Glacier Highland
Overview
About This Property
Glacier Highland is a budget-friendly motel just 0.5 miles from Glacier’s West Entrance. It blends a 1927 heritage with modern updates, plus an on-site restaurant and a convenience store. To keep the price honest, choose a back-building room to minimize highway noise. Peak rates top out at $295, but you’re paying for park access, not luxury.
Your Morning Game Plan
In-room coffee is available; the on-site breakfast is worth starting the day. You’re about 3 minutes from Glacier's gate. Leave by 6:45 AM to beat the tour buses.
Highlights
✅ BOOK IF: You want practical, budget-friendly access to Glacier National Park and a simple motel vibe. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave luxury amenities or a guaranteed quiet environment.
Mountain views
Western-style knotty-pine finishes
Family Friendly
Budget-conscious families will appreciate park access and on-site dining; expect basic rooms and some road noise
Best Time to Visit
June 15–Sept 15 (peak); May and October shoulder months with quieter grounds and fewer crowds
Pro Tips
- 40% deposit at booking.
- Peak season (June 15–Sept 15) demands advance booking.
- On-site Glacier Highland's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (7:30 AM–9:00 PM) and famous huckleberry pancakes.
- If noise is a concern, request a room in the back building away from US-2.
Property History
The Honest Truth
Look, it's a 1927 motel with simple rooms and real value for Glacier access. Some rooms have been refreshed, but it's still basic. Back-building rooms dodge highway noise, and the on-site dining is a solid convenience. If luxury and absolute quiet are your musts, keep walking; otherwise you’re getting tremendous park access for your money.
Who Should Skip This
❌ SKIP IF: You crave luxury, absolute quiet, or a romantic getaway.
Booking Insider Tip
Advance booking during peak season (June 15–Sept 15) is advised. Request back-building rooms to minimize highway noise. Book direct at glacierhighland.com or call (406) 888-5427.
What Guests Say
Prime location near the Glacier West Entrance with friendly staff and solid value. On-site dining is convenient, and huckleberry pie is a recurring fan favorite. Road noise from US-2 can be an issue for light sleepers; rooms and amenities stay simple and affordable.
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