Chalet Inn – A Boutique Hotel

Cozy year-round stay with on-site Mama's Eclectic Pizzeria. From $121 to $345.

Hotel · outside the park boundary Year-round

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Why stay here

Look, it's not a luxury property.

The west side, on your own schedule

30 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

✅ BOOK IF: You want a cozy stay with a personal touch and an on-site pizza in a year-round Glacier National Park area. ❌ SKIP IF: You chase luxury, need pet-friendly rules, or require absolute silence.

Your morning from here

Coffee in-room is quick and sufficient. It's a 30-minute drive to the West Glacier entrance. Leave by 6:15 AM to beat crowds and secure a parking spot.

Book if

You want a cozy, personal stay with a pizza joint on-site and value near Glacier National Park.

Skip if

You require total silence, luxury vibes, or pet-friendly rules.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

30 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

30 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

30 minto the West Glacier entrance · 22.2 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 16 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 56.9 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 18 min (58.5 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 30 min (22.8 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesKing Room · Queen Room · Family Suite · Standard Room

BedsKing Room — 1 King · Queen Room — 1 King or 2 Twin Beds · Family Suite — 1 King, 2 Twins, 1 Sofa Bed · Standard Room — 2 Queens

On siteMama's Eclectic Pizzeria on-site.

PropertyOn-site Mama's Eclectic Pizzeria · Fire pits outdoors · Free on-site parking · The Wave gym/aquatic center is a 5-minute walk · Guest laundry facilities

In the roomFree WiFi · TV · Coffee maker · Microwave · Refrigerator · AC/heat

Wi-Fi and cellFree WiFi; steady in rooms

ParkingFree on-site parking is provided. There is no published information about dedicated RV parking spaces.

PetsNot allowed.

Ask for a back-building room to minimize highway noise. If possible, avoid front-facing rooms along US-93; target rooms in back where available.

Season and booking

Year-round

SeasonYear-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

Is Chalet Inn pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations incur a $25 fee; cancellations must be made by 1:00 PM MT 48 hours before arrival, otherwise you’re charged for the full reservation. Two-room bookings need one week’s notice; three+ rooms are prepaid and non-refundable. Early departures get 50% back for unused nights, calculated 24 hours after cancellation. The total price is charged at booking and is non-refundable; no-shows are charged the full amount.

What dining options exist on-site?

Mama's Eclectic Pizzeria serves on-site artisanal pizza; no breakfast is provided.

How close is it to Whitefish and Glacier NP?

About 1 mile to downtown Whitefish; 30 minutes to the West entrance of Glacier National Park; SNOW bus stops across the street for seasonal transit.

What amenities come in the rooms?

Rooms include free WiFi, TV, coffee maker, microwave, small fridge, and climate control.

Is there parking?

Yes, free on-site parking is available.

Is there any on-site recreation or fitness options?

No on-site gym; The Wave gym/aquatic center is a 5-minute walk away.

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Chalet Inn – A Boutique Hotel22.2 mi to the West Glacier entrance

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Chalet Inn – A Boutique Hotel