White Buffalo

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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Exterior
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
236 Dunraven St, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

White Buffalo places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. This 90-room motel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Running Bear Pancake House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬5 min walk

About this property

White Buffalo

Motel with free parking, near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Guests of White Buffalo enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a library. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 36-inch TVs with cable channels. Private yards, hair dryers, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • White Buffalo Buffet

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

White Buffalo Hotel
White Buffalo Hotel West Yellowstone
White Buffalo West Yellowstone
White Buffalo Motel
White Buffalo West Yellowstone
White Buffalo Motel West Yellowstone

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at White Buffalo?

White Buffalo offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at White Buffalo?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Buffalo on Jun 16, 2025 start from $314.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of White Buffalo?

Guests positively rate the motel's walkable location in West Yellowstone, and it's a short 19-minute walk from Yellowstone Park West Entrance and also 19 minutes on foot from Yellowstone National Park. You'll also find Gallatin National Forest and West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at White Buffalo?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does White Buffalo feature a casino on the premises?

No, White Buffalo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at White Buffalo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at White Buffalo?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a terrace, and a library at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at White Buffalo?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does White Buffalo have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, White Buffalo serves breakfast for a surcharge at White Buffalo Buffet.

Will White Buffalo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at White Buffalo.

Does White Buffalo have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from White Buffalo?

The closest major airport to White Buffalo is West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone), which is 2.6 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at White Buffalo?

No, at White Buffalo, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

White Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1095 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John, Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The best word I can come up with for this place is functional. The bed was uncomfortable. Toilet ring was broken. Hot water was sporadic in the morning. And huge groups were incessantly loud in the evening slamming doors every five minutes. These were not teenagers either.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay, good basic room though the mattresses need an upgrade. Friendly staff and clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bailey

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL, Tisdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offered everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalal

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon, colorado springs

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Front desk seemed overwhelmed with simple requests. Hair conditioner was "on backorder." So, none in our room.​ Shower didn't have hot water. Some warm water, but not hot. Actually, mostly cold. We stayed here because the location was excellent and the price was low, but would pay more for a more comfortable stay. We don't plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling at the end of the season so the breakfast area was closed. Not a big deal as the pricing is reduced for off season. The room was really nice, beds were incredibly comfy and the shower was great. Lobby area is really cool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shaurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to stay for our trip. It was nice to have a warm breakfast before heading into Yellowstone. Staff was friendly and made up our room every day, which is something we haven’t experienced since Covid. Thank you for helping to make our trip a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great, I love it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night in early September. We had a great stay. Definitely going back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good for price

Price was good. Beds were a bit hard. Breakfast was only for 2 people and others had to pay $13 each. But it was a good hot breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is in need of updating. Hot water was unavailable for evening shower. But breakfast was good and service was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Torsten

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay , good Breakfast and nice staff .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night while exploring in Yellowstone. Don’t expect a super fancy hotel but it was what we expected when booking. We needed a clean hotel, close to the park to lay our heads…..which this is! Our only complaints would be that breakfast didn’t start until 7 and the beds were pretty hard. We honestly didn’t expect perfection and were thrilled to be so close to the park. We would stay here again for the convenience of being right outside of Yellowstone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024