Best Boutique Hotels in Flathead Valley
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Flathead Valley is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located on the shore of Whitefish Lake, this Montana lodge features an award winning restaurant, a full service spa, and a gym. Along with free WiFi, all guest accommodations include a fireplace. With large windows offering views of the surrounding forest and lake, all spacious rooms at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake are comfortably furnished. Warmly decorated in wood, leather and plush linens, all rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable. Microwaves and mini refrigerators are also included. Lakeside suites are available. Offering a variety of treatments, The Spa at Whitefish Lake is located on-site at the hotel. Guests can enjoy a massage, body treatment, facials, and more. The relaxation lounge offers complimentary teas and fruit-infused water, and a steam room and hot tub are available for use on the day of the spa service. Motorized watercraft rentals are available at the property's marina, along with paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. Waterskis, wakeboard, and tube rentals are also available. Serving dishes such as pan seared beef tenderloin tips and veal osso bucco, the Boat Club Restaurant offers signature martinis as well as their famous Boat Club chips. Guests can dine inside in front of a crackling fire or opt for deck side seating to enjoy a sunset along with their meal. The Boat Club Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Lodge at Whitefish Lake also offers Tiki Bar & Grill and Viking Falls Grill & Bar, both open seasonally. A coffee bar is also located on-site, offering grab-and-go options. Skiing is available at the Whitefish Mountain Resort 6 miles from the lodge. Glacier National Park is 35 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The breakfast was very good. Presentation was nice. Great view and coffee." - "large but cozy room, great location, shuttle to mountain and town, hot tub, mountain decor" - "The lodge was beyond exceptional and the location was great." - "The initial greeting outside was so friendly! Check in was smooth, and again, exceptionally welcoming. Our room was huge! The beds were exceptionally comfortable. We loved our stay here and can't wait to return."
Fabulous
170 reviews
Located just 20 minutes drive from Flathead Lake, this Charlo lodge features mountain views and an on-site restaurant and sports bar. Free Wi-Fi and daily breakfast is included in all guest rooms. A flat-screen cable TV and cable channels is offered in each guest room at the pet-friendly Ninepipes Lodge. An in suite bathroom with hairdryer is also provided. The Allentown Restaurant is open for dinner and serves steaks, seafood, pasta and salads. A full bar and large HD cable flat-screen TVs are offered in the Allentown Bar. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Ninepipes Lodge. A shared lounge and a vending machine are also located on site. The National Bison Range is 9.3 mi away. Missoula is 45 minutes’ drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Super clean and very friendly breakfast was great too" - "Breakfast was good. Bed was comfy. Clean facilities." - "Excellent location great food , great staff, awesome room and facilities." - "Over all amazing place to stay with amazing views" - "Daisy was so awesome and very helpful. She helped us out when we were in needed. Great employee." - "The room was very comfortable and clean. The view was spectacular. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Check in to check out, exceptional. Thank you all for a great experience."
Fabulous
501 reviews
Offering a sun terrace and a ski pass sales point, Firebrand Hotel is located in Whitefish in the Montana Region. The hotel has a fitness centre and ski storage space, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Private parking is available on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. You will find a coffee machine in the room. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. Firebrand Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a free airport shuttle service at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. The nearest airport is Glacier Park International Airport, 8 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything was great! The bed could use some more comfortable pillows They use to have the nicest makeup wipes for the women, they were full towels which she loved very much" - "great location close to the station and downtown Whitefish. We were made to feel very special and loved the coffee after a day of snow activities. Make this a go to in Whitefish" - "Location of hotel was within walking distance to restaurants and shops. The fitness “room” could use a little help. But the staff was friendly. Room cleaned daily."
Very Good
117 reviews
This lodge is 5 minutes’ walk from the Whitefish Lake Golf Club. A free shuttle to downtown Whitefish is available. Rooms feature a small fridge and coffee-making facilities. Guest rooms feature log cabin inspired décor at the Grouse Mountain Lodge. A TV, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available. An outdoor firepit and seating area is available for a relaxing afternoon, in addition to an outdoor hot tub. An indoor pool and dry sauna are also provided. Logan’s Bar and Grill offers on-site dining 7 days a week. The entrance to Glacier National Park is 25 minutes’ drive from Grouse Mountain Lodge. Blanchard Lake is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Perfect experience. Beautiful lodge, free shuttle to town, large open rooms with comfortable beds and a high pressure shower. Indoor pool, sauna, and outdoor jacuzzi. I will never stay anywhere else when in the area. 45 minutes from glacier, no pet fee, delicious restaurant in hotel. Exceptional service from staff. One of the best hotel experiences of my life. Highly recommend!" - "Everyone who we interacted with from this hotel was simply amazing! They were helpful, incredibly pleasant and very accommodating. The shuttle is simply the best and all the drivers were very safe and helpful. I was so impressed by everyone at the hotel from housekeeping to front desk to the manager on site was simply wonderful. Thank you for making our trip successful."
Very Good
638 reviews
