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Glacier Haven Inn

2.0 star property
Slopeside fun with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dry Cabin
Buffet
Triple Room
Dry Cabin | Bathroom
Family Cabin | Private kitchenette

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
14305 Hwy 2E, Essex, MT, 59916
  • Glacier National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Apgar Visitor Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Lake McDonald
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Dry Cabin | View from room

Dry Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Caboose

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Futons

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2021
  • 149 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Essex

At Glacier Haven Inn, you'll be 33.4 km (20.8 mi) from Glacier National Park. Highlights at this ski lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, Glacier Haven Bar & Grill, serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for cross-country skiing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Essex lodge include Apgar Visitor Center and Lake McDonald.
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What's nearby

  • Glacier National Park - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Apgar Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lake McDonald - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Two Medicine Lake - 54 min drive - 73.8 km
  • St. Mary Lake - 91 min drive - 120.3 km

Getting around

  • Essex Station - 9 min drive
  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Healthy Haven Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glacier Haven Inn

Slopeside fun with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Glacier Haven Inn. Self parking is free.

This Essex lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Glacier Haven Inn offers 9 accommodations with free toiletries. This Essex lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2021.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Glacier Haven Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's café is only operational during the months of June, July, and August.
Please be informed that there is no cell phone service in this location.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 01 November to 1 March:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

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

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Glacier Haven Inn.

Property is also known as

Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn
Glacier Haven Essex
Glacier Haven
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge
Glacier Haven Inn Essex
Glacier Haven Inn Lodge Essex

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Glacier Haven Inn?

Yep, Glacier Haven Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Glacier Haven Inn?

As of 11 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glacier Haven Inn on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$373.79, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glacier Haven Inn?

No, Glacier Haven Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Glacier Haven Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 01 until March 1.

What time are check-in & check-out at Glacier Haven Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Glacier Haven Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Glacier Haven Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 134 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Missjaneog, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really e joyed our stay at Glacier Haven RV park. The service we received from Steve was amazing, always so friendly and went out if our way to help us when we got locked out of our van. Loved the room too! So cute and Cody. Would definitely stay again and recommend it. Great value for money in a place that can be quite pricey in general. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Utah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were super nice and helpful, bathrooms clean. Very pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jason, Sammamish, wa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a cabin that hasn’t been updated from the 1700’s. Expensive and staff had more stupid rules the I thought were possible. No bathroom or sinks in cabin. Need to walk to community bath house. 20 miles from Glacier Nation Park was nice. Everything was closed at motel because of Covid. Avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ann, Essex Montana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst service I have ever delt with! No WiFi, everything was out dated and she charged me $50 for assuming I slept on top of the comforter!!! Absolute worst service! Nothing like letting your guests know your lack of cleaning. I would never recommend or stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in late and they directed us all the way to our site. All the while they were patient and complient with us. The cabin was too nice also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice and Friendly people. Nice small rustic cabin style home base for Glacier NP
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalia, Las vegas

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Very clean, very friendly owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Brian, Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman who runs the place has a strange restriction about sleeping in between the blankets. If you sleep on top of the blankets, she'll charge you $50 extra. On its own, this requirement is that bad. But it made me suspicious as to whether or not she was washing both the sheets and the blankets. There also is no WiFi and a train runs right past the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary, California

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and peaceful....without internet for two nights but it taught us to enjoy each other and nature and never missed a thing... Thank You Glacier Haven... we will be back!! ❤️😘 AWESOME
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michele, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, however we were lead to believe this was a cabin but it's just a room, the trucks zipping by in the front and the train going during the night in the back made it difficult to sleep. Staff was very nice though!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

TsWar, Montana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and nice, the price was good... at first. But beware, even with a service dog you will be charged an extra $25 for cleaning. And FYI, they do not give you a heads up about that even when you call ahead of time to make sure it’s all good for your dog. And dont you dare arrive too late. You’ll get charged for that. Don’t sleep on top of the comforter or you can get an extra charge. If you’re taller than 6ft, be prepared to hit your head walking in the room or while attempting a shower. If you have a very wide backside you won’t be able to sit on the toilet. And don’t expect A/C. Although, they do provide a box fan which was a life saver in the middle of July. If you just need a cheap, clean, place to lay your head, this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandesh, Foster City , CA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly folks , gave me clear directions on how to get there , dinner served between 6-8 and they have a menu of choices. Only drawback is there is no phone or WiFi network here. If your goal is to be cut off from technology this is ok. I was hoping to get some email done and no luck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Steve, Portland, Oregon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Shower was a bit small. Friendly staff. We enjoyed listening to the trains roll by through the nite. We would book another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

GM, Arizona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room with super friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again. Huckleberry pie was a plus!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MArk, Minnetonka, MN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great info about local natural attractions. The most personable staff for an inn and restaurant we have met!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Helena, Portland Oregon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Owners were very nice people but due to Covid no food, room very small and dark, active railroad in back of motel, so between the train and a road very noisy at night. Vent for dinner at the Resort in Essex, got water, waited 1/2 hr and no one came to give us menu ! So we left. We left Essex after 1st night , East Glacier was closed and nothing to do in Essex after you see a goat lick and if you don't fish..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner and caretaker was very nice, her name was Julie. We were checking in late and we gave her a ring to notify her. She was accommodating and waited for us until 10:30 pm. She checked us in and gave us park recommendations. She also gave us the option to upgrade our camping cabin to the hotel room, which we gladly did. She made sure that every morning she would remake our beds and replenish towels. We tried to minimize her efforts doing laundry and hung up our towels for reuse. But they were still replaced with fresh ones. She does offer a few food items in the store, and during the summer they offer hot food items. The motel is also located in the middle of the park and it makes it super easy to get from one point of the park to another. I definitely recommend it to any traveler!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019