Montana is one of those places with boundless outdoor adventure cred. Those who venture eastward—into rugged badlands, meandering rivers, secluded mountain ranges, and vast prairie—will be rewarded with an unexpected and wholly different kind of Montana experience. The opportunities to fish, hunt, hike, ride, eat, and learn are practically endless.
Greenough, Montana
Size: 64 rooms, cabins and treehouses
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies The Resort at Paws Up. Paws Up is a luxury Montana mountain resort situated on a sprawling, 37,000-acre, authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana. Whether you choose an expansive private home or a sophisticated, safari-style luxury tent, Paws Up provides an unfiltered connection with the natural beauty of Montana amidst a landscape of impeccable rustic elegance and comfort. Here, you’ll live day to day, adventure to adventure. Spend an hour, a day or a week on horseback—all in a wilderness sanctuary you’ll never forget. Cast a fly in sparkling waters to eager trout, explore the land Lewis & Clark swooned over or lose yourself in a world-class spa. You’ll sleep on the finest sheets, eat world-class cuisine and receive impassioned personalized service. It’s home to first-class adventure on a grand scale. The Resort at Paws Up—truly The Last Best Place.
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• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Big Sky
Size: 150 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 2021
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
A world-class ski destination meets the first Montana luxury resort of its kind at Montage Big Sky, debuting this December. Set among 3,530 acres of rugged beauty and natural wonder, this idyllic alpine retreat is a place to explore, unwind and rejuvenate. Nestled at the base of the Spanish Peaks with ski-in/ski-out access to Big Sky Resort, guests can strike a perfect balance between adventure and relaxation, complete with elegant après ski dining and inspired treatments in our 10,000-square-foot Spa Montage.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Darby
Size: 25 rooms and suites
Style: Rustic / Traditional Elegance & Secluded
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
Receive a complimentary framed photo as a memento of the enjoyment you experienced participating in one of the many on- or off-ranch activities – great for holiday cards.
Triple Creek Ranch, a member of Relais & Châteaux for over 25 years, is renowned for offering innovative all-inclusive guest experiences. One can return time and time again and never have the same vacation twice. There is so much to do at this award-winning, adults-only hideaway in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana that you won’t know what to try first. Perhaps you’ll learn to fly-fish on a scenic float down the river. Or maybe join the ranch staff to drive cattle. Of course, there’s a hefty dose of luxury included, from elegant cuisine and fine wines to a wood-burning fireplace and private hot tub at the cabin.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Philipsburg, Montana
Size: 30 rooms and cabins
Style: Rustic / Eclectic
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
If visiting during warmer months, book a luxury tent right next to the creek. If you are up at 7 AM, you can watch all the horses being released from the pen.
The Ranch at Rock Creek offers a “true west” experience on 6,600 acres under the Montana sky. Outdoor adventures are available for the whole family, with horseback rides, wildlife exploration, fly-fishing, and more. In the winter, enjoy snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Accommodations include nine Western-themed guest rooms in The Granite Lodge, multibedroom log homes, and canvas cabins on Rock Creek. Organic beef, elk, bison, and fresh fish grace the dinner table, along with vegetables and herbs grown on-site.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Superior
Size: 4 rooms / cabins
Style: Contemporary Classic & Quiet
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
The mountainous western edge of Montana isn’t a place where edgy urban-inspired modern design makes a lot of sense. But fortunately there’s more than one way to design an extraordinary hotel. Alpine Falls Ranch takes the classic mountain-lodge aesthetic that its name implies and simply executes it with commitment, with verve, and with a rare tastefulness. The landscape, after all, is the real star of this show, and the best approach a hotel can take is to complement it rather than distract from it.
It’s a four-season destination, fit for skiing, fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and the list goes on and on. The ranch spans some 250 acres, and the accommodations include a five-bedroom villa as well as a trio of cabins, from the cozy two-person Stagecoach Exchange to the six-bed Bunkhouse. The style is unmistakably Mountain West, with a depth and authenticity that keeps it from crossing over into kitsch.
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► VIRTUOSO: Montana Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: Montana Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Montana.
► VISIT MONTANA
The official visitor information for Montana.
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page updated: November 2024
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Please Note: All Hotel / Resort / Cruise / Services Amenities are subject to availability and may have changed since the date of this being originally published.
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