Name: Kandahar Lodge
Address: 3824 Big Mountain Road, Whitefish, 59937, US

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

David

Fabulous place, very friendly and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Rachel

We absolutely LOVED our time at Kandahar and would be thrilled to come back. The lodge was such a fun vibe. We hung out in the lobby area and played cards while we had drinks from the snug. My daughter who snowboards wants to come back in the winter for sure. The gym was great for me to get a workout in before our day of adventures began. So thankful for the food we could grab before we headed out also. If we go back to the area Kandahar will be where we stay! Oh and the beds were so comfortable. It was hard to want to wake up in the morning!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Paul

The property is located at a nice scenic place in the mountains. We used it as a base to go to glacier national Park. The only downside was that it is quite a distance outside whitefish, but the place is wonderful of nicely looked after.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

James

Would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Truong

My family and I spent a night here on our way to Glacier National Park. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I love the hotel's old-wood feel. They still use the traditional key, not the key card. My kids are already planning a trip back so they can stay in the loft room again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Amy

Front desk staff was very helpful and kind. Wonderful variety on the breakfast bar. Beautiful lobby with comfortable furniture to relax. Great food in the restaurant

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Linda

Terrific hotel in a nice location in the mountains. We loved the hot tub after a long day hiking in glacier national Park

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Arnd

The place has a very warm atmosphere, great continental breakfast and nice staff. I bet it’s even better in the winter as ski lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

MARINA

This place was lovely, great location, clean, and scenic (top of a mountain location). We had 3 kids with us and there was enough space for the whole family.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Lacie

This a special place and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to experience it.
Even in the summertime, the coziness of this lodge could be felt in the details of this property. It made me forget that we were on the third floor with WAY too much luggage and no elevator lol. The staff was more than willing to help carry your bags but it was our choice to pack too much so we decided not to punish them.
But back to the warmth of this place, I have never been one to “hang out” in a lobby area of a hotel until my stay here. Bringing our drinks from the Snug out to the couches to just sit and chat with our kids. I would love to come back in the winter and I don’t even ski! I would just want to experience this magical place in the winter.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Harley Lewis

Property was beautiful and in a lovely location. Everyone working there was friendly and helpful. Nice bonus to have breakfast available each morning as a lot of the hotels in the area don’t offer it. The lounge/den area was comfortable and welcoming. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to return!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Sharmila

Property had many amenities, but is dated. The only restaurant in the area is a fine dine, property has no elevators, but overall staff was helpful, which made the stay better.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

cheryl

The place was an excellent location. The only thing we had issues with were no coffee maker in the room, no glasses to drink with & it was hard with no elevator.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Stephanie K

Very nice atmosphere. Rooms were spacious and clean.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Sunny

The property is good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Brook

The lodge was beautiful but could use a few updates. The carpet in the halls and stairways was dirty and worn. There was also no elevator and we were on the 3rd floor. There was someone to help us with our luggage so that was nice. The bathroom was very small in my opinion for a room that slept 6 people. The breakfast was very underwhelming. The loft and cabin decor was very fun for my kids and felt cozy up in the mountains. Beautiful view and town!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Brian

The lodge appearance and feel. The breakfast, the hot tub, and the view were all great. Did not like the fact that there were no elevators.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Gisele

In our room, the shower had no grab bars, or a bath mat to avoid slipping
The power station on the nightstand didnt work. Could not find the fitness room but there's a great walk up the hill just a few steps from entrance. No elevator!?@?!? Steep stairs instead, yikes! Great breakfast spread. Very helpful staff!!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Roger

A

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Missye

The property was beautiful outside. Inside was very nice with roaring fireplace and comfy couches and chairs. The main drawback was the stairs! No elevator! We had a room on the second floor- 2 sets of long stairs. At 83 and 79, the stairs were not an easy task. The front desk did help us carry luggage up when we arrived, thank goodness! The room was nice unfortunately one of the 2 beds was against the wall which created problems for getting an out. The breakfast was great, the eating area was small but you could eat in the living area-couches and chairs. Overall a nice stay with some issues. Considering the stair issue, we will not be repeat customers.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

andrea

Our favorite part was the charm - the gardens, the views, the hot tub, the ability to open a window for fresh mountain air.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Ronen

Nice place. Old facility. Over priced I would say.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Briana

