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Motel Lake McDonald

Great place to stay and be in the Park for easy morning access.
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LiseBelton from:
Published Date: Jun, 26, 2025 Travel Date: Jun, 1, 2025 Rating: 5 My husband and I enjoyed our 4 night stay at this motel. Many of the reviews mention the small bathroom, the thin walls, and lack of air circulation, especially for the price. These are not untrue, but they did nothing to make our stay any less enjoyable.
First of all, we spent most of the day in the Park, so we really just cared about the comfy (slightly soft, but almost firm) beds, great linens, and mostly that we were located inside the Park. We ate at Russell's in the Lodge each night and were very happy with the food there. It's a short walk there and to the Lake front. Also, the camp store is very close and convenient for gifts and pre-made snacks/sandwiches for hiking during the day.
We had trouble with the internet one night, but it was fixed the rest of the time. I took earplugs, but we had the fan on most of the time to keep the air circulated and didn't need them. Would have liked a small fridge, but were able to live without it.
Being in the Park allows access to the Going to the Sun Road without a permit, plus you are closer to the in-Park trailheads, making it a bit easier to get parking. That is a huge benefit, which I was frankly happy to pay a bit more for.
Staff was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Subratings:
- Rooms: 4
- Value: 4
- Sleep Quality: 5
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5

Could use a little update and cleaning
User:
Donna L from:
Trip Type: Couples
Published Date: Jun, 15, 2025 Travel Date: Jun, 1, 2025 Rating: 3 Older national park hotel - beds were comfy and clean. Our bathroom was pretty bad. The shower needed a good cleaning - mold around the drain. Very small - hard to turn around in shower. Bathroom sink very small and nowhere to set anything down. It was chilly the couple of days we were there so the heater was nice. We really enjoyed the restaurant and lounge - food was delicious and service was great. Love the breakfast- the buffet was great and restocked quickly. They also let you order off the menu. We stayed here because we couldn’t get in the lodge and the location was really great. Close to Apgar and some good hikes.

Old time motel - but that's not a bad thing
User:
swihartsbd from: Spring Lake, Michigan
Trip Type: Family
Published Date: Sep, 29, 2024 Travel Date: Aug, 1, 2024 Rating: 5 This motel was the old time 2 story with entrances from the outside. Room was smaller than newer motels, but it was comfortable and clean and cozy. Well worth the price. We would stay there again.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 4
- Value: 5
- Sleep Quality: 4
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5

Trip with Granny T
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Samuel T from:
Trip Type: Family
Published Date: Sep, 27, 2024 Travel Date: Sep, 1, 2024 Rating: 4 The hotel was very clean, the staff very friendly, we were there in the Fall and it was chilly in the morning, but the hotel room stayed warm and cozy. Mattresses were really nice and the pillows very comfy
Subratings:
- Rooms: 5
- Value: 3
- Sleep Quality: 5
- Location: 4
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5

Great location!
User:
juliemd032024 from:
Trip Type: Friends getaway
Published Date: Sep, 23, 2024 Travel Date: Sep, 1, 2024 Rating: 4 Loved the location, close to Lake McDonald, the general store and lodge. It also made it easy to get to popular parking spots for hiking earlier in the day.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 4
- Value: 3
- Sleep Quality: 5
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 4