
Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park
Pet-friendly budget motel with free breakfast near downtown Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance.
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Why stay here
This is a recently renovated economy motel whose main selling points are the included breakfast, pet policy a…
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
Budget-minded couples and families doing Glacier day trips from Kalispell, travelers with dogs, and anyone who wants to walk to dinner downtown.
Your morning from here
Fill up on the hot continental breakfast and a 24-hour coffee before you head out. The West Entrance is about 33 miles east via US 2 through Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse, so allow close to an hour in summer. Leave by 6:00 AM in July and August to find parking at Apgar or Lake McDonald, and have any required vehicle reservation ready.
you want an inexpensive, pet-friendly room with breakfast included and a walkable downtown for dinner.
you want a lodge feel or a location right at the park gate.
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- 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- 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- Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
- Two Medicine: 1 h 23 min (62.5 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 46 min (34.4 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Season and booking
Late June through September for Going-to-the-Sun Road; the downtown location is handy in…
Questions people ask
Short answers
Is the Super 8 Kalispell actually in Glacier National Park?
No. It is in downtown Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east, according to NPS directions.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. A free continental breakfast with biscuits and gravy, sausage and scrambled eggs is served, and coffee and hot chocolate are available 24 hours.
Are dogs allowed?
The hotel describes itself as pet-friendly but does not publish fees or size limits online, so confirm terms with the front desk when booking.
Can you walk to restaurants?
Yes. The hotel says it is within walking distance of downtown Kalispell shopping and dining.
What can kids do on a non-park day?
The hotel points guests to Big Sky Waterpark and Flathead Lake for swimming and water sports, both a short drive from Kalispell.
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