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Comfortable lodge character and refreshed rooms, but renovations make timing important.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A mid-range mountain lodge beside Whitefish Lake Golf Club

Grouse Mountain Lodge is a mid-range mountain lodge beside Whitefish Lake Golf Club, and a good Whitefish base if you choose a renovated room. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious rooms, helpful staff, cleanliness and the downtown shuttle; Tripadvisor is more mixed. The refreshed south wing is the strongest choice, with lodge-style common areas adding character without making this a luxury resort.

The catches are recurring upstairs noise, older rooms and a phased transformation into Hotel Whitefish. North-wing construction runs October 12, 2026–June 1, 2027. The hotel lists pool closure October 19–26, hot-tub closure October 19–November 2, and Logan’s Bar & Grill closure October 26–December 2, all in 2026. A nightly resort fee and extra-cost breakfast also deserve attention. We'd pick it for a practical outdoor getaway, but skip it if guaranteed quiet or uninterrupted facilities matter most.

Rooms
Spacious layouts; renovated south-wing rooms are preferable to older inventory.
Cleanliness
Strong recent Expedia feedback overall, despite some Tripadvisor housekeeping complaints.
Service
Recent guests generally praise helpful staff and shuttle drivers; Tripadvisor experiences vary.
Amenities
Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, gym and restaurant; confirm availability during renovations.
Fees and surprises
Nightly resort fee; breakfast and airport transfers cost extra; self-parking is free.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · whitefishpilot.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

The location

2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish

Beside the golf course, outside downtown; the town shuttle earns consistent praise.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, gym and restaurant; confirm availability during renovations.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $23; Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per stay
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Grouse Mountain Lodge: from $136 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $136 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Grouse Mountain Lodge is a mid-range mountain lodge beside Whitefish Lake Golf Club in Whitefish, United States.

Address: 2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish. Property ID: 1050303. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/whitefish/grouse-mountain-lodge-1050303

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/whitefish/grouse-mountain-lodge-1050303/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$286$327 on Expedia$41 less (13%)Nov 7Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$431$500 on Expedia$69 less (14%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$290$327 on Booking.com$37 less (11%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $136 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $278 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $423 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $565 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $713 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $849 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $992 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,131 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,271 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,414 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,557 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,706 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,844 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,984 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 7.8/10

Comfortable lodge character and refreshed rooms, but renovations make timing important. A mid-range mountain lodge beside Whitefish Lake Golf Club, scored for what it is.

Grouse Mountain Lodge is a mid-range mountain lodge beside Whitefish Lake Golf Club, and a good Whitefish base if you choose a renovated room. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious rooms, helpful staff, cleanliness and the downtown shuttle; Tripadvisor is more mixed. The refreshed south wing is the strongest choice, with lodge-style common areas adding character without making this a luxury resort.

The catches are recurring upstairs noise, older rooms and a phased transformation into Hotel Whitefish. North-wing construction runs October 12, 2026–June 1, 2027. The hotel lists pool closure October 19–26, hot-tub closure October 19–November 2, and Logan’s Bar & Grill closure October 26–December 2, all in 2026. A nightly resort fee and extra-cost breakfast also deserve attention. We'd pick it for a practical outdoor getaway, but skip it if guaranteed quiet or uninterrupted facilities matter most.

  • Best for: Golfers and outdoor travelers; Families wanting spacious rooms; Travelers choosing renovated south-wing rooms

  • Watch out for: Phased construction and scheduled facility closures; Noise from upstairs rooms; Resort fee and breakfast charges

  • Location: Beside the golf course, outside downtown; the town shuttle earns consistent praise.

  • Rooms: Spacious layouts; renovated south-wing rooms are preferable to older inventory.

  • Cleanliness: Strong recent Expedia feedback overall, despite some Tripadvisor housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Recent guests generally praise helpful staff and shuttle drivers; Tripadvisor experiences vary.

  • Amenities: Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, gym and restaurant; confirm availability during renovations.

  • Fees and surprises: Nightly resort fee; breakfast and airport transfers cost extra; self-parking is free.

Axel's opinion of Grouse Mountain Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · whitefishpilot.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About Grouse Mountain Lodge

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish
  • Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 905 reviews (location 4.1/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Glacier Park International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Depot Park: 4 min by taxi · Whitefish Lake State Park: 5 min by taxi · Whitefish Lake Golf Club: 7 min walk · City Beach: 7 min by taxi · Hugh Rogers Wag Park: 7 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $23; Extra bed: $15 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Whitefish

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Penthouse room

Standard room with golf view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with golf view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Family room

Standard Family Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with golf view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family Penthouse room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with golf view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with view

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family Penthouse room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Standard Single Family Penthouse room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with pool view

Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Privilege room

Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with balcony

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with balcony and oceanfront (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony and oceanfront (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Family Suite

Apartment

Family Apartment

Single Family Apartment

Triple Family Apartment

Quadruple Family Apartment

1 Bedroom Quadruple Family Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Double Family Apartment (full double bed)

Twin Apartment (twin beds)

Quadruple Family Apartment

Family Apartment (sofa)

Quadruple Family Apartment (sofa)

1 Bedroom Quadruple Family Apartment (sofa)

Standard Apartment

Studio

Family Studio

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