Where To Stay in Red Lodge
Stay downtown for Broadway Avenue, along Rock Creek for quieter grounds, or south of town for a shorter drive to Red Lodge Mountain.
Best for walkability and dinner nights
Downtown-first stays
Downtown keeps coffee, dinner, shops, the museum, and the Depot Gallery within a compact area. It is the most convenient choice for visitors who want to park after the mountain drive.
The Pollard Hotel
A historic downtown hotel on Broadway, well placed for walking to dinner and returning to the same room after Beartooth or ski days.
The Yodeler Motel
A distinctive motel near downtown Red Lodge, convenient for Broadway restaurants and the US 212 drive toward the Beartooths.
Hotel Expedition
A small downtown hotel on Broadway, close enough to walk to Red Lodge restaurants, shops, and the historic commercial blocks.
Best for creekside grounds and quiet nights
Rock Creek and quieter properties
Rock Creek properties and cabins offer more outdoor space and quieter evenings. Expect to drive for most downtown meals and shops.
Beartooth Hideaway Inn & Cabins
Rooms and cabins on the south side of Red Lodge, a practical choice for extra space and a short head start toward Beartooth Highway.
Two Bears Inn Bed & Breakfast
A bed-and-breakfast south of town with a quieter setting than Broadway and direct access to the US 212 corridor.
Cabins and room for longer stays
Families and groups can trade downtown walkability for kitchens, multiple sleeping areas, gear storage, and outdoor space. Check the exact location before assuming a Red Lodge address is close to town.
Rock Creek Resort
A resort-style property south of Red Lodge along Rock Creek, suited to travelers who prefer a quieter base outside the downtown blocks.
Quality Inn Red Lodge Gateway To Yellowstone
A familiar chain hotel near the north side of Red Lodge, with straightforward parking and access to the Billings approach on US 212.
Alpine Lodge Red Lodge
A lodge-style property on the north side of Red Lodge, useful for travelers who want easy road access without staying in the downtown core.
Simple edge-of-town value
Familiar roadside hotels and motels can suit early departures and late returns. Compare parking, breakfast hours, and the actual drive to Broadway Avenue or Red Lodge Mountain.
Lupine Inn
A straightforward motel-style stay on Broadway north of downtown, with quick access to US 212 for the Beartooth Highway and Red Lodge Mountain.
Red Lodge lodging tips
Downtown for a first visit
Choose Broadway Avenue when walking to coffee, dinner, shops, and the museum matters more than a large property or creekside setting.
Cabins for groups and longer stays
A kitchen, separate sleeping space, and room for wet boots or ski gear become useful on three- and four-night trips.
South of town for ski mornings
Properties along US 212 shorten the drive toward Red Lodge Mountain, while downtown stays keep restaurants and evening walks closer.
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