Name: Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Address: 14150 Swann Drive, Crosslake, Minnesota, United States of America, Crosslake, Minnesota, US
Price range: $165–$218 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe Whitefish Lodge and Suites as a rustic, cabin-style stay with friendly, accommodating staff and clean rooms, while the pool, hot tub and sauna are popular despite some noted maintenance and cleanliness issues.

Several guests note that standard rooms often lack refrigerators and microwaves, and a few mention limited outlets or lighting. Breakfast is simple, with waffles and packaged items, and opinions range from adequate to disappointing, including complaints about coffee. The setting is quiet and near Crosslake spots like the town square and a golf course, though a small number of service missteps, such as reservation changes or delayed fixes, are reported. Overall, expect a cozy, no-frills lodge stay.

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Facilities

Pool, hot tub and sauna are a highlight for many, and some guests enjoy the outdoor fire ring. Several reviews also cite maintenance and cleanliness issues in the pool area, including dirty water, odors, and ceiling damage.

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Nancy

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night stay was great. Staff were friendly, pool and hot tub were wonderful, enjoyed a walk in the nearby campground. Breakfast was ok, nothing fancy but enough for us. Our only trick was figuring out how to turn the shower on! Lol. Ask the front desk. Has a great golf course close but it was a windy day so we passed. Great puzza place across the street too. Would stay again.

10

Lynn

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

CUTE, RUSTIC AND lodge like. The rooms are simple..but have everyting you need. Bed was comforable..pillows were a bit flat but they give you two so that's nice. Staff was great.. we needed to leave early due to weather and they refunded the last night. Coffee pot in room. You can cook waffles if you want for breakfast. Pool was being repaired but looks nice. Saw 4 deer run through the property one morning. Walking distance to town square..near some very good restaurants..try the Walleye tacos at Andys Bar and Grill. Yum. Will definitely stay again.

10

Kim

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy, up north feeling with fire ring. Great pool, hot tub and sauna area.

6

Josh

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.

10

Peggy

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The place is a beautiful version of Up North and the staff is helpful, pool is huge.

10

shawn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.

10

Ali

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved it! The room was great and staff were awesome. We came for the pool, hot tub, and sauna and were not disappointed. We will be back!

10

Larry

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Great rate. Nice pool hot tub

10

Stephanie

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome unique Up North hotel with an awesome pool and hot tub area. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

4

Scott

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was married here in 2016. Since then, the property has shown wear and lack of care. The wife and I brought our 2 young kids for a weekend getaway for something different. I was going to have one of my kids sleep on the pull-out couch to find the mattress with a pee stain that had to come from an adult, it was huge, so they slept on the cushions. The drain stopper in shower had to be propped up with a Styrofoam cup in order for all water to drain. The tv remote batteries were dead and had to go down and get new ones. Also the 9v battery in the smoke detector seemed strong but started beeping. After looking at it farther, it was from 2006 and had to deal with that. The pool room is dark, and pool looks like it needs to be cleaned, hot tub water was frothy, and sauna smelled like pee.The ceiling boards were gone or supported because they were falling down, moisture has gotten to the sheetrock and the shiplap is coming down. I would have never gotten married there today if it was in the condition it currently is in vs when I took the tour 9 years ago.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as very clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Reports include mildew odors, stained or worn furnishings, and dirty or poorly maintained pool and spa areas.

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10

Sean

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night on a Monday. Very quiet, clean room, and wonderful atmosphere!

10

Deborah

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was very friendly. We had some special requests and they took care of them before we got there. One request was sent just an hour before we arrived. The wheelchair accessible room was nice and clean. There could have been a little more room to maneuver/turn around in the wheelchair. Had elevators between floors. Nice pool and hot tub.

10

Michelle

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love this hotel!!! It is adorable, clean, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. We look forward to our annual Christmas getaway with family at the Whitefish Lodge!

6

Josh

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.

10

Brian

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean with a very cool rustic vibe. Staff is friendly and attentive. I have stayed here more than once and would again in the future.

10

shawn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.

4

Jeffrey

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was run down, Refrigerator was removed. Marks on furniture. Black mold around ceiling in the pool room with parts of the ceiling missing and partially falling in. Carpets throughout looking dirty and warned.

4

Emily

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very mildew smelling, and felt damp, the breakfast options were not great, the only real warm choice was to make a waffle, which is great if you don’t have food allergies!

10

james r.

