Rainbow Ranch Lodge Review

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Rainbow Ranch Lodge

  • Address: 42950 Gallatin Rd., U.S. 191, Big Sky, MT, 59716
  • Mailing: Box 160336, Big Sky, MT, USA
  • Phone: 406/995-4132; 800/937-4132
  • Fax: 406/995-2861
  • www.rainbowranch.com

Fodor's Review:

Lovely log-accented cabins and a fully updated 1919 log lodge perch alongside the Gallatin River. Fish from the riverbank or in the rainbow trout-stocked pond (catch and release). An outdoor fireplace stands beside the infinity hot tub. Animal and fishing motifs decorate the spacious guest rooms, which have wood-burning fireplaces (most), TVs discreetly hidden behind pictures, filtered water, lodgepole-pine beds, and down comforters. The exceptional restaurant ($$$$), decorated with Western paintings, has the state's largest collection of wines, 6,500 bottles, displayed in the Bacchus Room, where groups of up to 14 can dine. Fresh fish is flown in daily. Among the game dishes are mesquite-grilled elk tenderloin and Gorgonzola-crusted bone-in buffalo rib eye. Pros: Guest room decks overlook the river; great use of wood, even in baths. Cons: Situated along highway rather than in resort area; only coffee, tea, and some pastries put out in morning.

  • Hotel Details: 21 rooms, 3 cabins
  • In-room: Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, bar.
  • Rate includes: Continental breakfast
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
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