Circle R Motel

East Glacier motel on US 2 across from Amtrak, walkable to town; king and queen rooms plus one kitchen suite.

Motel · outside the park boundary

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Why stay here

The appeal is the East Glacier Park town location across from Amtrak.

Your own corner of the park

17 min to the Two Medicine entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.

Who it fits

Train arrivals and travelers who want walking access to East Glacier Park shops and meals.

Pick the stay you actually want

King room, Queen room, One king suite with full kitchen and living room. Different rooms, different prices: compare before you book and you get a base that fits, not a compromise.

Book if

A town base across from Amtrak suits your trip. CONSIDER THE TRADE-OFFS: Ask specifically for the one kitchen suite if you want to cook, and verify connectivity before planning remote work.

See stays near Circle R Motel on Expedia Honest take from the listing record · distances computed from map coordinates.

Getting into the park from this bed

17 min to the Two Medicine 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

17 mindrive to St. Mary Visitor Center or Rising Sun

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

17 minto the Two Medicine entrance · 8.4 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

52 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 38.8 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 17 min (8.4 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 1 h (44.7 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 · One king suite with full kitchen and living room

PropertyParking listed · Pet-friendly room/service listings

In the roomAir conditioning listed; confirm for your room · Microwave listed; confirm for your room · Refrigerator listed; confirm for your room

Wi-Fi and cellInternet is listed with legacy dial-up wording; do not assume reliable Wi-Fi, speed, or remote-work suitability. Confirm current connectivity directly.

ParkingParking is listed; confirm current parking arrangements directly.

PetsPet-friendly room/service listings are noted, but confirm current pet terms, restrictions, and fees directly.

Cancellation terms is not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Season and booking

Book when your dates are firm.

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.

See stays near Circle R Motel on Expedia Call +1 406-226-9331Details checked September 9, 2026

Questions people ask

Short answers

What room types are listed at Circle R Motel?

The official listing names king and queen choices, plus one suite with a king bed, full kitchen, and living room. Confirm the specific room configuration when booking.

Does every room have a kitchen?

The tourism listing identifies a full kitchen in one king suite. Ask for that unit rather than assuming your room includes a kitchen.

Is Circle R Motel close to town?

The listing places it on US Highway 2 in East Glacier Park, across from Amtrak, with walking access to town shops and restaurants.

Can I rely on Wi-Fi for remote work?

Do not assume that. Internet is listed with legacy dial-up wording, so confirm current connectivity and suitability directly.

Are air conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator available?

These amenities are listed, but confirm which amenities are included in the room you select.

Can I bring a pet?

Pet-friendly room/service listings are noted, but confirm current pet terms, restrictions, and fees directly.

How do I check the price for my dates?

Call 406-226-9331 for a quote and the room configuration you want. Compare the terms before reserving.

Compare stays nearby

If this one is full, or too much

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Circle R Motel8.4 mi to the Two Medicine entrance

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