Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish

$99 king room, free hot breakfast, indoor saltwater pool. Game on.

Hotel · outside the park boundary Open year-round

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Why stay here

For $99, you get a dependable base with breakfast, pool, and shuttle.

The west side, on your own schedule

30 min to the West Glacier entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.

Who it fits

✅ BOOK IF: You want a budget-friendly base with breakfast, pool, and shuttle access for Glacier NP. ❌ SKIP IF: You need absolute quiet or on-site dining.

Your morning from here

Morning plan: Free hot breakfast fuels the day. Glacier Entrance is roughly 30–40 minutes away depending on traffic. Leave early to beat crowds and tour buses.

Book if

You want a budget-friendly base with breakfast, pool, and shuttle access for Glacier NP.

Skip if

You need absolute quiet or on-site dining.

Check rates and dates Honest take from the listing record · distances computed from map coordinates.

Getting into the park from this bed

30 min to the West Glacier entrance. Plan the day from that.

Measured from the property's coordinates, not guessed. Drive times use park-road speeds; add time in July and August.

Logan Pass shuttle

By car to the stop

31 mindrive to Apgar Visitor Center or Lake McDonald Lodge

Park at the boarding lot and ride up on the $1 ticketed shuttle, July 1 – Sept 7. Tickets on Recreation.gov, 60-day window at 8 am MDT.
Worth it for a real Logan Pass hike: the 3-hour parking limit at the pass does not apply to shuttle riders.

NPS shuttle page · verified 2026-09-08

Driving in

Every day

30 minto the West Glacier entrance · 22.4 mi

No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026. You still need an entrance pass.
Going-to-the-Sun Road: about 2 hours end to end; Logan Pass parking is limited to 3 hours through Sept 7. Arrive before 9:30 for a real shot at a space.
No fuel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Fill up before the gate.

NPS · verified 2026-09-10 · what the road is doing today →

The other valleys

By car

1 h 16 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 57.2 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 18 min (58.6 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 31 min (23.1 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesKing Room · Queen Room · King Studio Suite · King Room with Sofa Bed · Accessible rooms (Mobility Access/Hearing Access)

BedsKing bed · King bed with Sofa Bed · Queen bed · Accessible room beds available

On siteOn-site restaurant: none; snack bar/deli; free hot breakfast served daily (6:00–10:00).

PropertyIndoor heated saltwater pool · Hot tub · Fitness center · 24-hour business center · Meeting rooms · Outdoor fireplace · Outdoor seating area · Free on-site parking · Pet-friendly (restrictions)

In the roomFree WiFi · 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels · Coffee maker · Microwave · Refrigerator · Air conditioning/Heating

Wi-Fi and cellFree high-speed WiFi throughout; reliable for streaming

ParkingFree on-site self-parking. No covered parking.

PetsDogs and cats allowed with restrictions. Fees: $50 non-refundable for 1–4 nights; $75 non-refundable for 5+ nights. Maximum 2 pets. Service animals exempt.

Ask for rooms away from the highway; back-building options are preferable; avoid rooms facing main road if you seek quiet.

Season and booking

Open year-round

SeasonOpen year-round

PeakJuly and August fill first around Glacier. Book when your dates are firm; June and September give easier rooms and the same location.

Jul 1 – Sep 7Shuttle season. For a Logan Pass hike, book the shuttle the day the 60-day window opens for your date.

Check rates and dates Book direct on their site ↗Details checked September 9, 2026

Questions people ask

Short answers

Is breakfast included?

Yes, a free hot breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed?

Dogs and cats are allowed with restrictions. Fees: $50 for 1–4 nights; $75 for 5+ nights; max 2 pets; service animals exempt.

Is there parking?

Free on-site self-parking; no covered parking.

Is there a shuttle?

Yes, a free shuttle to Glacier Park International Airport, downtown Whitefish, and the train station; airport shuttle runs 24 hours.

What’s the proximity to Glacier NP?

About 25 miles to the Glacier NP Entrance Station, roughly 30–40 minutes by car.

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