Hotels in Whistler
For a first-time visitor, figuring out lodging at Whistler can be rather intimidating. One of the easiest ways to book rooms, buy ski passes, and plan activities is to visit the official Whistler Blackcomb Resort website at www.whistlerblackcomb.com. Most hotels and condo developments are represented at this one-stop shopping and information site.
Whistler can be a pricey place to stay, but there are options besides the big, fancy hotels, especially if you don’t mind staying outside the Village. There are condos and suites to rent, a couple of small inns, B&Bs, a hostel, even a campground or two. Visit Whistler Accommodation Reservations (tel. 800/944-7853; www.whistler.com) to find the best fit for you and your travel plans. They can help you book your accommodation and provide a customized package with lift tickets and transportation from and to Vancouver. Here are some of your options:
Whistler Alpine Chalet (3012 Alpine Crescent; tel. 800/736-9967 or 604/935-3003; www.whistleralpinechalet.ca) and Durlacher Hof Pension Inn (7055 Nesters Rd.; tel. 877/932-1924 or 604/932-1924; www.durlacherhof.com) are a couple of small, European-style inns. Cedar Springs Bed & Breakfast (8106 Camino Dr.; tel. 800/727-7547 or 604/938-8007; www.whistlerinns.com) is one of the few local B&Bs to welcome children—they stay and eat free here.
Hostelling International Whistler (1035 Legacy Way; tel. 866/762-4122 or 604/962-0025; www.hihostels.ca) was built as part of the athletes’ village for the 2010 Winter Games and is one of the few truly inexpensive places to stay in Whistler. Most rooms and bathrooms are shared, but there are a handful of private ones with ensuites.
There are a number of campgrounds in the area, including the one at the very popular Alice Lake Provincial Park. You can reserve spots for campgrounds through Discover Camping (tel. 800/689-9025; www.discovercamping.ca).
One other excellent booking service is Allura Direct (tel. 866/4-ALLURA [425-5872] or 604/707-6700; www.alluradirect.com), through which owners of rental properties in Whistler rent directly to the public. The website has an excellent search engine, and offers lots of information and photos of numerous properties located throughout Whistler. Though owners are screened -- we encountered no problems and got a fabulous deal on a one-bedroom condo -- quality can vary, so we recommend you do your homework and book only with those owners who accept credit cards.
Reservations for peak winter periods should be made by September at the latest.
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Aava Whistler Hotel
Unlike many other Whistler properties, Aava dispenses with the heavy timber and stone decorating theme, instead offering refreshingly modern, bright rooms at a moderate price. In contrast to units at many Whistler hotels, Aava’s rooms are mostly classic hotel-style without…$$Around Town
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Crystal Lodge
Crystal Lodge was one of the first hotels in Whistler, and has the location to prove it: right on Mountain Square, just 100 meters (328 feet) from the lifts. OK, the standard rooms here aren't the village's most inspiring, but the suites are a quite nice. There's a heated pool…$$Around Town - Hotel
Delta Whistler Village Suites
An unpretentious, pleasant hotel, the Delta is located a few minutes' walk from the lifts. The majority of rooms are one- and two-bedroom suites, all with fireplace, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. There's hot tubs inside and out and a heated outdoor pool and t.$$Village North - Hotel
First Tracks Lodge
First Tracks offers one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom suites, each with a gas fireplace, balcony or patio, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. Its location, at the base of the mountain in Whistler Creekside, is great for people wanting a quieter experience than you get in the Village.$$Creekside - Hotel
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
The ultimate in rustic-elegant luxury and top-notch service. The Four Seasons is located outside the bustle of the Village, in the relatively serene Upper Village near the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Its decor is a lovely mélange of modern-mountain-Craftsman style, its lobby a…$$$Whistler Village - Hotel
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Located close to the lifts, the Hilton has an ambiance that's part resort, part convention hotel. Rooms and suites are very spacious, with deep soaker tubs in the bathrooms and luxuriously thick beds. Premiere Rooms have kitchenettes. Suites offer a variety of additional perks, such…$$Around Town - Hotel
Hostelling International Whistler
Yes, it’s a 10-minute drive (or bus ride) to the Village, but the HI Whistler is still well-appreciated by the budgeteers who come here and are stunned by Whistler's scarcity of low-cost accommodations. Along with 40 dorm rooms of four beds each are 14 sparkling clean private rooms.…$Around Town - Hotel
Le Chamois Whistler
Wedged amid the five-star palaces in Whistler’s ritzy Upper Village is this moderately priced, ski-in/ski-out hotel. Its spacious studio and one- to three-bedroom suites all have mountain views, as well as deep-soaker Jacuzzi tubs and kitchenettes with microwave and bar fridge.$$Upper Village - Hotel
Legends Whistler
A sister property to First Tracks Lodge, this family-friendly hotel boasts playroom for the little ones and is right next to the Creekside Gondola, offering ski-in/ski-out convenience. All accommodations are one- to three-bedroom suites done in a comfy home style, each with a full…$$Creekside - Hotel
Nita Lake Lodge
If you’re arriving via Whistler Mountaineer, this is likely where you will want to stay because the train station is right next door. It’s also a good place for anyone seeking a quiet refuge in the woods. The lodge is located south of Whistler Village in the community of Creekside,…$$$Whistler Village - Hotel
Pan Pacific Whistler
The Pan has two excellent locations in Whistler: one right in the Village (but fortunately, slightly outside party central), and the Mountainside location just steps from the Blackcomb and Whistler gondolas. At Mountainside, you can ski right from the front door to the lift. Both…$$$Whistler Village - Hotel
Pinnacle International Resort
The Pinnacle, set in Village North's Marketplace area, about 10 minutes' walk from the lifts, offers good value for the money. Open, studio-plan rooms come with full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and Jacuzzi tubs, often in the main room. There's a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and on…$$Village North - Hotel
Summit Lodge & Spa
Located near the Pinnacle, about 10 minutes' walk (or a quick, complimentary shuttle ride) from the lifts, the Summit's studios and one-bedroom suites lack distinctive decor but are affordably priced and outfitted with gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, large tubs, and balconies. There's…$$Village North - Hotel
Sundial Boutique Hotel
Sharing "best location" honors with the Westin and the Pan Pacific Mountainside, the Sundial offers handsomely appointed boutique accommodations just steps from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas. The feel is low-key, homey and quietly hands-off, as if you're a long-term resident.…$$Around Town - Hotel
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Designed in a modern interpretation of the classic old railway lodges, this is Whistler’s landmark hotel. It’s huge, and offers every amenity from ski rentals in the basement to its own top-notch golf course, plus four restaurants and a bar. Step into the lobby, and it’ll immediately…$$$Whistler Village - Hotel
The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler
This lovely, big hotel was completely refurbished for the 2010 Winter Games, when it was the host hotel for the alpine, Nordic, and sliding events. It’s also been twice named by Condé Nast as the top ski resort hotel in North America, so you know they’re doing something right. It…$$$Whistler Village
