Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center

Modern Columbia Falls hotel with included breakfast and indoor pool, about 18 miles from the West Entrance.

Hotel / conference center · outside the park boundary Described by the operator as a four-season destination; the…

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Why stay here

This is a contemporary hotel, not a historic park lodge: the draw is reliability (breakfast, pool, laundry, f…

The west side, on your own schedule

22 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 multi-night stays that want a modern base with breakfast and a pool close to the West Entrance.

Your morning from here

Grab the complimentary hot breakfast and a Montana Coffee Traders cup from the lobby station when it opens. The West Entrance is about 18 miles east on US 2, roughly 15–20 minutes without traffic. Leave by 6:30 a.m. in July and August to be through the gate before the Going-to-the-Sun Road line forms.

Book if

you want breakfast, a pool and laundry a short drive from the West Entrance.

Skip if

you want to sleep inside the park or need EV charging.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

22 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

23 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

22 minto the West Glacier entrance · 16.3 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 9 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 52.1 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 7 min (50.3 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 23 min (17.3 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesStandard with 2 Queen Beds · Deluxe 1 King Bed · Deluxe with 2 Queen Beds · Suite with 1 King Bed · Suite with 2 Queen Beds · Fireplace Suite · ADA versions of the Deluxe and Suite rooms

Beds1 King · 2 Queens · King or 2 Queens plus queen sleeper sofa (Deluxe and King Suite)

On siteNo restaurant listed, but a complimentary hot breakfast is served with egg dishes, bacon, waffles, fresh fruit, yogurt and Montana Coffee Traders coffee. The sundries shop sells frozen meals, ice cream and snacks.

PropertyComplimentary hot breakfast · Year-round indoor pool and hot tub · Fitness center · Business center · Guest laundry · 24-hour sundries shop · 24-hour ice machines · Lobby coffee station with free Montana Coffee Traders coffee, tea and hot chocolate · Conference center

In the roomMini-fridge · Microwave · Coffeemaker · Flat-screen TV with cable and HBO · Free WiFi · Fireplace and spa-style shower (Fireplace Suite)

Wi-Fi and cellFree WiFi throughout; a business center with an internet workstation, fax and printer is available.

ParkingComplimentary parking; the lodge notes there are no electric vehicle charging stations on property.

PetsDogs allowed, $25-50/night; max 2 pets.

The Fireplace Suite is the one room with a fireplace and spa-style shower; the Suite with 2 Queen Beds puts the two beds in separate rooms divided by a door, which works well for two families or teens.

Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center room

Season and booking

Described by the operator as a four-season destination; the indoor pool and hot tub are y…

SeasonDescribed by the operator as a four-season destination; the indoor pool and hot tub are 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

How far is Cedar Creek Lodge from Glacier National Park?

The lodge lists itself as 18 miles from the facilities at West Glacier, about a 15–20 minute drive to the West Entrance on US 2.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A complimentary hot breakfast with egg dishes, bacon, waffles, fruit and yogurt is included, and the lobby coffee station is free all day.

Does Cedar Creek Lodge have a pool?

Yes, an indoor pool and hot tub that are open year-round.

Is it good for families?

Yes. Suites with a King bed or two Queen beds separate the sleeping areas with doors, and Deluxe rooms add a queen sleeper sofa; every room has a fridge and microwave.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is any time after 4:00 p.m. and check-out is before 11:00 a.m.

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