Great view and clean room! Perfect place to stay when visiting glacier without the in the park prices!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Nevys

Nice property up on big mountain. The breakfast was decent. Rooms clean, not crazy about carpets everywhere including the stairs, not very clean. The restaurant is super expensive, had to eat out all the time.overall a decent place to stay

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Kenneth S

We had a great room with a loft. Good for a family with two kids. There is NO elevator though. We had to carry our luggage up several steep flights of stairs. Parking was easy. Beautiful flowers out front.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Savannah

Staff was nice and helpful! The lodge was in a beautiful location with great views! Loved the lobby and the cozy atmosphere! The continental breakfast each morning was a plus as well!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Alexander

Amazing location, and unusual building. Very cool spot.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Viral

Every thing is good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Shawn

What an absolute stunner! I love the authentic ski lodge feel. A well-maintained property. Not sure when it was built but the exposed pipes, and wood details make me think this chalet has been around a while but tastefully kept and updated. The windows open so you can enjoy the mountain air, a fire is kept going in the common area, antique and leather seating throughout, and actual cutlery and dinnerware instead of throwaways. Just cozy and comfy exuded everywhere. The room is spacious and tidy, with a little kitchenette, and an updated bathroom. Staff has been so kind and friendly and helpful. Glad we found this mountain hideaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Chris

Very nice day wish they had a microwave downstairs by the breakfast other than that everything was great

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Berkley

We loved our stay!!! Beautiful location and friendly staff.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Ramdurai

Its a old lodge, very well maintained, clean and a good English breakfast. There is no lift. You have to carry all your luggages yourselves via steps which is a big drawback. Otherwise the lodge is excellent for stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Kylee

We only were there for 1 night, but wished we would have stayed longer! This is a unique and cute property, the staff greeted us immediately and were beyond helpful and welcoming. The room had charm and was very clean. Then the continental breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had! Checkout was smooth and easy. Would recommend to friends and family.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Rachael

Staff were incredible, some of the nicest people! The atmosphere was so beautiful. Great views, great lobby, good location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Joy

It is cute and cozy, nice people, not crowded. Highly recommend!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Paul

Great staff and facilities. They are awesome with the guests and helpful with getting you to locations and activities you want to do. Wonderful people and what a great place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Kayla

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The rooms were comfortable and it was the perfect ski trip!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Jeremiah

Great place

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Betty and Bob Maddox

What a perfect mountain lodge! I would love to put this hotel on wheels and take it to every ski resort I visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Jose

The resorts has shuttles taking you to the ski mountain.The views are spectacular.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Annette J.

This was our second year here! It was fabulous! Great room. Staff goes above and beyond and the restaurant is a cut above!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Stephen

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Emily

Our room was excellent, but the whole vibe of this place is so sweet! They have popcorn, cookies and hot chocolate out for apres ski. Everyone hangs out in the commons area in front of a cozy fireplace. They have yummy food and drinks too! Their hot tub is hot and it’s the perfect place to heat up after a chilly day on the mountain! I’ll be coming back!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Andrea

Great staff & amenities and clean rooms

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Trevor chad

Staff was great, location is awesome

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Randal

Cx

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Paul

The room was not what was advertised, no elevator, breakfast is not a hot breakfast, just grab and go items.

Hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn were great after skiing and the restaurant and bar were great. The seating was also cozy by the live fire

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Justin

Staff always courteous great rooms huge hot tub always love staying at the Kandahar

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Bryan Kate

Staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Craig

Staff is top notch.
Kellie was extraordinary…best fire tender on staff!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Stacy

Staff was very friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Jessica

The staff couldn’t have been nicer and I loved this property! I will definitely be back with the entire family next time!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Heather

This was the highlight lodging in a 10 day road trip. Beautiful view, friendly and helpful staff. Cozy, warm atmosphere. It felt like being at home with friends. Close enough to Glacier national park that we hiked 2 days instead of 1. Will definitely be back to ski in winter!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Cate

Front desk staff was very friendly.
But the spacious living room with well worn leather chairs and fireplace were the highlight of our stay!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

JAMES

The most disappointing stay

As an elderly couple checking in to a hotel that we have paid over $200 to stay we would expect an elevator to get us to our floor but no we had to use stairs. The front desk person was kind enough to carry our luggage to our room.

The room he assigned us to had a horrible smell to it. I could not stay there so I walked down to stairs to request another room. He gave us another room and it did not smell.

