Rates are based on double occupancy, are subject to taxes and surcharges, and may change without notice. Additional person(s) will be $15/person plus taxes and surcharge. Children age 11 and under are free with adult if no additional facilities are required. A roll-a-way bed is $15/night plus taxes and surcharge, is by request only, and subject to availability. Limit one (1) roll-a-way bed per room. A limited number of handicap rooms are available at all USA locations and are based on space availability. Lodging rates do not include the seperate entrance fees to Glacier National Park, MT and Waterton Lakes National Park, AB. **Rates are based on quad occupancy.
Built between 1913-1914, Lake McDonald Lodge is nestled on the shores of the largest lake in Glacier National Park. Lake McDonald Lodge has 100 guest rooms split between the lodge, cottages and a motor inn. The lodge offers a unique gift shop, camp store, lounge, fine dining restaurant, and pizzeria. Red bus tours, boat cruises and numerous other activities are available at this stunning lakeside setting.
The main lodge was declared a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1987.
Highlighted in the 2008 National Geographic™ Crown of the Continent Geotourism Map Guide. www.crownofthecontinent.net
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Lake McDonald Lodge is a smoke free, three-story facility with designated outdoor smoking areas. The cottages and two-story motor inn is smoke free as well with designated outdoor smoking areas.
Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m and the checkout time is 11:00 a.m.
All rooms are rustic yet comfortable with double and/or twin beds and a private bathroom.
A limited number of ADA accessible rooms are available and are booked based upon space available. Only designated guide, service and/or hearing companion animals are allowed in the hotel.
Main Lodge rooms surround the lobby on the second and third floors and have varying views.
Large and Small Cottage rooms are located in duplex, tri-plex, four-plex and six-plex style buildings in the forested area between the Main Lodge and Motor Inn. Cottages are within walking distance to the Main Lodge.
Motor Inn rooms are tucked quaintly back in the trees near the Camp Store. This two-story motor inn is located about 200 yards walking distance from the Main Lodge with the 2nd level accessed via stairs only.
Groups, weddings and reunions are welcome with advance notice.
The self parking lot is located a short walk from the lodge and cottages. Motor Inn guests may park right in front of the inn.
Lake McDonald Lodge is located 10 miles inside Glacier National Park 's west entrance on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
As a lodging concessioner for Glacier National Park, we would like to introduce you to a program in which we participate that enables you to directly support the Park. Working in collaboration with The Glacier National Park Fund and the National Park Foundation, we offer our guests an easy way to contribute to the Park through a voluntary $1 per day, per room, add-on to your room bill. All donations are placed in a restricted account that can only be used to support activities and projects that benefit Glacier National Park. Thank you for your consideration. For additional information, please go to www.glaciernationalparkfund.org.
Room Amenities...
Alarm Clock
Energy efficient lighting
Fan (a limited number available upon request at Front Desk)
BeeKind™ amenity collection featuring a Gilchrist & Soames’ signature formulation. The environmentally friendly products offer a fresh lemon verbena fragrance with extracts of honey and certified organic extracts of red clover, calendula, lemongrass, and chamomile. The BeeKind™ paper bottle is a 92% reduction in waste after use compared to plastic and a portion of the proceeds of this product supports honeybee and sustainable pollination research.
Golden Memory™ Down Alternative Pillow offers the ultimate in comfort and has a down alternative fiberfill that is produced from 100% recycled PET bottles. Sleep is Golden, The Environment is Priceless!
Super Topper™ mattress cover
Glacier Guidebook (American Park Network)
Hair dryer (available upon request at Front Desk)
Iron and ironing board (available upon request at Front Desk)
Recycle bin
Telephone (direct dial analog)
Not available in each room: bathtub, radio, internet, television, coffee maker, air conditioning, and mini refrigerator
Dining...
Russell’s Fireside Dining Room
Russell’s Fireside Dining Room is decorated with hunting trophies and rough-hewn western red cedar wood beams that recall this building’s hunting lodge origins. The dinner menu tends toward wild game and local favorites. Enjoy a frosty pint of Montana micro-brew beer or glass of wine during lunch and dinner.
Breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The restaurant boasts casual attire, seats on a first come first served basis and does not accept reservations. Children’s menus and box lunches are available.
Stockade Lounge
The Stockade Lounge features cedar-paneled walls and a view of the lake, giving this bar a cozy feel. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight offering bar menu items. Television available.
Jammer Joe's Grill and Pizzeria
Jammer Joe's Grill and Pizzeria is a Red Bus themed family style restaurant serving lunch and dinner from a menu or an all-you-can-eat pasta, pizza and salad buffet. It is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pizzeria closes in early September. Located across from the Lodge.
Retail...
Campstore
The Campstore is a spacious store offering almost everything you will need for camping, hiking and fishing – even night crawlers. A great selection of Glacier National Park souvenirs can also be found here, as well as groceries for your picnic lunch.
Gift Shop
The Lake McDonald Lodge gift shop features the largest selection of jewelry made by both Native American and Montana artisans. “Made in Montana” products are prominent here and include several lines of pottery, artwork by well-known Montana artists, and huckleberry gourmet treats. A great collection of Red Bus souvenirs is also available at this location.