Yellowstone Historic Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 7 min drive
Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 108 min drive
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) - 169 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
The Buffalo Bar - 6 min walk
Wild West Pizzeria - 14 min walk
Running Bear Pancake House - 2 min walk
Firehole Bar-B-Que - 11 min walk
About this property
The Lazy Duck Inn
The Lazy Duck Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests are recommended to download the property's Happy Stays mobile app before check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Gas grills
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Ziplining nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Romance packages
Facilities
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Deck or patio
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Microwave
Highchair
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Lazy Duck Inn Hotel
The Lazy Duck Inn West Yellowstone
The Lazy Duck Inn Hotel West Yellowstone
Frequently asked questions
Does The Lazy Duck Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lazy Duck Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Lazy Duck Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, ecotours, and hunting. The Lazy Duck Inn also has a picnic area.
Does The Lazy Duck Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around The Lazy Duck Inn like?
The Lazy Duck Inn is a short 7-minute drive from West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) and 3 minutes' walk from Gallatin National Forest.
The Lazy Duck Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
October 8, 2024
Eric
Eric, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 30, 2024
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 30, 2024
It was nice! Fit the bill!
Melinda
Melinda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
September 20, 2024
Cristina
Cristina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 19, 2024
quiet place to stay, bed is a little small for two people. Breakfast isn’t on site, you have to drive to a different place to eat and they only provide a voucher of $10.95 per person, you still need to pay what’s over and tips.
YUN
YUN, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 18, 2024
I had low expectations for this motel but it is actually very nice and comfortable.
Note: they say that breakfast is included, it’s not. They give a voucher for a local restaurant that will cover about 1/2 your bill. The room has a very good coffee set up and smal kitchen. We bought food and ate in.
Jodi
Jodi, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 14, 2024
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 14, 2024
Anselmo
Anselmo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 12, 2024
No breakfast, but voucher was given available at the near donner.
Takayuki
Takayuki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 10, 2024
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 3, 2024
Had a great stay at the Lazy Duck. It’s a little on the outskirts of town, but the town is so small it didn’t matter, we still walked to diner one night. It was quiet and comfortable. We stayed Labor Day weekend and no AC was no problem we just opened the windows at night. We enjoyed the breakfast voucher but only used it once since most days we left for Yellowstone early. We liked the seating and picnic tables outside. We liked not having to “check in” and just getting sent a door code. We would stay here again.
Alicia
Alicia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 3, 2024
Really enjoyed my time there. Very nice place. Highly recommend.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 30, 2024
Lazy Duck Inn
Very Clean, very quiet, reasonable price.
You get a breakfast voucher for a nice local restaurant, but it was unclear if it was for one or every day of my stay, and the restaurant doesn't open until 8:00 a.m.
No kleenex in the room.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 23, 2024
It's a motel but you have almost all you need from a 3-star hotel. Everything have been careful considered and planned: bakfast, curtain, towels, drinking water, touch-activiated lamps, refregerator, TV, USB battery charger, shower, etc.
Zhangxi
Zhangxi, 4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 21, 2024
The room was clean spacious and had a very nice kitchen area with a dishwasher!
Beds were comfy. No ac but had a fan and sleepy was pleasant.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 20, 2024
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 18, 2024
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 15, 2024
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 15, 2024
Property management folks that came during the day were very friendly and accommodating. Room overall was very mice and the decor was very nice. Mostly quiet in the evening and easy to sleep.
John
John, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
August 13, 2024
While we like the no contact check-in and out, the property did not live up to the advertising. There was no AC, only a fan. The shower stall was tiny, and we're not big people, maybe 3ft ×2ft.
The breakfast voucher was a nice touch but the restaurant's menu left little to be desired.
The town of West Yellowstone was fun. Nice shops that stayed open late. Great proximity to Yellowstone NP entrance.
John
John, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 10, 2024
Our stay at the Lazy Duck was comfortable with easy access to Yellowstone park. Plenty of dining options close by.
The only drawback was there is no AC although you don't need it at night and you should not be spending much time there during the day so it was fine with just a fan.
We would stay there again.
John
John, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 5, 2024
Stay Away…unethical business practices
This company has many deceptive motel practices regarding pricing, additional fees, disclosure of key amenities, and operating procedures.
1. Pricing—Promotes lowest price for 2 night stay.
A. Room price 2 nights $348.98
B. Taxes and fees. $57.32
C. Not mentioned Upfront
—Property fees $111.92
(What is this?)
Grand Cost Total $518.00
2. Non-Disclosure
Never clearly upfront stated
No Air Conditioning…when you
booking for a place with 90 degree
weather
3. Operating procedure
Day before Check In you are told
Remote Only!!
Avoid at All Costs…
Report to Hotels.com and local
Better Business Bureau
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 1, 2024
Clean. Quiet. Comfy. We booked our stay for a last minute trip at the Lazy Duck and were not disappointed! A great spot as a base camp for Yellowstone National Park. No breakfast on property—-but you do get breakfast vouchers at a nearby cafe. We would definetly stay here again and look forward to how the property evolves as it is under new management.
Ashley
Ashley, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 31, 2024
Quaint Motel
This is a quaint hotel located on the western side of town. Overall the room was good. It was clean and even had a small kitchen. The bathroom (especially the shower) was small, but functional. They do leave you a little goodie gift of a rubber duck, taffy, and water.
Check in process was simple and easy. They were very communicative with emails up till the time of check in.
I had a hiccup with the room when I first checked in. There is a number to call to get a hold of someone; and they responded very quickly to take care of the situation.
Admittedly, I was a little apprehensive about no front desk; but everything was great.
I would recommend this motel.