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The Bucking Moose

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
220 Firehole Ave, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
  • Great Whirligig
    2 min walk
  • Gallatin National Forest
    5 min walk
  • Euro Cafe
    1 min walk
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Badger Room #3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Rabbit Room #8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area

Cowboy Cabin #10

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bobcat Room #4

Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bobcat Room #4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chipmunk Room #5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Lynx Room #7

Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Lynx Room #7

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Loft #2

The Loft #2

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Squirrel Suite #9

Squirrel Suite #9

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Gopher Room #6

Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gopher Room #6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moose Cabin #14

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Elk Cabin #12

Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elk Cabin #12

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Bear Cabin #13

Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bear Cabin #13

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Wolf Suite

Wolf Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bison Cabin #11

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

West Yellowstone

In West Yellowstone .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed inn, you'll find Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Gallatin National Forest are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 7 min walk
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 8 min walk
  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 9 min walk
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 11 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 - ‬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

3.5-star inn near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
As a guest of The Bucking Moose, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star West Yellowstone inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Bucking Moose offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

The Bucking Moose Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 159 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable couches & beds. Nice amenities. Fun decorations. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tresel

Travelled with partner
Our stay was okay, but feel we overpaid for what we received.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Midlothian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the configuration of the room with a bedroom and a sitting room with an extra bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute rustic property. Everything was clean and in order. Great value and very handy for visiting yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rickey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danilo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable cabin in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet, east meadow

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary or Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, small bathroom
Loved the cabins, loved the location, the bathroom is a bit too small. Nowhere to set anything down so hard to get ready with 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful! The room was clean and spacious and exactly what we needed for our stay in west yellowstone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Yellowstone
Choices are very limited in West Yellowstone. I chose The Bucking Moose so my family could all be together in one cabin as opposed to two rooms. It was fine - a little snug, ceilings are low and lighting is poor. It could use a bit of a refresh. It was clean though and the staff ( not on site) was very communicative. It was walking distance to food and stores and close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024