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No other part of Wyoming has such a variety of lodging properties that appeal to all budgets. Lodging options in the area include elegant and expensive properties such as the Amangani and Four Seasons resorts in Jackson Hole, guest ranches in the Dubois and Jackson areas, historic inns, simple cabins, and dozens of chain motels.
It’s a good idea to reserve well ahead for lodging in the town of Jackson in July and August. You should also reserve lodgings at Teton Village well in advance for skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Pinedale's first lodging opened in 1929 as seven cabins and a washhouse; a major remodel was completed in 2021 to bring it up to speed. A lot has changed in town since 1929, but the Log Cabin Motel has been the one constant. The Log Cabin Motel consists of 10 two-room cabins and 3 one-room cabins geared toward families and solo travelers. Dogs are also welcome.
The Lander flour mill was built in 1888 and remained in operation in 1950, becoming a local institution and one of the first buildings you see upon entering the town. Now the Mill House is a boutique hotel (bookable on Airbnb by the room or by the whole place) right in the heart of downtown Lander. With beautiful suites paying homage to the residents and travelers, the Mill House is a modern take on vintage styling.
With the spectacle of the Tetons in the background, this classic, family-friendly dude ranch at the southern border of the national park offers a bounty of activities, with horseback riding and instruction the main attraction, and a secondary emphasis on fishing in the property's private waters. Counselors keep youngsters (7 and older only) busy through mid-August—after that the place is adults-only. Guests stay in log cabins and gather for meals in the large main lodge, which dates to the 1940s. Prices quoted by the ranch are per person per week.
Located at the base of Snow King Mountain ski area and eight blocks from Town Square, this mid-rise resort with conventional rooms and condo rentals has a modern Western look, a mountainside restaurant, a cycling and ski shop, and outdoor firepits near the beautiful pool. The well-apportioned accommodations are contemporary if conventional, and condos have kitchens, extra bedrooms, and other amenities that make them ideal for families or longer stays. The resort is steps from a plethora of activities including skiing, zip-lining, miniature golf, horseback riding, and hiking. The property also welcomed an on-site spa, with an array of treatments including massages and facials, in early 2023.
No motel in Jackson has a better location—or a bigger hot tub (it seats 25 people)—than this old-school lodging, a block south of Town Square. Many rooms have fireplaces, and a few have jetted tubs, but otherwise they're standard motel rooms. In winter, there's a complimentary ski shuttle.
World-class service, museum-quality artwork, and a lot of family entertainment set the Four Seasons apart from other slopefront accommodations. Relax in the steaming outdoor hot pools and enjoy complimentary s'mores, or cuddle up in a blanket next to a firepit. The hotel's Base Camp offers in-house ski tuning and boot heating in winter, hiking advice in summer, and a resort naturalist year-round to ensure you experience the outdoor paradise to its fullest.
Originally used as barracks for the Civilian Conservation Corps when they were building South Pass, the rooms at Gannett Peak Lodge are now a haven for budget-minded travelers and digital nomads. A full renovation was completed in 2017 to bring the property into the 21st century, and air-conditioning was added in 2023. All rooms and suites have kitchenettes and share on-site laundry.
With four different slopeside buildings and an array of units including traditional rooms, suites, and lofts, there's something for every style of traveler at this hidden gem ski resort on the west side of the Tetons. Families appreciate the spacious 2-bedroom/2½-bathroom Tower Suites which sleep up to eight, and the Sioux Loft Suites which, despite having just one bedroom and bathroom, sleep seven. While the smaller units don't include frills like a full kitchen, tub, or gas fireplace, they all have boot dryers. During certain holidays, there may be a three-night minimum.
Built in 2002, this five-story slope-side stone lodge (with a lobby renovated in winter 2023–24) has rooms with balconies offering views of both the mountain and the Snake River Valley. It’s within walking distance of the lifts but far enough from the main drag to feel like a relaxing retreat. It even has a full-service, 12,000-square-foot spa called SpaTerre. Kids will love the indoor and outdoor pools (there are also five hot tubs including one that seats 22) and the complimentary s’mores stations in the lobby every night. And dogs are not only welcome here, they’re celebrated; their Noble Paws amenity includes a plush bed, treats, waste bags, and a toy.
