Defined by its diverse terrain ranging from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, Montana is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and vast landscapes. Montana is home to some beautiful resorts and hotels from high-end luxury retreats to family-friendly getaways, which offer ideal bases for exploring Big Sky Country.
Relax in the outdoor swimming pool at Big Sky Resort
Located in southwestern Montana in Madison County, Big Sky Resort is a ski resort with a mountainside condo hotel featuring upscale suites, an outdoor swimming pool, and an array of amenities and activities.
Address: 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, Phone: 800-548-4486
Head to the rustic spa at the Rainbow Ranch Lodge
Set on the banks of Gallatin River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the Rainbow Ranch Lodge is an upscale lodge with cozy accommodations, a rustic spa and inviting restaurant, and a tranquil pond. Situated 12 miles from Yellowstone National Park and a few more from the renowned ski slopes at Big Sky Resort, the resort features well-appointed guest rooms with wood-framed beds and plush bedding, en-suite bathrooms, living spaces with fireplaces, private decks with river or pond views.
Address: 42950 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, Phone: 406-995-4132
Soak in hot springs at Chico Hot Springs Resort
Nestled in the foothills of the Absaroka Mountain Range just north of Yellowstone National Park, Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa is a historic resort is located in the heart of Paradise Valley that offers a quintessential Montana getaway. Recreational and outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as trips to the nearby world-renowned Yellowstone National Park.
Address: 163 Chico Rd, Pray, MT 59065, Phone: 406-333-4933
Check into the family-friendly Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Surrounded by the rugged Rocky Mountains, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a relaxed, family-friendly resort centered around several natural hot springs and just a mile away from the heart of downtown Fairmont Hot Springs.
Go fly-fishing at the Gallatin River Lodge
Set on a sprawling ranch along the banks of the Gallatin River just a few miles from Lewis and Clark Park, the Gallatin River Lodge is a secluded, boutique luxury Bozeman hotel and upmarket fly-fishing lodge that promises a tranquil and relaxing getaway.
Address: 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718, Phone: 406-388-0148
Go horseback riding at Grey Cliffs Ranch
Spread over 5,200 acres in the magnificent Madison Valley in Montana, Grey Cliffs Ranch is a sportsman's paradise with blue-ribbon trout-stocked fishing ponds, hiking, and horseback riding, among other outdoor pursuits.
Address: 1915 Lakota Drive, Three Forks, MT 59752, Phone: 406-285-6512
Play tennis and work out at Grouse Mountain Lodge
Set just 14 miles from Glacier National Park opposite the Whitefish Lake Golf Club, Grouse Mountain Lodge is a refined mountain lodge that offers traditional and comfortably furnished accommodations with modern amenities, gourmet cuisine, and an array of upscale facilities to enjoy.
Address: 2 Fairway Drive, Whitefish, MT 59937, Phone: 406-862-3000
Check into Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch where A River Runs Through It was filmed
Set on a million-acre wilderness north of Yellowstone National Park, Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch is a deluxe dude ranch that offers an exclusive Montana experience. Renowned for appearing in parts of the epic Brad Pitt movie, A River Runs Through It, the ranch is set along the banks of the Boulder River, which provides some of the best fly-fishing in the region.
Address: 4188 Main Boulder Rd, McLeod, MT 59052, Phone: 406-932-5791
Enjoy ski-in access at the Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
The Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort is luxury alpine-style ski-in mountain lodge based at the Whitefish Mountain Resort that offers an elegant retreat with an array of upscale amenities.
Address: 624, 3824 Big Mountain Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, Phone: 406-862-6098
Have dinner at the cozy pub at Lone Mountain Ranch
Set on a sprawling, secluded ranch dating back to 1915, Lone Mountain Ranch is an upscale resort with rustic accommodations, a seasonal farm-to-table restaurant and a cozy pub, and a variety of activities. Activities on the ranch include hiking, horseback riding, and fly-fishing, and yoga, skiing, massages and guided tours to Yellowstone National Park can be arranged.
Address: 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, Phone: 406-995-4644
Use Meadow Lake Resort as a base to visit Glacier National Park
Home to Flathead Valley’s leading 18-hole golf course, Meadow Lake Resort is a relaxed, lakefront golf and ski resort located just minutes from Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort.
Address: 100 St Andrews Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, Phone: 406-892-8700
Enjoy spectacular views from the Missouri River Ranch
Situated along the Missouri River near Craig Montana, the Missouri River Ranch provides an exclusive retreat with luxury accommodations with spectacular views of the Missouri River and Bear Tooth Mountain Range.
Address: 2655 Craig River Rd, Wolf Creek, MT 59648, Phone: 406-235-4116
Go fly-fishing at Ranches at Belt Creek
Ranches at Belt Creek is a luxury guest ranch that combines the very best of a dude ranch, hunting lodge, fly-fishing retreat, and a ski resort. Accommodations are provided in five luxury ranches and several cozy log cabins, all of which features deluxe bedding, en-suite bathrooms, spacious living areas with sofa beds, modern amenities, and breathtaking views.
Address: 277 Armington Road, Belt, MT 59412, Phone: 406-750-6135
Enjoy all-inclusive luxury at the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
Set on almost 9,000 acres of pristine wilderness at the junction of Big Creek and Lewis Creek, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch is a high-end, all-inclusive resort on a traditional dude ranch that dates back to 1929.
Address: 480 NF-132, Emigrant, MT 59027, Phone: 406-333-4911
Soak in mineral hot springs at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
Based around six natural geothermal hot springs, Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is a mineral hot-springs resort that offers comfortable accommodations in cozy log cabins and a rustic lodge, and a warm regional restaurant serving global cuisine.
Address: 190 Quinn's Canyon Rd Route 135, Plains, MT 59859, Phone: 406-826-3150
Soak in the hot tub at the Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
The Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
Address: 6510 Highway 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937, Phone: 406-862-2569
Have fun on the lake to The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Set on the shores of Whitefish Lake, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is an elegant waterfront, a lodge-style resort that offers deluxe accommodations, a full-service spa with massage services, and an array of modern amenities.
Address: 1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937, Phone: 406-863-4000
Head to the day spa at The Ranch at Rock Creek
Nestled in a secluded valley split by the sparkling waters of Rock Creek, south of Glacier National Park, The Ranch at Rock Creek is a 6,600-acre working cattle ranch that epitomizes the spirit of old Montana.
Address: 79 Carriage House Ln, Philipsburg, MT 59858, Phone: 877-786-1545
Explore The Resort at Paws Up, an authentic working cattle ranch
Resting on a sprawling 37,000-acre authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana, The Resort at Paws Up offers incomparable luxury in the heart of incredible, unspoiled wilderness.
Address: 40060 Paws Up Rd, Greenough, MT 59823, Phone: 866-915-5122
Check into the all-inclusive Triple Creek Ranch, A Montana Hideaway for a week of activities
Nestled in a valley surrounded by the magnificent Bitterroot National Forest, the Triple Creek Ranch, A Montana Hideaway is a luxurious all-inclusive resort set on 50 acres of pristine landscapes that offers an unrivaled getaway.
Address: 9613, 5551 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829, Phone: 406-821-4600
Book the family-friendly Wilderness Club
The Wilderness Club Resort is a luxury golf resort in Eureka that offers comfortable family-friendly accommodations, an award-winning Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course with spectacular views, and an array of modern amenities and activities.
Address: 1885 Sophie Lake Rd, Eureka, MT 59917, Phone: 406-889-6501
