Lake Mcdonald Lodge and Cabins
288 Lake Mcdonald Lodge Loop, West Glacier, MT, 59936
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288 Lake Mcdonald Lodge Loop
West Glacier, MT, 59936 - Phone (406) 888-9923
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Robert C.
1. Xanterra runs 5 lodges in Glacier National Park: Lake McDonald Lodge, Village Inn at Apgar, Rising Sun Motor Inn, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, and Many Glacier Hotel. 2. Lake McDonald Lodge and the Village Inn at Apgar are on Lake McDonald at the west end of the 53 mile long Going To The Sun road. 3. Rising Sun is on the east end of GTTS road, on St. Mary's Lake and was closed due to fires in the area. Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and the Many Glacier Hotel are on Swiftcurrent Lake 20 miles north of GTTS. 4. The 100 year old Many Glacier Hotel is the largest in the park, and in demand, being close to the Grinnell Glacier hike and the Iceberg Lake hike, the most popular hikes in the park. 5. We drove from Many Glacier passed St Mary's Lake, through Logan Pass, and to Lake McDonald Lodge, covering 63 miles including 43 miles of tne GTTS road in 2 hours. 6. We were given room 4 of cabin 7, one of 13 cabins, each with 2 to 6 rooms. There are 37 rooms in the cabins, and about the same number in the 3 story main building. 7. Cabin guests only can park right next to the cabins. Ours had one window with a view of the wall of cabin 8, and a screen door with a view of our parked vehicle. There was a bathroom vent window. 8. The cabin had one full size bed -tough to get used to if you sleep in a queen size bed at home. Comfortable bed, but had to watch for my wife's elbow flying, when turning at night! 9. Our room was very small -about 10'x16', or 160 square feet. This was the second smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in -after Wawona in Yosemite. 10. The bed was against one wall, for space for the door to open. The inside person had to climb over the bed to get out. Naturally I slept on the outside, with the wife on the inside, even though she was the one going to the bathroom in the middle of the night! 11. No TV, no AC, no microwave, no internet access, except in the lobby. No sound insulation. You are SOL if your neighbor has a crying baby or snores louder than my wife!. 12. Small desk, box fan, land line phone -no cell phone coverage. Iron and ironing board -they expect you to have freshly pressed clothes without wrinkles in the restaurant! 13. Sink outside the bathroom, with the shower the size of a phone booth -about 30" square. No room to turn around, unless you are toothpick thin! 14. Cabins 8 and 9 have porches, with chairs and tables facing the lake. Numerous picnic tables between the cabins and the lake. Paved and dim lighted pathway between the cabins and the main building, so bring a flashlight at night!. 15. The 101 year old main building had a lobby with fireplace, a lounge with internet access requiring room # and guest last name, and watch the mounted animal trophy heads hanging from the rafters of the 2nd and 3rd floors. Springs on the sofas were shot, so hard to get up! 16. Also in the main building were rest rooms for guests arriving before the 4pm check in time, a gift shop, a sports bar, and Russell's Fireside dining room with a view of the lake. No ice machine -get ice from the sports bar. 17. Main building had a public veranda with sitting chairs with lake view. Numerous benches behind the hotel with lake view. , 18. Corner rooms of the main building facing the lake are the most desirable. Second floor lake view rooms have a shared patio facing the lake. Rooms with balconies with a lake view reserved 13 months in advance on the Xanterra web site. 19. A small beach is on Lake McDonald in front of the cabins. Boat tours on the boat dock in back of the main building. 20. We made reservations through the glacierparkboat web site for the Lake Josephine boat crossing on the way to Grinnell Glacier at Many Glacier hotel. 21. Beyond the main building is an auditorium for naturalist lectures, and a reading room. 22. Lake McDonald Hotel complex has a camp store, a post office, public rest rooms, and pizza joint Jammer Joes. At least 200 parking spaces, whereas most hiking attractions full by 10am. 23. Red Bus tours stop in front of the Lodge main building. 24. Free shuttle bus stop at complex entrance going to Avalanche Creek, with hikes to Avalanche Lake via Cedar Natures Trail on boardwalk -the only wheelchair accessible hike. I hiked 4 mile Avalanche Lake in women's Chaco sport sandals, when my boots unglued after the 11 mile, 1700 foot elevation gain Grinnell Glacier hike! 25. Transfer to shuttle van at Avalanche Creek for traveling to Logan Pass, location of the Highline trail and 3 mile Hidden Lake trail, another hike I did in Chaco sandals. , 26. In 2015 the hotel was open May 21-Sept 30, but the GTTS at Logan Pass closed until late June, so no direct access to St. Mary Lake, or Many Glacier. 27. Driving times from Lake McDonald Lodge: 50 minutes to Glacier Park Int Airport, 13 minutes to Avalanche Creek, 40 minutes to Logan Pass.
