the restaurants and shops, though probably every other hotel in town is also a short distance away - super friendly front desk staff, easy to reach with questions - free cookies in the lobby (and they are delicious!) - very good breakfast buffet with hot items that changes a bit every day The less positive: - the rooms and furnishings are very dated, but clean - not enough seating for everyone - just a couple small arm chairs and a desk chair - the toilet/bathtub room is a little cramped, and the shower head is low so taller people will have to stoop - air conditioning was temperamental. We figured it out eventually but the first night was a little uncomfortable - bath amenities were a little spartan. A fresh bar of soap for the shower wasn't provided for our stay. It would be nice to have a separate conditioner because the shampoo/conditioner option wasn't all that great The cost of our three-night stay, with breakfast included, was about $1000. Given that we were there in the summer season just before the end of the school break, it wasn't entirely unexpected, plus we had two rooms and three large beds total. It was worth it.

This place was great! Easy check in, reasonable pricing and free cookies/tea. The vouchers for…read morebreakfast were so amazing and food was tasty. The rooms were clean and had us in a perfect location. All staff were very kind as well. Water pressure was not great but that was my only complaint the entire stay! Highly recommend

This motel is privately owned and offers spotless, comfortable, rooms, with amenities and parking…read more It is conveniently located, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and close to Yellowstone National Park west entrance. The owners, Brian and his wife, are friendly, accommodating, and helpful with local recommendations, complimentary snacks including hot beverages and suggestions to make our travel and sightseeing experience better. We give them a 10/10!!

The people running this motel, went out of their way to make sure we had a good visit. The bed was…read morecomfortable, the room was quiet, everything was super clean. I will definitely stay here again.

My nephew and I had a great stay at Explorer Cabins in West Yellowstone and would happily stay…read morethere again. The cabins were comfortable in size, extremely clean, and very well set up for a Yellowstone trip. The kitchenette was especially useful for us, and having a dishwasher was a great bonus. The location really could not be beat -- it was very close to the West Yellowstone entrance, which helped us avoid a lot of traffic and made it easy to structure our days in the park. We were able to see the upper part of Yellowstone one day, the lower part another day, and then use the rest of our time to revisit and explore the places we wanted to see more deeply. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful, which added to the overall experience. Another nice touch was the fire pits, which they turned on around 5 p.m. each evening. It was a fun and relaxed way to meet some of the other people staying at the cabins. Overall, we were very happy with our stay. Comfortable cabins, a great location, friendly staff, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Explorer Cabins is part of the Gray Wolf Inn & Suites Hotel. It's located in West Yellowstone, a…read moreshort drive into Yellowstone via the West Gate. It's walking distance to everything in town - shops, restaurants, groceries. It is across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (great for a rainy day or a break from the part). You can't beat the location. It is very close to the Museum of Yellowstone. It's next door to a McDonald's (yes there is a McDonald's in West Yellowstone!). I considered getting a two-bedroom suite at the Hotel, with a full kitchen before I decided on the cabin. The cabin had a bit more space and some privacy. This stay was for 3 adults (myself, my husband, and our adult son). Cabin #17. We stayed for a week mid-September. The cabin was well maintained, and the one issue we had, was fixed the same day (while we were out of the cabin). The kitchen is small. The refrigerator is a mini-undercounter type, so don't over buy food that needs refrigeration. There is plenty of cabinet space for dry goods. There is a cooktop with two burners and a tea kettle. Perfect for quick breakfast! There is also a coffee make (drip type). Some pots and pans (see photos). Plates mugs and glasses. Full set of flatware with Openers. Cooking Utensils. Toaster. An ice maker, that was very nice and we used it. Small dishwasher. There is dining table/chairs. You have a sofa, chair, large coffee table and TV trays. The TV trays were older, very heavy and hard to negotiate. We decided to just stick with the coffee table. The beds were very comfortable (one King and one Queen). Both had closets. Bathroom had a very small vanity but several cabinets to store our stuff. Definitely only one at a time in the bathroom, just too small. The sofa is a sofa bed, but I can't imagine putting more bodies into this smaller space, even kids. Housekeeping stopped by most days and we just asked for what we needed. We didn't need much other than towels. Staff was very friendly and helpful along with the front desk staff when we checked in and out. There is a fire pit outside that gets lit every night (including when it's raining) with chairs surrounding the pit. The rooms are stocked with S'more Kits (more available at the front desk) and that was a nice touch. We did make S'mores one night! Definitely if you are traveling with kids they will enjoy the firepit and S'mores! The cabin was pricey especially since this was Shoulder not High season considering the size. However, there isn't many other options. We liked being a short walk into town, and believe it or not we even went to McDonald's!