As we settled in to sleep there was a strange loud humming that continued for a couple of hours. Then a drumming noise started after that.

At 3 am we decided to get up and leave the hotel. My husband was going to take a quick shower to wake him and the tub/shower faucet did not work. We just got dressed and left. Of course he had to carry our luggage down the stairs.

It definitely not what we were expecting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Annette Marie

Loved the location! Very comfortable. Room well maintained. Beautiful atmosphere. Friendly staff 😊

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Kenneth

Old but very well maintained. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Robin

Outdated and needs TLC

The hotel had only 1 handicap parking space & 1 handicap room. No elevator for the 3 floors of hotel. Only 1 ice machine on the lobby floor which was down 49 steps and back up 49 steps to a third floor room. The hallways and entrances on the floors were not clean and the Wellness area was only clean in the restrooms & hot tub area. The breakfast offered was in a nook area and difficult for guests to move through.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Christopher

Staff was fantastic!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Frederick

Love our stay here! It had character. Had the fireplace going everyday! Big sitting area downstairs . The carpet could be update! Looked dirty but rooms were nice and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Mary

Great stay! Staff was very nice, and we really liked how easy it was to catch the bus to downtown Whitefish. The property is an older property, but it was clean and well maintained. Would stay there again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

barbara

Helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Nancy

Good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Margaret Van Zan

Really enjoyed our stay. Max at the front desk was very helpful and attentive!
The hotel has a nice mountain lodge feel.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2025

Tim

Okay stay.

Clean room. No elevator. Staff did offer to help with luggage.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Roberta

Our room was outdated. The carpet was buckled, and very old. We had to ask for a coffee pot, and coffee. This room was overpriced for the condition it was in.

The staff was fantastic!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Gwendolyn

Clean, beautiful room. No elevator and lack of counter in bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Michele

Lovely stay - comfortable room, relaxing hot tub, delicious food, and gorgeous views!

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Sudeshna

Property was beautiful, well maintained but no elevators and lot of steps to climb up and down.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Kim

Very nice .

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Erik

We loved the room and the property. My issue is with management. I was in the hot tub area and sat in a chair out there and it collapsed on me. It tore into my back and elbow and I needed bandaids the rest of my stay to not get blood on the sheets. I hand bruises all over too. Management never once asked if I was ok or even asked me anything. They replaced the rest of the chairs out there so they know it happened. Otherwise the bed and room were great. It's crazy a plane as nice as this can't get good chairs that can support someone.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Vishal

Really good property and maintained.

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Ash

I encountered an issue with my Expedia booking, as I had reserved a room with more than three beds. Upon arrival, the room only had two beds, and the front desk initially stated that this was reflected in my order. Despite presenting my reservation confirmation, the situation was eventually resolved through a room exchange with a friend, and the reception staff were ultimately quite helpful.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Chenoa

We stayed here in the summer for our Anniversary.
1st the Pros:
Its a beautiful drive up and down the mountain. The hotel is lovely overall. Everything is so clean. All the staff we encountered were nice and helpful. Large hotub. The continental breakfast was good for what it was. Apples, oranges, pastries, bread, bagels, english muffins, cereal, oatmeal, sliced meat and cheese, milk, juice and coffee.
The Cons:
When we booked it, the map showed it was in the middle of Whitefish, but when we got there it was 10mins outside of town and up the mountain. I missed that somehow in the details I guess.
There is only about 6 or 7 parking spots in front, otherwise you have to park across the street and down the hill. This was difficult for me with my health issues, but it wasn't too terrible.
When you walk in- there is a weird smell, it's difficult to explain, like old-smelling (but the entire hotel is very clean)
There is no elevator in the hotel so you have to carry your luggage up the stairs (the hotel offers help carrying luggage if you need it). I'm unsure how anyone in a wheelchair would get around this. The hotel could use an update.
There was a deeper smell in our room. We opened the window to let fresh air in and kept it open.
The room is a bit smaller than we expected from looking at pics.
There was either mold, or stains that look like mold on the bathroom ceiling.
We would definitely stay here again though. It was a lovely time.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Craig

Oo

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

patrick

Great place

I make sure to always stay at Kandahar once a year for a trip to Whitefish and Glacier Park. Incredible Jacuzzi and the steam room is one of the best! Great rooms, great beds, and quick access to the top of the Mountain.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