(3)Betty B.
Food was expensive but view worth the price. waiter very poor waited to get menu waited to get food. I had buffalo meat loaf so if putting on menu should be outstanding was very disappointed . Wife's steak was good. waiter said couldn't find desert menu, mistake on our part ordering. Wife had a cherry parfait and it was terrible.
(1)Paul S.
Lunch in the dining room after our boat cruise was delightful. Excellent service and very good food. Limited menu but very well done! ...Above average...
(5)Jim T.
The lobby is like a smaller version of Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone. The rooms are small, and our floor sloped. The restaurant wait is about 45 minutes for dinner, and the WiFi is incredibly slow. There are boat rides on the lake, and "sun road" shuttles pick up from here. The lake is beautiful, and within a few miles are hiking trails and pullouts with river cascades, pools, colorful rocks, and vistas. Apgar Village is a few miles away and worth a visit.
(4)Debbie L.
Friends we were traveling with booked our room next to theirs. We got there in the late afternoon and checked in and went up. The rooms are small with two double beds and so hubby and I each picked one and decided to sleep apart which is no biggy really but it would have been nice to one queen or king bed. The bathrooms are teeny and barely enough room to sit on the pot let alone take a shower. Smaller than an RV shower for those of you who have experienced that! The room was clean enough but felt like I had to wipe everything down for it to feel ok to put my stuff down. There's no AC and we didn't need the heater on as we were experiencing a heat wave while we were there. There were fans in the rooms so that was nice. This is a lodge that is ran by Xanterra, a company that runs many other NP lodges and restaurants. We knew not to expect perfection because we have stayed at many other Xanterra lodges. The lodge is old but it was sweet and even though not perfect, it was expected to be the way it was. The food however, was bland, flavorless, boring and for not much more money, it could have been spectacular. I would have loved a day in the kitchen to make some good food. The food is expensive too. I had two slices of tofu with nuts on top with a cup of bland rice and three bite size mini carrots with one piece of broccolini for almost 17 bucks. The bean burger which I ended up having twice was tasteless but I was going for protein here folks. Others in our group had trout that they said had a good flavor but complained of lots of bones and skin and how to get it all off while picking bones out of their mouths as the ate and peeling fish off the skin they kept talking about while this vegetarian tried to stomach the food on my own plate. Quite hilarious and so that is what I'll remember instead of the unremarkable food tastes. There's no wifi unless you are a paying guest at the lodge and you have the password and even then, you are lucky to get it. No one was helpful or explained the wifi outage when it did happen and when we did ask, we were told it's not their fault, they couldn't explain anything to us and blamed it on the cable company. And.. they weren't nice about it. We had issues with our final bills as well since there were many reservations made and cancelled before choosing our final dates months ago. Finally after straightening everything out, it was ok but their billing system or management system is different than any other place we have every stayed and if the manager isn't there, no one can help you with your bill or answer any questions because they just don't know anything they say. All in all, the place is set at gorgeous Lake McDonald and if that's all you care about, then go! The lodge is ok but I wouldn't stay again unless it was for one or two nights at the most and then I'd bring my own delicious food.
(2)D T.