We stayed in Gallatin for 4 nights. We were with two other families. When booking this house I was…read morea bit skeptical that it would not be sufficient for 8 people but we were pleasantly surprised it was good for 10 people. We had one outside bed in lower living room and needed an extra bed for my son. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with a small foldable foam bed. House was well maintained and we had no complaints. One small suggestion would be if they could put out a garbage disposable outside or behind the house that can be easily identifiable. We initially struggled a bit to spot the garbage disposal box.

We rented the Buffalo Creek cabin (#420) for a week. We were having a family reunion, and there…read morewere 18 of us. The cabin was perfect for us, it has 5 bedrooms downstairs, and 3 upstairs. We had plenty of room for everyone. Of the 8 bedrooms, 6 have king size beds, and two of them have private full baths. There are 3 additional full baths for the others. The cabin itself is pretty new, so everything was clean and in working order. The location is very close to the west entrance to the park, and is convenient to downtown shops and restaurants. The kitchen had plenty of plates, silverware, pots and pans, etc. I was especially impressed with the quality of the pots and pans, very nice for a rental. The cabin also has a full sized washer and dryer, which was very convenient. The WIFI was available, but I have to say it is not very fast. Considering the location, this was not too surprising. There were no problems with billing, or unexpected charges. Overall a great choice for a large party, I highly recommend this location!

We had an amazing stay at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff recognized my Platinum…read moreElite status and went above and beyond to make us feel valued. They checked in with us daily to see if we needed anything, which was a thoughtful touch and greatly appreciated. One of my favorite amenities was the tea and coffee station in the lobby--perfect for starting the morning. There was also a freezer stocked with ice cream sandwiches and popsicles, which was a fun and unexpected treat. The room was comfortable and exactly what we needed. We spent most of our time exploring the area and were mainly there to sleep, but it was a great place to come back to each night. The location is excellent, just minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, making it very convenient for visiting the park. If you're planning to run the Yellowstone Half Marathon hosted by Vacation Races, this hotel is an especially great choice since it's within walking distance of the start line. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Yellowstone.

Pros: - Very convenient location, located next to…read morerestaurants, grocery store, urgent care. - Very close to west entrance of Yellowstone - Free parking - Complimentary coffee and tea, cookies, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches - Water filling station and hot water - When our shower clogged, they sent someone immediately ~9pm to fix it - Recycling is available - 10% off the downstairs restaurant which has breakfast and dinner. - Nice service, let us have 12pm checkout - Pool and hot tub are nice - Gym is bare bones but present (dumbbells, elliptical, treadmill, bike machine) - Small convenience store is very convenient - Has a business center with printers. Has conference rooms that aren't used so you can use them if you need to hold a meeting Cons: - Price. Although it's comparable to all the other hotels in the area - Decor is ugly and outdated - Downstairs restaurant is very mid

Wooo this town is expensive to stay in, but you can't beat the location. Even Best Western! This…read morehotel is a mere 5 mins from the western gates of Yellowstone National Park. We stayed in room 106 and was surprised at how large the room was (King). The bed was super soft... too soft, but surprisingly we didn't wake up sore...in fact we slept quite well. We could hear the neighbors upstairs the first night. There must have been a gaggle of kids jumping off the bed for a few hours straight before they called it a night. Other than that, it was pretty quiet. Breakfast here is good and free! Parking is limited but we were able to park literally right outside our door both evenings we stayed. The room was clean. The only thing we had to ask for at the front desk was lotion - there was none in the room. Tons of counter space near the sink in this room. The plug in the bathtub was not working, so my partner couldn't take a bath. If you're a shower only type of person this won't impact you.

We stayed here for one night while visiting Yellowstone. They were easy to find, had easy parking,…read morerestaurants and stores within walking distance and of course Yellowstone is about a mile away. The room was nice and clean. The breakfast was smaller than other Best Westerns, but filling. However, the rooms were really dark and it was loud. The walls were thin and it felt like the folks in the room over were in our room.