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Where to Eat in Malta
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL (G.N.) - (406) 654-2100
Located in downtown Malta on the corner of Highway 191 South and 1st Street, just south of the railroad underpass. New decor adds western and historic flavor to the coffee shop (seating for 30), Rose Room, and formal dining room (seating for 75). Full menu serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Specializing in hand trimmed meats and seafood.
HITCHIN POST CAFE - (406) 654-1051
Located on Malta's east side, on Highway 2, near the Milk River Pavilion. Homestyle food, delicious fruit pies, and a cozy atmosphere will keep you coming back for more. Seating for 45, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Let Jamie and her crew make you feel at home.
LITTLE OTTS CONVENIENCE STORE (Sinclair) - (406) 654-2900
Located at the junction of Highway 2 and 191, just north of the underpass. Take-out convenience foods and snacks. Open daily at 6:00 a.m. for your traveling needs.
MALTA DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER - (406) 654-1051
Located on the east edge of Malta on Highway 2. Newly remodeled indoor seating for 56, drive-up window with easy access and outdoor picnic area. Serving burgers, chicken, salads, and a variety of fast foods. Dairy Queen frozen ice cream treats are always served with a smile. Open year-round.
STOCKMAN BAR & STEAKHOUSE - (406) 654-1919
An old name in a new place, located on Front Street in downtown Malta. The varied menu offers a touch of fine dining in beef country. Daily specials with a Friday night "Fish Fry". Gaming and live entertainment in the adjacent bar area. Enjoy the outdoor terrace during good weather.
STRETCH'S PIZZA - (406) 654-1229
Located at 140 South on the east end of Front Street in downtown Malta. A great place for a coffee break, lunch, or dinner. Menu features pizza, sandwiches, chicken, and a new deli sub bar. Large game area - great for singles or families. Accessible large back room available for large groups or special events.
TIN CUP LOUNGE & COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT - (406) 654-5527
Located south of Malta on the beautiful Marian Hills Golf Course. The new facility is open to the general public and overlooks the golf greens and the Milk River Valley. Diverse menu offers a wide variety of food and drink. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Several seating options with large banquet area and patio during the summer months.
WESTSIDE CAFE - (406) 654-1555
Located on Malta's west edge on Highway 2. Known for "the best salad bar on Montana's HiLine", they offer a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seating for 175 with separate dining room available for groups. Great parking areas, within walking distance of Westside Convenience Center.
WESTSIDE DELI & FOOD COURT - (406) 654-1355
Located within the Westside Convenience Center on Highway 2 and 191 North. Small inside eating area, take-outs are their specialty. Deli and breakfast sandwiches, pastries, frozen yogurt, pizza, snacks, and all traveler grocery and food needs. Hours 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where to Stay in Malta
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL
2 South 1st Street East
P.O. Box 190
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 654-2100
Fax: (406) 654-2622
Email: gnhotel@ttc-cmc.net
The Great Northern is Malta's only full-service hotel. They have updated rooms, underground parking, a uniquely decorated nonsmoking coffee shop, elegant steakhouse, friendly lounge, and gaming area. They claim to have the best in food to fill the hardiest of appetites. With home style burgers, steaks cut fresh daily, and homemade pies, you will will feel right at home.
At the Great Northern Hotel, you will receive big city service and elegance combined with small town hospitality and friendliness, making you a stranger only once. Lounge, steakhouse, coffee shop, banquet, and convention facilities. Queen and king beds, cable TV, high speed internet access, indoor parking: all under one roof.
GRAMMA'S GUEST HOUSE
P.O. Box 1083
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 658-2173
Alternate Phone: (406) 390-0625
Clean, country lodging less than 5 minutes from Malta, just off Highway 2. A serene setting with Milk River frontage off the backyard. Wildlife and fishing opportunities surround the rural landscape which offers lots of room for pets and/or kids. Gramma's Guest House is fully furnished and features 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs bedrooms, single bath with shower, kitchen, dining area, and living room. The front deck is great for barbecues or wildlife viewing. For the successful hunter there is a barn to hang your game and an extra freezer.
MALTANA MOTEL
138 South 1st Avenue West
P.O. Box 190
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 654-2610
Fax: (406) 654-2905
Email: arlys@maltanamotel.com
Located on the corner of 2nd Street and 1st Avenue West, one block from downtown Malta. AAA approved in a quiet area. 19 rooms including 10 doubles, 1 triple, and 8 singles. Computer outlets, high speed internet access and in-room coffee.