Great atmosphere with a lady playing piano. Tables are not too close together. And the food is pretty darn good as in it's good quality. You get what you pay for as opposed to other park restaurants that serve junk using the park as an 'anchor store'. This place is good enough we made sure to hike a bit extra and come on in for a second night. Probably the best food we had in Montana during our recent trip.
(4)Ronald A.
I am a fan of this restaurant. I normally do not have much in the way of expectations for restaurants in national parks. They usually are pretty ordinary. On this trip to the Park, i have had two meals here and both beat expectations. They do a charcuterie. Three types of sausage, goat cheese and a good mustard. The sausage included duck, elk and bison. Rebecca and I shared and smiled. We then shared a black bean burger that was a good as I ever have had; it was moist and flavorful. I could have, but did not need to add any condiments. When I came back the second time with a friend, i had a wonderful bison meat loaf sandwich. My friend had a bison burger, which was just a bit dry. I learned to order the cole slaw or fries instead of the garden salad. They do a nice job of being organic, using free range and local sources when possible. They have a vegan option. All in all, I was very impressed with the menu. My dishes turned out good. Our services was prompt and friendly. No complaints, with one exception. We arrived at the lodge at 1:45 hoping to have lunch and they were closing the main dining room. Fortunately, we could and did eat in the bar. They did a great job. However, i do not understand why they closed so early. I anticipate coming back to the Park next year, so anticipating coming back here for lunch and looking forward to it. This was a nice surprise.
(4)Kristina K.
Beautiful place! Please keep in mind that I did not stay here but went here to have some tea before our cold morning hike. It is located on the lake and has views from every angle. There is not that much around so it is very quiet, great place to walk around and take in all the views. The store is also great and it has a lot of authentic things that are found in Montana. The best part is that its in Glacier National Forrest and right down the way from Avalanche Falls trail, a great 3 or more mile hike to the most gorgeous lake and mountains...seriously my favorite part of the trip! I ate at the pizza place after our hike and it was good (even though we didn't order pizza). Awesome place to visit, even if its just for the day!
(5)L D.
We had a group of 7 stay in the cabins. Very comfortable. In the heat wave the Park was having, we opened the two windows, front and back and the room stayed very comfortable. We were there July 8-10 and we left the morning of the 11th. The people complaining about no TV or limited WiFi should stay home and not clog up one of the most beautiful environments in the United States. There is a general store where picnic supplies can be purchased and then off to explore the vastness that is Glacier. The short jaunt up to Polebridge was worth it. There is a mercantile with a bakery that sold huckleberry bars, breads, sandwiches and more. This was another good picnic site. My boys did a 12 mile hike from Logan's pass, I was a wuss and did the Cedars loop. Lots of mountain goats, and smaller mammals around, did not see any bears, but saw scat. We saw a deer at the Lodge. The only complaint I had was that the Dining room closed at 9:00, and it was still light and most of us weren't ready to eat. We adapted and ate in the bar instead.
(5)Mama C.
