For those who want to wrap themselves in the richness of an upscale mountainside retreat – Kandahar Lodge is the place.
Kandahar offers luxury lodging and a Wellness Center in a beautiful location at the Whitefish Mountain Resort above Whitefish, Montana. Ski trails lead you through the trees to the door of the Lodge. Glacier National Park provides spectacular views from the Summit.
The Lodge has a lovely lobby with a large river rock fireplace and is decorated with antique furniture and fine art.
Café Kandahar is an award-winning restaurant serving thoughtfully constructed cuisine inspired by classic and modern influences. Continental breakfast is included in the rates. Catering menus are available for groups.
The Wellness Center includes an outdoor hot tub, steam room, exercise room and massage treatment room with therapists that can be scheduled between 3 and 7:30 pm. The Northern Lights Conference room is perfect for groups of less than 50 people. Located in the Wellness Center, it is air-conditioned and has big windows. The Board Room is next to the lobby and is ideal as a small gathering place. It could be set aside for the group’s exclusive use.
The rooms have rich finishes of tile and granite. Leather furniture, down comforters, microwaves, small refrigerators, coffee makers and air conditioning add comfort and convenience.
The airport is located halfway between Whitefish and Kalispell. The Lodge is 22 miles from the airport. Kandahar can arrange transfers to and from the airport, for a fee.
The S.N.O.W. bus provides free transportation to Whitefish from Big Mountain in the wintertime. There are several outstanding restaurants and bars in Whitefish as well as fun shopping, art galleries and museums.
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort (zip lines, chairlift rides, alpine slide), boating, swimming, fishing and skiing on Whitefish & Flathead Lakes, hiking, mountain biking,whitewater rafting,guided fly fishing, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides.
The Kandahar Lodge is a good news/bad news sort of place.
First the bad news; The walls are pretty thin, fortunately the children in the next room went to sleep...
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The Kandahar Lodge is a good news/bad news sort of place.
First the bad news; The walls are pretty thin, fortunately the children in the next room went to sleep pretty early. The breakfast was barely adequate, most of the items could have been obtained at a local convenience store.
Now the good news; The bed was very comfortable, we slept well. The location is excellent, close to lift with easy access. The lobby has a beautiful fire place and is a great place to relax. Cafe Kandahar is a great restaurant. The hotel was very clean.
Overall Kandahar Lodge is a good place to enjoy a ski trip to Whitefish. By upgrading breakfast the overall experience could be significantly improved. « less
We stayed 3 nights here during Spring Break week. This is a great place to stay for a ski vacation at Whitefish Mountain. We really enjoyed the spacious, well decorated...
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We stayed 3 nights here during Spring Break week. This is a great place to stay for a ski vacation at Whitefish Mountain. We really enjoyed the spacious, well decorated lobby. Service was good. We were in a 3rd floor loft room, which was very spacious and we did not have any problems with noise. The downside was that it was quite a climb to our room, which was not the best after a day on the slopes. Breakfast was nothing fancy, but quite adequate for us. The place was showing its' age a bit, but overall it was a good experience! Would stay here again. « less
“Easy”
Mar 31, 2013
gregrev, indianapolis | Trip type: Solo travel
I stayed in February, 2013. The lodge is located very close to the 'village' and is an easy walk for dinner. I never ate in the restaurant but had few...
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I stayed in February, 2013. The lodge is located very close to the 'village' and is an easy walk for dinner. I never ate in the restaurant but had few drinks in the bar and found that to be very enjoyable. (Dillon is one of the most knowledgeable bartenders I have ever met) Everyone at the resort was very friendly and exceedingly helpful. You can buy your ski passes at the front desk and the morning shuttle is very easy to use. No problem with the hotel being situated a little off the slopes. The hotel can be reached from the slopes on skis at the end of the day, so it is more convenient than I expected. i would definitely stay here again, if I return to Whitefish. « less
“Beautiful Facility BUT...”
Mar 17, 2013
kath_y7915, shippensburg | Trip type: Friends getaway
We are very pleased with our well-equipped suite and helpful staff, BUT the room is sooooooo noisy. The first night young men were on the front porch (directly under our...
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We are very pleased with our well-equipped suite and helpful staff, BUT the room is sooooooo noisy. The first night young men were on the front porch (directly under our window) smoking cigars and having a very loud conversation, both of which drifted through the window air conditioner as though the window were wide open, until my husband spoke with them. Again two extremely loud groups hung out on the front porch at 12:30 am and again at 3:00 am. Around 6:00 am the staff use a service garage door several times. Maybe the lodge needs to issue ear plugs to guests. « less
“Great Ski Lodge!”
Mar 15, 2013
Dan R | Trip type: Friends getaway
This was my second stay at the Fabulous Kandahar Lodge. Loved the room, the slope side accommodation (ski in/ski out) and the oversized hot tub. This year and last the...
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This was my second stay at the Fabulous Kandahar Lodge. Loved the room, the slope side accommodation (ski in/ski out) and the oversized hot tub. This year and last the staff was so low key, so helpful and accommodating, that My ski buddy and I will come back again. « less
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Cancellation: June-Sept: outside 48 hours - $20 handling fee, within 48 hours, forfeit one night. Thanksgiving to mid-April: outside 30 days prior to arrival - one night's lodging, within 30 days - full lodging forfeit. Group Cancellation: Contact Jennifer
Nightly Parking:
0
Typical Group Deposit:
$500
Total Taxes:
11.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax:
7.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee:
4.00%
Porterage Fee:
5.00 Per Person
Additional Person Fee:
10.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge:
20.00%
Room Types - Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Loft Room
Two Queen Beds or
Three Queen Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 32-inch flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. Request an in-room massage. A coffee/tea maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator are provided. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as a hair dryer. A wake-up call service, daily housekeeping, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Loft Room with Kitchen
Two Queen Beds or
One Sleeper Sofa Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 32-inch flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. Request an in-room massage. The in-room kitchen includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee/tea maker. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as a hair dryer. A wake-up call service, daily housekeeping, and a separate dining area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Studio
One Queen Bed or
One Sleeper Sofa Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 32-inch flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. Request an in-room massage. A coffee/tea maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator are provided. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as a hair dryer. A wake-up call service, daily housekeeping, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Hotel Room
Two Queen Beds or
One Queen and One Sofa Bed
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 32-inch flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. Request an in-room massage. A coffee/tea maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator are provided. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as a hair dryer. A wake-up call service, daily housekeeping, and an iron and ironing board are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Baggage storage facilities
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Dinner available
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Free local calls
Hairdryer available
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Microwave in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Telephone - Free local calls
Television
TV - Free Cable
Travellers cheques accepted
TV room
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Kandahar Lodge is located 22 miles from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)Taxi service - $35 for 1st passenger, $3 for each additional
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Local Shuttle Info: Flathead Glacier Transportation: 406-893-3390
Drive $ You Taxi: 406-730-2879
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Rooms
“Great Ski Lodge!”
Loft Room
Loft Room with Kitchen
Studio
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