Name: Yellowstone Big Rock Inn
Address: 902 Scott Street, Gardiner, Montana, United States of America, Gardiner, Montana, US
Price range: US$239–US$305 per night
Rating: 8.73

What guests think

Yellowstone Big Rock Inn earns praise for convenient access to Yellowstone's North Entrance, mountain views, and frequent elk sightings around the property, making it a practical, comfortable base for park-focused travelers.

Guests often highlight friendly, helpful staff and easy check-in, though the front desk is not 24 hour and a few reviews mention unhelpful interactions or limited support late at night. Large rooms and shared balconies or porches with seating are appreciated; some guests report noise from upstairs or outside and note that parts of the property feel dated. Cleanliness is generally strong, but recurring comments mention worn or discolored towels, occasional housekeeping misses, and slippery bathroom floors. Expect a straightforward, no-frills base for exploring Yellowstone.

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Facilities

Ample onsite parking and shared outdoor seating/balconies with mountain views are appreciated. The front desk is not 24 hour; a lobby kiosk offers bear-spray rentals.

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10

Susan

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The double queen room had ample space, with a lot of desk counter space and a couch. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed being able to walk to get breakfast across the street, and supper just down the street. There is not a 24-hour front desk, but they make arrangements if you let them know you will be arriving late.

10

DANIEL

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking and property access. Air conditioner was great

8

Sherry

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and right out front. Beautiful location, more elk in and around town than I saw in Yellowstone.

10

John

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean hotel in Gardner MT. Located close to shops and restaurants. The views from second floor balcony was amazing. Each unit had two chairs on the balcony for viewing the mountainside and enjoying your morning coffee.

10

Kimberly

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice of them to leave the keys on the door for us when we arrived late in the evening after the office had closed.

10

Sandra

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean. No elevators though (access to rooms is outside). Check in was closed when i arrived (about 10pm) so they left my room key taped to the door of the reception area.

10

MILDRED

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Big Rock was in town but not in high traffic, walking distance to restaurants, a grocery market. It was clean, comfortable and the kitchenette was everything we needed to cook a simple meal. The view was great and the table and chairs on the common patio area was appreciated. A bonus was having an elk eating in the grass right next to the hotel!

10

Judy

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Since we were going to Yellowstone National Park via the North entrance, the hotel was conveniently located, only about a mile away. The staff were all pleasant and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. Our room had a kitchen with the equipment needed to cook. It had an apartment-sized refrigerator rather than the typical hotel mini fridges. Also, if you need bear spray, there is a kiosk in the lobby where you can rent it. We would stay there again if in the area.

10

Colin

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A comfortable stay in Gardiner en route to Yellowstone NP. No frills, but delivers all we needed for an overnight stay. The balcony outside the room is a lovely touch, with a splendid view out to the mountains.

10

Rajbir

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large super clean room, however the cleaners didn't do a perfect job as there was a toothpick on the floor next to the bed. The bedside was very comfortable. Compared to the room, the bathroom was tiny and had the sink outside of it. Nice coffee. Easy to find and plenty of parking. The check in lady wasn't the most welcoming however the morning guy was real friendly and wonderful. Great mountain views from room window.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms clean, but recurring feedback notes worn or discolored towels and occasional misses (dust, stains, or unflushed toilets), plus reports of slippery bathroom floors.

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Sonya K

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms. Staff was very courteous. Easy to get to..Elevator available to 1st and 2nd floor rooms. Safe area. Stocked kitchenette. Would definitely recommend.

10

Girivasan

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, clean . Bath room can be a bit more clean. The towels are old.

6

Mary Jo

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

close to Yellowstone entrance and local shops & restaurants. Skid strips in shower were missing, almost slipped when getting in. No one at desk to address my concern upon checking out. Room 110

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GLEN

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed linens and towels are thin and poor quality. The pillows are flat and of poor quality. Rooms should be serviced daily as covid is over.

