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Kandahar Lodge

3.5 of 5
3824 Big Mountain Rd, P.O. Box 278, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Our family of 5 stayed here in mid June to access Glacier's West side. To the positive, the room had 3 beds so no one had to use a pull out. There were negatives, though. First, if you are not there for skiing, the lodge is located 7 miles up the mountain and away from all the restaurants and shopping.... More

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Colorado
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

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... More

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Clancy, Montana
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19 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

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... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

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... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

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... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

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.

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Coventry
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

5 of us stayed for 4 nights at the end of January 2013. The hotel is in a good location, you can ski to the door & has a shuttle van that will take you & pick you up from pretty much anywhere at the resort. Everyone at the hotel was super friendly & helpful - this applies to everywhere... More

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Regina, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

No elevators so after a long day of skiing four floors of stairs is not great. The router is at the beginning of the hallway so if you are at the far end you have no Internet access. The showers heads are clogged and barely spray water. The breakfast is ok with bagels, yogurt, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, apples and... More

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WhitefishHobo, General Manager at Kandahar Lodge, responded to this review
March 14, 2013

Thank you for your comments, CJ. The hotel has two wings and three floors and the first floor rooms are up one level so if you stay in one of the 16 rooms on the third floor, as you did, and you count the stairs to the loft in your room there are four levels. Kandahar was built before elevators... More

Tampa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

This lodge was almost perfect for a ski vacation in an out of the way place at fairly low altitude. A large wood burning fireplace in the comfortably furnished lobby along with a small bar with food service made it a very welcoming place to return to after skiing down a narrow path behind the hotel. People at the desk... More

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Kent, Washington, Usa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

We were very disappointed with the Kandahar Lodge. Our room was very small, the continental breakfast was below average and the staff ok, but nothing special. They do not offer airport transportation but upon request offer a van (limited hours) to other areas of the Big Mountain resort. We did not eat in their restaurant. The dining and entertainment options... More

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Additional Information about Kandahar Lodge

Address: 3824 Big Mountain Rd, P.O. Box 278, Whitefish, MT 59937
Region: United States > Montana > Whitefish
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
#4 Romantic Hotels in Whitefish
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kandahar Lodge is a rustic, yet elegant lodge located at Whitefish Mountain Resort, 7 miles north of Whitefish and 32 miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park. The Lodge has 50 rooms, a fully licensed bar and a gourmet restaurant that serves dinner only. A continental breakfast is included in the rates. The lovely lobby has a wood burning fireplace, free WIFI and comfortable couches and chairs. Other amenities include a large outdoor hot tub, steam room, exercise room and massage treatment room. The rooms all have queen beds, down comforters, microwaves, small refrigerators and a/c. Kandahar is open from the first week of December to the first week of April (ski season) and June 1 through September 30. The Lodge opens to prearranged groups of 20 or more in the spring and fall ... more   less 
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Kandahar Lodge Whitefish, Montana

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