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Rainbow Ranch Lodge

3.5 star property

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside)
Outdoor spa tub
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pondside) | Balcony
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
42950 Gallatin Rd., Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730
  • Big Sky Town Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ousel Falls Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Big Sky Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pondside)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pondside)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pondside)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverside)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverside)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverside)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gallatin Gateway

When you a stay at Rainbow Ranch Lodge in Gallatin Gateway, you'll be on a river, just steps from Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Big Sky Resort and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Warren Miller Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Big Sky Golf Course - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Big Sky Town Center - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Ousel Falls Park - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Big Sky Resort - 22 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gallatin Riverhouse Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪By Word of Mouth - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tips Up - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy Coffee - Big Sky - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pinky G's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Gallatin Gateway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Rainbow Ranch Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.
Rainbow Ranch Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rainbow Ranch Lodge Gallatin Gateway
Rainbow Ranch Big Sky
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Rainbow Hotel Gallatin Gateway
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Rainbow Ranch Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 316 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Xavier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rainbow Ranch is a must-stay location in Big Sky. The property is well maintained and the staff are wonderful and helpful! It’s near the 191 highway which makes it easy to get to!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the most amazing experience traveling we ever had. The entire staff was very welcoming, helpful, and friendly. We cant wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a beautiful room with a fireplace, and a bustling river view, this is the place. Oh, and the restaurant is five stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and really nice rooms. The breakfast was tasty, too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Porcupine cabin. It was clean and had high end furnishings throughout. Casey at the front desk was very helpful with our questions and Dagen gave us a tour of the beautiful property. These two worked hard to make our stay memorable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the way to the West Yellowstone entrance. Would definitely book this property again, for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall disappointment

We were disappointed overall. The value for the price was not good. The breakfast was comparable to or less than any motel that offers breakfast. Half of the lights in our unit did not work. The water faucet by the coffee maker did not work. The bed was not all that comfortable. The setting was very nice. The shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan Bowmer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Quiet. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem! Located on the beautiful and tranquil Gallatin River, it near the highway but has the feel of seclusion. The staff are all amazing. I can’t say enough good things about Rainbow Lodge. We felt like we had the place to ourselves but there were other guests present. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous. The bed was comfy and the fireplace made it even more relaxing. We stayed in Osprey and had a beautiful view of the pond. Wildlife wanders on the property at dawn and dusk. The breakfast is the best I’ve ever had! It was made to order and was delicious. The staff were great at suggesting local places to sightsee and were so hospitable. If I could give Rainbow Ranch more than 5 stars I would. We will be back. It was our favorite place to stay hands down!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rostyslav

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, close to big sky ski
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Close to big sky

The stay was ok. People were kind and friendly and well intentioned. I guess the property is rated higher by people who chose it as a romantic retreat. It would be very helpful if during ski season the property would open earlier than 8am so that people who are there for skiing don’t have to rush through breakfast worried that the parking lots in big sky will be full by the time they make it up there. For the price per night, the bathrooms really need to be updated. They have a nice hot tub though. Anyway, I have the feeling that that whole area is overrated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really helpful when we had to leave a day ahead of our checkout due to a winter storm. The grounds of this facility were beautiful and I wish we could have stayed and enjoyed it and the restaurant. I would certainly like to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rainbow Ranch Disappointment

We were so excited to stay at Rainbow Ranch. I had been told how wonderful it was. We were in the Buffalo room. The tub was dirty and there were 4 dead flies in the toilet. The water barely trickled out of the bathroom sink and bathtub shower. By the time we checked in staff was gone for the night. The bed was comfortable. Overall for $500 the condition of the room was very poor. I would not recommend staying here. The room (possibly others) needs a serious upgrade. I do not think anything has been changed since the 80s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the price

First, if you’re closing your kitchen to guests due to an event it would be appropriate to inform them of that when you receive notification of their reservation rather than waiting until they arrive. Second, the jets on the bathtub were all coated in bright orange grime. Some bleach and a sponge would have cleaned that up pretty easily. If they’re not cleaning the east spots it makes me question the hard to clean spots. For the cost of this room I would recommend going elsewhere. The lack of cleanliness and being told at checkin that we would not be allowed to dine there were both off putting. Not to mention the stink eye we received from a few folks at their event, a wedding I believe, when they saw us walking our dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYNN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023