Thronson’s Motel
Babb motel with downstairs and upstairs queen-bed rooms, a General Store check-in, and nearby breakfast and lunch.
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Why stay here
This is a phone-booked Babb base with specific upstairs and downstairs room choices, a General Store arrival…
Your own corner of the park
18 min to the Many Glacier entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.
Who it fits
Travelers choosing a Babb base with downstairs or upstairs queen-bed rooms, grocery and fuel stops, and breakfast or lunch at Glacier Edge Cafe.
Your morning from here
For a departure before the cafe opens at 7 AM, buy breakfast supplies beforehand. Otherwise, its listed breakfast service runs until 11 AM. Choose your park destination before setting a departure time, and allow time for fuel and parking.
A Babb base with queen-bed room choices and local supplies fits your trip. CONSIDER THE TRADE-OFFS: Call ahead for arrival after 9 PM; the cafe lists breakfast and lunch, so plan a separate dinner stop. Ask about the downstairs double queen if stairs are a concern.
Getting into the park from this bed
18 min to the Many 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: 42 min (31.2 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 57 min (42.9 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Pets, parking are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
The operator lists a season of May 19 through September 30; the year is not specified.
Questions people ask
Short answers
What room types can I choose from?
The operator lists a downstairs double queen, an upstairs single queen, and an upstairs double queen. Call to confirm which options are currently available.
How do I reserve the room I want?
Call 406-732-5530. Ask for the downstairs double queen, upstairs single queen or upstairs double queen, and confirm the rate and terms for your dates.
What is the cancellation policy?
The booking page lists a 72-hour cancellation policy. Confirm the current terms when you call.
Is there food nearby?
Glacier Edge Cafe serves breakfast 7–11 AM and lunch 11 AM–2 PM, with sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and salads. The adjacent General Store also sells groceries and snacks; confirm current hours.
Can I get fuel and basic supplies nearby?
Yes. The operator describes an adjacent gas station on US Route 89 and a General Store with groceries, produce, toiletries, snacks, souvenirs, and bear spray.
What should I know about arriving late?
Check-in is listed as 3–9 PM at the General Store. Call ahead if you expect to arrive later and confirm the current arrangement.
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