The Bucking Moose

3.5 star property
Mountain inn within easy reach of Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
The price is $254
includes taxes & fees
$226 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Badger Room #3

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Rabbit Room #8

Highlights

Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cowboy Cabin #10

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bobcat Room #4

Highlights

Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chipmunk Room #5

Highlights

Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Lynx Room #7

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Loft #2

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Squirrel Suite #9

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Gopher Room #6

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Moose Cabin #14

Highlights

Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Elk Cabin #12

Highlights

Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bear Cabin #13

Highlights

Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wolf Suite

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bison Cabin #11

Highlights

Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
220 Firehole Ave, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 5 min drive
  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 106 min drive
  • Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Running Bear Pancake House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bucking Moose

When you stay at The Bucking Moose, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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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
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Bucking Moose Inn
The Bucking Moose West Yellowstone
The Bucking Moose Inn West Yellowstone

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bucking Moose offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bucking Moose 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bucking Moose?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Bucking Moose?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bucking Moose?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bucking Moose and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, ecotours, and hunting.
What's the area around The Bucking Moose like?
The Bucking Moose is a short 19-minute walk from Yellowstone Park West Entrance and 19 minutes' walk from Yellowstone National Park.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Terribly uncomfortable beds..Avoid
It was an ok little cabin themed loft but I cannot give this a good rating. The beds are terrible. And I mean absolutely awful. The most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept on. 3 queens and each one was bad. If I owned a hotel, the #1 priority would be investing my money into comfortable mattresses for my customers. It's unbelievable that owners take profit over investing into what clearly needs to be updated. Also the main large TV was not equipped with any working streaming services, so that TV was worthless. Finally all we had was 2 rolls of toilet paper. At least keep a pack of 6 ready if you know a family is going to be staying for a few days. The main plus to this hotel is it was in town and right next to Yellowstone...the sole reason we booked it.
Ryan, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kitschy and cozy
Last minute reservation after an exhausting day visiting the park. Rooms are cute and kitschy. Stayed in the “chipmunk” cabin. Pleasant for the money, pet friendly, cozy, close to all the tourist stops. No contact check-in was a first for me, liked it! Easy check out. Would stay in the future.
Scott, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!! Absolutely love it!
Kristi, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not bad but the surrounding hotels and parking areas were dirty and run down.
Ronald, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The bed was super uncomfortable, door to the bathroom was hard to close, heater was noisy and kept waking us up in the middle of the night, you can hear all the traffic driving by , it seems to me like they put zero effort on trying to make a good customer experience, I would not recommend this place at all.
agustin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Our stay was okay, but feel we overpaid for what we received.
Tresel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had been on the road all day and wanted to possibly check in early. When we got to the front desk, they were very accommodating and made arrangements for us to be able to get to our cabin early. Every interaction we had with the staff was beyond pleasant. The cabin itself was very clean and well maintained. Great place to stay!!
Mike, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the configuration of the room with a bedroom and a sitting room with an extra bed.
Eleanor, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we were looking for.
Gregory Edward, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the size of the room, the checkin/out/etc display/app in the room, the little extra touches of having cutlery, plates, wine glasses, enough coffee, makeup cloth, etc.
Lori, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute rustic property. Everything was clean and in order. Great value and very handy for visiting yellowstone.
Terry, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Nice and clean. But I just rate 4.5 stars at property condition and facilities as the coffee machine didn't work well. I booked for 4 people 3 nights, but just small things like water, napkins...are not enough for 4 of us. The rest is great. Definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
Diep, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The stay was extremely disappointing and we felt deceived by the pictures, as the rooms are comically small. No support was provided from the property after multiple attempts to request an upgrade to one of the cabin rooms, I was ghosted and left to deal with 2 miserable sleepless nights. The pros: The property is well maintained and clean which is great. The parking was easy and most every hotel in west Yellowstone is walking distance to restaurants and stores. The cons: the rooms are insanely small I have no clue how this company gets away with making a room so small. I am 6’1 and was miserable in the room, the bed is for a single person not couples. The bathroom toilet is unusable as it is pushed against the wall and you will bump against the wall each time you get in and out of the shower, beware of the pictures as the room is literally a closet that is decorated nicely. We contacted the property by phone and no answer during business hours, e-mail was the same situation no answer during business hours but I received a response close to 9pm when it is too late to change the rooms or do anything about upgrading. No extra amenities provided they give you just enough for your stay and won’t pick up the phone and ignore you if you request towels, pillows or a blanket ect. The “no front desk” model is a scam. For the money that we paid ($600) we were much better off staying at a no frills motel that offers front desk service and a normal size queen or king bed.
Rickey, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Small but comfortable cabin in a great location.
Danilo, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walking distance to town for shopping or dining. The stay is within a 5 minute drive from Yellowstone, making it very convenient to those traveling for this reason. Hosts communicated recommendations and made themselves available if needed.
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The cabins are quaint and comfortable. Just be smart about how many people are staying in one. We had cabin #14, "sleeps 4" but there's a single bathroom inside the bedroom, so the others whose bed is in the "main room" (with the kitchenette and table) have to enter the bedroom to use the bathroom. Had we known this, we'd never have booked it.
Joseph, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Only concern we had is the bathroom is a little small. Loved how we reserved and checked in. No problems. For your information the water in the shower was on when we got there. The handle was up and a small amount of water was running. We turned it down and it stopped running. The next time we are in the area we will look for the Bucking Moose.
James, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Room was very cleaned.
Janet, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Really fun place to stay - cute cabins, comfy beds, conveniences of kitchen sink, microwave and fridge. Great location - close to park entrance. A few things could use some attention: the keyless entry was very tempermental - took numerous tries to get the door to lock and unlock. The tub didn't drain so a shower resulted in water up to the ankles (this seems to be the case wherever I stay - I hate it). We were in the cabin closest to the road so lots of road noise and you can hear anyone walking by if they're talking. But West Yellowstone isn't known for being a quiet, secluded place so to be expected. A newer double-paned windows on the street side of the cabin would likely solve this problem. Overall very good - would stay again.
Holly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
Kyle, 1-night family trip
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