Yellowstone West Gate Hotel
A convenient West Yellowstone base offering spacious rooms, an indoor pool, and quick access to the park entrance.
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This hotel serves as a practical base located minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone, featuring large rooms, a swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi. Guests regularly appreciate the clean accommodations, helpful front desk advice, and hot morning breakfast options. However, the breakfast area gets quite crowded during peak morning hours, and the coffee receives complaints. Rooms positioned near the road can also experience traffic noise. 19164
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms provide plenty of space for belongings and remain clean and comfortable. 91
- The location offers quick access to the west entrance of Yellowstone alongside nearby shops and restaurants. 4151
- Staff members are widely praised for offering courteous customer service and helpful driving directions. 151
- The complimentary breakfast provides a hearty selection that makes it easy to hit the road early. 9
The catch
- Some guests praise the beds as very comfortable, while others describe the mattresses and pillows as merely mid-grade. drawn from the full read
- Having the sink located out in the room is convenient for multi-person routines according to some, while others find the setup odd. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Families wanting spacious rooms near the west park gate
- — Travelers planning early morning drives into Yellowstone
- — Guests who appreciate an indoor pool and Jacuzzi
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to road noise
- — Guests expecting premium coffee with breakfast
Seen on camera
7 moments · 2 videos · Yellowstone West Gate Hotel
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“At the end of the footprints you come into the main bath house main bath house is huge it has all these showers plus bat…”
youtube.com5:31“now it is out by the road and is the noisiest section of the park and I believe because of that this is also the most ec…”
youtube.com8:09“all right this is the hill that goes up into the 500 section I will say that the 300 section is my favorite section beca…”
youtube.com14:53“and they go up this back side of the 500 section that if you look out the back window you can see the mountains you can…”
youtube.com18:31“the only thing I don't like about this section is you have to climb these Hills when you're coming in and they've got tr…”
youtube.com18:50“yeah amazing views on these insights here because you get to see the with the snow we get a little better view once we g…”
youtube.com4:57“if you go out the gate to the west then you will get to the town of West Yellowstone in about 6 miles and then just beyo…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86- “At the end of the footprints you come into the main bath house main bath house is huge it has all these showers plus bathrooms the bathrooms are very clean very very spacious it's very nice setup” 45:31
Food
91- “One of the perks that made our mornings easier was the **complimentary breakfast**. With a variety of options to choose from, we were able to grab a hearty meal and hit the road early, fully fueled for the day ahead.” 9
- “The breakfast offered tons of choice and was very good! We would recommend.” 15
Location
88- “if you go out the gate to the west then you will get to the town of West Yellowstone in about 6 miles and then just beyond that on 20 is the entrance to the park or if you go to the right out the gate you're only 5 miles from Idaho and about an hour and a half from the Grand Tetons perfect location” 425:01
- “West Yellowstone itself is very, very close to the West park entrance. We stayed right in the middle of things, and everything was walkable.” 3
Noise
87- “now it is out by the road and is the noisiest section of the park and I believe because of that this is also the most economical part of the park” 48:09
Room
82Service
84Bed & Sleep
82Value
73- “We rented a type of Air BnB (not through that exact service; I didn't do the booking, but it was similar). Our entire group stayed in a house, got our own bedrooms and bathrooms, a full kitchen, cable service, wi-fi, etc. for an amazing price.” 3
- “All in all, I found West Entrance to be the best bet for a quick trip. I went there last weekend and stayed at Al WestWard Ho Motel and found them a bargain for the price.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-13
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 791 hotels in the same bracket. In Yellowstone it sits level with the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 791 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 40 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “**The Yellowstone West Gate Hotel** exceeded my expectations with its warm hospitality and excellent service.” 9
- “Pet friendly with good customer service!” 15
- “Review from Jul 15, 2023 Our Yellowstone visit. We spent 4 nights at this property and it's entire staff were courteous and helpfull... Jim & Dee Dee gave us great advice and directions that made our time there more productive.....” 15
- “Kelly Inn West Yellowstone Known for its lodge-like decor and friendly hospitality, this hotel is a favorite among returning visitors.” 14
- “Staff is friendly. It's close to town....but not directly in it.” 15
- “Nice, clean, and well maintained. Close to Yellowstone and plenty of shops, restaurants and places of interest. Pet friendly with good customer service!” 1
- “Refrigerator is big... Staff is friendly. It's close to town....but not directly in it.” 1
- “I think he was tired. The next morning staff had perfect attitudes.” 3
- “Staff very nice and helpful. Overall great experience.” 15
