Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free valet parking and 24-hour front desk

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Aerial view
Lake view
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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235 Yellowstone Lake Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY, 82190
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Valley Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park East Entrance
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Sandpiper Lodge Room 1 Queen

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Sandpiper Lodge Room 1 King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Yellowstone National Park

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park places you steps from Yellowstone Lake and within a 20-minute stroll of Yellowstone River. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Lake Hotel Dining Room, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and concierge services. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Lake Village hotel include Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park East Entrance.

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yellowstone Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pelican Valley Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowstone National Park East Entrance - 42 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Old Faithful - 53 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Hole, WY (JAC) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lake Lodge Cafeteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wylie's Canteen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Yellowstone Lake Employee Pub - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park

Lakefront hotel with free valet parking and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 3-star Yellowstone National Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 296 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park offers 296 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lake Hotel Dining Room

Things to do

  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

Yep, Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

No, Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1398 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy and had a sketchy aroma. Furniture was old, undusted, there was grime everywhere in the bathroom, as well as debris and medical pills on the floor. Staff was rude and curt. Options for cheaper food were limited because general store was closed. No TV, no WIFI, no fridge, no microwave, and this was a DELUXE room. I would have been better off camping in the woods, it would have been cleaner with more amenities!
Just sitting there in floor when we walked in
Grime/dirt along corners
Pill??
Debris/plant (the room was clearly not vacuumed)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Donna L Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John, Hickory

Travelled with family
Stayed in Cabin which was fine. Could not accommodate for dinner. Outside could use updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very busy time and not a lot of food choices and availability for the main restaurant without a reservation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property is gorgeous. The room was in need of a deep clean. Room mirror was dirty. The shower tub was gross with soap scum and a moldy shower curtain. The bed did not have a fitted sheet or a bed pad. The food was disgusting, McDonalds would be considered a 5 star compared to this. For the price you pay it could and should be better. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

stephanie, Zionsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon checking in, we called for dinner reservations and found out they had no availability. So we ate out of the vending machine. Lake view room was a joke, as we had a deck railing and bannister to look through for a peekaboo view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed in our room. For the price, it was super small, no tv and shower similar to a YMCA. I understand the luxury of staying in the park, and for that we loved it. But really NOT worth the price. Will have to reconsider if we return. Our dinner was far below expectation. Hostess was unfriendly when we made reservation. Only time available was 9:30. Lots of empty tables when we arrived at 8:45. Elk ravioli, non descript and dry; disappointing. Way overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SURENDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Inside the Yellowstone and on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

HOME

Disliked: Staff & service

A captive in a mediocre hotel for location

Room was ok but food options were ridiculously bad as no table in the restaurant till 9pm so off to the lodge for cold horrid burger and chips , expensive drinks and lack of friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location on lake great but, I expected the restaurant to be average based on reviews, but sadly it was worse than that. There has no priority booking for guests so we arrived at midday and could not get a table for dinner. The best suggestion staff had for somewhere to eat was a self service canteen a small drive away. This place was awful. Burgers out of tin foil with plastic cutlery. Bear in mind we had booked a deluxe room at the hotel and gone out of our way to stay here as it sells itself as a premier location in the park and it’s not cheap. The cheaper log cabins that surround the main hotel look like a trailer park. There are loads of them, and the hotel cannot cater for the volume of people and there aren’t any other places to eat around. After eating in the awful self service canteen up the road we returned to the hotel for a drink and to enjoy the view. We stopped for one drink and went to bed. Sparkling wine and beer were served Luke warm in cheap glasses that are one step better than plastic and not clean. Sparkling wine served in a normal wine glass. In our room there is no wifi, no TV, and toothpaste spit on bathroom mirrors from many previous guests… this was a deluxe room in main hotel. Some parts of the hotel were clean and quality but the rest is a huge disappointment. It’s being run as a motel pretending to be a hotel. Any complaints bounce off staff who obviously here it all the time and do nothing about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Yellowstone is great for focusing on nature and limiting technology. It should be noted there is no WiFi and service is very poor in the room which can make planning excursions or gps navigation difficult. You also have to make a reservation if you want to eat at the hotel restaurant. Overall, the hotel was beautiful and wildlife was outside every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and clean. Staff was helpful and kind. The room was immaculate and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything went well. We were especially impressed by the renovations which gave us a modern room with a classic feel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Elk Grove Village

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotels and cabins in Yellowstone are not cheap and this place is no exception. We got a 2 doubles bedroom cabin. Most importantly it had a bathroom with shower and sink unlike other cabins. It was clean and comfy. No TV or any special amenities but then again, the whole point is to be exploring nature. The lobby and common area is amazing with bar service and live music. Dining was amazing for dinner at the hotel. I highly recommend you call at least 1-2 days in advance of arriving to get the ideal dinner time reservation because they book quickly. We ended up eating at 9pm they day of when checking in. Otherwise, staff is amazing and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay while visiting Yellowstone. Saw several elk right on the property both days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Make sure you make reservations for dinner. The only other option is Wylie's which is severly overpriced and not very appetizing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with group
great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin, east lansing

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins were clean and comfortable. Grounds and staff were amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Waikoloa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'll admit, I was a little nervous booking this "cabin". I was pleasantly surprised. Clean, comfortable and easy access to the Lake Yellowstone Hotel and nearby lodge. I did have a little problem with no TV or wifi, but really it was probably better to be without it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. Room was filthy, bathroom door broken and wouldn’t shut. Misleading that we weren’t in main hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025