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Marisol

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super close to Yellowstone NP, but for the price we paid, the least we could ask for was cleanliness. The room was decent, but the bed had dark stains and the towels were dirty. The hotel itself is super basic which is fine if you just need a place to sleep, but it’s the dirty bed and towels that got me …

8

Martha

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Liked location. Liked quick check-in with very nice staff. Disliked shower water pressure. Very little pressure. Disliked cobwebs with dead bugs in both main room and toilet/shower areas which I didn't report. Otherwise room was clean. Disliked beds, needed better mattress support.

4

Kun

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really dusty. The toilet wasn’t flushed from the last guest which made me think if the room was cleaned after they left.

10

david

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and pleased overall. However, bathroom floor tile is very slippery (especially since we were in an "accessible" room which I assume is for people who are older or have mobility issues). I actually slipped and fell when getting out of the shower. My wife put a towel on the floor when she showered which took care of the problem. The tile is very pretty but they should have used the stuff that isn't slippery like other places do (and what we installed at out home). Otherwise, very nice place.

8

Chadwick

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a nice place to stay if you are visiting Yellowstone. The staff do a nice job cleaning the rooms. Elk roam freely through the neighborhood. My only two critics of this property is the bugs that are attracted to the porch light…they quickly can get in the room (they go right for the lights within the room). Most importantly, the bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes were old, grungy looking and smell. I travel all over the world and never came across this. I am strongly encouraging the owners to buy new ones immediately as I spoken to several other guests who felt the same about the towels. Otherwise, probably the best place to stay in Gardiner.

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Ashley

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Large room but too much of air freshener and the towels are very old and discolored.

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Rooms

Rooms are large and comfortable, many offering kitchenettes and mountain views from shared balconies/porches. Some guests report noise from upstairs or outside and note areas that feel a bit dated.

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Scott

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, new, nice, easy parking. Easy to find, good beds.

8

Gerard

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, easy parking, starting to show its age.

8

Nicole

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and check-in was a smooth process. The room was good - some areas were a little dirty, such as corners by the vanity, but overall in good condition. Had a ground room and could hear people walking above us and others entering their room. Not bad, but noticable. Was a good stay for one night.

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Sandra K

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was an older facility. Clean but old.

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Rishi

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1. Very spacious room for 4 people. 2. We cooked our food without any issue. 3. My smaller kid was happy to see so much space to move. 4. Smooth checkin and checkout. 5. 5 minutes drive to roosevelt Arch.

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Jun

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is spacious.

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Ariel

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed having a room with a kitchen. As usual with hotel kitchens, what was available (pots, pans, utensils) was a little hit or miss, but everything worked, and there was both a high top seating area and a table, which was nice. I found the bed comfortable, but my husband didn’t. The office staff was very accommodating and let us check in a couple hours early (although there was some kind of miscommunication and a maintenance person came in later without knocking). We could hear the people in the room above us, but we seemed to go to bed at the same time, so it wasn’t an issue

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Shannon

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice place but the ceiling was thin. You could hear everything from upstairs. I was disappointed in the fact that i booked a year in advance and i was stuck in room 101 right next to the lobby with no view. I would have thought being probably one of the first to book i would have gotten a top floor. We were there a couple of days and everyone on the top floors only stayed one night so that was dissapointing. The receptionist said she couldn't change it cause when we booked we get assigned room. I never got the chose to choose where i wanted to stay.

10

xian

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

spacious room and beautiful views in the balcony.

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Mary Ann

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room with kitchen, well stocked with coffee and dishes. We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely area

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating with smooth check-in. However, the desk closes at night and several reviews cite rude interactions or limited support after hours.

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Heather

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk lady (I can’t remember her name but she was there the whole time we were-June 7-9) was the absolute most amazing human! Hard working, full of tips and fun stories. Beautiful views, very clean, wonderful patio to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

10

cory

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front counter staff was very pleasant and worked hard to accommodate my requests.

10

Susan

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent friendly helpful lady at check in

10

Kathleen

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Woman at check in was super friendly and lots of information.

4

Justo

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk needs serious training on customer service.

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Kimberly

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice of them to leave the keys on the door for us when we arrived late in the evening after the office had closed.

8

Stephanie

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall ok stay. First attendant at the desk was a bit rude and wouldn't entertain any sort of early check-in at all.... when we came back, that different attendant was very nice. Room was ok... enough space. Nothing fancy.

