Didn't stay at the hotel but ate at the restaurant. Great food and chill atmosphere. We will be backread more

Service was top notch. The drunken clams were delicious and a great way to start the dinner…read more Reservations are recommended, but we had come from a boat tour and didn't have this on our itinerary. The manager was kind enough to find us something and sat us outside overlooking the beautiful mountains. We had a fantastic meal. We got the red curry (totally had the flavors of Thai curry, but not too spicy), thick cut bone in pork chop, and the meatloaf. The pork chop was tender and delicious. The meatloaf was kicked to the next level as they seared it and they have a balanced sauce. So delicious! Megan was awesome.

We loved staying here. The rooms are nice. The place is clean and the prices are reasonable…read more Best of all is the view of the lake from your room. I could sit outside on the chairs for hours!

SUCH a special place. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to stay here. Breathtaking views,…read moreeven in the rain. Heck, even in the fog! The bats came out at night, and the swallows took over for the day shift. Being so close to the boat dock meant early access to the boat rental! And such friendly office staff. The coffee from the office in the morning is actually pretty decent! The room coffee -- Eesh. I do hope I can stay here again soon--preferably when the Going to the Sun road isn't completely potholed and destroying cars right and left.

The best part about this hotel is the fishing guide! We did the half day fly fishing with Kay! He…read morewas so helpful, he taught a 12 year old how to fly fish within an hour and he caught an 18" cutthroat trout! Not only was he a great guide- he was a true steward of Glacier National Park. You could tell he cared about it and the wildlife that inhabit it. A truly memorable experience. I cannot wait until our next trip out.

Had the best time as a first-timer fly fishing! Our guide, Nigel, was extremely good at breaking…read morethings down for us and taught us a lot of what to look for versus just telling us to plop our lines in the water. Highly recommend!

This was a great place to stay! It's very close to the park entrance. The rooms are large and…read morecomfortable. They have really nice public spaces as well. I like that they have tasty coffee in the lobby and they provide a decent breakfast. I would definitely stay here again!

So happy we got to stay here 2 nights this week. We arrived via Amtrak, didn't have a car, had no…read moreway to get to our original booking at Lake McDonald lodge. This is just a short walk from the train station. The room was v spacious, super comfortable, has a large bathtub with very hot water- perfect after a day of biking and white water rafting. And the breakfast changes daily and super delicious! They also provide trail bars, fruits , yogurt and assortment of cakes, breads, cereals and even almond milk. Amanda makes the perfect well-timed hard-boiled eggs! She also went the extra miles to help us in our trip. We were so comfortable I didn't want to leave! If you're lucky enough to get a vacancy, stay here!

Though the accommodations are nice and the location is close to the West Entrance of Glacier…read moreNational Park, the new owners are not hospitable people and seem a bit unhinged.... For example, we arrived late one evening from Glacier Park, around 9:00 pm, and I was planning to make some spaghetti for a later dinner for my two kids. When I looked for a pot to boil the noodles, however, I couldn't find one, and then I saw the sign by the phone in the cabin that read "If you need anything," to call their service number. When I called the number, there was no answer, and since I had stayed at the Great Bear Inn before, I walked over to the main building, which was always open for guests, to find someone to help. When I found the place quiet and the manager's office closed, however, I went into the public kitchen area and took a pot, walked back to my cabin, and made the spaghetti. After my family ate the food, I washed and cleaned the pot and returned it to the kitchen. The following day I called the landlady, named "Bunny," and asked what I needed to do to check out the following day. When she asked me why I had called the previous night, I explained I needed to borrow a pot to cook spaghetti, but after I tried calling and then walked over to the office and found no one to help, I borrowed one from the public kitchen area, used it to boil the noodles, and after eating, I had cleaned the pot and promptly returned it to the kitchen. Bunny was irate and scolded me for doing this, insinuating that I had broken some sort of unpublished rule that the kitchen was off limits to guests. When I objected and said that I had both called and walked to the office for help, she was became rude to me, saying that she had an early bedtime schedule and could not be bothered after 9:00 pm. When I expressed my dissatisfaction at this blatant disregard of the customer's need, she became hostile, and when I told her that I had paid over $1500 to stay in the supposedly furnished cabin for three nights and therefore had a reasonable expectation to have the place furnished as was stated in the advertisement. When Bunny insisted that the pot I had needed was included in the kitchen area, I looked once again and finally found it -- but it was stored behind a wooden panel that was stuck due to poor maintenance of the property. When I explained this to her she was entirely unsympathetic and cold toward me... I have no ill-will toward Bunny and her husband Larry who manage the new version of the "Great Bear Inn." I had stayed at the resort twice before in previous years and under the former management my experience then was happy and the service was excellent. However I can no longer recommend the Great Bear Inn because the new management apparently has no idea of what decent customer service means. Let me close by saying that on the day of our departure, Larry, the husband of Bunny, aggressively came to the cabin and pounded on the door telling us to get out because it was almost 11:00 AM. At the time I was washing dishes we used there because there was a sign posted that said that all residents must wash the dishes before leaving, but Larry told me to just forget it and get out... He and Bunny then sat in their noisy ATV jeep in front of cabin until we finished packing the car and we drove off.... Disgraceful and childish behavior, to say the least, and I will NEVER stay at the Great Bear Inn again. For these and other reasons, not the least being the $500 per night price for staying there, I EMPHATICALLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THE GREAT BEAR INN.

