Best for
Families who want mountain days with structured children's activities should consider Montage Big Sky; Paintbox and in-room camping offer alternatives between outings.
Best for
Families who want mountain days with structured children's activities should consider Montage Big Sky; Paintbox and in-room camping offer alternatives between outings.
What makes it special
Skiers can use the resort's slope access and arrange an in-room gear fitting, reducing the work of getting everyone ready.
Room to consider
For a longer family stay, consider a residence with a full kitchen and separate living space; confirm the layout before booking.
Insider tip
Ask the concierge to coordinate a full-day guided Yellowstone excursion before arrival, so the park has its own unhurried day.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Montage Big Sky brings a full-service mountain resort to the Spanish Peaks, with ski-in/ski-out access to Big Sky Resort and a quieter setting than the main base village. Its 139 guestrooms, suites and residences give couples, families and larger groups different ways to stay, while Spa Montage, five dining venues and an on-site outfitter make it easy to plan active days without building every detail around a car journey. Yellowstone National Park is close enough for a day trip, adding another reason to stay beyond ski season.
The Deluxe Peak Studio offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. This spacious studio boasts a private balcony or terrace, perfect for...
The Resort Room offers a luxurious and inviting stay with thoughtful features. The Resort King measures 505 square feet (47 square meters), while the Resort...
The Vista Room, found throughout the resort, offers stunning views of local valleys and surrounding mountains. It features a comfortable seating area with a sofa,...
The Deluxe Vista Room blends comfort, elegance, and stunning mountain and valley views. Spanning 530 square feet, it offers ample space for relaxation and a...
The Deluxe Peak King room offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. It features a cozy fireplace and a private balcony or...
The Deluxe Resort Studio offers a cozy sitting area with a sofa and a furnished balcony. Inside, you'll find a spacious room with a king-size...
The Deluxe Vista Studio presents stunning views of valleys and majestic mountains. Some studios feature a private balcony with seating and a spacious closet for...
The 1 Bedroom Resort Junior Suite is a peaceful retreat. It has luxurious features designed for comfort. A cosy seating area centred around a warm...
The Vista Junior Suite offers breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains, providing ample space for relaxation. It features a comfortable king-size bed and a...
The Peak Room offers stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. This creates a fantastic backdrop. The room features a luxurious king-size bed...
The Vista Residence is a luxurious one-bedroom retreat. It offers exceptional comfort and timeless style. It is in a peaceful resort. It offers breathtaking views...
The Peak Residence boasts stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. This creates a peaceful and beautiful getaway. Guests can enjoy the mountain...
The Vista Studio is a serene escape. It has stunning views of valleys and mountains. It blends elegance and comfort perfectly. This 730-square-foot luxurious retreat...
The Deluxe Vista Suite is the top-tier option at the resort, providing breathtaking mountain and ski lift views. It boasts two bathrooms, a spacious living...
The Deluxe Peak One Bedroom Suite offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and surrounding mountains, along with a cozy fireplace and a private balcony...
The Accessible Vista Suite at Montage Big Sky is a resort room designed for accessibility. It offers beautiful views of the resort grounds and has...
The Spanish Peak Suite at Montage Big Sky redefines luxury with exceptional design and breathtaking views. This suite overlooks the stunning Spanish Peaks and nearby...
The 2 Bedroom Deluxe Peak View Suite is a spacious and luxurious accommodation option at the resort, offering breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and...
The 2 Bedroom Deluxe Vista Suite is the most prestigious option at the resort. It offers stunning mountain views from two furnished balconies and has...
The 2 Bedroom Vista Grand Residence offers a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, ensuring an unforgettable stay. A spacious balcony provides stunning views of...
The 2 Bedroom Peak Residence is a retreat. It has stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. Guests can savour the spectacular views...
The Spanish Peaks Suite is a spacious two-bedroom presidential suite, boasting breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and the surrounding mountains. With an area of...
Inn Resort View Two Bedroom Residences feature residential style living, a private balcony or patio and easy access to all Montage Big Sky resort facilities...
The 2 Bedroom Vista Residence is situated throughout the resort, providing breathtaking views of the nearby valleys and mountains. It features a balcony or terrace,...
Inn Vista View Two Bedroom Residences feature residential style living and access to all Montage Big Sky resort facilities and services. Views are of the...
Inn Vista View Deluxe Three Bedroom Residences offer additional living space plus views of the resort and mountain views in the distance. Residence features include:...
The 2 Bedroom Peak Grand Residence offers luxurious living with breathtaking mountain peak views. This spacious residence boasts a long deck furnished for your relaxation....
The 3 Bedroom Inn Resort View Residence is a luxurious, home-like retreat. It offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Each residence connects to...
Inn Resort View Three Bedroom Residences feature residential style living, a private balcony or patio and all Montage Big Sky resort facilities and services. Residence...
Inn Vista View Three Bedroom Residences feature residential style living and access to all Montage Big Sky resort facilities and services. Views are of the...
This 3-Bedroom Peak Residence offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. You'll enjoy the luxury of one or two balconies or terraces,...
