Glacier Haven Inn

2.0 star property
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Cabin
Gift shop
Living area
Living area
Aerial view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
14305 Hwy 2E, Essex, MT, 59916
  • Glacier National Park
    21 min drive
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    25 min drive
  • Lake McDonald
    28 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    50 min drive

Room options

Cabin

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View (Triple )

  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 149 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View (Quad)

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, Glacier Haven Inn is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Walton Ranger Station and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. .This ski lodge is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Glacier National Park and 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Lake McDonald.

What's nearby

  • Glacier National Park - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lake McDonald - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Two Medicine Lake - 54 min drive - 73.8 km
  • St. Mary Lake - 91 min drive - 120.3 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 9 min drive
  • Glacier Park Intl. Airport (FCA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glacier Haven Inn

Ski-in/ski-out lodge with a restaurant
Glacier Haven Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Essex lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2021.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with Asian cuisine at Glacier Haven Bar & Grill, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Glacier Haven Bar & Grill - This café specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Glacier Haven Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance

More

  • Renovated guest rooms – January 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's café is only operational during the months of June, July, and August.
Please be informed that there is no cell phone service in this location.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 01 to March 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn
Glacier Haven Essex
Glacier Haven
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge
Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge Essex

Glacier Haven Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 134 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Missjaneog, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really e joyed our stay at Glacier Haven RV park. The service we received from Steve was amazing, always so friendly and went out if our way to help us when we got locked out of our van. Loved the room too! So cute and Cody. Would definitely stay again and recommend it. Great value for money in a place that can be quite pricey in general. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Utah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were super nice and helpful, bathrooms clean. Very pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jason, Sammamish, wa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a cabin that hasn’t been updated from the 1700’s. Expensive and staff had more stupid rules the I thought were possible. No bathroom or sinks in cabin. Need to walk to community bath house. 20 miles from Glacier Nation Park was nice. Everything was closed at motel because of Covid. Avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ann, Essex Montana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst service I have ever delt with! No WiFi, everything was out dated and she charged me $50 for assuming I slept on top of the comforter!!! Absolute worst service! Nothing like letting your guests know your lack of cleaning. I would never recommend or stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in late and they directed us all the way to our site. All the while they were patient and complient with us. The cabin was too nice also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice and Friendly people. Nice small rustic cabin style home base for Glacier NP
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalia, Las vegas

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Very clean, very friendly owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Brian, Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman who runs the place has a strange restriction about sleeping in between the blankets. If you sleep on top of the blankets, she'll charge you $50 extra. On its own, this requirement is that bad. But it made me suspicious as to whether or not she was washing both the sheets and the blankets. There also is no WiFi and a train runs right past the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary, California

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and peaceful....without internet for two nights but it taught us to enjoy each other and nature and never missed a thing... Thank You Glacier Haven... we will be back!! ❤️😘 AWESOME
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michele, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, however we were lead to believe this was a cabin but it's just a room, the trucks zipping by in the front and the train going during the night in the back made it difficult to sleep. Staff was very nice though!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

TsWar, Montana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and nice, the price was good... at first. But beware, even with a service dog you will be charged an extra $25 for cleaning. And FYI, they do not give you a heads up about that even when you call ahead of time to make sure it’s all good for your dog. And dont you dare arrive too late. You’ll get charged for that. Don’t sleep on top of the comforter or you can get an extra charge. If you’re taller than 6ft, be prepared to hit your head walking in the room or while attempting a shower. If you have a very wide backside you won’t be able to sit on the toilet. And don’t expect A/C. Although, they do provide a box fan which was a life saver in the middle of July. If you just need a cheap, clean, place to lay your head, this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandesh, Foster City , CA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly folks , gave me clear directions on how to get there , dinner served between 6-8 and they have a menu of choices. Only drawback is there is no phone or WiFi network here. If your goal is to be cut off from technology this is ok. I was hoping to get some email done and no luck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Steve, Portland, Oregon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Shower was a bit small. Friendly staff. We enjoyed listening to the trains roll by through the nite. We would book another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

GM, Arizona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room with super friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again. Huckleberry pie was a plus!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MArk, Minnetonka, MN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great info about local natural attractions. The most personable staff for an inn and restaurant we have met!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Helena, Portland Oregon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Owners were very nice people but due to Covid no food, room very small and dark, active railroad in back of motel, so between the train and a road very noisy at night. Vent for dinner at the Resort in Essex, got water, waited 1/2 hr and no one came to give us menu ! So we left. We left Essex after 1st night , East Glacier was closed and nothing to do in Essex after you see a goat lick and if you don't fish..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner and caretaker was very nice, her name was Julie. We were checking in late and we gave her a ring to notify her. She was accommodating and waited for us until 10:30 pm. She checked us in and gave us park recommendations. She also gave us the option to upgrade our camping cabin to the hotel room, which we gladly did. She made sure that every morning she would remake our beds and replenish towels. We tried to minimize her efforts doing laundry and hung up our towels for reuse. But they were still replaced with fresh ones. She does offer a few food items in the store, and during the summer they offer hot food items. The motel is also located in the middle of the park and it makes it super easy to get from one point of the park to another. I definitely recommend it to any traveler!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019