West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 8 min walk
Yellowstone Park Zipline - 10 min walk
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 12 min walk
Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 19 min walk
Getting around
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
The Buffalo Bar - 5 min walk
Wild West Pizzeria - 7 min walk
Running Bear Pancake House - 12 min walk
Firehole Bar-B-Que - 5 min walk
About this property
White Buffalo
When you stay at White Buffalo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance. For a bite to eat, guests can visit White Buffalo Buffet, which serves breakfast. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
90 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Playground
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Garden
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Local maps
Special features
Dining
White Buffalo Buffet – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
White Buffalo Hotel
White Buffalo Hotel West Yellowstone
White Buffalo West Yellowstone
White Buffalo Motel
White Buffalo West Yellowstone
White Buffalo Motel West Yellowstone
Frequently asked questions
Does White Buffalo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, White Buffalo 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at White Buffalo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at White Buffalo?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Buffalo?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at White Buffalo and nearby?
White Buffalo has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near White Buffalo?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, White Buffalo Buffet.
Does White Buffalo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around White Buffalo like?
White Buffalo is a short 19-minute walk from Yellowstone Park West Entrance and 19 minutes' walk from Yellowstone National Park. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for shopping.
White Buffalo Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2025
Dalal
Dalal, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 October 2024
We were traveling at the end of the season so the breakfast area was closed. Not a big deal as the pricing is reduced for off season. The room was really nice, beds were incredibly comfy and the shower was great. Lobby area is really cool. Would stay again.
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
This was a perfect place to stay for our trip. It was nice to have a warm breakfast before heading into Yellowstone. Staff was friendly and made up our room every day, which is something we haven’t experienced since Covid. Thank you for helping to make our trip a great experience.
Shaurie
Shaurie, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
It was great, I love it!!!
Andres
Andres, 2-night family trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Zihao
Zihao, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 October 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
We spent one night in early September. We had a great stay. Definitely going back in the future.
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Good hotel.
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Good for price
Price was good. Beds were a bit hard. Breakfast was only for 2 people and others had to pay $13 each. But it was a good hot breakfast.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Hotel is in need of updating. Hot water was unavailable for evening shower. But breakfast was good and service was also good.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Nice stay , good Breakfast and nice staff .
Torsten
Torsten, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Good
Anurag
Anurag, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 October 2024
We stayed here one night while exploring in Yellowstone. Don’t expect a super fancy hotel but it was what we expected when booking. We needed a clean hotel, close to the park to lay our heads…..which this is! Our only complaints would be that breakfast didn’t start until 7 and the beds were pretty hard. We honestly didn’t expect perfection and were thrilled to be so close to the park. We would stay here again for the convenience of being right outside of Yellowstone.
Misty
Misty, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
Francis
Francis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
Comfortable and good price
Comfortable queen beds, clean rooms, nice staff, great breakfast.
Jana
Jana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
The staff was very friendly, breakfast was very good!
Comfortable beds, the TV in our room wasn't working, they changed us to a much better room the next day, great service!
Herbert
Herbert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 October 2024
Would have been nice except for the uncomfortable bed, no hot water in the shower & breakfast didnt start until 7am
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 October 2024
Older hotel but clean. There is no elevator and hard to lug luggage upstairs. No parking lot for parking so had to park on the street, We left a lot of stuff in our car and it wasn’t touched but worried about it all night.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 October 2024
LISA
LISA, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
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Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
Love that they have a breakfast buffet which is free for hotel guests.
Rooms were clean.
Tried to contact hotel directly a head of time both by phone & by email. I never received a call or email reply from the hotel.