The Best Hotels Closest to St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park for 2026

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Walsh Cottage inside Glacier National Park on Lake McDonald

10/10 Excellent

"The Walsh cottage is a wonderful cozy cabin situated in peaceful and quiet surroundings. The location is excellent being inside the park for early morning starts. The scenery by the cottage of Lake MacDonald is breathtaking. It is not a lakeside view but with only a very short walk, the beach is right there. We even got to enjoy a visit by a black bear to a berry bush very close to our cottage. Later a momma bear and 3 cubs were seen on the shoreline of Lake MacDonald right by the cottage. We loved staying here and would recommend to others"

Glacier Park Lodge

8/10 Good

"This a beautiful old lodge with real Montana character. The food was far better than I expected. I's an old lodge so the bathrooms are small."

Hooks Hideaway Motel

8/10 Good

"Not many choices on the east side of the park. Hooks was adequate for our needs. Hopefully they figured out their fire alarm system. Went off at 11:45pm the first night and 7:30pm the next night. Staff were friendly and four legged greeters were adorable."

West Glacier Cabin Village

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and close to Glacier NP. Super clean and was well equipped with all the necessities."

St. Mary Village

8/10 Good

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Whistling Swan Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were running late so I called and got ahold of Mark the owner. He had been very helpful when planning our trip to the Going to the Sun Road and was also very helpful when we got there later than planned. Although the outside of this motel shows a little age, the inside was very nice and very clean. Mark has done a great job remodeling and he was very helpful when we got there with suggestions on what to see."

Buffalo Camp #7

10/10 Excellent

"Given the wrong code to get in and it took a while to get but experience a very serene view and slept well"

Mountain Pine Motel

8/10 Good

"Quiet, peaceful area, nice room."

Lodgepole Gallery

8/10 Good

"Consistent as advertised, very helpful host and very good amenities."

Other attractions near St. Mary Lake

A river winding through a forest with yellow foliage and a mountain in the background.

St. Mary Visitor Center

9.4/10 (178 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at St. Mary Visitor Center, a lovely green space in East Glacier Park. Discover the stunning glacier views while you're in the area.

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A mountain with a prominent peak, a grassy valley, and a cloudy sky.

Logan Pass Visitor Center

9.2/10 (51 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Logan Pass Visitor Center, a lovely green space in East Glacier Park. Discover the stunning glacier views while you're in the area.

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St. Mary Falls

9.4/10 (257 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at St. Mary Falls during your travels in East Glacier Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Virginia Falls

9.4/10 (52 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Falls during your travels in East Glacier Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Lower Saint Mary Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Saint Mary Lake during your travels in Babb. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Piegan Pass Trailhead

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Piegan Pass Trailhead during your travels to East Glacier Park. Discover the stunning glacier views while you're in the area.

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Scalplock Lookout Trail

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Scalplock Lookout Trail during your travels to East Glacier Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Cut Bank Trailhead

You can take time to visit Cut Bank Trailhead during your travels to East Glacier Park. Discover the stunning glacier views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Mary Lake?

St. Mary Lake is located in an area of East Glacier Park that travelers like for its parks. East Glacier Park is home to 80 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best place to stay close to St. Mary Lake?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from St. Mary Lake, Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins - Inside the Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good choice is St. Mary Village, located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) away.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Mary Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near St. Mary Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Mary Lake?

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