This review is for the restaurant in The Lodge as well as the Lodge policy. They refused to give us their WiFi password even though we were dining in their restaurant that night and potentially that morning....we just needed to check in to our flight on our ipad while dining. Very unaccommodating and unsympathetic to our needs. My husband and I were staying in the Lake McDonald Motel which is on the same grounds as the lodge and which promotes the Lodge's restaurant. This was our last night in the park and we were looking forward to a nice night. We were asked if we'd like to wait for a table by window....we said YES of course! We waited 10 minutes gladly. However, we got a tiny table at an exit door in the corner...with some glass. When people who came after us got a beautiful table with a large window (and no, they did not have a reservation as they do not take them for small parties). As East Glacier had alcohol restrictions due to being on an Indian Reservation and a festival was going on, I was unsure whether or not they were able to serve alcohol either. So, when my husband asked if they were restricted, the waiter acted like he knew nothing about and when we went on to explain why we were asking he cut us off and curtly said "I'll leave this up to you to decide" and walked off to the next table with a fake "What Can I Get YOU to Drink?". We were shocked. When he returned my husband said we wanted nothing to drink. Five minutes later....the manager came over with a notebook to take our order. I asked if we had lost our waiter. He said that "no, he was busy doing other things". Immediately I felt even more uncomfortable, that our waiter didn't want to serve us....I wanted to just get up and leave. Our food finally arrived. I ordered the filet which came with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. The beef had good flavor, but overdone. The potatoes had nothing on it. neither did the asparagus. dry as bones...no salt, no olive oil drizzled on, no butter, no nothing. I was afraid to complain about it. My husband ordered the bison burger and fries and his looked delicious and he said that it was...however, I wouldn't have been surprised if it hadn't been spit in......As when the rude waiter brought it to the table...my husband had stepped away, so it was just me and when he set it on the table he said "and this for Mr. Grumpy". I was blown away when he said this. I didn't want to cause a scene, but I wish I would have stood up for my husband then, gotten up and left that food sitting there... I would never EVER step foot in that hole again if it was the last place in the park. Anyway, it's just not that special. There are better places to stay and MUCH better places to eat. I ate better out of my cooler. Incidentally, the couple who came after us and sat at the table with the beautiful view??? They both sent their meal back and left long before I gagged mine down.
(1)Clifford W.
Ate at Lake McDonald Lodge Russells Restaurant. Menu is limited due to this resort type locale. Food was expensive for what you got. Appetizer platter spread out with few cubes or cheese, couple slices of pickled veggies, and minimalist appearing items. Main entrees ($20-30+) were basic cooked burgers, steaks, pasta. and same menu every night. Breakfast buffet ($15) basic hotel steam table eggs, sausage, bacon, hot/cold cereal, cold hard boil eggs. I would not eat here again but few eateries open during off season. We did not stay in the Lodge but opt for the cabins run by Lodge. The cabins were small and had their own restroom/showers. Two twin beds, sink in room, restroom in small closet like adjoining room. Exterior surrounding the Lodge had nice landscape. The Lodge was build 1916 and people use to arrive there by boat. Lobby was nice with large fireplace and animal heads hung up in lobby as decor. Wi-Fi very slow and inconsistent with drop offs similar to the old days when one used 14.4 modem.
(3)Tom A.
If you are looking for modern accommodations, look elsewhere. If you need peace and tranquility with basic accommodations, this is it. The fireplace and great room when you enter is wonderful. Sit in the inglenooks and soak in the warmth. Lake McDonald is steps from the back of the lodge. Boat cruise or rentals at your choice. We didn't eat a meal we just stayed overnight in a room facing the lake. Most rooms have double beds and ours was comfy. The room was very small. The nicest part was we could hear the fireplace crackling as we drifted off to sleep! Wifi is very sporadic. We never connected even in the lobby. No TV. Just my spouse and me. Perfect.
(5)Jennifer P.
My family and I are on the way to the restaurant and helped an elderly woman that got in a car accident and we showed up 7 minutes after the restaurant closed for lunch and Markus kindly let us come into the restaurant we had a wonderful meal with our family what a beautiful room and a wonderful lunch!
(5)Mandy W.
