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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 577 guest reviews
- Has an outdoor pool!
- Free complimentary breakfast
- The Avg. Group Discount is 18.3%!
- Gym is available on property
- 50 rooms in hotel
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 2 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Summer -- 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. Winter -- Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort (skiing, boarding), snowmobiling, cat skiing, dog sled tours, sleigh rides, ice skating, hockey
Map & Attractions for Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Verified Reviews of Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Wonderful place to stay."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was great and the breakfast was fine. Watched the staff take care of an inbound group of skiers and they did a wonderful job.
Tom H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
21-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 19 to Sun Jan 21 2024 at a $222.99 average nightly rate. 
Response from Management on 26-Jan-2024:
Thank you Tom! I hope you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and see us again soon. Safe travels.
Property Description
Kandahar offers comfortable lodging and upscale Cafe Kandahar 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 that has a warm fire burning nearly every day. Continental breakfast and WIFI are included in the rates. Café Kandahar is an award-winning restaurant serving thoughtfully constructed cuisine (dinners only) inspired by classic and modern influences. Catering menus are available for groups.The Wellness Center includes an outdoor hot tub, steam room, exercise room and massage treatment room with a therapist 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. The rooms have recently been updated with new desk/chest, bedding, dimmable track lighting, additional plug-ins, paint and carpet. Down comforters, microwaves, small refrigerators, coffee makers and air conditioning add comfort and convenience. The airport is located halfway between Whitefish and Kalispell. Kandahar is 17 miles from the airport and 7 miles from Whitefish. Kandahar can arrange transfers to and from the airport, for a fee.The S.N.O.W. bus provides free transportation to/from the town of Whitefish during the ski season. There are several outstanding restaurants and bars in Whitefish as well as fun shopping, art galleries and museums.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 50 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 50 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 0 |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1046 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 75 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 7.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5:00PM-10PM |
| Ownership: | Tiffany Nitschke |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: June-Sept: outside 48 hours - $20 handling fee, within 48 hours, forfeit one night. First week of December 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% (3.5% Resort Fee) |
Amenities / Features
- 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
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- 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
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Laundry valet service
Airport & Shuttle Information
Kandahar Lodge is located 17 miles from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA). FCA has daily service from Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver and Minneapolis. It has weekly service from Las Vegas (Allegiant Air). During certain seasons, direct service is available from Chicago, San Francisco and LA.Taxi service - approximately $50 for 1st passenger, $3 for each additional Call Arrow Shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: During ski season the free S.N.O.W. bus provides shuttles to/from Whitefish (7miles) several times per day.
Breakfast Information
A free continental breakfast is provided by Kandahar Lodge (not Cafe Kandahar). It includes muffins, bagels that can be toasted, sliced meat and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, instant oatmeal, cereals, juices, coffee and tea.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Buffalo Cafe - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this local favorite. Just 1 mile from Kandahar Lodge.
- Lunch: Loula's Cafe - Try their famous sandwiches and homemade soups. Located 3 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Dinner: Mambo Italiano - Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Located 2 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Activity: Whitefish Mountain Resort - Spend the day skiing or snowboarding on the slopes. The resort is right at your doorstep!
- Breakfast: Montana Coffee Traders - Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a delicious pastry. Just 1.5 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Lunch: Piggyback BBQ - Savor mouthwatering BBQ specialties in a casual setting. Located 4 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Dinner: Ciao Mambo - Indulge in authentic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Located 2 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Activity: Snowshoeing at Glacier National Park - Explore the winter wonderland of Glacier National Park. It's approximately 30 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Breakfast: Swift Creek Cafe - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a rustic ambiance. Just 3 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Lunch: Moose's Saloon - Grab a quick bite at this iconic local spot known for its pizza. Located 2 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Dinner: The Boat Club - Experience fine dining with stunning lake views. Located 10 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
- Activity: Dog Sledding Adventure - Embark on an exhilarating dog sledding tour through the snowy wilderness. It's approximately 15 miles from Kandahar Lodge.
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Hotel Rate Trends at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
This chart illustrates averages of room rates for both our group prices and the best online individual rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 28.6% in September 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $329 in the month of August 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Feel free to use the Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Whitefish event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Northern Lights Conference Room | 34 x 23 x 12 | 782 | 65/-- | -- | 33 | 19 | 22 | 19 | --/-- | 87 | 78 | -- |
Close This Northern Lights Conference RoomOpen beam ceiling, pine walls and plenty of windows provide a comfortable environment for meetings. The space is ground level from the rear parking lot and allows attendees to step outside for some fresh air during breaks. Refreshments may be arranged. We prefer to cater meals with the Lodge rather than in this space (exception - welcome reception) Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 782 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 23 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
| Board Room | 22 x 12 x 18 | 264 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Board RoomBeautiful room with pine covered walls. Men and Women's rest rooms are right next to the room. The Board Room is right off of the Lobby so it can be used for aregistration room or hospitality suite where guests can access the room and spend time in the comfort of the lovely lobby. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 264 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: $75.00 USD | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort have?
There are 50 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
A free continental breakfast is provided by Kandahar Lodge (not Cafe Kandahar). It includes muffins, bagels that can be toasted, sliced meat and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, instant oatmeal, cereals, juices, coffee and tea.
Can I get a AAA rate at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
Can I get a group rate at Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 18.3%.
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