Great Northern Resort

$185–$699, lodge & cabins. On-site Railway Café in a vintage caboose.

Lodge and Cabins · outside the park boundary Year-round accommodations; rafting is seasonal

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Why stay here

Look, it’s not the Ritz.

The west side, on your own schedule

4 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, couples, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking rafting, hiking, fishing

Your morning from here

Coffee verdict: Railway Cafe offers seasonally solid breakfast; Hiker's Snack Bag can help. Drive time to the gate: about 5 minutes. Wake-up call: leave by 6:45 AM to beat crowds.

Book if

You want a sturdy Glacier NP base with a historic chalet vibe and family-friendly cabins.

Skip if

You demand luxury, absolute silence, or non-seasonal dining.

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

Getting into the park from this bed

4 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

7 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

4 minto the West Glacier entrance · 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

50 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 37.8 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 51 min (38.5 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 7 min (3.4 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesLodge King Room · Lodge King with Bunk Room · Lodge Double Queen Room · West Glacier Cabin · Two Bear Cabin · Wapiti Cabin

BedsKing · King + Bunk · Two Queens

On siteRailway Cafe on-site; American cuisine. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; breakfast, lunch, dinner; espresso, beer and wine. Typical hours 8am–8pm May–September; 8am–2pm in September.

PropertyRailway Cafe on-site · Bar/Lounge · On-site restaurant

In the roomFree WiFi · TV in cabins · Coffee maker in some rooms/cabins · Microwave in some rooms/cabins · Refrigerator in some rooms/cabins · AC/Heat

Wi-Fi and cellFree WiFi in lodge and cabins; bandwidth limited; streaming may be unreliable

ParkingFree self-parking.

PetsCabins only; 1 pet per stay; $200 non-refundable fee; cats not allowed; lodge rooms no pets.

Ask for back-building rooms to curb highway noise. If you want a kitchen, pick a cabin—West Glacier, Two Bear, or Wapiti cabins typically include kitchen amenities.

Season and booking

Year-round accommodations; rafting is seasonal

SeasonYear-round accommodations; rafting is seasonal

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 breakfast included?

Some reservations include a Hiker's Snack Bag; Railway Cafe serves breakfast seasonally.

Is WiFi reliable?

Free WiFi is available in lodge and cabins, but bandwidth is limited and streaming may be unreliable.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, cabins only; $200 per stay non-refundable; limit of 1 pet; cats not allowed; lodge rooms not pet-friendly.

Is there a shuttle stop at the resort?

No confirmed resort stop; park shuttles operate in Glacier National Park.

What’s the best way to book?

Direct booking at greatnorthernresort.com or via Expedia listing; advance reservations recommended for peak dates.

What is the cancellation policy?

Standard 24-48 hour window. Call to confirm.

What rooms have the best views?

Ask for mountain-view rooms in the lodge or cabins with forest surroundings; request back-building rooms to reduce highway noise.

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