Danny

Condition of lodge( carpet filthy)
Front desk person on check-in not welcoming
Average or below for the price

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Matthew Alfred Van Der

Some of the best Staff I've ever run across. Friendly, helpful and competent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Yaakov

It was fine and relaxing.
However if we would have stayed in whitefish (vs in the mountains past whitefish) we would have had much better cell reception with Att
It was nice but in the summer there’s not much to do here on the property. Should have save the travel time and stayed in whitefish or Kalispell or any town closer to glacier NP

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 Aug 2025

Ken

Not as it appears. Room unclean and hotel run down.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Rachel

Loved the property wished we had more time there to explore. Check-in smooth, great service, prompt for xtra items brought to room

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Brooke

Loved our stay here and the restaurant was amazing!

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Joseph

Most of the property was very nice. However, hot tub area wasn’t as nice as it could be.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

Melissa

The lodge was

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Charles

The property was very nice and staff was incredibly good. The only detractor from our stay was that our air conditioner wasn’t really working in our room that being said, we didn’t really tell them about it until the end of our day, so it’s really sort of our fault

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

zachariah

Property location is nice and safe for families and 30 mins away from glacier national park main entrance.We didn’t like the continental breakfast that they serve and they could make it better in the future.add some scrambled eggs,sausage and potatoes etc.need some updated renovations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

jon

We loved every minute of our stay here - the Lodge is an amazing and historic building that is very impressive inside and out. TJ the bartender was super fun and friendly, as were all the staff we interacted with. Dinner at Buchanan's was exquisite ... we can't wait to come back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Armando

Everything was great! Clean, spacious, great location and hassle free. Beds were comfortable!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Philip

Older ski shanty feel. Large leather furniture with stone fireplace. Cozy, rustic, good breakfast. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Steve

We had an incredible stay at Kandahar Lodge and can’t recommend it enough! From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere throughout our visit.

The location is perfect—just a short walk to the base of the mountain where we enjoyed hiking, biking, and the scenic chairlift to the top with stunning views of Whitefish and the lake. The mountain also offers a free shuttle to town, which made getting around super convenient.

The highlight of our stay was without a doubt Buchanan’s Chophouse. We ended up dining there daily—the food was consistently excellent, the outdoor patio was perfect, and the service was top-notch. Huge thanks to James, the owner, who personally made us feel at home, and TJ, the bartender, who served up amazing drinks and great conversation.

This lodge offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and hospitality. We’re already looking forward to coming back this winter to ski and wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

Thanks again for everything!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Raymond

We enjoyed our stay. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was a coffee maker in the room and being able to watch Fox News on the TV.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Lei

WiFi is too slow.

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2025

Alyssa

The front desk staff at check in was not very helpful. She made it seem that my questions were not important and that we were wasting her time. When booking the hotel, many of the pictures were misleading. There is no “spa”, no slide and made seem like glacier was out the door. Also, we were there for 2 days and when wanting the restaurant, we were told it was closed due to a special event. Asked to get pizza and were refused.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Wendy H

Was Disappointed

There is not an elevator. We had to go up all those stairs with our luggage. We were on vacation for 2 weeks, traveling everywhere. Breakfast was not good. The checking lady when we got there was not friendly. The lady in the morning was nice. I will never stay there again

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Catherine

Great location, charming lodge-feel with cozy family room area
Wi-Fi is poor, carpet needs cleaning and our room didn’t have enough towel

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

John

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay for my time in Whitefish. Location was close enough to get to stuff fairly quickly but not too close to be a problem with crowds. It was clean and outside was very nice. Hot tub outdoors was good too. Breakfast offered multiple options and was replenished quickly if needed but also put away right on time so get it in the time frame specified. All the workers were very nice and helpful with any questions. I booked early in offseason so not sure what rates would have been in July but I was pleased and would recommend for anyone considering.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

Anil

Close to the resort. Expected views outside but not much from the hotel. Otherwise clean and comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Audra

A unique property.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

Debashrestha

I mean, the guy named Marc at the front desk was amazing, and breakfast was phenomenal. But one female front desk person wasn't intending to help, like when we asked how to go to Glacier or Flathead. She was trying to avoid us, so yeah, overall, it was good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Linda

I really liked the great customer service and cozy room!

Leisure Family