Very clean, quaint, secluded place to stay. The hosts were very kind and fixed an amazing…read morebreakfast. We had some mechanical problems on the motorcycle and he helped us out with that as well. Great shower, bed was soft but I slept like a baby. I'll be coming back someday!

Not sure if the steam table was keeping food at temp. All of our dishes were lukewarm at best. Thai…read morechicken Buddha bowl. Chicken pot pie. Buffalo meatloaf. The huckleberry pie could have easily been blueberry. The staff was not very friendly or attentive. The hours posted online are not accurate due to end of the season slowdowns.

Being in the Glacier Park area during the "shoulder season," we've been frustrated by how many…read morebusinesses are closed. So glad to find this treasure of a restaurant. Pleasant people and GREAT food. I highly recommend the Huckleberry pancakes. They were loaded with berries and had a crispness to the outside of the cake, which says "perfection" to this weary traveler. They had a fun menu and a number of homemade pie options. Highly recommend.

Basic and clean. Most concerning was that when we arrived, the door to our room was wide open…read more Felt like the rooms were misleading online. The electric outlets (3) were dated. They didn't hold a plug in all night so the use of CPAP to sleep was next to impossible. There is no WiFi. If you happen to be big or tall, the shower and bathroom are not accommodating. The motel is located very close to west entrance to Glacier.

I didn't have any expectations; maybe that was my fault for not looking into anything ahead of time…read more(a different family member researched and booked accommodations). But now after looking at other reviews, I should have known to expect small... but man was the room small!! We don't mind rustic, but this was really cramped. I don't mean to parrot other reviews, so just peruse the ones describing how small it really is, and see attached photos. I noticed at least one review mentioned a kitchen - we did not have one; there wouldn't be anywhere for even a small fridge to be in the room we were in! Based on the West Glacier Village website, it looks like the cabins are renovated, have kitchens, a/c, etc. The motel, not so much. I could deal with small, but I had to knock it to 2 stars since I made a disgusting discovery behind the bathroom door - - someone's old, wet (I'm assuming; I didn't touch it but it looked damp) underwear and shirt, yuck!! I was shocked to see that a review from 7 years ago mentioned finding underwear behind her door too... what??! For a place so tiny, you'd think they'd do a better job of checking and cleaning the small space! The room was quite dim, so I didn't want to go barefoot after my find; I wore shoes or flip flops the whole time, including in the teeny shower. Fortunately, we were there for less than 10 hours, just to shower and sleep before heading on our way. It was really hot and hard to sleep, but at least they had an old fan that helped circulate the air. I know we were fortunate to be able to reserve anything in the area, but for sanitary reasons, the rooms (or at least the one we were in) could benefit from a renovation. And I would've felt much better if they cleaned the rooms better... I could see the dirty clothes; who knows what else was there that we couldn't see...

