Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell, an IHG Hotel

Pet-friendly Holiday Inn Express in north Kalispell with free breakfast and indoor pool, 33 miles from West Glacier.

Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, IHG) · outside the park boundary Late June through September for full Going-to-the-Sun Road…

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Why stay here

A newer-generation Holiday Inn Express on a retail strip: efficient, clean and pet-friendly, with a genuinely…

The west side, on your own schedule

41 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

Families and pet owners who want an affordable-feeling chain hotel with breakfast, pool and easy shopping before a west-side Glacier day.

Your morning from here

Take a cinnamon roll and coffee from the breakfast area, or grab lobby coffee if you are leaving before it opens. The West Entrance is about 33 miles east via US 2. In peak summer, leave by 6:30 AM to beat the Going-to-the-Sun Road parking crunch.

Book if

you are traveling with a dog or cat, want free breakfast and an indoor pool, and plan west-side Glacier days.

Skip if

you want to be steps from the park or prefer a lodge-style setting over a retail-strip hotel.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

41 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

42 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

41 minto the West Glacier entrance · 30.6 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 29 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 66.5 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 23 min (62.2 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 42 min (31.7 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesStandard rooms · One-bedroom suites · Accessible rooms (7)

Beds1 king bed · 2 queen beds

On siteFree hot breakfast for all guests, including the brand's signature cinnamon rolls; complimentary coffee in the lobby.

PropertyFree hot breakfast with cinnamon rolls · Indoor heated pool and whirlpool · Fitness center (ellipticals, free weights, stationary bike, treadmill) · Free on-site parking · Free Wi-Fi · 24-hour business center · Meeting space · On-site self-service laundry · Dry cleaning and laundry valet · Daily housekeeping · Complimentary lobby coffee · Connecting rooms · Pet walking area · Smoke-free hotel

In the roomWi-Fi · Air conditioning · Work space · Bean-to-cup coffee · Hair dryer · Television · Bath amenities

Wi-Fi and cellFree wireless internet throughout the hotel.

ParkingComplimentary daily self parking in an outdoor lot with 111 spaces; bus, RV, trailer and truck parking allowed; four wheelchair-accessible spaces with van-accessible parking and a drop-off point at the entrance.

PetsDogs and cats welcome, up to two pets, no weight limit, for a nightly fee. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier at all times and are not allowed in rooms with jetted tubs; charges apply for damage or extra cleaning. A pet walking area is on site.

Cancellation terms is not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell, an IHG Hotel room

Season and booking

Late June through September for full Going-to-the-Sun Road access; the indoor pool makes…

SeasonLate June through September for full Going-to-the-Sun Road access; the indoor pool makes it workable in shoulder season.

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

How far is the Holiday Inn Express Kalispell from Glacier National Park?

About 33 miles to the West Entrance via US 2 east.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, up to two dogs or cats with a nightly fee. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier and are not allowed in rooms with jetted tubs.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, a free hot breakfast with the brand's signature cinnamon rolls is included for all guests.

Is there an airport shuttle?

No airport shuttle is offered, though the hotel is about six miles from Glacier Park International Airport per its website. Complimentary accessible transportation is available with advance notice.

Can kids use the pool?

Yes. The indoor heated pool and whirlpool are open 7 AM to 10 PM for guests under 18 and 24 hours for adults.

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