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Rohan

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely strong chemical smell in the room leading to headaches and awful customer service. Front desk staff informed us it was febreeze and manager would be available next morning. When calling upon getting service while traveling at 3pm, manager was extremely unproffesional and accusatory. "I\'ve been waiting all day for your call and you never called", "I\'m not even supposed to be working right now". Offered a laughable $10 off before saying the best she could do was $20. Hotel clearly does not value guest satisfaction nor want to hear if there are concerns. Would not risk staying again.

8

DARSHAN

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced. But worth it if you don't have any other options near Yellowstone North entrance. No night service and no breakfast.

10

Carl

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attendant at the front desk was so friendly, informative, and helpful. We even got our first sighting of elk up close!

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Location

Very convenient for Yellowstone's North Entrance, with restaurants and a grocery nearby; many enjoy the mountain scenery and elk sightings. A few mention limited dining options or longer walks at times.

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Holly

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to visit Yellowstone.

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Patricia

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We just stayed overnight so was convenient and a mile from the north Yellowstone park entrance. But I refused to take my socks or shoes off, the carpet needs to be taken out. Kinda needs a makeover. But we survived!

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Viatcheslav

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

National park is 3 minutes away

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KELLY

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property, loved room with kitchenette and grocery store within walking distance. Not a far walk to downtown and Roosevelt Arch.

10

lance

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location adjacent to Yellowstone

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Krishna

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place has a good view of the mountains. Walkable amenities, and dining options. Friendly staff. Nice ambience. The rooms were big and the amenities modern. The location is unbeatable, right at the doorstep of the park.

10

Nelson

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great option if you are coming to Yellowstone, it is Super close to the entrance, parking is easy and the service is good.

10

Blaine

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great views, clean and comfortable rooms

10

Jesko

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to visit Yellowstone NP coming from or going north.

10

Lori

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay in Gardiner! It has a beautiful view of the mountains and tables and chairs right outside of the rooms to relax and take in the scenery. The staff was very helpful with restaurant suggestions. Walkable to restaurants and less than a 5 minute drive to the north entrance of Yellowstone

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Dining

No on-site breakfast or restaurant, but multiple dining options and a grocery store are nearby. Some report limited choices, long waits, or higher prices in town; kitchenettes help guests self-cater.

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Peter

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay for a Yellowstone trip. Kitchenette had everything we needed to avoid the high prices and/or long waits at local restaurants. Friendly and accommodating staff, great porch area for evening viewing of many elk passing through the town, and the parking lot!!!

10

Craig

25 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and in good repair. Room were nice. No dining in the hotel, and no continental breakfast.

8

Mary

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. On Expedia it said there was free breakfast. There was no breakfast at the property.

10

Sheila

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It would seem like a place of this price would offer a continental breakfast. Beds were great, the afternoon /evening check-in lady was wonderful, even fixed the cable on the tv. Very easy access to the north entrance. Elk family on property for the entire evening. (The only elk we saw at or near Yellowstone.)

8

Terence

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location for Yellowstone but the local restaurants were all full - long waits for a table.

8

Regina

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious. Check in was easy. Wish they had a free breakfast and more dining options close by

8

DARSHAN

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced. But worth it if you don't have any other options near Yellowstone North entrance. No night service and no breakfast.

8

Clark

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Having a breakfast would preferable since breakfast places in the area are so slow for those trying to get to the park in a reasonable time.

10

james

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was excellent. We booked the day before our stay. The facility was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the room had a nice microwave and refrigerator but it didn't have a freezer if that is a concern. Walkable to a lot of dining and drinking establishments, a grocery store with a surprising amount of items with decent prices considering the area and time of year. The grocery store had a deli where we purchased our supper from and it was terrific. Ice Machines on each floor too. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Karen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Room was clean & comfortable. Several dining options within walking distance. Nearby grocery store.

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Month	Average price
May	US$202
June	US$255
July	US$254
August	US$242
September	US$241
October	US$162

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20 $278	21	22	23 $286	24 $278	25	26 $305
27 $277	28 $305	29	30 $278

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View Accessible

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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