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Gateway to Montana's wild heart

Gallatin Gateway occupies a strategic position where the Gallatin Valley opens into the dramatic canyon leading to Big Sky and Yellowstone. This small community of roughly 900 residents maintains an authentic western character, anchored by the historic Gallatin Gateway Inn, a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark built in 1927 as a luxury railroad hotel. The town offers immediate access to the Gallatin River's blue-ribbon trout waters and wilderness trailheads into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

Dining and local gathering spots

Stacey's Old Faithful Bar & Steakhouse functions as the town's social center, serving classic Montana fare in a rustic setting since 1937. For elevated dining, the Wild Caddis at Rainbow Ranch Lodge provides riverside fine dining with an extensive wine program. The community's unpretentious vibe appeals to those seeking proximity to world-class recreation without the resort atmosphere, whether for fly-fishing, accessing Big Sky's slopes 30 miles south, or Yellowstone exploration.

Planning your visit

You'll need a rental car from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 15 miles north. The town's location makes it an efficient base for day trips to Bozeman or deeper canyon adventures. Members can apply miles toward accommodations ranging from the historic inn to modern properties nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gallatin Gateway

Can I book hotels in Gallatin Gateway with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Gallatin Gateway using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Gallatin Gateway hotel on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. Make sure to review the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you can earn additional miles along with valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. We encourage you to visit the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to check for the latest MQDs offers and review their specific terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and other fees). The best part is that SkyMiles is free to join. Visit the delta.com to join today.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Gallatin Gateway?

In Gallatin Gateway, you’ll find 6 hotels to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Rainbow Ranch Lodge has a guest rating of 9 out of 10, and features a hot tub and a restaurant.

What's a good time of year to visit Gallatin Gateway?

To experience Bozeman during great weather, visit in July when temperatures average in the mid-70s and long days open access to Yellowstone and nearby trails. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider late September when temperatures reach the low 60s with active wildlife and thinning visitor numbers.

What hotels in Gallatin Gateway are located closest to Warren Miller Performing Arts Center?

This intimate 300-seat theater brings world-class performances to rural Montana, where internationally acclaimed artists take the stage during the celebrated Winter Season. Montage Big Sky is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away. Gravity Haus Big Sky is another well-reviewed hotel and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Gallatin Gateway are located closest to Soldiers Chapel?

This intimate WWII memorial chapel frames Lone Mountain through a picture window, where rustic wooden beams create a serene space for reflection during the May-September season. One popular hotel is Montage Big Sky which is a short drive away. Another hotel is Gravity Haus Big Sky and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Gallatin Gateway are located near Little Bear School House Museum?

Step into this preserved 1912 one-room schoolhouse where original inkwell desks and vintage textbooks reveal Montana's rural education history through authentic early 20th-century artifacts. One popular hotel is Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman by IHG which is a short drive away. Another top hotel is Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar