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The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Whitefish, Montana, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
The Averill family opened The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in the summer of 2005, inspired by the old park lodges, on the shore between the lake and the Viking Creek wetland. About 160 rooms and a private marina fill the waterfront, and AAA rates the house Four Diamond. Glacier National Park is the day trip, and the lodge is the night on the water.
- 160 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Whitefish Lake
About The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
- Founded by the Averill family; construction began in 2004 and the lodge opened summer 2005.
- Sits on Whitefish Lake beside the Viking Creek wetland, with a private marina.
- Montana AAA Four Diamond lakeside resort; later expanded with Viking Lodge and lakefront condominiums.
History
Founded by the Averill family, construction on the lodge began in 2004 and it officially opened in the summer of 2005 as Whitefish's only lakeside full-service resort. The property was inspired by the grand lodges of the past, designed to blend authentic Montana hospitality with modern luxury on the shores of Whitefish Lake. It has since expanded to include the Viking Lodge, luxury lakefront condominiums, and residential homes, earning a AAA Four Diamond rating for its exceptional service and facilities.
Restaurants and bars
- The Lodge Coffee Dock — Café
- The Firebrand Restaurant — Restaurant
- Boat Club Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Burger, Beer & Beats — Wednesday 4 pm midweek party with live music, a featured burger, crispy fries and draft beer, starting Nov. 4th.
- Live Music in the Boat Club Bar — Live music in the Boat Club Bar on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 pm.
- Thanksgiving Buffet — Thanksgiving buffet on November 26th, 11 am to 7 pm; reservations highly recommended.
Amenities
- Full-service marina with motorized watercraft and kayak rentals
- The Spa at Whitefish Lake offering hot stone massages and facials
- Lakeside dining at the Boat Club Restaurant and Tiki Bar & Grill
- Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs
- Complimentary airport and downtown shuttles
- Fitness center and yoga classes
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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