Rainbow Ranch Lodge Cutest, coziest, cabin experience, perfect for a ski trip!! The room layout was perfect for 2 people (would also be nice for couples or small families). Housekeeping came daily to refresh the room with clean towels and replaced water bottles in the mini fridge. The room also had a coffee maker, microwave, fans, space heaters, and comfy robes. The complimentary breakfast buffet was the perfect start to our long ski days. Each day they had fresh breakfast options including French toast, eggs, meats, and yogurt. The staff was extremely attentive to guests needs, going above and beyond for any requests. Jared brought us a bag of ice to make our own iced coffees to take on the road. I believe it was Abbie who checked us in and offered clear instructions and guidance. The hot tub offered beautiful views, a large fireplace, and was open until 10pm each night. Location was slightly "out of town" but only 20 min to Big Sky Resort parking lot at the base of the mountain. Would highly recommend & can't wait to book a future stay!! read more

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Great place with LUX rooms with wood burning fireplaces! Small Refrigerator, microwave etc Tricky Shower adjustments... read more

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We recently had our daughters May wedding at rainbow in what is described as shoulder season, it was gorgeous! The newly renovated rooms are beautiful and accommodating. If you don't have what you need ask. The breakfast in the morning is a great way to start the day with an amazing view. Our guests enjoyed their weekend, sipping cocktails fireside, soaking in the hot tub, and catching up together in the many beautiful areas on the property. Very happy about our food choices and those that ate dinner on site loved their meals. The wedding was everything we could have hoped for and would do it all over again! read more

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Several days of checking in, I received an email about renovations happening in the lodge and that the hot tub wont be available and roof was being repaired. We were offered a 20% discount and or be moved to a different accommodations in town. We decided to still stay as we were only here for 1 night on our way back home. I really wanted to be outside the town, surrounded by mountains and nature. We arrived a little early. Our room was not ready yet. We explored the beautiful grounds. Sat on rocking chairs near the river. So relaxing. The lady at front personally got us and shown us our room. We obviously got a major upgrade. It was spacious, beautifully decorated cabin, and the bathroom was divine. Who cares about the hot tub, Im taking a hot bath in our own tub. It has its own wood fireplace. Breakfast was included, it was fantastic. Buffet style, Included pork loin and gravy, eggs, grits, fresh fruit, juice, cold cereal, yogurt, and bread. The renovation didn't bother our stay at all. Overall, it was a nice stop on our way back north. read more

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This place is a dump Promote themselves as a luxury lodging place. Joke. Our room was filthy. No hot water. Noisy. No air conditioning. We left after one night. Good views but the basics are missing. We moved on. read more

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I am so done with this place. I gave them some slack last time I was here because, well, Covid, but that was in October. Still the same incompetent teenagers working here, the bartender Darla, who I thought must be new last time I was here because of the slowness etc, was here again, and so hammered she could barely make a vodka soda and she was using the drink glasses to scoop the ice(very dangerous and a big no no). I wanted to jump behind the bar and help... The hot tub is broken, which is really the only amenity here, and our room is filthy. I know this seems horrible, but I am extremely disappointed. read more

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We stayed for 5 days during shoulder season when many things close down. (Last day was October 23rd). The location is semi remote but could not be more beautiful. There is not one spot in either direction for one hour where you stand and don't have a view. The community and even people just visiting are so warm and kind! The room is as pictured except for the bathroom. Our tub really needed to be refinished and for the $150 and 10+ years it lasts I would recommend to the owner. The patio and river view is beyond to die for and even prettier in pictures. They deliver fresh firewood to your porch every day and provide extra out front. The entire staff multitasks like I've never seen and every single one is beyond warm, helpful, and kind. Breakfast was amazing with 2 options a day most of the time. The mountain breakfast had potatoes, eggs and bacon. There was also a sausage gravy and biscuits that was to die for. Third option was beef tip hash with over easy eggs. We tried the dinner and while I must admit the menu and ingredients were bold and sounded great on paper, the execution was not there. The service and the dining area was great. You are one hour in one direction from Bozeman and one hour in other direction of the west entrance to Yellowstone. You HAVE to rent a car when here! Only other suggestion for the owner is to have housekeeping do more than make the beds and leave fresh towels. Our bathroom was never cleaned and we only got coffee restocked once in 5 days. We went to front desk to ask for more and they had no Problems providing. The views, the people, the culture made it all worth it. read more