The 3 Bedroom Vista Residence offers stunning views of valleys and mountains. With three bedrooms, each with a king or queen bed, these spacious accommodations...
The Peak 3 Bedroom Peak Grand Residence offers unparalleled space and breathtaking mountain views. Spanning 3,100 square feet, it is ideal for up to seven...
The 3 Bedroom Vista Grand Residence provides stunning views of the valleys and mountains. It includes one or two balconies or terraces, a fully equipped...
The 6 Bedroom Vista Residence is a spacious and luxurious retreat. It offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and the surrounding peaks...
Inn Vista View Deluxe Four Bedroom Residences feature views of the resort and mountains in the distance, offering access to all Montage Big Sky resort...
Inn Resort View Four Bedroom Residences feature residential style living, a private balcony or patio and all Montage Big Sky resort facilities and services. Residence...
Inn Vista View Four Bedroom Residences feature residential style living and access to all Montage Big Sky resort facilities and services. Views are of the...
This stunning 4-Bedroom Vista Residence can be found throughout the resort. With magnificent views of the valleys and mountains, each residence offers one, two, or...
The 4 Bedroom Peak Residence has stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. This luxurious space has one or two private balconies or...
Inn Vista View Grand Deluxe Four Bedroom Residences feature views of the resort and mountains in the distance. Opulent residential style living includes access to...
The 4 Bedroom Vista Grand Residence offers breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains. It has one or two balconies or terraces, a fully equipped...
Welcome to the 4 Bedroom Peak Grand Residence! This luxurious accommodation offers stunning panoramas of the Spanish Peaks and surrounding mountains. You'll be captivated by...
The 5 Bedroom Vista Residence offers a stunning retreat within the resort. These residences boast breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains, with the option...
This 5 Bedroom Peak Residence offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and nearby mountains. It includes one or two balconies or terraces, a fully...
The 5 Bedroom Vista Grand Residence offers breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains. It features one or two balconies or terraces, a fully equipped...
The 5 Bedroom Peak Grand Residence is the ultimate luxury accommodation at the resort. It offers breathtaking views of the Spanish Peaks and surrounding mountains...
The 5 Bedroom Grand Peak Residence offers luxurious mountain living with sweeping peak views. It features three private decks, perfect for taking in the scenery....
The 6 Bedroom Vista Grand Residence offers luxurious and spacious accommodations for guests. It showcases stunning views of the surrounding valleys and majestic mountains. The...
Residences are standalone, single-family homes. Signature Five Bedroom Mountain Homes are slopeside, offering scenic slopes and resort views plus direct ski in, ski out access...
Residences are standalone, single-family homes. Signature Six Bedroom Mountain Homes offer scenic slopes and resort views plus direct ski in, ski out access to ski...
Residences are standalone, single-family homes. Signature Six Bedroom Mountain Homes offer scenic slopes and resort views plus direct ski in, ski out access to ski...
The resort stands at about 7,700 feet in the Spanish Peaks, around 12 minutes from downtown Big Sky. Its position on the southern side of Big Sky Resort feels removed from the activity of Mountain Village, although guests still have direct access to the ski area. The Lewis & Clark chairlift is roughly 500 yards from the property. As with any large ski mountain, the route you take and the lifts you need will depend on the terrain you want to reach, so it pays to look at the trail map before setting off.
Compass Sports, the resort's outfitter, handles ski and snowboard rentals, boot fitting and other mountain equipment. A fitting the evening before a ski day can leave more time for the slopes the next morning. Families can also ask about Compass Explorers, which helps children with gear and accompanies them to and from Big Sky Resort's Mountain Sports School. These services are more consequential here than another decorative amenity: winter trips involve equipment, changing conditions and different abilities within the same party.
Montage is a resort-scale choice rather than a small alpine lodge. Its ski access, several places to eat and indoor recreation make it particularly useful when members of a group plan to spend their days differently. Travelers who prefer to walk out into a lively village should note the more secluded Spanish Peaks location; those who want a mountain base with much of the day's practical work handled on site may find that separation appealing.
The accommodation collection spans the Lodge, the Inn and Mountain Homes. The Lodge is the main building, while an underground walkway connects the Inn to it. Mountain Homes sit closer to the ski trails. This layout matters as much as the number of bedrooms: a couple prioritizing immediate access to restaurants and the spa may choose differently from a family looking for a standalone home near the slopes.
Guestrooms and suites come in several outlooks, from resort and valley views to mountain peaks. Select categories add a balcony or terrace, and room sizes and layouts vary. It is worth choosing by the specific view, bedding and living space required, rather than assuming that every room has the same features. The larger suites allow more room to gather, while the smaller guestrooms keep the stay centered on the resort's shared spaces.
Residences extend the range from one to six bedrooms, with configurations suited to longer visits and multigenerational groups. Many have full kitchens and separate living and dining areas; the Mountain Homes offer a more independent setting with direct ski-trail access in certain categories. That flexibility is valuable in Big Sky, where families may need room for outdoor gear as well as a place to spend an evening together. Residence features differ by category, so a specific kitchen, balcony or slope position should be confirmed when selecting a home.