Staying at the "two medicine" suite 1 at Apgar Lodge was a strange mix of charming and awful. The…read moreSuite offered nice decor and an elegant kitchen and a large beautifully designed bathroom. But. We were awakened every morning at 630 by the construction next door. the shower didn't drain and required a maintenance visit. the suite is built directly over Eddie's Cafe and whatever they cooked we could smell...every truck delivery was clearly audible in our suite as was every shower taken by our neighbors. At $600 a night this is unacceptable. Staff was nice and offered a 10% discount but we won't stay again...try themselves directly on the Lake!

I will definitely stay here again in a heartbeat when I make it back to Glacier National Park. My…read moreexperience from start to finish was great. I arrived super early and went to check in knowing there was a big probability I wouldn't be able to get into my room yet. Fortunately, the lady was super accommodating and checked me into a room that was ready. The room is super tiny but it was all I needed since I spent most of my time out exploring. The room was clean and furnished properly and had all the items I could possibly need. The bathroom and shower were small but clean and all of your towels and linens are provided. This location is extremely convenient and legit a 30 second walk from Lake McDonald. The views are spectacular. Each room had a designated parking spot right out front. That was great because I did come and go several times from restaurants and hiking. Due to COVID they are not coming into your room each day to clean but will happily provide you any additional items upon request. I only stayed for two nights so I did not have to request anything. I sent out a few post cards during my stay and the front desk was able to mail them out for me. You are in walking distance to several shops, Eddie's Cafe, water sport rentals and several hiking trails. The price was very reasonable when I booked. I can't wait until the day I can go back again!

My wife and I stayed here for two nights while we were visiting West Glacier National Park. We…read morestayed in cabin number one and it was, as my wife said, "simply adorable". Honestly, this was the nicest place we stayed during our vacation out west, and we would love to come back for a week. The cabin was well-provisioned with everything you need, including a fridge, microwave, and TV/DVD (in case it rains?). The cabin was clean and very comfortable, and even romantic. The only drawback for us was that the weather was extremely unseasonably warm, and it took the log cabin a long time to cool down at night (it was in the high 90s and there is no AC). But the ceiling fan did help. Breakfast was delicious. The owner was very friendly and happy to give advice about things to see and do both inside and outside of the park. And the grounds are immaculate. If you want a nice place to stay where you can avoid the noise and crowds, I highly recommend staying here.

If you just want a nice LOOKING place with a few extra amenities near Glacier National Park, this…read morewill fit that bill. Don't get your hopes up too high. We stayed at the deluxe chalet for the second and last time this year. Here we go with the tough lesson that took us a second time to learn. The place LOOKS nice all-around. Your first clue that upkeep is not a priority is the second step on the stairs as you walk to the office to check in. It's split almost in half, making getting up the stairs a little dicey. Further on to the deluxe chalet, past lots of nice landscaping, paint is peeling everywhere, and wooden railings seem ideal for splinters. Inside the deluxe chalet, first impressions are nice. It LOOKS attractive. For the second year, the left sink in the full bath linked a LOT on the floor, making it virtually unusable. Though we shared the second sink, the fact that this wasn't fixed from last year seems to speak to the lack of concern for upkeep. There's daily maid service, but it seems to be a minimum. They make the beds, pick up used towels, and empty trash (usually), but they may rely too heavily on the Roomba. The wood floors never seemed clean, to the point where I noticed after walking around barefoot for a while inside, the water under my feet turned black briefly after I started my shower. If you want to sit and relax after a long day at the park, there's satellite TV, but navigating the menus is a mess (probably more DishTV's fault) and the smart TV features on all TVs were maddening to figure out, and never worked once you DID figure them out (partially Vizio's bad design). The wireless internet was reasonable, but note there are two routers with two different passwords. Because why make things simple? The bedrooms LOOK nice (seeing a trend?) but the beds are hard, and the pillows are only a slight step up from the ones airlines used to offer. If you need neck support, you might want to bring your own. Last, there's the overall struggle to be comfortable with the temperature. There's NO air conditioning, so if the outside temp breaks 80, good luck cooling down before nightfall, especially with poor indoor air circulation, even with a ceiling fan in the living room and one in one of the two bedrooms. The afternoon sun BAKES the sun room, and the rest of the time it matches the outdoor temperature, so it might as well be an open-air room. We finally learned the hard way that the premium cost for the deluxe chalet was not worth it for the not-at-all premium and uncomfortable experience. Hopefully this review can save you money, discomfort, and disappointment.