Motels Near Nelson, BC

Nelson, British Columbia, is located on the banks of Kootenay Lake, a popular summertime destination for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Whitewater Ski and Winter Resort, which offers challenging slopes and average seasonal snowfalls of up to 42 feet, is just 20 miles from Nelson, and the area also has more than 25 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails. Kokanee Glacier Park and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are home to a variety of hiking trails, and Nelson motel guests can also explore extensive mountain biking trails and rock climbing routes.

Alpine Motel

Guests at the Alpine Motel are within walking distance of downtown Nelson, and, according to the hotel's website, the Alpine is closest of all Nelson motels to Whitewater Ski Resort. The Alpine offers free wireless Internet access and refrigerators in all rooms, and guests have their choice of a standard room with or without a microwave, a Jacuzzi suite, a kitchenette suite or a fireplace suite. Motel guests can rent a DVD player or VHS player on site, and it also has laundry facilities for guest use.

Alpine Motel
1120 Hall Mines Road
Nelson, BC V1L 1G6
Canada
(250) 352-5501
alpine-motel.com/welcome.php

Villa Motel

The Villa Motel's amenities include a continental breakfast, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. The motel also features a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and cable TV in each guest room. The Villa Motel is pet-friendly, and free Wi-Fi access is available for guest use. Nearby Amanda's Restaurant serves both Chinese and Western favorites, and guests who prefer to cook their own meals can book a kitchenette suite.

Villa Motel
PO Box 770
Nelson, BC V1L 5R4
Canada
(250) 352-5515
thevillamotel.com

Super 8 Motel-Castlegar

Castlegar, British Columbia, is located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, just west of Nelson. Guests at the Super 8 Motel in Castlegar can enjoy all of the recreational opportunities of the Kootenay region, as well as a whirlpool, indoor swimming pool and complimentary breakfast. Other conveniences offered by this pet-friendly Castlegar motel include an on-site liquor store and dining at the Black Rooster Bar and Grill.

Super 8 Motel-Castlegar
65118th St.
Castlegar, BC V1N 2N1
Canada
(250) 365-2700
super8castlegar.com

Quality Inn Castlegar

The Quality Inn motel in Castlegar combines convenient access to outdoor recreation with amenities like an on-site restaurant, high-speed Internet access and a business center. Each guest room features an individual thermostat, a mini-fridge and a coffeemaker, and some rooms also include microwaves. This motel welcomes pets.

Quality Inn Castlegar
1935 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar, BC V1N 2W8
Canada
(250) 365-2177
qualityinncastlegar.com

Resources

Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce: Nelson Tourism Info

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