Hotels in Whitefish, MT

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana is the resort town and ultimate outdoor destination, Whitefish. As a world-renowned skiing and mountain-biking destination and a gateway city to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is the perfect jumping-off point to tour the many jagged peaks, lakes and glacier-carved valleys of Montana. Spend a snowy holiday hitting the slopes all day just outside town, or lounge lakeside from the sandy shores of Whitefish Lake or City Beach and enjoy the picnic areas and boating from Whitefish Lake State Park. While staying at top Whitefish hotels downtown, you can spend your mornings discovering the array of boutique shops, coffee houses, and enticing eateries lining Central Avenue. This lakeside city is a fantastic year-round destination with plenty of outdoor attractions, nature access, and cultural happenings all across town to explore during your stay.

While touring town from Whitefish hotels, carve out a day or two to explore striking Glacier National Park located in northwestern Montana. The park includes parts of two mountain ranges, encompasses more than 1 million acres, and is home to over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals. Known as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," the park covers a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 square miles of untouched ecosystem. This region was first inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of European explorers, specifically the Blackfeet and Flathead tribes.

One destination worth visiting outside the best Whitefish hotels is the stunning Flathead National Forest, just south of Glacier National Park, primarily in Flathead County. Covering a striking 2.4 million acres of mountains and unobstructed wilderness, you can enjoy all the best outdoor activities any time of year. Take advantage of the incredible hiking, camping, rafting during the warmer months, and snowmobiling, skiing, and snowboarding in the winter. Named after the Flathead Native Americans who live in the area, the forest covers roughly 1 million acres of designated wilderness.

Enjoy a sandy day in the sun from City Beach, a dreamy lakeside beach near hotels in Whitefish offering a beautiful shoreline, a swimming area, summer kayak and paddleboard rentals, and great picnic tables. Here, you can expect clean water, a great place for relaxing and connecting with nature, stunning lake views, and ample parking. With a nice little sandy beach area and a fun snack stand with great seating, grassy areas with picnic tables, small pavilions, and benches, you and the family will have a blast from this beach all afternoon long. Whether you’re visiting during the summer or winter, there’s plenty for you and your family to do in Whitefish.

Have a wonderful stay in Whitefish, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Butte,Kalispell, and Helena.