The Maltana Motel is noted for its large, clean rooms. All rooms have queen size beds, air conditioning, cable television, wireless internet, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee service. We have done extensive remodeling in the last two years. Located one block from a movie theater and close to golfing.
RIVERSIDE MOTEL
8 North Central Avenue
P.O. Box 1085
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 654-2310
Alternate Phone: (406) 654-2311
Toll Free: 1-800-854-2310
Located on US Highway 2 along the east shore of the Milk River. 21 units including 8 doubles and 9 singles with many recent renovations. All services, including high speed internet access. Kitchenettes available along with tent and RV camping slots. They have easy access off of US 2, Malta's Rest Stop and Trafton Park. Within walking distance to all local amenities. The new owners are anxious to serve you.
ROYALS INN
117 North 1st Street, US HWY 2
HC 65 Box 6390
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 654-1150
Fax: (406) 654-1404
Located on US Highway 2 with rear parking for large vehicles. 16 rooms including 5 doubles and 10 singles. Kitchenettes available, in-room coffee, microwave, and refrigerators in all rooms. Royals Inn has color TV with HBO, air conditioning, phone, high speed internet access, kitchenettes, clean rooms, and reasonable rates. Pets are OK. Donna and Marlin are excellent hosts who offer friendly hometown service.
SPORTSMAN MOTEL
231 North 1st Street East
P.O. Box 1705
Malta, Montana 59538
(406) 654-2300
Fax: (406) 654-5505
Email: pmummey@mtintouch.net
Located on US Highway 2. Features new log exterior and espresso shop. 15 rooms including 9 doubles, 1 tripe, and 5 singles. Continental breakfast available. Kitchenettes available for those extended stays.
The Sportsman Motel offers air conditioning, direct dial phones, high speed internet access, color cable TV with HBO, 9 kitchenettes, and reasonable rates by the night, week, or month. There are nonsmoking rooms and ice available. The motel has very clean and nice quiet rooms and you can park right in front of your room. The Sportsman is within walking distance to restaurants, the Amtrak station, shopping, and casinos. They are one block from the Phillips County Museum and the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum.
Surrounding Area
BEAVER CREEK LODGE - (406) 527-3204
Located in Saco, 27 miles east of Malta on US Highway 2. 6 rooms.
BUCKHORN CABINS - (406) 673-3162
Located 45 miles south of Malta on US Highway 191 in the community of Zortman in the beautiful Little Rocky Mountains. 7 family cabins.
SACO MOTEL - (406) 527-3261
Located in Saco, 27 miles east of Malta on US Highway 2. 8 rooms.
SLEEPING BUFFALO RESORT - (406) 527-3370
Located 17 miles east of Malta on US Highway 2 between Malta and Saco. 36 rooms plus additional family cabins, store, cafe, steakhouse, bar, and indoor mineral pools.
STAGE ROAD INN - (406) 383-4410
Located just south of Dodson, 17 miles west of Malta. 2 rooms.
TILLMAN'S BED & BREAKFAST - (406) 654-2154
Located 16 miles southeast of Malta. Guest farm/ranch for up to 10 people. Call or email eabergsagel@hotmail.com.
ZORTMAN MOTEL - (406) 673-3160 or 1-800-517-0372
Located 45 miles south of Malta on US Highway 191 in the community of Zortman in the beautiful Little Rocky Mountains. 21 units.
Public Campgrounds
TRAFTON PARK
North of junction US Highway 191 and US Highway 2 in Malta. Toilets, water, fire pits, and group shelters. Nearby rodeo grounds and baseball fields. Small fee payable at entrance.
FOURCHETTE CREEK - CE
60 miles south of Malta on gravel county road. Primitive campsites, boat ramp, and fishing access.
NELSON RESERVOIR - USBR
18 miles east of Malta on US Highway 2. 2 miles north on paved & gravel county road. Toilets, water, fire pits, picnic shelters, boat ramp, and fishing access.
CAMP CREEK (ZORTMAN) and MONTANA GULCH (LANDUSKY) - BLM
Both BLM sites are located in the Little Rocky Mountains 45 miles south of Malta off US Highway 191. Toilets, water, and fire pits.