22 Best Hotels in Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana, Montana

Lavishly appointed log cabins sit amid 1.6 million acres of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, providing a wonderful sense of heritage with log post beds, Western-themed quilts, spectacular photos, and world-class artworks, not to mention blissful isolation and excellent food. Most cabins offer wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs, in addition to such luxuries as plush terry robes and Blu-ray players. Foodies savor superb regional dishes from chef Jacob Leatherman such as Wagyu beef with caramelized-fennel home fries, roasted-date barbecue sauce, and purple potato. Rates include trail rides, hikes, tennis, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing and casting lessons, snowshoeing, three meals daily with a multicourse gourmet dinner, house wines and cocktails, and more. Additional off-site activities (incurring a surcharge) take full advantage of the nearby Bitterroot and Sapphire ranges or Salmon River with options like heli-hiking, photo safaris, summer cattle drives, golf, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, mountain biking, ATV rides, and downhill skiing. Special activities such as artists' workshops, Western horsemanship weekends, and vintners' programs are held several times annually.

A snug haven in a rugged landscape, this 1,200-acre ranch is surrounded by pines and aspens deep in Teton Canyon, an eastern gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The duplex cabins feel like a second home, with comfortable furniture, wood-paneled ceilings, rough-hewn wainscoting, and picture windows. Enveloping sofas and chairs, a large stone fireplace, and more golden wood fill the main lodge. The 3,600-square-foot log home has three suites, each with room for four or more people, making it ideal for larger groups. Three meals daily (included in the room rate) are served family-style, and the food is memorable: a sausage-egg-and-cheese bake with homemade muffins for breakfast, grilled lemon-glazed salmon for dinner, and pies just out of the oven. They'll fortify you for a day of hiking, wildlife viewing, or guided horseback riding (also included in the room rate). In summer multi-day pack trips into the Bob Marshall give riders a glimpse of the Rockies as Lewis and Clark saw them.

This modern, upscale hotel is in a great location right downtown, with easy access to bars, restaurants, and shops, though parking can be a hassle in the high season. You can expect high levels of cleanliness and service, and there are two bars on-site, one in the lobby and the other on the roof, with grand views of the city and the surrounding mountains. 

Just a short drive north of Whitefish, this working dude ranch, nestled between two pine-covered ridges at the base of Spencer Mountain, is a playground for horse people and outdoor-recreation enthusiasts. You can ride the nearby trails on 3,000+ acres of public land or in the indoor arena, watch trainers work with horses, or take lessons yourself. There's unlimited hiking, fishing in nearby Spencer Lake, skeet shooting, archery, and more. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a distinct Western flair. The cabin overlooks pasture and the nearby woods, and it's not uncommon to sit on the deck and watch deer and other wildlife.

Located in a grove of old Ponderosa pines on the banks of the Swan River, these well-appointed cottages are an excellent place to stay any season of the year. From one-room suites to full one- and two-bedroom cabins, all the units offer the comforts of home just a short stroll from all the gastronomical and cultural amenities Bigfork has to offer. If you want to sit and admire the river from your front porch, choose one of the Deluxe River Cabins.

If you want the atmosphere of a mountain lodge with modern amenities and good connectivity, this property is ideal. The spacious lobby features a large stone fireplace, beautiful floor tile work that looks like a mountain river, and nice stone features. Rooms have LED TVs, free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves, and on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a business center, and a fitness room. Breakfast is included, and there's a 24-hour complimentary coffee bar with free cookies in the afternoon. The lodge is 18 miles from West Glacier, but there's a free shuttle to Lake McDonald Lodge in summer and a free shuttle to Whitefish Mountain Resort during ski season. Rooms on the east side have a mountain view; those on the west side overlook a community green space.

These once-functional grain silos are one of the more memorable—and popular—accommodation options in the Kalispell area. Located on an 80-acre, third-generation family farm, these beautifully designed units offer loft bedrooms, full kitchenettes, and stunning mountain views. 

Since 1945, the lodge (previously "Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge") has been providing families a wholesome and active Western getaway. The beautiful green grounds are on the shore of the lake, where beach fires, canoeing, and sailing take place. The lodge, accommodations, and other buildings are all log-and-stone structures. Horseback rides set out both in the morning and evening, and you can learn to rope in the rodeo arena. Many activities such as rafting and guided fishing trips are available for an extra cost. It's BYOB at the bar. From October through May, the lodge is open for corporate retreats only.

This 1923, antique-filled home has five spacious guest rooms with down duvets. Special extras include a morning coffee tray delivered to your room and nightly turndown service. The snow bus to the ski resort stops one block away.

Tucked away in a forested canyon, this rustic, eco-friendly lodge is within walking distance of downtown restaurants and other amenities in West Glacier. Rooms are basic, but large, and all have mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with satellite cable. There's a 24-hour guest lounge with a computer and printer as well as snacks, coffee, and tea. The locally sourced continental breakfast is exceptionally good and includes fresh fruit, baked goods, granola, cereals, and hard-boiled eggs or quiche. Maximum occupancy is two people per room, even in rooms with two queen beds. Two nearby guesthouses can accommodate up to eight people.

Built of cedar timbers and decorated in a Western style, this lodge-style bed-and-breakfast is warm and inviting. A hearty breakfast is served at individual tables in the dining room, and hors d'oeuvres are served with wine by the fireplace in the late afternoon. All rooms have private baths, and most have balconies with mountain views. The lovely garden has a deck, gas firepit, and hot tub. As the lodge is very close to Whitefish Mountain Resort, it has a ski room with boot and glove dryers, and the snow bus to the ski area stops right outside. Fitness center passes are free for guests, and there are also on-site laundry facilities.

Always a Whitefish favorite, Grouse Mountain is consistently booked solid in July and August. Public tennis courts and cross-country trails border the lodge, and there's a 36-hole golf course next door. Off-season you can book some bargain activity packages. Thoroughly modern, it has a sunny lounge area with a lacquered slate floor, elk-horn chandeliers, soft-cushioned furniture, and a tall fireplace. The Grill at Grouse ($$–$$$$) focuses on steaks, ribs, and Pacific Northwest salmon baked on a cedar plank. Food is also served outside from mid-April to mid-October on the deck and patio ($–$$$), where there's shade and a large stone firepit. The Wine Room can be reserved for a five-course dinner expertly paired with wines from their impressive collection. Recently renovated guest rooms are less refined but have standard modern furnishings and features, including 24-inch flat-screen TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. Also updated, with a refrigerator, wet bar, and microwave, the loft units are a good choice for families. During the holidays the lodge is decorated with twinkly flair.

When the snow flies, this lodge is nearly buried, which makes for cozy fireside dining and relaxing. The log lodge sits on the lakeshore, where you can cross-country ski or snowshoe from the door. In summer, step off the cabin porch for a hike or a swim. Cabins are updated yet rustic. You can dine on trout in the restaurant ($$$$) while watching the trout rise.

The smell of freshly baked cookies greets travelers in the afternoon as soon as they walk into the Kalispell Grand. The hotel has been welcoming guests since 1912, shortly after Glacier became a national park. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with nice-size work desks for business travelers. 

On the edge of the lake, this luxury resort offers several accommodation options, including two lodges and a selection of luxury condo and home rentals nearby. The Main Lodge has well-appointed suites of various sizes, while the Viking Lodge has smaller, classic hotel rooms. You can spend an afternoon on the private beach or use their marina for sailing, jet-skiing, or kayaking. In winter, daily shuttle service is available to the ski slopes. The only lakefront restaurant in the area, the Boat Club ($$$$), offers high-end dining with a large selection of beer and wine, while the Boat Club Bar serves food and drink in a more casual setting.

As the name indicates, the links are front and center here. The inn is just a few steps from the pro shop, and the veranda has views of the course as well as the surrounding mountains and a pond. Condos and vacation homes, with private decks, barbecue grills, fireplaces, and simple, comfortable furnishings, line the fairways. For skiers, there are daily shuttles to Whitefish Mountain, where guests can use the Kintla day-use lodge to warm by the fire and eat lunch. The spa has some of the best treatments in the area, including a hammered copper soaking tub and Montana's only Vichy shower. The Meadow Lake Bar & Grille ($$–$$$) specializes in pastas, burgers, and rib-eye steaks. You can dine outside in summer. Troop Meadow Lake has many activities for the kids, including swimming-pool games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and movie night.

This resort, perched above Flathead Lake, offers 30 well-appointed suites surrounding an outdoor pool on meticulously groomed grounds. From your room, enjoy sweeping views of the lake (best from the lakeside lodges) and surrounding mountains. The hotel is well situated for hiking, golfing, rafting, and lake cruising. The log-accented dining room is designed to let you watch the sunset while enjoying smoked pheasant and other delicacies. The dining room is open seasonally; the bar serves light dinners year-round.

Five minutes from the entrance to West Glacier, these cozy two-bedroom cabins can accommodate up to 10 people and have living rooms, barbecues, private decks, and fully equipped kitchens. On-site you'll also find an eight-room lodge, a horseshoe pit, a sand volleyball court, four ponds stocked with trout, and an outdoor-sports shop (packages are available that include accommodations and rafting or fishing trips). The lodge at a nearby sister property, the Glacier Homestead, can accommodate up to 26 people; it also has two cabins and a simple bunkhouse that is very inexpensive to book. This property was formally called Glacier Outdoor Center. 

Constructed on the site of the Missoula Mercantile and incorporating its old heavy timbers, this new hotel is the perfect blend of modern and historical. It offers studios and extended-stay suites, and bright, airy spaces to sit by the fireplace or enjoy your included breakfast. There's also a fitness center and rooftop courtyard.

This authentic cattle ranch of some 37,000 acres of forests and grasslands is the perfect place to try "glamping," though staying in one of the perma-tents at Paws Up is a long way from roughing it. Think luxurious, safari-style tents, complete with fine linens, en suite baths, and a "camping butler." For even more refinement, try one of the luxury homes, each with its own outdoor hot tub. Included in your stay is the use of an electric car to navigate around the expansive ranch, where you can fly-fish in the Blackfoot River, go horseback riding, or pamper yourself at "Spa Town." Kids will never be bored thanks to the daily Kids Corps of Discovery offering activities lasting a full or half day.

At this small, personal, and beautiful guest ranch bordering the Bob Marshall Wilderness, all-inclusive packages for either three or six nights are the rule. You get traditional Western meals and a horse to ride for the duration of your stay. Some packages emphasize riding, others fishing or hunting, and they offer snowmobile tours in the winter. They also offer multi-day pack trips into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Combining eclectic Montana-inspired decor with a minimalist Scandinavian design aesthetic, the Wren is the highest-rated hotel in Missoula. It's right downtown, which means it's close to both the university campus and most of the city's eateries and live music venues.