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We were the only guests in early December and had a great stay. The staff was very attentive - Jarod, Britney, and Tabitha in particular, took great care of us. (I will say the breakfast sucked.) read more

I thought the place was beautiful, but the many things that lacked in the room made the experience a bit incomplete. I stayed in the pondside luxury room while there was a good amount of towels. I wish they had supplied more water in the room and replenished the bar. They didn't organize my belongings in the bathroom, it feels like they just made my bed and tidied up towels. There is a portable heater in the room and just a ceiling fan, so this might be difficult for some during warmer or colder days. You have to open your door with an actual key which is something I'm not accustomed to. Front desk was okay friendly and even suggested that I move my car to a closer lot that's next to my room. I am not from Montana, so I'm not used to the not so updated room and there's no signal up here. You'll have to rely on their slow WiFi in order to make contact with the outside world. read more

I booked this place for my honeymoon and we spent two days here. I was a little hesitant to stay here after reading some of the reviews, but I'm so glad we did. We stayed in the Pondside Luxury Suite and it was genuinely lovely. It was warm, cozy and clean. Breakfast is provided and had different assortments of breads, eggs, bacon, etc. Reviews here mention a lack of cleaning in the rooms, but I didn't notice any of that. We'll definitely be back! read more

My husband and I were doing a Western US road trip and we stopped in Big Sky for a little hiking and skiing. I did some research on hotels in the area and we decided to stay here to take advantage of some privacy and charming accommodations. We had a really positive experience; the staff were kind and helpful, the room was clean and cozy, and the grounds themselves were really lovely. Breakfast in the morning was homemade and delicious, the chef came up to serve us and check in about how we were enjoying things. Would definitely recommend this place to couples! read more

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I wanted to be able to give five stars to this place, as it is pretty to look at, and located fairly near the near Big Sky ski resort. However, the problem is with the lack of housekeeping and the fact that I have gotten no response when reaching out to management, both telephonically and via email. Our trash cans were never emptied, coffee refills not left, a stack of towels was put on our bed on only one day, and there was never any shampoo, conditioner,or body wash in the shower dispensers even though I called every day. From the day of check in, there was a granola bar scattered all over the floor around my bed and I called on a daily basis to have it vacuumed up to no avail. We paid more than we normally do to stay at a nice place on our ski trip and have never had such poor service even in cheap hotels. On a positive note, Breakfast was included with our stay and it was amazing! read more

What a disappointment a beautiful lodge right on the river. Where to begin, checked into a room and 30 minutes later after we were settled in got a call we had to change rooms, then go to the new room the sprinklers were on and couldn't even sit on the porch because the chairs were soaking wet, next we woke up the next morning to brew coffee and the Keurig machine had moldy water in it, next we went to the hot tub and there was broken glass on the ground, showers were not stocked with shampoo, conditioner or body soap and finally we are here for my moms 60th birthday and no dessert or anything. Would not recommend this place. read more

What an incredibly disappointing stay at Rainbow Ranch Lodge. The setting is beautiful, but our first assigned room was basically in a construction zone. They relocated us to a river view with one queen bed. That would have been great if the bathroom light didn't flicker all night or the single Adirondack chair had both arms attached or the screen in the window was attached or the hot tub was working. So many problems in one small hotel. read more

We were looking for a nice bar with a fireplace vibe. We stumbled upon this place when it was snowing quite heavy in big sky. When we walked in, we noticed the bar was empty and saw that the fireplace room was open. When we sat down the bartenders looked at us kind of annoyed and when I walked over to get the menu, I was greeted with an annoyed response that they don't have any service for food and just drinks. This was fine with us since we only came for drinks but then they said oh this whole place has been reserved for a wedding and kicked us out. I get that places reserve for an event but to be that short and annoyed with us really was disappointing. I really wish they made an effort to be more accommodating instead of hastily rushing us out, I was really hoping to check out this place more but because of this incident sadly I won't be coming back. read more

Amazing restaurant. Had my birthday there and absolutely loved it! Must go if you're in Big Sky.

