everything was as advertised This place is heaven and not many compare to the setting and the accomodations we had all ages and everyone was happy

We stayed at The Lodge at Whitefish and while there are a few positives, overall it just didn’t live up to the hype—or the price tag. The good stuff: The location is definitely nice—close to town and with some pretty views of the lake from the condos. The restaurant, maintenance, and pool staff were all friendly and helpful, and the spa looked really nice (although we couldn’t get in since they said they were short-staffed). The lobby and grounds are kept up well, and the condos themselves have good bathrooms and a decent kitchen. The not-so-great: The rates are sky-high for what you actually get. The lake view is blocked by a bunch of boat docks, which kind of ruins the setting. Condo furnishings feel cheap, worn, and a bit tacky. Ours didn’t even have a washer/dryer, which was surprising. The beds weren’t very comfortable, with thin covers and no extra blankets or pillows (not great when it got chilly at night). The kitchens are bare bones—no condiments except for salt and pepper. Front desk staff was also unhelpful and even a little rude. For families, options are limited. Beyond the pool and the lake, there’s not much for kids to keep them entertained. You can't really walk around the lake and the "nature walk" suggested to us was a paved path along the highway. Bottom line: This place markets itself like a luxury resort, but it’s really mid-tier at best. Definitely not worth the premium prices they’re charging.

We recently spent 4 nights at the Lodge. We are a family of four, one is a teenager and one is in elementary school. I specifically booked the Lodge because in the family friendly, great location being right on the lake, and was upscale. Here are my thoughts, experiences, and observations. POSITIVES: Location. Personally, we really liked the fact that the Lodge was located just outside Whitefish. It was a mile and half distance to the main center of Whitefish….. definitely walkable. Plus, situated right on the lake and near Whitefish Mountain make this location very desirable. The lodge itself. Very clean and well maintained. There was a wedding reception one night; however, it didn’t seem/feel loud. Ambiance. As we expected, the décor was a blend of modern and rustic. It also has an upscale vibe. We loved it. Smores. This was a nice touch. Upon request, the front desk gave out a free smores kit per child. Room size. The room size was very roomy. Lots of space. Loved the fireplace and kitchenette. Bed. Very comfortable. We all slept well. Staff. The staff was friendly and helpful. No negatives here. Concierge. Very helpful. Loved all their activity recommendations. Boat Club. I wrote a long separate review on this. The food was overpriced; however, it was consistently really good. Staff were great. Patio overlooking the lake watching the sunset was amazing. The salmon was cooked to perfection each time (we are picky about our salmon). Also really loved the huckleberry mud pie! Yes, the prices are higher than expected, but this is typical for “hotel restaurants”. Tiki Bar. Loved the vibe and the location; next to the dock adjacent to the pool. The furnishing/chairs were very comfortable. Can watch the sunset go over the lake! The view. Priceless. Shuttle. The free shuttle to and from the airport as well as to downtown Whitefish is a nice touch. It was very appreciated. Pool/hot tub. The hot tub was a good size. The pool initially seemed on the smaller size but ended up being fine. Patrons. There is a good mix of young families, and folks 50+ who were there without children. All seemed to vibe together well. NEUTRAL: Room décor. The room décor was rustic and had a slight outdated feel as opposed to the lodge which had a newer modern rustic. Not a big deal, just an observation. NEGATIVES: Indoor pool/hot tub. Both looked amazing with large waterfall included with the pool. On the day it rained, it would have been a ton of fun to swim there. But both were out of order. Gym. We stayed at the main lodge. The walk to the gym was past the indoor covered bridge/walkway and on the other side of the Viking wing. Would of preferred it being closer to where I was staying, but not the end of the world. Bed size. The four of us stayed in two queen beds. This is a pet peeve for us…. but the beds queen beds felt smaller than a traditional queen bed. In all fairness, we have this complaint about most hotels we stay in. Grab and Go breakfast station. This is the only alternative for breakfast aside from Boat Club. I wish it was bigger and had more options. The food they did have was good.

This was our first trip to the area and we intentionally selected a hotel with amenities and a good location. The location was really the only thing we ended up feeling was “as advertised.” Upon our arrival, the valet declined to assist us with parking or our bags, just directed us across the street. We selected a Viking suite not being aware that a very busy street separated our room from all functional amenities. The room is very dated and showing wear (cob webs on the lamps did not help). The pool and hot tub in our building were completely closed the entire three days we were there (over a busy weekend). The front door to our building (not monitored by anyone) was frequently ajar and unlocked. On our day of departure the elevator did not work, so we had to hand carry our luggage down the stairs. When we checked out our bill has three days of “optional fees” added without our knowledge or consent which I only caught after I left and had to email to have it removed ($42 in total). There is over $150 of fees and taxes per night on top of the extremely expensive room rate for what was offered. At no time did anyone ask about our stay, which is reflective of the effort that was put into making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. On our next trip, we will find an AirBnB/VRBO.

Came here with higher expectations. It's basically only families with young kids, who rule the pool, the overpriced hotel restaurant that is very mid and are always running and crying in my hotel room. Not saying I had a bad experience at all, more just disappointed because the price point DOES NOT match the value. Paid a lot for a suite that is laughable, right in front of their restaurant and all the room are super outdated. You also can't swim in the lake because it's so shallow it only does knee deep. The staff here is very nice and the location is great. The tiki bar restaurant is also great vibe super fun. But if you want a relaxing read your book by the pool adult vacation, this isn't your place