Star Valley Ranch Vacations from $1,420

This hotel near a horse ranch and backdropped by mountains was a pleasant and affordable setting for our week at Yellowstone. The drive to Yellowstone's west gate was about 10 minutes away and went through a small resort town that offered all the necessary amenities and good dining and shopping. A leather chair in the hotel's beautifully decorated lobby was where I snuggled in each evening to process photos from the day's adventures. The staff members were a delight to talk to and had intimate knowledge of the area. I loved the cinnamon rolls and my husband enjoyed the waffle maker at breakfast.

Excellent breakfast. Upon checkout, I informed the manager that I hadn't been able to take a shower due to the lack of a hairdryer; he apologized, offered me a new one, and allowed me to return to the room to wash up. Highly recommended! Thank you!

Really friendly staff, who were attentive and helpful. The space was great, lots of room, very homely and comfortable. Upon arrival, bath could have been cleaner but this was a minor issue in a fantastic stay. Perfectly located with all of West Yellowstone within walking distance, and really close to the west entrance to the park. Would highly recommend!

It was super clean really nice people checking you in and out great breakfast and it was really really wonderful proximity to village Square. A few things that could be better was I was on the upper floor and the person next to me for both nights. I was there had their TV blaring and there’s just not a lot of insulation between the rooms. The rooms are extremely small, but other than that it was a lovely stay.

If you can hear footsteps from the second floor at night while staying on the first floor, then everything else is a perfect experience.