- “A classic hotel front desk manager all but yelled at me for booking through a third party,” 3
- “We spent 4 nights at this property and it's entire staff were courteous and helpfull... Jim & Dee Dee gave us great advice and directions that made our time there more productive.....” 1
- “Staff very nice and helpful. Overall great experience. Would recommend.” 1
- “Call our friendly front desk staff who will be happy to answer your questions over the phone and help you plan your daily destinations once you arrive.” 16
- “Close to Yellowstone and plenty of shops, restaurants and places of interest.” 15
- “West Yellowstone itself is very, very close to the West park entrance. We stayed right in the middle of things, and everything was walkable.” 3
- “Located just minutes from the west entrance to **Yellowstone Park**, the hotel makes it easy to get a jump start on your day of exploration.” 9
- “The Yellowstone West Gate Hotel and makes a great home base for your next vacation to Western Montana and Yellowstone National Park. We're conveniently located just a few city blocks to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.” 16
- “if you go out the gate to the west then you will get to the town of West Yellowstone in about 6 miles and then just beyond that on 20 is the entrance to the park or if you go to the right out the gate you're only 5 miles from Idaho and about an hour and a half from the Grand Tetons perfect location” On camera425:01
- “The lodge inside Yellowstone at Grant Village would be the single most convenient location to explore both parks from a single base.” 3
- “They also change over time so do go back every now and then to see what is being offered. We have eaten many breakfasts and dinners in Yellowstone, and it's all been good.” 10
- “The food was definitely not memorable except when we drove into Jackson one evening, but the sights were outstanding.” 10
- “One of the perks that made our mornings easier was the **complimentary breakfast**. With a variety of options to choose from, we were able to grab a hearty meal and hit the road early, fully fueled for the day ahead.” 9
- “No cooking facilities at that time (2006), but very comfortable. We ate at the nearby restaurant....simple but nice.” 10
- “Very nice hotel. Very comfortable bed, nice and clean, quiet, with a good breakfast.” 1
- “Very comfortable bed, nice and clean, quiet, with a good breakfast.” 15
- “The breakfast offered tons of choice and was very good! We would recommend.” 15
- “Close and easy to get to Yellowstone entrance. The breakfast offered tons of choice and was very good!” 1
- “Inside the park, you can stay at Old Faithful Inn, although it's more expensive and food options are limited.” 3
- “We rented a type of Air BnB (not through that exact service; I didn't do the booking, but it was similar). Our entire group stayed in a house, got our own bedrooms and bathrooms, a full kitchen, cable service, wi-fi, etc. for an amazing price.” 3
- “https://www.signalmountainlodge.com/ If you go for Colter Bay, be sure to book thru the official lodging provider, Grand Teton Lodge Company. They cover Colter Bay, Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge (really expensive, lol).” 10
- “All in all, I found West Entrance to be the best bet for a quick trip. I went there last weekend and stayed at Al WestWard Ho Motel and found them a bargain for the price.” 3
- “They cover Colter Bay, Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge (really expensive, lol). They also cover Headwaters but I don't recommend that location. No view, a bad fire nearby in 2016 (Berry Fire which torched 20,000 acres) and not convenient for either Grand Tetons or Yellowstone.” 10
- “I do splurge here and get the Upper Level Lakeside Retreat rooms which have a balcony facing the mountains. They also have a 2-burner stove top and a full-size refrigerator which is nice for re-freezing my ice block, lol!!” 10
- “The room was very clean and comfortable.” 15
- “and they go up this back side of the 500 section that if you look out the back window you can see the mountains you can see the fields it's absolutely lovely” On camera418:31
- “At the end of the footprints you come into the main bath house main bath house is huge it has all these showers plus bathrooms the bathrooms are very clean very very spacious it's very nice setup” On camera45:31
- “yeah amazing views on these insights here because you get to see the with the snow we get a little better view once we get past these trees you see the mountains still have snow on the tops” On camera184:57
- “now it is out by the road and is the noisiest section of the park and I believe because of that this is also the most economical part of the park” On camera48:09
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 55/100We read 20 sources for this property, and pulled 54 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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- 7Is staying in the Yellowstone Park lodges worth it in July?reddit.comForum thread2026-06-23CurrentRead originalreddit.com
- 14Best Lodging Near Yellowstone's West Entrance in 2025destinationyellowstone.comReview site2025-06-13Recent1 quote used
“Kelly Inn West Yellowstone Known for its lodge-like decor and friendly hospitality, this hotel is a favorite among returning visitors.”
Read originaldestinationyellowstone.com - 13Compare to stay in West gate vs North gate : r/yellowstonereddit.comForum thread2025-03-09RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 6Hotels within the park - how bad? : r/yellowstonereddit.comForum thread2024-01-21AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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- 12Yellowstone National Park West Entrance - Keystone Forumskeystoneforums.comForum thread2017-04-20AgeingRead originalkeystoneforums.com
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