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay. Nice staff. Clean room.

4

Scott

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was married here in 2016. Since then, the property has shown wear and lack of care. The wife and I brought our 2 young kids for a weekend getaway for something different. I was going to have one of my kids sleep on the pull-out couch to find the mattress with a pee stain that had to come from an adult, it was huge, so they slept on the cushions. The drain stopper in shower had to be propped up with a Styrofoam cup in order for all water to drain. The tv remote batteries were dead and had to go down and get new ones. Also the 9v battery in the smoke detector seemed strong but started beeping. After looking at it farther, it was from 2006 and had to deal with that. The pool room is dark, and pool looks like it needs to be cleaned, hot tub water was frothy, and sauna smelled like pee.The ceiling boards were gone or supported because they were falling down, moisture has gotten to the sheetrock and the shiplap is coming down. I would have never gotten married there today if it was in the condition it currently is in vs when I took the tour 9 years ago.

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Rooms

Rooms feature rustic lodge decor and are generally quiet, with some overlooking a golf course. Standard rooms frequently lack a refrigerator and microwave, and a few guests note limited outlets or lighting.

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Kathleen

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Nice lodge decor in that establishment. My room overlooked the golf course in back. It was quiet. No kids running wild down the hallways. Overall it was a pleasant peaceful overnight stay.Check in was fast. Check out was good except I could not get a receipt for my stay or bill as I checked out at 6am and clerk said they needed to run computers later and they will email me my receipt which I was not happy about and still have not received a copy of it in my email so I will have to call them.

10

Lance

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the interior decor. The checkin staff was very friendly and helpful. They were asking if we needed anything. Very informative of the surrounding area and shared many great eating ideas.

10

Sean

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night on a Monday. Very quiet, clean room, and wonderful atmosphere!

8

Diane

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the cabin feel of the decor.

6

Josh

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.

10

Brian

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean with a very cool rustic vibe. Staff is friendly and attentive. I have stayed here more than once and would again in the future.

10

Cheryl

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice cabin feeling place. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Only down side was no mini fridge or microwave in standard room, did have a microwave in the common area available for use.

4

Cheryl

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at this property a few years ago and were absolutely satisfied with this property. However, this time we had a very disappointing time! We checked in later after 6 pm or later. On checking in to our standard room we found that we had no refrigerator or microwave in the room and was told standards didn\'t come with them. What was most disappointing was that we could not get the TV to work. All we wanted was standard television channels! We went back to front desk and had help from lady at the front desk but she couldn\'t get it to work either. The TV was switched out from one of the other rooms which TV didn\'t work either. Finally, after 9 o"clock at night the front desk called to offer another room. By that time we were getting ready for bed and declined having to move to another room at that point.

8

Bob

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could have another light in the rooms. Only light was right in the doorway and one lamp on the desk

8

George

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is generally very nice. It has a rustic theme that fits very well in the region. I gave it a four instead of a five due to upgrade needed in the rooms - no refrigerator and very few outlets for electronics.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with examples of proactive help and smooth check-in. A few missteps appear, including a reported relocation to another property, delayed fixes, and a missing receipt.

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Kathleen

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Nice lodge decor in that establishment. My room overlooked the golf course in back. It was quiet. No kids running wild down the hallways. Overall it was a pleasant peaceful overnight stay.Check in was fast. Check out was good except I could not get a receipt for my stay or bill as I checked out at 6am and clerk said they needed to run computers later and they will email me my receipt which I was not happy about and still have not received a copy of it in my email so I will have to call them.

10

Miriam

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night celebrating our Anniversary. staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

Deborah

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was very friendly. We had some special requests and they took care of them before we got there. One request was sent just an hour before we arrived. The wheelchair accessible room was nice and clean. There could have been a little more room to maneuver/turn around in the wheelchair. Had elevators between floors. Nice pool and hot tub.

6

Josh

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.

10

Brian

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean with a very cool rustic vibe. Staff is friendly and attentive. I have stayed here more than once and would again in the future.

10

Cheryl

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice cabin feeling place. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Only down side was no mini fridge or microwave in standard room, did have a microwave in the common area available for use.

