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The 3 Best Resorts in Wyoming of 2025
It's a state where rolling sagebrush plains give way to the jagged peaks of the Tetons, and where the world's largest concentration of geysers can be found. It's also a place where plentiful wildlife—including bears, lynx, wolves, and cougars—roam wild and free.
But tucked away in all that wilderness are tiny pockets of quiet luxury—resorts that pair rugged charm with thoughtful hospitality. Travel + Leisure readers revealed their favorite Wyoming resorts in the 2025 "World's Best Awards" survey, and they seemed to have a soft spot for one specific destination. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
All three of the best Wyoming resorts were located in one special place: Jackson Hole. This scenic valley is located between the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges, and serves as a gateway to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. It's also home to the National Elk Refuge, a sanctuary for one of the largest elk herds in the country.
Jackson, Wyoming, is perhaps the most well-known town in the valley and is famous for its Wild West ambiance, which you can explore at landmarks like the National Museum of Wildlife Art. However, Jackson is also known for being a hot spot for the rich and beautiful, and it's no mistake that luxury hospitality brand Aman's first North American location, Amangani (No. 3), opened here in 1998.
The neighboring town of Teton Village is also a traveler favorite—and it just so happens to be home to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, which came in at No. 2 on our list.
Keep reading to find out which Wyoming resort came out on top.
Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa at Jackson Hole Lounge chairs around the pool at the Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa.
Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa
The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa at Jackson Hole, a regular in the World's Best Awards, moved to the No. 1 position from its spot at No. 4 in 2024. Travelers love that the resort feels scenic and wild, but is also close to downtown Jackson. It's set along a creek on a 12-acre property that's directly across from the National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. And even though it offers stunning views of the countryside, the resort is also just a 10-minute walk from the Jackson Town Square, the center of town.
'This is my new favorite place in the whole world! Besides being a luxury cabin, along a beautiful, peaceful river, it is a beautiful place to behold,' one reader wrote. 'While sitting by nightly fires, roasting a s'more, listening to the beautiful sounds of nature, there is a plenitude of swings, comfortable Adirondack chairs, and even tipis to enjoy!'
Travelers also noted that Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa is 'great in all seasons. 'The ambience and overall feelings you have from being at this place while covered in snow are indescribable,' a reader said. 'If I had to choose one word to describe it, I would say, 'Fairytale.''
If I had to choose one word to describe it, I would say, 'Fairytale.'
— T+L Reader
1. Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa: Jackson, Wyoming
Reader Score: 93.14
2. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole: Teton Village, Wyoming
Reader Score: 90.51
3. Amangani: Jackson, Wyoming Reader Score: 88.75
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