Travelers start their day with a freshly cooked breakfast at The Lazy Duck Inn before relaxing on outdoor furniture with views of the surrounding landscape
The Lazy Duck Inn, near Yellowstone Park's West Entrance, offers cooked-to-order breakfasts and outdoor furniture for relaxation. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff is praised for helpful tour and ticket assistance for park adventures.
Located in West Yellowstone, The Lazy Duck Inn is near the airport and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, ziplining and mountain climbing. Visit our West Yellowstone travel guide
123 N Hayden St, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
What's nearby
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Yellowstone Park West Entrance
3 min drive - 2.2 km
Yellowstone Park Zipline
6 min walk - 0.6 km
West Yellowstone Town Park
10 min walk - 0.9 km
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
16 min walk
The Buffalo Bar
6 min walk
Hanks Chop Shop
13 min walk
Wild West Pizzeria
14 min walk
The Falafel Spot
14 min walk
About this property
The Lazy Duck Inn
Hotel near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Close to Yellowstone National Park, The Lazy Duck Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Outdoor furniture, gas grills and concierge services
Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
High chair
In-room microwave
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Guest services
Concierge services
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Thin carpet in room
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Restaurant dining guides
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Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
The Lazy Duck Inn Hotel
The Lazy Duck Inn West Yellowstone
The Lazy Duck Inn Hotel West Yellowstone
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lazy Duck Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Lazy Duck Inn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Lazy Duck Inn located?
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Two Top and Hayden Street Woods are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Lazy Duck Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The Lazy Duck Inn is conveniently located close to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Also it is close to restaurants and shopping. The room was clean, attractive and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Its a renovated Motel at the far end of town thats maybe 4 or 3 blocks from main street. The pictures are exactly as it is with neat touches like an airbnb. Its very comfortable. Sweet place.
The room was wildly accommodating for our family of 5 and very clean. We stayed in room 30. On site ice machine for free and easy to get bags in and out. Picnic tables, grills, lounging outside. Great place.
i can't rate this property high enough. everything was clean, tastefully decorated, and so many amenities. we were very comfortable as a family of 4.
also close to yellowstone which was our destination.
A very nice stay at a very nice place that exceeded our expectations. Easy chec in, responsive staff and an incredible property that made our Yellowstone experience all the more special. Hope that we can bring the grandchildren back for more fun.
This place was very cute. I liked that the check in process is very simple and they stock up for the length of the duration. It was very clean and well kept. Loved the vibe and grill areas they provide.
I love the check in process which was great when people are arriving at different times. The place is clean and super cute. We will definately stay here again. The doors could use some WD40 and the heater in my room needs some maintaince but other than that it was perfect.
I liked the easy check in process! Though wasn’t a real check in, the host just texted me the code to get in the room. The door wasn’t secure when we arrived so that was a little strange. Room was decorated nicely.
Clean.
The best "budget" hotel I've ever stayed at. It was clean, remodeled and had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. There was even a little welcome present waiting for us upon arrival, some delicious local taffy.
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
27 Jun, 2024
Property was so quaint and clean. It was so adorable. Beds were very comfortable. Checkin was easy. We would stay there again.
Rebecca
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad
18 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tara looks sketchy but it’s not, just the looks.
Bed is super comfy. You won’t ever meet any staff as I never saw one person.
Don’t expect any morning service, but the bed is insanely comfortable. You are safe on that area
Very clean, updated and cute! We loved the contactless check-in! The breakfast coupon was a very nice and unexpected touch! We really appreciated and enjoyed the restaurant! Would highly recommend and stay again!!
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
7 Sept, 2025
Liked: Amenities
SO expensive for what you get, 90 a night for a cleaning fee, small rooms. They were clean and cute and an easy mile walk to the main shopping and dining areas. Area around hotel was very dark at night and run down but did not encounter any safety issues. Minutes drive to the west entrance of park! No staff on site but they were relatively responsive via text if needed. We only stayed two nights but for longer stays, would want a clean and fresh supplies. At 350 a night, would maybe stay again since all hotels and motels in the area charge very high fees due to the proximity to the park. Cute updated style motel over all. Had all the supplies needed, bottle water for one night, wine and coffee glasses, coffee and plasticware and plates.
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.
It was a pleasure staying at "The Lazy Duck" during my recent visit to West Yellowstone". The location was easy to find and Check-in was seamless. The room was clean, cute and well stocked for morning coffee. We appreciated the breakfast voucher to the "Old Town Cafe". Breakfast was great! We recommend "The Lazy Duck" for all future guests! Thank you so much for your hard work! The room was lovely!
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.
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.
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.
The room is clean but needs airing. My nose is extra sensitive and I can smell a strong scent/odour that I can’t describe. However, when I opened the door for 15 minutes, it became tolerable (could be a problem in the winter). The room is neat and tidy and the towels are fairly new. I like that there’s a microwave and fridge and a huge tv (although I don’t really like to watch tv). The walls are somehow thin and you can hear the conversation from the next room, and they were talking until past midnight. There is not enough parking for everyone but you can park at the side street for free. There’s no front desk, however they will answer your call right away if you need help. It’s not also that far from restaurants and shop, it’s about 5-7 minute drive. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied considering the cheaper prize that I paid compared to the other hotels that you can find in the area. I will surely come back to stay whenever I’m in Yellowstone. I would give it a 4.5 if there is that option.