Hi, thanks for helping us get check in last night. The room was comfortable and mostly clean but we found the sheet on the queen bed had hair and dirt on it. The rest of the room was clean, however. Check in was simple but no staff were present to help us. read more

We stayed here a couple nights on our way across the country. We got a cottage. The price for what we got was more than reasonable. The space was cozy and aesthetically inviting. The beds and bathroom were clean. On top of that, they are dog friendly! We had a really lovely time. No complaints. read more

River Lodge is a clean and comfortable place that is also affordable and relatively close to West Yellowstone. The beds are great, and it is across the street from the river. Be forewarned that there is NO staff on site, as the "lobby" is across the street at the sister hotel. That is also where breakfast is, so you will need to drive for that. I would stay again, but I might pick the sister hotel (Antler's) over this location. read more

River Lodge - Campgrounds Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

One of the only motels I have stayed in with an actual key! This motel/lodge takes me back. In the tiny town of Island Park ID, this area is a fishing Mecca! Not much else to do, but Yellowstone is close, and there is plenty of scenery, hiking and rafting close by. There is a great restaurant across the street called TroutHunter (see my review) and I believe that River Lodge has a sister property down the road with a restaurant (reservations only) My room had low ceilings, was very cozy with a king sized bed, and a massive tv! Wi-Fi is free and worked perfectly, and check in and check out is done remotely, so there is no front desk. If you need anything, the staff are VERY responsive! I was having trouble with the TV (user error) and some one was at my door in less than 5 min. I was impressed! I had a great nights sleep my first night so don't hesitate to stay here! read more

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Stay away, friends. That is, unless your preference is a non-functioning shower, ticks in the bedsheets and an ice machine completely out of order. Please note, I was led to the ice machine by a helpful and friendly member of their housekeeping staff, only to find it empty and unplugged. The shower was by far the worst I've ever experienced, with barely a trickle of water escaping the shower head. I've traveled to Europe, with their strict water limitations and this was far, far worse. We reported these deficiencies as soon as we could and were assured by their customer service staff that they would rectify the items and upgrade our room in order to compensate us for our troubles. This seemed a fair offer, but when we returned from Yellowstone Park that day, we were informed that the upgraded room had been provided to another party. Listen, we all know that things go wrong - the world being an imperfect place and all - so what really matters is how you deal with it. In this case, they promised a satisfactory resolution, but did not deliver on it. This is sad, because the backbone of their product isn't terrible - the rooms are rustic and mildly charming in a drab, old-world kind of way - but their customer service is truly awful. I'd stay away and spend my vacation/travel dollars elsewhere. Hopefully this review will help other vacationers avoid the negative experience we had. Peace out. read more

River Lodge - This is the tick we found on the bed. Reaction of staff to this "discovery" was rather blasé for our taste. - Campgrounds Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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beautiful place! my partner and i absolutely loved staying here. we only stayed here for one night, but it's been the best place we've stayed during our north/midwest roadtrip. the area is beautiful... like, breathtaking to a couple coming from a big city. we went for a walk by the nearby lake while looking for a place to eat at, and it was gorgeous. check-in/out is remote which i kind of loved. we received a text from jagger with instructions about check-in/out, they were detailed and helpful. it's easily been the smoothest check-in/out as well as stay that we've experienced so far. also, despite being remote, the customer service was amazing (better than what we've been experiencing in person)! if you're on your way to yellowstone, or just nearby, i highly recommend staying here for the night! read more

River Lodge - the nearby lake - Campgrounds Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

remote check was A breeze. Received text message day before with instructions and cabin number, very welcoming. When I arrived, there was a personal greeting with my name and lots of helpful information. Thank you Cory and Mary Beth. such a delightful stay. spotless (thanks Kelsey) all the amenities, cozy, clean cabin, excellent soap and lotion, buffalo plaid blankets, cedar panel walls, log head board, very spacious and a FRONT PORCH. they even had a nightlight. fire pit outdoors with picnic tables. great surrounding area to walk the pup. added bonus, you get to park right. outside your front door. read more

River Lodge - Campgrounds Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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First of all the rooms are tiny but that by no means means it's of less quality! For two people the room is cozy the bed is still a queen. Really no complaints! it could be a little bit noisy if you have lots of kids running back-and-forth on the wood planks outside. If you like sleeping in a cold room you might want to bring to be fan. I thought it was really weird how the air conditioner was in the bathroom along with the microwave and the fridge Ignore what other people said! Our room was clean everything worked! It was a great room. Even the decor! The people that designed and built this place put some thought into it read more