Spa Montage covers 11,000 square feet and has 12 treatment rooms, including two for couples. Its indoor pool, heated plunge pools, steam rooms and relaxation lounges provide a change of pace after skiing or a long day outside. The resort also has a heated outdoor pool and hot tubs. Together, these spaces make the property workable for companions who want a spa afternoon while others stay on the mountain.
The spa has enough substance to anchor part of a stay rather than serve as a brief add-on. Treatments and pool time can be planned separately, and the fitness center offers another option for guests who want to keep a routine. Families should check current access arrangements for the indoor spa pool, as its use is scheduled differently from the outdoor pool. The distinction is useful when planning a shared swim rather than a treatment-day visit.
Cortina is the principal dinner destination, serving Italian food that includes handmade pasta. Alpenglow offers drinks and all-day dining in a lounge setting. Beartooth Pub & Rec is more casual, combining American fare with bowling and arcade games, while Wildflower Market covers coffee, pastries and food to take away. Backcast brings Thai-inspired dishes and an après-ski atmosphere. The choice gives the property a useful range of moods without requiring guests to leave the mountain each evening.
That variety has practical value on a week-long stay. A family can keep one night relaxed at Beartooth, pick up breakfast before an early departure, then make more of an evening at Cortina. Backcast and Alpenglow provide places to meet after separate activities. The hotel also offers 24-hour in-room dining, helpful when travel plans, children's schedules or a full day outdoors do not line up with a restaurant booking. Individual venue hours and menus can vary with the season, so the five-venue lineup is a stronger planning guide than any fixed dining timetable.
Paintbox, Montage's children's program, gives younger guests activities of their own. Alongside the bowling at Beartooth, the pools and the ski-school support through Compass Explorers, it makes Montage a considered choice for a family ski trip. The appeal is not simply that children are welcome. There are distinct ways for them to spend time when they are not skiing, while adults can choose the spa, a longer mountain day or a quieter meal.
Multi-bedroom residences make the resort especially relevant for grandparents, parents and children traveling together. The group can share a living space without needing every outing to be communal. Equally, couples can use the guestrooms and suites for a stay built around skiing, dining and spa time. They should expect the energy of a family-friendly resort, particularly around Beartooth and the pools, rather than the hush of an adults-only retreat.
Summer changes the focus without diminishing the usefulness of the hotel. Compass Sports can help with outdoor gear and guided pursuits, and the surrounding region supports hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, rafting and horseback riding. The Gallatin and Madison rivers are established fishing destinations. Golf is another option in the Big Sky area, although access to private courses should be checked separately rather than assumed with a hotel stay.
Yellowstone National Park is less than an hour away by road according to the resort, and guided excursions are available. Proximity does not make the whole park a short outing: roads, traffic and the distance between sights can turn a visit into a full day. A planned tour or a clear choice of park stops makes better use of the time. Returning to the resort's restaurants, pools and spa can be welcome after an early start and many hours outside.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is approximately 50 miles from Montage Big Sky. That makes the resort accessible as a single Montana base, though road conditions and transfers deserve attention in winter. Downtown Big Sky is also a drive, not an extension of the hotel grounds. Guests who want to explore the town regularly should allow for that journey, while those content to dine and spend evenings at the resort will find plenty within the property.
Montage Big Sky suits travelers who want the breadth of a major resort alongside direct ski access: a couple choosing a mountain-facing room, a family balancing lessons with pool time, or a group that needs a residence and the convenience of hotel facilities. Its Spanish Peaks address also works for a summer trip that pairs outdoor days with dining and spa time. The strongest reason to stay is the combination of accommodation choice, mountain logistics and year-round activities in one place.
The Spanish Peaks setting brings mountain scenery into everyday resort life, while access to Big Sky Resort makes winter outings straightforward.
Spa Montage's indoor pool, treatment rooms and adjoining wellness facilities offer a substantial place to recover after time on the mountain.
Dining moves between Cortina's Italian cooking and Beartooth's bowling-side pub fare, giving different ages and moods space at one resort.
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Yes. Montage Big Sky is a strong choice for travelers who want a year-round luxury mountain resort in Montana. It combines 139 rooms, suites, and residences, ski-in ski-out access, Spa Montage, five dining venues, and Spanish Peaks views.
Montage Big Sky is in the Spanish Peaks area of Big Sky, Montana. The resort sits at about 7,700 feet, with mountain views, ski access, outdoor activities, and a private alpine setting.
Montage Big Sky has 139 rooms, suites, and residences. The mix includes classic guestrooms, larger suites, and multi-bedroom residences for families or longer stays.
Rooms and suites use warm alpine design, natural materials, fireplaces, and mountain-inspired details. Many categories offer balconies, terraces, or views toward the Spanish Peaks, ski lifts, or surrounding landscape.
Yes. Montage Big Sky offers residences with multiple bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, and added privacy. Residences are best for families, groups, longer holidays, or guests who want more space than a standard hotel room.
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