Yellowstone National Park Alternative Lodging Tip for Families- West Yellowstone, MT

West Yellowstone, MT is probably the most popular gateway city for Yellowstone National Park visit due to its proximity to famous Old Failthful  geyser area. If you can't find Old Faithful in-park lodge availability(bookable up to 18 month in advance), or you just find in-park lodge out of your budget, or you need modern amenities like wifi, fridge or microwave, make sure you check lodging options in West Yellowstone, MT especially Three Bear Lodge. You can find lots of options through third party travel sites and there are also hidden gems who do not sell over third party at all, which I have found of great value. Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, MT is a great example.

The lodge is very clean and adequate with amenities you don't have from in park lodges, e.g.TV, phone, microwave, fridge and wifi. They gave guests breakfast coupons in their restaurant, which offers very nice made-to order breakfast experience rather than buffet breakfast as in some other chain hotels. Hotel service is excellent, they send us extra sheets right away. It is located close to West Yellowstone visit center, hence you can attend national park service's night program easily. A grocery store and tons of restaurants are within walking distance. They have motel suites with excellent value for groups and families. Their main lodge rooms are more upscale and will give you rustic feel of the bear country. They are usually themed and great for kids too. We have their 2 queen and 1 king motel suite, which costs a fraction of other chains hotel in the area. Their motel rooms also have a western touch with bears as theme. A story of the lodge and motel is also included in their brochure in room. Another good example of local business who doesn't use travel sites, hence it offers customer the best value. We would definitely stay again. 

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