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Reviews of Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone 3 stars

250 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, United States

#3 of 38 hotels in West Yellowstone

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 714 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    If I ever get the chance to return to Yellowstone, I would definitely would consider booking a cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Need a chest of drawers in queen bedroom. The thick comforter is noisey and too hot. I removed it from the bed only a couple hours into the first night. Then I needed an extra thinner blanket, so borrowed the one from the livingroom sofa. Dishwasher is not mounted properly in Cabin One, and we had to clean out food yuck to eliminate the terrible smell.

    Gas fireplace was awesome, as was having two bedrooms. I loved the shower. Having a kitchenette is extremely helpful and nice. The quiet, private cabin was awesome!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect! Location, ambience, comfort everything we wanted!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    I loved the cabin itself and the location in town was convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is not in the forest and hotels are close by.

    I loved the amenities in the 2 bedroom cabin. Little touches like the s’mores kits, fire pit, binoculars, made the stay much more comfortable. It was a great place to come back to after a busy day of sightseeing and hiking in Yellowstone. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    We will always stay at Explorer Cabins when in West Yellowstone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed in another cabin last year with a fire pit next door. I did not realize if you stayed at the other end the fire pits were 5 cabins away.

    This is the second year we have stayed in the cabins. I love the extra rooms it provides and the fireplace. I do love making smores, but this time we were too far from a fire pit.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in a cabin

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Love this place, great place for adventurers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We loved the 2 bedroom cabin, very roomy for the 2 of us and our dog. All of the amenities you could need, microwave, coffee maker, electric stove cook top, ice maker small fridge/freezer. Bathroom was decent size with full size shower. Primary bedroom very large with large flat screen tv, closet with plenty of storage second bedroom decent size with its own closet. Nice size front porch to sit on. Vey well stocked continental breakfast with wide range of choices, (unless you are expecting a $100 Sunday brunch), and it is open all day. The staff was friendly and when we were locked out of our room on or return from a walk (due to the batteries dying on the entry door) they were very fast in getting us back in our room as we had a very important work related zoom call that was starting in under 10 minutes. There are plenty of great restaurant options within walking distance, 5 minutes to the West Yellowstone Park entrance as well as easy access to other great outdoor spots when you get tired of the crowds at Yellowstone. We drove to Mesa Falls in Idaho, under 1 hour, beautiful lower and upper fall views with no crowds at all, Nevada City and Virginia City in Montana if you are interested in seeing what it was like for miners living in the 1800's is about a 1hr & 30 min. Lake Hebron 15 minutes and Henry's Lake about 30 minutes are both great little scenic drives with places for hiking and picnicking . All in all we were very happy with the accommodations. It is all about setting proper expectations, yes the room is on the pricey side at over $500 per night and if you are expecting a 5 star luxury resort I can see where some reviews I have read were less than stellar this may not be the place for you. I highly recommend this place if you are all about the adventure and getting out of the room and exploring. Mike & Liz

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Worth it for a family that looking to do Yellowstone park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit rusty, very small kitchen, literally on the street

    Clean and very close to Yellowstone west entrance

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    10
    Great location and thoughtfully appointed cabins perfect for families and their pups.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sure, the cabins aren't in"nature" as some people have mentioned and instead face a parking lot or other hotels but they've done their best to put trees that will continue to provide shade and cover. Plus everything else more than makes up for it.

    The cabins are very thoughtfully appointed especially for families. There were smores kits for the fire pits outside that were lit by the ground in the evening, a welcome teddy bear and book available for purchase for the kids. Games and books throughout the cabin for all ages. Binoculars, Flashlight and walking sticks for day use as well. Three hammocks scattered throughout and access to the main hotel amenities (pool and free laundry) were all nice bonuses. Comfortable, clean and modern and the location can't be beat!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and close to the park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our cabin was very comfortable and included a kitchen/living area which we took advantage of. It is located close to restaurants, a grocery store and the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. There was a decent breakfast next door in the main lodge.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    10
    We’ll be back!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the water pump was in our room so it was super Noisy whenever someone would shower or use the bathroom

    Loved that we had our own personal countertop Ice maker!!!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Overall, good location and choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast had very limited options and no protein at all.

    It was nice to have separate rooms and the smores upon e try are a nice touch.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cabin with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very late check in

    Loved everything about the room, the decor, the set up the location to downtown and proximity to the Westgate entrance

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and clean - I think it was over priced, though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it would be more remote. Our cabin was right next to main road.

    The cabin was clean and spacious.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Adorable cabins, conveniently located for easy access to Yellowstone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The check in process at the hotel wasn't very clear from the beginning and those staff weren't the most informed. They gave us misinformation about being able to set up a foldaway bed for example.

    This was the cutest little apartment style lodge. We loved it. It was the perfect size for the three of us, the kitchen was well appointed and the way the cabins all faced a shared firepit made it feel homey and friendly. Food delivery was also easy here. We would def. stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Our stay was a good one. However. I got charged for two nights and I only booked one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check location in was alittle difficult to find.

    Breakfast was ok

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    8.0
    Good place but pricey and would have preferred a private cabin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We shared a wall with another cabin, which I didn’t realize. They came in as we were going to bed and it was noisy and their food smell was strong.

    Cabin was fairly roomy. Came with small kitchen.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    The cabin was clean, comfortable and convenient to everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no dislikes with the property, although we discovered a skirt of a previous occupant between the bed and dresser. Housekeeping may want to do a more thorough check when cleaning.

    The property was convenient to everything; within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fire pit in front of our cabin in fact it was three cabins down and only six chairs were not enough for everyone, the linens were very worn and very stained and the pillows were awful

    The cabin size was nice and had a great location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    Family thought it was awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and well appointed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    8.0
    Fun place to stay in West Yellowstone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabin has a kitchenette only so very small fridge and no stove.

    Great location in West Yellowstone. Easy to walk to restaurants and shops and close to the West entrance to Yellowstone. The fire pits and complimentary smore kits were fun.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    10
    We had an exceptional stay at Explorer Cabins as we visited Yellowstone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The cabin was so cute. It fit our family of 4 along with my elderly mom. It was conveniently located near the West Entrance to Yellowstone. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center was directly across the street. Another plus!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cabin with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the cabin! It was amazing!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    10
    All in all it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Cabin
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gentleman (Edgar) who checked us in was less than friendly

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    10
    The cabin was very spacious and had everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cabin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They double booked our cabin so they apologized and gave us an upgraded cabin. Thank you.

    Stayed in July 2024

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