Absolutely beautiful lodge with an amazing restaurant, a lovely little getaway spot thats peaceful and serene. The river view room is worth the extra few bucks and remember to check out the hot tub. The restaurant had few selection but was delicious and unique! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I definitely recommend to stay here! read more

I have to say I was pretty disappointed in the whole experience. While the hot tub was beautiful and the restaurant was very nice, the remainder of the experience left a lot to be desired. When we arrived after 3pm, the rooms were not ready. This was not a big deal as the front desk staff stated our drinks would be comped but the drinks were not comped costing us $40. Additionally, the fact that our rooms were not ready seemed odd as the resort was completely empty. When I lit the fire in my room, the chimney could not handle the smoke and some persistently filtered into the room. At first I thought I made a mistake and forgot to open the flue, but I checked and it was all the way open (to the right). I then realized the bottom of the mantle and the area above the fireplace doors were covered in soot from previous fires, indicating that this was not a new issue. My next thought after opening the door to evacuate the extra smoke, was about the smoke alarm. Well, it was disconnected and hidden in the closet. I was happy I didn't set it off, but appalled by the disregard for guest safety. This also highlighted that your staff was aware of the fireplace issue. Now, I was hoping to discuss these issues with the staff the next morning, after breakfast, at checkout; however, we waited until 8:20 but the lodge was still locked. Since we are here to ski, we planned to eat breakfast at 8am (when we were told breakfast started) and make it to the mountain for first lift at 9. We ended up leaving our keys with one of a staff employee who was also waiting outside. Instead of providing an explanation, or offering a discount we were just told "I am sorry". There comes a time when sorry does not cut it. We ended up having to buy breakfast elsewhere costing $30. All around, at the price point of your hotel, these issues are unacceptable. This is compounded by the missing amenities, such as breakfast or the free in room cookies. Having stayed at over 500 nights in a hotel during my adult life these errors are just disappointing and once again unacceptable for a lodge which is advertised as "luxury". read more

Very comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting. We stayed 1 night in a luxury 2 bedroom suit, then moved to a River View room. The 2 bedroom unit had a TV in both rooms, with a shared bathroom. The Riverview room had a queen sized bed and a pull out couch as well as a nice patio to sit out and enjoy the afternoon sun. The room also had a fireplace, and wood and kindling were stacked nearby. Breakfast was included, and was the only disappointment. It over-promised and under-delivered. Each day, we were served scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and hash browns on the hot side. Bagels, English muffins, and bread were available for toasting. A variety of fruit in a fruit salad were quite nice, and yogurt and granola were a nice combination. Unfortunately the bacon and sausages ran out quickly, and were never replenished. Most days the has browns were standard hard little potatoes. A couple of days, they were mixed with onions and peppers, and were great. Ketchup was not available, and we had to ask for cutlery, which seemed to have forgotten to be put out. A nice chive cream cheese was available one day, but no others. Strawberry mash was available as jam. Overall, the included breakfast was spotty, which I wasn't expecting at such a nice lodge. read more

Failed to honor my reservation, even after paying several thousand dollars as my down payment. Unprofessional, would not recommend doing business with this place, as I do not know if they'll deliver since they failed to honor paid reservation. read more

This is the type of place that bridges the gap of rustic charm dreams and modern comforts any city dwelling travel snob typically searches out on painstaking internet research session. The grounds are beautiful, enhanced by the natural setting surrounding it. Easy to see why couples would want to do an intimate wedding here. Sit rivers edge and enjoy the serenity while looking out for wildlife. We saw a small herd of deer across the river at first light of day. We had a double queen room which separated into two areas at night which is a great bonus if you're sharing a room with someone. The staff was fantastic and attentive. Cookies in the room when you arrive and one of the better breakfast setups you'll find for a 'breakfast included' setup. Part of the draw aside from the above was the restaurant. I really wanted a good, regional meal and this didn't disappoint. I ate at a couple other restaurants in the greater region, a couple which are more well known on the tourist path south of the park and this was hands down the best meal I had. Mushroom Bruschetta, Elk and Foie Gras both blew me away. I would have stayed longer if it wasn't for being part of our road trip. Definitely a destination I'll stay at again and would want to share with others. read more

