Hampton Inn Kalispell

Chain hotel off US 2 in Kalispell with free hot breakfast, indoor pool and airport shuttle, 33 miles from West Glacier.

Hotel (Hampton by Hilton) · outside the park boundary Late June through September for full Going-to-the-Sun Road…

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Why stay here

This is a standard, well-reviewed Hampton with the brand's usual bundle of breakfast, WiFi and parking.

The west side, on your own schedule

44 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 flying into Kalispell, EV drivers, and anyone who wants a predictable base with a pool after long park days.

Your morning from here

Grab coffee and the hot breakfast buffet when it opens. The West Entrance is about 33 miles east on US 2. In July and August, leave by 6:15 AM to get through the entrance station before parking fills at Apgar and Lake McDonald.

Book if

you are flying into Kalispell, traveling with kids, or driving an EV and want breakfast, pool and parking included.

Skip if

you want the shortest morning drive to the park or a place with local character.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

44 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

46 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

44 minto the West Glacier entrance · 33.1 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 32 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 69 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 24 min (63.3 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 46 min (34.3 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesGuest rooms · Suites · Accessible rooms · Connecting rooms

On siteA free hot breakfast buffet is served daily. No kids' menu is offered.

PropertyFree hot breakfast buffet · Indoor pool · Hot tub · Fitness center · Business center · Meeting rooms · Free 24-hour airport shuttle · EV charging · Cribs · Non-smoking throughout

In the roomFree WiFi · Streaming entertainment on the TV · Digital Key check-in

Wi-Fi and cellFree WiFi throughout the hotel.

ParkingFree self-parking in the hotel lot; no valet, covered or secured parking. EV charging on site (1 Tesla and 1 GE station).

Pets, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Season and booking

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

SeasonLate June through September for full Going-to-the-Sun Road access; the indoor pool is useful on shoulder-season rain days.

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 Hampton Inn Kalispell from Glacier National Park?

About 33 miles to the West Entrance via US 2 east; the hotel rounds it to 35. It is in Kalispell, not in the park.

Does the hotel have an airport shuttle?

Yes, a free 24-hour shuttle serves Glacier Park International Airport, about 10 miles away.

Is the hotel pet-friendly?

Yes. Dogs or cats only, two pets maximum, with a non-refundable fee that depends on the length of stay.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, a free hot breakfast buffet is served daily.

Is there a pool for kids?

Yes, an indoor pool and hot tub. Cribs and connecting rooms are also available.

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