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Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before relaxing by the fireplace, while the indoor pool and gym offer active options for a memorable Montana stay

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Located near Flathead Lake, Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson offers a full breakfast and dining at MacKenzie River Grill. Relax by the lobby fireplace or in the spa tub. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Polson is home to Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson. Miracle of America Museum and Polson Flathead Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Polson Bay Golf Course and Mission Mountain Golf Course. Visit our Polson travel guide
Map
209 Ridgewater Dr, Polson, MT, 59860

What's nearby

  • Flathead Lake showing boating and water sports
    Flathead Lake
    8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Miracle of America Museum
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polson Bay Golf Course
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Polson Country Club
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Boettcher Park
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Glacier Brewing Company
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min walk
  • Sweet Bliss
    3 min drive

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson

Hotel near Flathead Lake
At Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, MacKenzie River Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, ATM/banking services and 4 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • MacKenzie River Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson located?

Situated in Polson, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miracle of America Museum and Polson Bay Golf Course. Boettcher Park and O'Malley Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Polson Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, nice clean and spacious room with comfortable beds and super friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HERMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy in this hotel, good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. Breakfast was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great staff, quiet and comfy, bed was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly, the hotel smelled new, the rooms were spotless and spacious, the full breakfast was delicious, and during the off-season the parking lot was nearly empty when we arrived each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The hotel was clean, fresh and easy to navigate. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was super helpful. very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

harbinder s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel . Will stay again. Easy checkin and great breakfast and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY friendly and helpful staff Clean and quiet. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best breakfasts on our trip. A really quiet hotel and the staff were very helpful and friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great view on lake side
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helaena

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, easily chekced in by friendly staff, and the breakfast was loke any other hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly front desk, nice spacious room, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations in all areas! Spotless room, comfortable beds, tasty hot breakfast, and extra friendly staff members
Up the hill from the hotel.
The landscaping was perfect all around the building.
Beautiful Flathead Lake seen in the distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful - convenient - terrific staff - highly recommend Red Lion to any traveler !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was fresh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes It was clean and supplied well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient, view of the lake and incredibly helpful and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean, professional and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough.. Lots of kids;)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025