I just returned from the Rainbow Ranch and found the hospitality at this establishment to be off the charts. I arrived after midnight and the staff was not only awake, but cheerful and very welcoming. Molly checked me in and was happy to walk me to my room. When I arrived for breakfast at 7:30am, Molly & Bea were there there and all smiles. I began to wonder if they ever sleep. I enjoyed breakfast and the gorgeous view. The next few days was only more of the same. Upon our departure, we received a thank you note for being great guests. I will definitely be bringing my family back to enjoy this amazing Montana retreat. I highly recommend a trip to Big Sky and the Rainbow Ranch. Please say hello to Molly and Bea. They will take care if you. By far, two of the best hostesses I've ever encountered in my 37 years. read more

Rainbow Ranch Lodge - View from Golden Eagle - Hotels Near Me - Gallatin Gateway, Montana

Lovely place. I was there a few years back for a rehearsal dinner then again recently for a Tuesday evening barbecue/ buffet. Great food, wine and deserts . Love that you can be casual and sit Arron's the bonfire if you'd like. read more

Terrible room. I was there for a wedding and I stayed in the "golden eagle" room. I had the chance to see many other guest rooms and felt very disappointed in mine, it was poorly furnished, stained carpet and small. If you stay here it has to be in one of the remodeled rooms, which were beautiful. Food was great, except breakfast was the same thing everyday, and the coffee was cold. Bartenders were great! read more

For advertising as "luxurious" and charging $340 a night I would automatically assume that means air conditioning in July. Nope. There is about nothing luxurious about having to pull a fan in front of the ONLY window to cool off the room to try and sleep. I say only because there is exactly ONE window and no screen on the back door to leave open. I am utterly amazed after spending $340 for the night and $90 on dinner that I cant sleep soundly because of the heat and the loud neighbors I'm forced to listen to since the one window is open. If your looking for a luxurious retreat go elsewhere. If you want to spend $340 to play corn hole in a yard I guess this is your place. read more

Excellent meal and ambience. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. Service was scattered but pleasant.

This place is a hidden gem!! We've stayed here on multiple trips to Big Sky, and are consistently impressed by the property, service, and restaurant. The rooms are clean, large, and nicely done with a rustic mountain feel. Most (all?) have private decks with chairs and mountain views. The outdoor infinity hot tub is HUGE and incredibly relaxing after a day out in the cold. The complimentary breakfast is fantastic -- it's served in the lodge and includes hot eggs, sausage, fruits, yogurt, juice, coffee, etc. The lodge itself is lovely as well, with a large fireplace and a nice bar. The restaurant is a must for dinner, wonderful food and a large wine list (ask for Chad to be your server if he's there!). Highly recommended Rainbow Ranch as a base in Big Sky! read more

Rainbow Ranch Lodge was a highlight on our road trip adventure from Los Angeles to Bozeman, Montana. RRL is conveniently located on the main road to Yellowstone (highway 191 along the Gallatin River) and further on to Jackson, WY or Ashton, ID. This stunning 22 room upscale facility is built in a log cabin style and provides some of the most picturesque moments on any vacation. The staff was kind, gracious, and eager to make our stay one of the best stops on a 7 state road trip. For comparison, other resorts we stayed at were Sundance Mountain Resort and the Montage Deer Valley. I want to give a special thanks to Caitlin, Cameron, Gary, and Scott; and I'm missing the name of the guy who threw a unique, delicious, light an orange peel on fire twist on an Old Fashioned, but we're still talking about it. The purpose of our trip was to look at investment properties, and Scott went above and beyond to point us towards some of Big Sky's premier real estate; and a day later offered experienced travel advice for the incoming snow storm. Also to note, RRL offers an unbelievable wedding venue along the Gallatin River, and if you time it right can get pink skies, like ours, as a backdrop. Our crew encourages all travelers, investors, wedding planners, and anyone looking to stay at beautiful location to investigate the Rainbow Ranch Lodge. These pictures were all taken on the Rainbow Ranch Lodge property from Oct.7-9, 2019. read more