4

Cheryl

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at this property a few years ago and were absolutely satisfied with this property. However, this time we had a very disappointing time! We checked in later after 6 pm or later. On checking in to our standard room we found that we had no refrigerator or microwave in the room and was told standards didn\'t come with them. What was most disappointing was that we could not get the TV to work. All we wanted was standard television channels! We went back to front desk and had help from lady at the front desk but she couldn\'t get it to work either. The TV was switched out from one of the other rooms which TV didn\'t work either. Finally, after 9 o"clock at night the front desk called to offer another room. By that time we were getting ready for bed and declined having to move to another room at that point.

10

Peggy

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The place is a beautiful version of Up North and the staff is helpful, pool is huge.

10

shawn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.

2

Cynthia

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I can't review this place because they moved us to another hotel without telling us. Had this reservation for a while and when we arrived they tell us oh we're booked you're going to another hotel. Yea not good business practices.

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Location

Quiet setting in Crosslake with easy access to the town square, restaurants, and a nearby golf course; some rooms overlook the course. Several guests appreciated being close to local spots, including assisted living across the way.

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Kathleen

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Nice lodge decor in that establishment. My room overlooked the golf course in back. It was quiet. No kids running wild down the hallways. Overall it was a pleasant peaceful overnight stay.Check in was fast. Check out was good except I could not get a receipt for my stay or bill as I checked out at 6am and clerk said they needed to run computers later and they will email me my receipt which I was not happy about and still have not received a copy of it in my email so I will have to call them.

8

Nancy

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night stay was great. Staff were friendly, pool and hot tub were wonderful, enjoyed a walk in the nearby campground. Breakfast was ok, nothing fancy but enough for us. Our only trick was figuring out how to turn the shower on! Lol. Ask the front desk. Has a great golf course close but it was a windy day so we passed. Great puzza place across the street too. Would stay again.

8

Jim

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet, nice location and close to sister and her husband in assisted living across the way. Only bad thing is the breakfast….there really isn’t much and what the have is prepackaged. Coffee is horrible.

10

stephanie

Sep 21, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice clean and friendly staff nice quiet area

10

Sean

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night on a Monday. Very quiet, clean room, and wonderful atmosphere!

10

Lynn

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

CUTE, RUSTIC AND lodge like. The rooms are simple..but have everyting you need. Bed was comforable..pillows were a bit flat but they give you two so that's nice. Staff was great.. we needed to leave early due to weather and they refunded the last night. Coffee pot in room. You can cook waffles if you want for breakfast. Pool was being repaired but looks nice. Saw 4 deer run through the property one morning. Walking distance to town square..near some very good restaurants..try the Walleye tacos at Andys Bar and Grill. Yum. Will definitely stay again.

10

Traci

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love the Cross Lake area!!!

10

shawn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic with limited hot options (mostly waffles) and some packaged items. Feedback ranges from adequate to disappointing, with several complaints about the coffee.

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Nancy

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night stay was great. Staff were friendly, pool and hot tub were wonderful, enjoyed a walk in the nearby campground. Breakfast was ok, nothing fancy but enough for us. Our only trick was figuring out how to turn the shower on! Lol. Ask the front desk. Has a great golf course close but it was a windy day so we passed. Great puzza place across the street too. Would stay again.

8

Jim

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet, nice location and close to sister and her husband in assisted living across the way. Only bad thing is the breakfast….there really isn’t much and what the have is prepackaged. Coffee is horrible.

10

Lynn

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

CUTE, RUSTIC AND lodge like. The rooms are simple..but have everyting you need. Bed was comforable..pillows were a bit flat but they give you two so that's nice. Staff was great.. we needed to leave early due to weather and they refunded the last night. Coffee pot in room. You can cook waffles if you want for breakfast. Pool was being repaired but looks nice. Saw 4 deer run through the property one morning. Walking distance to town square..near some very good restaurants..try the Walleye tacos at Andys Bar and Grill. Yum. Will definitely stay again.

6

Josh

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.

10

shawn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.

10

Deb

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were warmly welcomed, the room was what we expected, the sauna, hot tub and breakfast were perfect ❣️.

4

Emily

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very mildew smelling, and felt damp, the breakfast options were not great, the only real warm choice was to make a waffle, which is great if you don’t have food allergies!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $169	2 $210	3
4 $168	5 $167	6 $167	7 $169	8 $165	9 $215	10 $218
11 $165	12 $168	13 $168	14 $168	15 $166	16 $204	17 $205
18 $165	19 $176	20	21 $175	22 $166	23 $205	24 $207
25 $168	26 $167	27 $166	28 $168	29 $167	30 $209	31 $205

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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