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Accommodations inside Yellowstone National Park typically include lodges and cabins that offer rustic charm with modern comforts, providing easy access to key attractions like Lamar Valley and Old Faithful. These lodgings often feature scenic views, proximity to wildlife, and amenities suited for nature enthusiasts and photographers, making them ideal for your wildlife photography-focused trip in October.

Yellowstone National Park West Entrance

Just 3 blocks from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, this hotel offers rustic décor and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. Stage Coach Inn serves a continental breakfast each morning.

A coffee maker and hairdryer are provided in all rooms.  Each room is warmly decorated and includes a seating area.

Guests of the Inn Stage Coach can relax in the hotel lobby, which is decorated with wood-paneled walls and features a Wildlife Display and a large stone fireplace.

Bicycle rentals are available within walking distance at Yellowstone Bicycles.  The Yellowstone Airport is 2.7 miles away.

Stage Coach Inn

The hotel is highly praised for its excellent location near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, making it ideal for wildlife photography. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms, and cozy, historic ambiance. Breakfast is generally good, though some mention it could be more varied or include hot options. The hotel offers convenient parking and a welcoming lounge area with a fireplace, enhancing the overall experience.

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McMichael

AMAZING! I want to go back just to stay here.

Remigio

Mary

Todd was excellent with a midnight check in. Full of local information and friendly.

Lindsay

We love the Stagecoach and Mark is amazing

Chiara

Great place to stay near Yellowstone! Super helpful and friendly staff !

Jennie Rose

Heather

Richard

Gitte

Yellowstone National Park is 10 minutes’ drive from this pet-friendly West Yellowstone hotel. Rooms feature cable TV.

A microwave, small fridge, and tea and coffee-making facilities are available in all guest rooms at Yellowstone Lodge. A work desk and ironing facilities are also provided. Free Wi-Fi is offered.

A launderette is also on site for guest convenience.

Yellowstone Giant Screen and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center are both less than 10 minutes’ walk from the lodge. Grand Teton National Park is 1 hour and 40 minutes’ drive away.

Yellowstone Lodge

This hotel is highly praised for its excellent location just outside the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, making it very convenient for wildlife photography. Guests appreciate the clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a good continental breakfast. Some minor negatives include occasional maintenance issues and limited breakfast variety.

Jill

Paula

Great location, wonderful breakfast and friendly staff

Melissa

I paid more than I would expect for this room but the price I'm sure is due to the proximity to Yellowstone and the

Ratanaporn

Nice place to stay and very close to the Yellowstone west gate.

Joan

Enjoyed visit, great place to stay, staff wonderful

Camila

Karen

Would definitely suggest a stay here. We will stay here again if in the area.

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Christi

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Located within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops, Crosswinds Inn is located in the centre of West Yellowstone, Montana. An indoor pool, a complimentary hot breakfast, and free WiFi access are featured at this hotel. The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is 1.5 km away.

Each modern and air-conditioned room provides a work desk, and a seating area. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine are included. The private bathrooms are equipped with a bath or shower.

Vending machines and a 24-hour front desk can all be found on site at Crosswinds Inn. Guests can enjoy the on-site hot tub. Luggage storage and free parking are included.

The hotel is located 3 blocks from the Yellowstone National Park West Entrance and 49 km from Old Faithful Geyser. Yellowstone Big Screen Theater and Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center are both 1 km from the property. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 147 km away.

Crosswinds Inn

Set within 700 metres of Yellowstone Historic Center Museum and 700 metres of National Geographic IMAX Theater, White Buffalo Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in West Yellowstone. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Guest rooms feature a desk.

White Buffalo Hotel offers a sun terrace.

Yellowstone Airport is 3 km from the property.

White Buffalo Hotel

This West Yellowstone hotel is centrally located 5 blocks from the Yellowstone National Park entrance. It features an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator.

A cable TV and a coffee machine are provided in every guest room at Yellowstone West Gate Hotel. A work desk and a dining table are also offered.

Hotel Yellowstone West Gate serves a hot continental breakfast every morning. Guests have free access to the business centre and the indoor hot tub.

Yellowstone Regional Airport is 10 minutes' drive from this hotel and Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is 5 minutes drive away. Old Faithful Geyser is 30 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Yellowstone West Gate Hotel

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