The Lazy Duck Inn

United States , Yellowstone National Park - MT
West Yellowstone, North Hayden Street, 123
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Patrice

I can’t say enough great things about this hotel. The staff offered first class customer service and excellent communication. The room was beautifully appointed and had everything we could ask for including space, comfort and amenities. A lot of care was taken to make this space feel like an home away from home.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

jenelyn

Near to the west entrance of yellowstone national park

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Troy

Easy, quiet & clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Galileo

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

CAROLYN

Very Cute Duck!

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Theresa

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Paul

location and price. quiet

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Mark

Clean room comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Gary

Great place

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Richard

First impression is food. Clean andd comfy room. Motel location is a little sketchy but the room seems updated and well kept

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

robert

Retro look

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Michael

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

Ellen

Loved the room and kitchenette. Mattress could have been better.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

William

awesome!

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Hee

The shower stall is very small. Very clean and convenient!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Ieremia

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Austin

The room was fine, but much smaller and worse equipped than the pictures showed. This may have been pointed out in the listing and my error, but I booked in a hurry and didn’t realize the difference between the pictures and

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Rebecca

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Lori

I just had the most fantastic stay at The Lazy Duck! From the moment I checked in, it as clear this place understands what travelers truly appreciate. They've absolutely mastered the art of paying attention to the small things that make a huge difference.
First off, let's talk about the grills outside for guest use. This was an absolute game-changer! After a long day in the park, being able to cook our own dinner outdoors was such a treat. The grills were clean, well-maintained, and perfectly situated for a relaxed evening, with ample areas to eat outdoors also. It added a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to our trip.
And speaking of convenience, I have to give a special shout-out to their ice machine. Now, I know it sounds minor, but how many times have you encountered a slow, sputtering, or just plain sad ice machine at a hotel? Not here! Their ice machine was fast, efficient, and never ran out. It's a small detail, but it speaks volumes about their commitment to guest comfort.
Beyond these standout features, every aspect of our room felt thoughtfully considered. The linens were crisp, the amenities were top-notch, and everything was immaculately clean. It's rare to find a motel that gets every little detail right, but The Lazy Duck has truly achieved it. I can't recommend this place highly enough and will definitely be back!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Brad

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Michael

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Christina M.

Great room and close to the town. Convenient if you are wanting to visit Yellowstone NP.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Monica

Everything that we needed was there. We loved our stay at the Lazy Duck Inn and have recommended it to our friends!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Tamara

Great location, clean, safe. Excellent staff!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Jennifer

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Sarah

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Sarah

Cozy! Quiet!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Katrina

Cute rooms!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2024

Melinda

It was nice! Fit the bill!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

YUN

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.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Jodi

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Takayuki

No breakfast, but voucher was given available at the near donner.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Alicia

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.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

David

Really enjoyed my time there. Very nice place. Highly recommend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Zhangxi

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Jennifer

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

John

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

John

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2024

John

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Ashley

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2024

Peter

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.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2024

KRISHNA

All Ok except there is no AC unit. Didn’t get proper sleep after hectic touring around Yellowstone. They have a fan but not enough for summer nights. Opened the window also but still hot.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Christine

Very clean, updated, comfortable and cute!

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!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Lou

Had a great time. Rental property, email door codes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

George

Fantastic stay at the lazy duck highly recommended great experience!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2024

Deborah

Great little motel, very close to the West entrance of Yellowstone. Nice little kitchen was handy. Shower was a bit small but otherwise great base for seeing the park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Rebecca

Property was so quaint and clean. It was so adorable. Beds were very comfortable. Checkin was easy. We would stay there again.

Leisure Family