These cabins are so cute! They appear to be new or updated. They are clean and have all the amenities you expect. (Mini fridge, A/C, microwave, coffee machine, TV and WiFi). The beds are comfy and the bathroom was clean. There were some very minor repair needs like some outlets that needed replacement. Note: you are about 25 min from Yellowstone and conveniences other than a few local gas stations (overpriced) and two restaurants. So plan accordingly. To their credit, they tell you this ahead of time so it should not come as a surprise! The river is across the street. Not as easy to access as they make it seem. While the cabins are cute, the surroundings are not! The BBQ area is old and dirty. There is old appliance "dumping areas". The main "residence?" Is in need of repair. These issues are good to know but not big enough to avoid staying here. I would recommend this place but hope the outdoor changes are taken care of... read more

This was one of the best places to date we've stayed. Yes, the room is small. Yes, our room didn't have AC. But, if you can live with a little noise, which decreases to basically nothing overnight, open the window to let in cool air from the river (which is right across the street, and a nice walk to take in the evening!) We had no issue with check in - we were actually contacted prior via text message with all the information we needed. All we had to do is text back when we arrived, and our room was ready for us. It's only a little ways to Yellowstone, so if you're honestly looking for something close to Yellowstone, this isn't the place for you. But, we weren't prepared to pay the Yellowstone price tag, so this was great. Also dog friendly, which was a great perk. The room was clean, and very nicely decorated. It did take a few minutes for the water to heat up to shower, but it was fine. There is a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. TV works with no issues. It's not perfect, but if you want a "Lodge" feel, check it out. read more

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Quaint and simple cabin. It was clean and cozy. I really liked the absence of carpet. The floors are nice. I'd stay here again. On your way East, hit up Ernie's for breakfast. read more

Booked through orbitz for a queen double bed. Room had no A/C, old pop can under the bed, dirty shower, clogged shower, hairdryer did not work. After a long day with the kids at Yellowstone, this was very frustrating. I complained to the manager who did put us in a suite and it was nice and clean. I would recommend a suite or do not stay here. Breakfast was a grab and go bag with yogurt, apple, and a cereal bar. Pretty disappointing. This place is just average. read more

We almost didn't get to stay here because of the Yellowstone closure (unrelated to the site) and that would have been an absolute shame. The private cabins are adorable and comfortable, and everyone involved in the whole process has been immensely helpful. If this were closer to home, we would be here every weekend. On a 5,000 mile trip from California to Pennsylvania and back, this has been a shining star. read more

River Lodge - Quaint private cabins with share picnic/bbq space - Campgrounds Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

Dirty, dead bugs all over inside room. Carpet gross. Not as advertised. More like 35 miles from Yellowstone. If there is an outdoor fire pit area, it's covered with weeds. All of this for a really expensive room. read more

So I booked one of the small cabins a couple weeks ago but when I got there I found out they don't rent the cabins during the winter and there motel was full that night. So the owner went out of her way to make things right and got us a room at trouthunter at a discounted rate. That was excellent customer service, she didn't just leave us hanging, she took care of us. read more

I made an appt for a one night stay while visiting Yellowstone National Park, had other reservations somewhere else and they could only book me for two nights. . Due to family circumstances, I had to cancel my reservation for River Lodge, and stopped in person to cancel the reservation on my way out of the park and on my way home. The representative told me in order to receive a refund I needed to cancel prior to a 30 days notice. I have never heard of a 30 day cancellation notice. I had scheduled the reservation a week and a half prior to my trip, I dont know if I would make a reservation here again. Most places require a 48 hour notice to cancel.. read more

Overpriced. Paid $169.00 for one night. The room smelled very bad. The room did not feel clean. The walls were paper thin. Not worth the money. If you're gonna spend the money, there are other places to stay. Definitely a last resort. read more

So arrived at this hotel with husband and kids after a long, fun day in Yellowstone to get ready for tomorrow. The floor is slanted, the shower had hair in it and no a/c. The ad on hotels.com (so does their website) states they have a/c. I booked this hotel because it had a/c and was near where we were. I paid a lot of money for this crappy room and they don't even have a fan in the room. We can't open windows either because we are right off Hwy 20 and on 1st floor. We did open 2 small windows, but they just bring noise in from Hwy. I am gonna attempt to get a partial refund, but definitely want to spread the word to not stay here again. Also we are getting attacked by gnats and moths. Not attacked, but bothered. I'm gonna try to get some sleep. Wish me luck! Save yourself some frustration and don't stay here. read more