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Gorgeous place! Everything looked like on their Website. Very comfortable beds, beautiful design inside the rooms. White robes for every guests and all bathroom little things. Very clean. The breakfast were awesome: fresh fruits, hot cereal, quiche, jam, juices etc. the lodge had a hot tub. It was cold outside but it was comfortable to soak in the tub looking at the mountains. The place has a pond with trout and the river across the lawn. Their dinner menu is exquisite! The personnel were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back. read more

Rainbow Ranch Lodge - Birds were sitting on our balcony. - Hotels Near Me - Gallatin Gateway, Montana

Wonderful staff. Perfect location. Accommodations were outstanding. Very good overall experience. Would definitely return.

The view/setting is the best thing about this place, and in my opinion the only saving grace. My husband and I were able to wake up to snow and had coffee on the porch, as well as enjoyed a beautiful hike nearby. The thing is, they charge way too much for the quality of the rooms and provide mediocre customer service at best. I would not recommend it to others and I would not go back on my own. read more

We had a wonderful getaway! Really fine dining, with Montana hospitality and wonderfully appointed guest suite. We were welcomed, served and pampered! Rainbow Ranch is a treasure. read more

We stayed in the Golden Eagle room and enjoyed the large balcony with views of the pond and the Gallatin River. Great comfortable beds! We didn't use the fireplace, but it adds charm to the modern room. We loved the infinity hot tub with views of the river. We enjoyed the comfy robes for our short walk from the room to the hot tub. The complimentary breakfast was fine, but we were disappointed that we arrived too late to enjoy dinner. The dinner menu looked really good. The next day, we explored Big Sky resort (10 minutes away) and went river rafting with Montana Whitewater (20 minutes away) before returning to Bozeman (45 minutes away). The lodge is in a great location and appears to have the perfect facilities to host a wedding on the river. read more

Once again, the food at Rainbow Ranch was beyond Compare. I've traveled the world eating and my top two meals have been at rainbow Ranch, Both were Bison dishes. read more

My wife and I stayed at the lodge last week and were completely dissatisfied with the customer service that Samuel provided. We had a two bedroom reservation and our room didn't have any AC , windows and the door that we could of opened for some air didn't have a screen. The first night was miserable. The next night we ended up turning off the lights (so we didn't attract bugs by the pond below our room) and then opening the door to try and keep the room cool. All Samuel had to say was "nobody has AC in Montana"......empathy isn't his strong suit. The other room that my parents were sleeping in had a great breeze and they slept comfortably. If you plan on coming in the winter and being toasty this place would work great! read more

Amazing service! The staff were so accommodating and fun. The food was the best in Big Sky. Literally the best weekend I've had in years. Peaceful and cozy lodges. Can't say enough about the team at Rainbow Ranch! read more

Absolutely beautiful. The food is the best I've had in Montana, brilliant steak and dessert was fabulous. The room was very inexpensive for that area and are very large and modern. The hot tub and service was just the cherry on top. Go out of your way to stay here, I can't wait to come back. read more

Lovely lodge type of place. Stayed two nights and found the place great. The only sad part of the trip was their restaurant is not open on Monday and Tuesday so didn't get to try their food. read more

Rainbow Ranch Lodge - The view from our porch. - Hotels Near Me - Gallatin Gateway, Montana

This is great place for special occasions, a bit on the expensive side but well worth the money. Service has always been friendly & top notch ! They have an extensive wine list & always prepare a perfect steak or fish entree. The fois gras & Lobster starter is insane! We have ate here for thanksgiving too & it was excellent ! read more

Absolutely love the setting, our lodge, and the staff! Everything was absolutely perfect. The staff is super friendly and highly accommodating! We had our three dogs with us. The staff was always kind and loving to them as well. I highly recommend this lodge for anyone looking for a comfortable and clean, close to nature lodge. Can't wait to come back!!! read more

Rainbow Ranch Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Gallatin Gateway, Montana