Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins in Glacier National Park, Montana

Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins is located on the eastern side of Glacier National Park near St. Mary Lake. This small motor inn offers the opportunity to stay right on the Going to the Sun Road.

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Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins

The Rising Sun offers a couple of types of Glacier National Park Lodging. You can stay in a cabin or stay in a drive-up motel room.

We stayed in a 1 queen ADA motor inn room during our stay at the hotel. One of the first things we were impressed with was how perfectly decorated this room was.

From the Red Jammer Bus headboard to the Vacation in Glacier sign on the wall. I have to admit I have never loved a recycled box as much as I did the one in our room! Whoever designed these Red Jammer garbage/recycle boxes is amazing.

I wish I could put one in my office they were that fantastic!

We ended up with an ADA Room, so some of the rooms may differ from other rooms. One thing I can say is our queen size bed was super low to the ground. It did not have a box spring under it, making it incredibly low.

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The bathroom was ADA equipped with hand bars and a walk-in shower. The one warning I will give you is that the door had lower hooks for hanging things perfectly placed to smash into your arm if you close the door wrong.

My wife ended up with a bruise on her arm when she closed the door, and the hangers went straight into her arm.

If you need an ADA Accessible room I would make sure you ask for one close to the ADA parking. Our room was on the opposite side of the building. They said you could use the concrete walkway to get to the room.

The one issue is if you are in a wheelchair or use a walker you will need to ask for the hotel to move a set of Adirondack Chairs that are on the walkway. They block clear access to the hotel room.

The other warning I will tell you is there is a concrete block placed next to the path to make it easier to step up to the walkway. Unfortunately, this concrete block is not secured to anything. When we stepped on it the block almost rolled and caused us to fall off the stairs and we were worried it would roll over our ankles or feet.

Ok, one more warning. The bed in our room was not even. The head of the bed was much lower than the feet area. We ended up sleeping with our heads toward the foot of the bed so we didn't have blood rushing to our heads all night.

Amenities

There are no televisions, air conditioning, or in-room telephones

Private bathrooms in all guest rooms.

Down Alternative, eco-smart pillows
Energy-efficient lighting
Recycle bin
Super TopperTM mattress cover
Alarm clock
Fan (upon request)
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
Coffee maker (Store Motel Rooms excluded)
Limited Wi-Fi hotspot

Things to know

Location - Located 6 miles west of St. Mary Visitor’s Center along the Going-to-the-Sun Road inside Glacier National Park. Located 12 miles from Logan Pass.

A limited number of ADA-accessible rooms are available and booked based on the space available.

Only designated guide, service, and/or hearing companion animals are allowed in the facilities.

All rooms and facilities are non-smoking.

Restaurant - The Dog Flats Grill is located next to the hotel registration in the same building.

Gift Shop - There is a great gift shop in the parking lot of the hotel.

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Additional Glacier National Park Information & Resources

Glacier National Park Lodging

There are amazing Glacier National Park Lodging options within the park. Glacier has some of the most amazing National Park Lodges in the park system.

Lodging near Glacier

Lodging outside of the park includes in Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana along with West Glacier on the west side of the park.

On the east side of the park, there is loading in St. Mary's.

Wander Camp Glacier - Enjoy glamping tents under the stars. This smoke-free campground features express check-in, a picnic area, and free self parking. Accommodations offer 3 bathrooms and showers.

Meadow Lake Resort - 3.5-star family-friendly resort. A free roundtrip airport shuttle, 18 holes of golf, and a coffee shop/café are just a few of the amenities provided at Meadow Lake Resort & Condos. The onsite American cuisine family restaurant, Meadow Lake Bar & Grille, features golf course views and happy hour. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.

Cedar Creek Lodge - 3.5-star lodge, free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a gym

Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort - free continental breakfast, a garden, and a library at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The onsite fine-dining restaurant, Café Kandahar, features local cuisine. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Pine Lodge on Whitefish River, Ascend Hotel Collection - Enjoy a terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River, Ascend Hotel Collection. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a business center.

Lodge at Whitefish Lake - 4-star family-friendly hotel by the lake, At Lodge at Whitefish Lake, you can look forward to a marina, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at Spa at Whitefish Lake, the onsite spa. The onsite fine-dining restaurant, Boat Club, features pool views and al fresco dining. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like rowing/canoeing, snowshoeing, and kayaking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Click on the map below to see additional vacation rentals and lodging options near the park.

Glacier National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$45.00-$145.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons), $25.oo for vehicle plus $20.00 per person 16+.

$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats

$100 for commercial mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for commercial motor coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.