This review is for the food, not the lodge itself. I went with my mother for a meal before we took our boat tour. The lodge itself is nice, the hostess greeted us politely, and our waitress made sure we were comfortable. I got a bowl of tomato and lentil soup with two rolls and my mother got the bison meatloaf sandwich with the side salad. That was it. There was a long wait for our food and we hoped that would mean it was great. Boy, were we wrong. When the food finally came out we could only wonder why it took them so long to slap a slice of bison meatloaf onto two toasted pieces of bread with some crispy onions that my mother said tasted like the ones you get at the grocery store in a bag. Because that was all that was on the sandwich. No condiments, vegetables, nothing. The meat was cold, didn't even cover the bread, and my mother has to ask for some condiments on the side so get sandwich would at least have some flavor and moisture. For her side salad they only had three dressing choices. Vegan Caesar, Dijon vinaigrette, and another vinaigrette. She chose the Dijon one and what came out looked nothing like a vinaigrette. In fact, she hoped it wasn't mayonnaise she was currently trying to put on her salad. It wasn't smooth and couldn't be poured on like a normal dressing. My soup was good, but not great. Not a 'long wait was worth it' good, either. It was just soup and I was glad it didn't taste like a canned tomato soup, at the least. My rolls didn't even make it out with our food, but our waitress noticed and quickly went and got them for us. Maybe it would have been better without them because they were like brown rocks on the outside that I had to claw apart. In the end, half of the outside was left on the plate in sharp crumbs. When we got our bill my mother actually congratulated me on getting a cheap dish compared to her almost twelve dollar sandwich that would make even Subway's sandwich artists weep. When choosing between a higher tip and a lower one, we finally chose the higher one as the waitress had actually been helpful and on top of things. Don't go here for the food. Bring your own and save yourself and your wallets.
(1)Kathleen L.
Breakfast buffet with bicycle group after sunrise ride to Logan Pass. Usual breakfast buffet fare, fresh and well prepared. Lodge dining room has beautiful views of the lake, and staff helped combine tables so most could sit together. We arrived early, but the place really filled up and I think large groups would be difficult to accommodate. Nice break from campsite food! Would definitely go back
(5)Kat F.
Me and my family ate here for lunch while we were waiting for a boat tour down on the water. The service was just okay. Took almost 35 minutes to get our food in a half-empty restaurant and the waiter only came by once aside from taking our order. The bison burgers were completely overdone to the point of being almost inedible. The chicken salad sandwich, while a very good chicken mixture, was on burnt bread. It could have been really good, and it seems like the place has a lot potential, but the place needs work in terms of food and service.
(3)Pete O.
Small but pretty lodge with excellent views . Closed from October thro Springtime. Rooms are on the small side but each has en- suite bathroom. Some have views over the lake- which is a very calming place - many seats outside facing lake and afternoon sun- a photographers paradise We had a 'disabled' room in the nearby Cobb House which also has its own lounge and verandah . The drive across the park on the Going to the Sun road is not to be missed, providing breathtaking views and several sharp intakes of breath on the narrow, twisting road. The accommodation is not cheap ($200ish/ night) and the food whilst tasty is a little costly too. Staff were excellent. Just to sit in the central lounge area with its large fireplace, after a day of fresh air, and to people watch was a great calming experience Nearby Agpar village is worth a visit altho a few too many gift shops for my liking A refreshing visit
(4)Paula L.
Beautiful ! Historic! And a Great place to stop for lunch! Take time to stroll along the lake and skip a few stones, it's very therapeutic!!
(4)Dave B.
This is a review of the food in the Lodge, not the accommodation. We came in with a party of six, and were seated with a bit of a delay (not really a problem, as the bar was open and the main lobby area was nice to burn some time in). As seems to be the "theme" for our trip to Montana, the food varied from excellent to terribly disappointing. Most of our party enjoyed their food, except for those who had the salmon which was terrible overcooked. For myself, my trout was overcooked but still enjoyable. Service was fine, and once we were seated was swift and got us fed, watered, and out the door. On another visit in the same week, we just got coffee to go which was surprisingly good.
(4)Joe H.
I would stay again just because of the location. We were not here to stay in our room, which in just about any other location would be about a 2 star at best. It was clean, small, and efficient. We stayed in one of the out buildings a short walk from the lodge. We were okay with that because we were in the off season the week before the park shut down. Most of the people were retirees and were not making a lot of noise or trouble. The most noise we had was the owl that woke us up outside of our open window. This beat the skunk living under the cabin on the short stroll to the lodge. The lodge had a great little pub and the feel was much cozier than the stay at Many Glacier, which is much larger with a lot more commotion. We were conveniently located in a small village close to the general store and post office and could meet the red car tour bus in the morning very easily. I love this park and we considered ourselves very lucky to be able to stay inside of the park.
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