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White Buffalo

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

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Exterior
Courtyard
Breakfast served
Reception
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(128 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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.
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What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Town Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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 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
  • ‪Hanks Chop Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 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 garden.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.

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 Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Buffalo on Dec 30, 2025 start from $98.1, 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.

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.

Is White Buffalo good for couples?

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

Does White Buffalo have a hot tub?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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. 390 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1080 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

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel. It is maintained, but very, very dated and you can hear everything above and beside you. The bed was like sleeping on a trampoline and the linens were itchy. There was no hair conditioner provided. The hotel hosts tour busses of overseas tourists who yell down the hallways to each other late into the night and early in the morning. When I peeked out the door and asked them to keep their voices down, they just stared at me and continued to shout to each other (did not understand English). The breakfast crew was wonderful - friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, glenvil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff at check-in, check-out, & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Horst

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the hotel, for the price we paid, was not very good. The floors squeaked loudly, when the guest/s in the room above woke at 4am it woke me up. I could hear every step. The bed was spongy, the pillows were not very comfortable. The shower arm was rusty, the carpets were spotted. There was not even a bottle of water in the room. Staff was friendly and the location is amazing, but it is a $100 per night motel, not worth the $315/ night that we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Streamwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No elevator

Breakfast was really good. Staff was nice. Clean room. The only issue was no elevator in a 3 story building. Another guest was handicapped and they had a really hard time getting to their 2 nd floor room. We had luggage and coolers so many trips to unload.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anil, HOUSTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people serving in the restaurant had gloves on while cleaning the tables and picking all the dirty dishes. The same people served the food without changing out the gloves. They kept the same gloves while doing different activities. The carbonated cold drinks in the machine were totally flat and old. It upset my stomach. They need to change the drinks more often or not serve and make people sick. More cleanliness and hygiene should be followed in the restaurant. The coffee served tasted awful. The variety of breakfast items was good. It advertised they also have vegetarian food. However, they had only potatoes for vegetarian. They need to include more vegetarian food for people like my spouse who is vegetarian.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is friendly and helpful, good breakfast. Room was clean but somewhat in disrepair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena, Stockton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Right in the middle of west Yellowstone. Wished it had a pool but the overall amenities were good. The breakfast was great! The staff were incredibly friendly. It was right across the street from a park which was nice. We played basketball one of the afternoons. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Novica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 2 star motel, not a hotel. Decent at best. With bases of tourist groups. The rooms are old and the facility is unkept. Never renovated. Breakfast is the same every day. Everybody wants to eat at 7-7:30. But this facility is very conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

HOK ON

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel last minute because we were planning on camping but had a member of our group get a flat and go down on a motorcycle so we needed to stay in a cleaner environment, I didn’t have high expectations because it was the cheapest cheapest available but I was really shocked how nice this hotel really was. The rooms were clean and spacious, the hotel was nicely decorated to match the theme and they have the most amazing delicious free breakfast. I’ve stayed at probably thousands of hotels at this point in my life and never have I experienced such a lovely free breakfast, they had so many delicious options that I wanted to try but couldn’t eat anymore. There are many options of where to stay in this area, butI would definitely look for this place to book again. Every single person I interacted with in the hotel was very sweet and helpful and truly seem like they just wanted you to have a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff where descent!! Good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy D

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced.

We were put on second floor and there was no elevator. After we were settled in our room, someone started banging on our door. I was reluctant to answer, but the pounding continued. When a non-English speaking couple showed me their keycard it was the same room number as ours. They left and suppose were given another room. The motel is overpriced for its condition. I will say they had a very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit dated, but you can't beat the location near Yellowstone. You're paying mostly to save on driving each day when visiting the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff spoke with an accent that was difficult to understand, so I misunderstood the directions to the room and we parked our back, as instructed. When we arrived at the back of the rooms, the key cards did not work and after several times of contacting the staff, we finally realized that the entry to the rooms were in the courtyard and not in the back. I overheard another guest talking about the same issue. Otherwise, our stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great breakfast and staff in the kitchen! The window didn’t lock, the ramp to the hotel needs marking so people don’t fall when unloading.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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