Kokanee Glacier Resort

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Ecotours
Hiking
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2615 HWY 3A, Nelson, BC, V1L 6K9
  • Kootenay River
    6 min walk
  • Kootenay Lake
    11 min walk
  • Lakeside Park
    11 min drive
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    47 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nelson

With a stay at Kokanee Glacier Resort in Nelson, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from Whitewater Ski Resort. .This beach motel is 31.7 mi (51.1 km) from Cody Caves Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lakeside Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Baldface Lodge - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 31 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Garden Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Del Centro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Hole & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Diner - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Kokanee Glacier Resort

Beach motel in Nelson with free parking
Kokanee Glacier Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at KGR Restaurant serving guests of Kokanee Glacier Resort.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
KGR Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (CAD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • KGR Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: CAD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kokanee Glacier Resort Motel
Kokanee Glacier Nelson
Kokanee Glacier Resort
Kokanee Glacier Resort Nelson
Kokanee Resort
Kokanee Glacier Resort Nelson
Kokanee Glacier Resort Motel Nelson

Kokanee Glacier Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 210 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot.
Its a quiet clean area. They are clearly upgrading the property which didnt have an affect on our stay. We got a newly renovated room with a living/kitchen area. The staff were very accommodating and checked in with us to make sure all was good often. The little restaurant had amazing food too. It certainly doesnt feel like you are close to the highway either. We will definitely come back if we are in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay! Will definitely return, Meimei is very helpful and always asking if we needed anything. Food in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Accommodation was good. Clean room and recently renovated. Beyond that, nothing special. Probably over-priced for the type of motel. Not a 'resort'.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maneesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing. Would not want to stay anywhere else while in Nelson. The owners are wonderful as is the food at their restaurant. The view from the hotel can not be beat. I’d give them 10 stars if I could .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadina, Conception Bay South

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings. Owner is available to assist at any time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is way better than we anticipated. The room was very clean with new appliance and new flooring. The bed is very comfortable either. There is a small living room with couch , dining table. You can see the lake right outside the room. It’s worth every penny we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Lovely owners. Will definitely come back, in fact, we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Nice and clean .Couch was hard as nails small TV carpet was very old
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lizette

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
In between Nelson downtown and Kokanee Provincial park. Accessible to the ferry & hot-springs too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort is in a beautiful spot and the family that runs it is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were really helpful. The view of the lake was pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very comfortable accommodation, extremely helpful and pleasant staff. Great to have restaurant and bar on premises - strongly recommend this venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite had a separate bedroom and a full kitchen including plates, glasses, cups, silverware, toaster, microwave, cooking utensils, and even knives and serving utensils. Quite a nice surprise. I go to Nelson every Summer and have stayed in many of the local accommodations. This one is definitely one of my faves now.

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Great location and amazing hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. View of the lake. Amazing dinning on site. Older motel, but so well maintained. Owner is so great! Close to the beach and nelson. I could've stayed much longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Palam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ski-cation
Nice little place, quiet and good for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ernst

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although an older facility, it is well maintained, very clean and excellent staff. The location is beautiful with an amazing view overlooking the lake and mountains. It is a 12 min drive from town so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022