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July 2025 by Bayard L
Have been here for multiple weddings and the place is absolutely stunning. Lots of great spaces for the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready and the landscapes are gorgeous.
The catering is top notch and some of the best food I’ve had at any wedding!
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June 2025 by Bj Westenberger
They're trying to be something they're not.
Holes in the ceiling, sinks are cracked, rooms are set up as a boarding house not a suite, hot tub deck was filthy, decking throughout should have been treated 5 years ago...
And the food???...simply the worst breakfast at a hotel ever. Hampton Inn breakfast is better. 3 days and never saw fresh bread. I pointed out that their food handling must be questionable because of the spoiled peanut butter and jelly packets...the staff shrugged. We opted to go to the grocery store and bring our own fruit, juice, bread, and jellies. Other guests laughed and asked if they could join us.
And Rainbow Lodge...you're welcome for crawling under the buffet to plug in the toaster everyday.
God bless anyone hosting a wedding here.
For $119 a night sure. For $400, you must be joking. Head into Big Sky and stay at the Summit for the same price...we did.
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June 2025 by Shannon Stevens
We chose rainbow ranch last minute as we were driving to Yellowstone, and we are so glad we did. My boyfriend and I loved the rooms because they were spacious and well decorated. On top of beautiful views the staff is top notch. Everyone we interacted with was pleasant and went above and beyond to accommodate us during our two day stay. Our bartender Savannah was phenomenal and let us talk her ear off all night. The sommelier Keith helped to educate us further about wine in a non judge mental way. The service we received during our stay was worth twice the amount of money that we actually were charged. We look forward to coming back again in the future!
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May 2025 by Emily Wingfield
We recently stayed at Rainbow Ranch Lodge in Big Sky, Montana, and while there were definitely some bright spots, our overall experience was mixed.
The property leans much more rustic than the luxury vibe suggested online. Our room felt outdated compared to the photos, with multiple lights out and a few broken items that should have been addressed before our arrival. It was also difficult to regulate the temperature in the room—there’s no air conditioning. It was clear some maintenance had been deferred.
That said, the service from Scott (the bartender) and David (the sommelier) was outstanding—they were friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome. They also explained that we were visiting during a slower time between the winter and summer peak seasons, which might explain some of the lapses.
The food was one of the highlights of our stay. The Wild Caddis restaurant delivered absolutely five-star worthy meals—every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We also really appreciated that breakfast was included. It was a nice touch, and we especially enjoyed the chef specials when they were available—they were consistently great options.
We did wish there was the option to order room service or access more basic, casual food options outside of the gourmet offerings. After a long day of travel or exploring, it would have been great to have something simple and convenient.
The hot tub was another highlight—relaxing, scenic, and the perfect way to unwind.
Overall, we may have caught them at an off time, but for the price point, we expected a bit more polish and convenience. With a few updates and added amenities, this lodge has the potential to be a real gem.
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May 2025 by Lexi Van Halter
The staff was wonderful! Chef Ian was extremely kind and continued to go above and beyond when making our breakfast! Jared and the rest of the staff provided great hospitality and continued to be helpful and kind! They made a wonderful and memorable trip for us! Great stay!
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April 2025 by Monica Erbity
Had dinner at the ranch and absolutely loved the location! Charming little spot on the river with terrific views! The food was great and the service even better. Our amazing waitress Mary made the experience everything we hoped, both attentive and charming! Will definitely be coming back!!! Cheers! 🍻 🏔️
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March 2025 by Valerie Amrine
This place was a very beautiful area are room was by the creek the people are very friendly and rooms were nice and cozy very rustic
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February 2025 by Ben Shappell
Overall calm relaxing hotel away from the Big Sky Village area and surrounded by the mountains. The breakfast is great, the hot tub was very nice, the bar was good. The rooms themselves are a bit odd in the layout but are still well maintained. Would be nice if it was a little closer to Big Sky but the drive is not bad at all.
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January 2025 by Elisabeth Szafarz
Easy to get to. Very very friendly front desk personnel. Beautiful room. Amazing in the Winter, would come back for Summer
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January 2025 by Nicole Camaratta
We stayed 5 nights here for our snowboarding trip. It's about 20 mins from Big Sky Resort but we rented a car and the drive wasn't too bad (just watch out for elk crossing!). Parking was easy!
Room- cozy/cabin feel! Very clean. We got a pondside room which came with a large getting ready area, tub and shower. The room was a bit of an odd set up though. There was no table or chair. Just the bed, fridge and nightstand. A few things were broken in the room but the staff was very helpful to try to fix them. However, they were unable to get the fireplace going and the blinds definitely need to be replaced at this point. Housekeeping came often which we appreciated.
Food- we were blown away! The food is insanely good. The breakfast is free and its absolutely amazing. Great wine selection for dinner and we loved the housemade bread. Some food items happened to be from the local area which I loved.
Service- everyone who works there is very kind and willing to help/go above and beyond. It was a shame that we didnt get to use the fire place since no one could get it burning for more than a few minutes, but staff is playing multiple roles since it seems to be run by only a few people. They are doing their best to be accommodating.
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December 2024 by Matthew Kohler
Great meal wonderful service.
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November 2024 by Jed Delancey
My gf and I stayed here back in July for 3 or 4 days and it was absolutely amazing. From the food to the staff and the beautiful views we woke up to each morning. Lena did an amazing job as our server keeping up with everything we were asking for as well as the other guest and being very polite. When we sat at the bar, Steve was just awesome. Keeping us entertained and always engaging with us and making amazing cocktails. As for the rooms being able to hear the river at night and seeing the beautiful scenery of the back porch made us not want to leave. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were quite nice as well. I also liked being able to fish at their stocked pond. We split our trip at 2 separate lodges and wish we would have just stayed here for the duration of our trip. Hope to be back soon and explore more.
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November 2024 by B Michaels
This is a rustic AND luxury Montana lodge experience. They have actual wood burning fireplaces in the lodge and rooms. The fishing pod was an awesome delight - our oldest child caught her first ever fish! The Wild Caddis Restaurant in the lodge has a true chef-developed menu, (and it’s easy to drop in to eat even if you’re not staying there.) A mountain river runs through the back edge of the property. For family gatherings, getaways, Big Sky skiing & hiking, and destinations weddings, this place is a high end gold Montana experience!
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September 2024 by Ma Barker
We were there for our son’s wedding in July. Was absolutely beautiful and everyone was so nice and helpful. The only problem we had was we were overcharged due to room charge discount changes and it took several emails before it got fixed. They were not good about communication and when we finally got our refund to credit card did not even receive or haven’t yet at least an email back saying sorry or it’s fixed or anything. I would definitely recommend this place though as is beautiful!
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September 2024 by Howard Graham
Incredible views and service. No better place in Big Sky! Wake up to this every morning!
