At Glacier Haven Inn, you'll be 33.4 km (20.8 mi) from Glacier National Park and 37.5 km (23.3 mi) from Lake McDonald. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, Glacier Haven Bar & Grill, serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions in proximity to this Essex lodge include Apgar Visitor Center and St. Mary Lake.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 23 min drive - 41.9 km
Getting around
Essex Station - 9 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Glacier Haven Cafe - 1 min walk
Tavern at Stanton Lake Trail - 4 min drive
Healthy Haven Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Glacier Haven Inn
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Glacier Haven Inn. Self parking is free.
This Essex lodge is smoke free.
1 floor
9 guestrooms or units
2 buildings
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Glacier Haven Inn offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Essex lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 3 per cent 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 01 November to 1 March:
Dining venue
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Alcohol isn't served at Glacier Haven Inn.
Property is also known as
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Glacier Haven Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A very nice and remote area. We stayed in the caboose and it was great. You are near the historic rail way so trains do run near but that did not bother us. The food at the tavern was very good and the portions were large.
Great stay overall! The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and everything was well-maintained. The only small downside was that the shower water could have been a bit hotter. Other than that, everything was perfect and I’d happily stay here again
A small place off the highway. Had a little kitchen next door and had a hot meal after a long day. Room was cozy. Only negative is trains do run behind the property in the middle of the night and the hwy is in in the front. We knew ahead of time and had ear plugs and slept great. Would definitely stay again
Secluded cabin, it was cozy. We were there during fall so we used ac during the day but there was no heat source in the room for the chilly morning. The staff there are awesome and the cafe has great Asian food. It’s a little pricey but given the location it was probably fair. I look forward to my next stay!
Colburn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elisa
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Between busy road and railroad tracks
Elisa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Karen
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but smelled musty. The road was noisy and the trains ran quite often but that can’t be helped.
We loved staying at Glacier Haven Inn. It is a family run business and they were so kind to us. The cabin was very cute and quaint. The cabin we stayed in didn’t have a bathroom but the bath house was right next store and very clean. I was impressed with how well maintained and clean everything was. It is very close to the Glacier east entrance, only about 15 minutes away. The restaurant on the property has very good homemade Chinese food as well. All around we loved our stay!
Average roadside motel. It is sitting in front of a rail switching yard. Although we heard no train whistles, there was train traffic all night. We were awoken about four times during the night. I would however stay again. Please replace the pillows.
Dewayne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rebecca
9 Oct 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Staff did not have our reservation. Room appeared to be not fully cleaned - personal items from a previous guest still in the room.