The Best Hotels Closest to Kootenay Lake in - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia

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Compare popular hotels close to Kootenay Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet-friendly	WiFi included
Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 527 reviews						View
Ramada by Wyndham Creston	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,011 reviews						View
Alpine Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews						View
Hume Hotel & Spa	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews						View
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 217 reviews						View

Top Kootenay Lake Hotel Reviews

Alpine Inn & Suites

Alpine Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Our room had 2 queen beds & a lovely kitchenette. The beds & pillows were very comfortable. The kitchenette had everything we needed to make meals & keep our food cold. The bathroom just had a shower (no tub) & was on the small size, but it had good water pressure & lots of hot water. We could park right up to our room which made loading & unloading the car very easy. The staff were very helpful & friendly."

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very welcoming. The room was clean and well-appointed with a small table below the tall window. The bathroom products were plentiful in containers attached to the wall of the shower and beside the sink, including hand/body lotion. The bed and pillows were comfortable. Even though our room faced the front of the road, traffic noise was not an issue. Our only criticism was that our room was on the main floor and unfortunately the clients above us were noisy, which we only discovered after we went to bed."

Prestige Inn Nelson

Prestige Inn Nelson

8/10 Good

"Beautifully restored old hotel. We were very impressed with the front office worker, who was very kind, told us a little about the local area, and helped us find a luggage trolley. I can't remember her name, but she was working the evening of July 1. The hotel is obviously old, but has been updated with modern conveniences. Would be nice to have more usb outlets, and a breakfast option, but maybe there isn't space for that. The parking was pretty tight, especially near the front entrance. We didn't really care for the stairs in the hallways, and people with disabilities may have a difficult time navigating the building. There is no pool on site, but we were allowed to use the pool and hot tub at a lovely property down the street. The location is excellent, though about a 15 minute walk to the town center. There's a nice waterfront park and a mall next to the hotel, as well as a tourist street car that takes you up and down the lakefront. We would definitely stay here again as it was an excellent value, the hotel is clean and comfortable, and the staff is amazing."

Hotels near other Kootenay Lake attractions

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Whitewater Ski Resort

9.0/10 (180 reviews)

Myriad snow sports and stunning natural scenery await at this popular ski resort located in the magnificent Selkirk Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kootenay Lake?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kootenay Lake, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kootenay Lake?

Prestige Lakeside Resort, WorldHotels Elite is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a marina and a restaurant. You'll find it 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from Kootenay Lake. Other good options around the area include Prestige Inn Nelson and Creston Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kootenay Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Kootenay Lake.

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