Top Boutique Hotels in Kootenay Rockies (2026)

Stirling All Suites Hotel is offering accommodations in Nelson. Among the various facilities are a garden and ski storage space. The hotel has a sauna and a concierge service. All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and some have city views. At Stirling All Suites Hotel the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 26 miles from Stirling All Suites Hotel.

- "Our suite was perfect King bed was very comfortable Kitchen well equipped Secure parking As well a brand new sauna!!" - "Everything. Very clean, very modern interior, great view, great location. We could have stayed a few more days." - "Lovely newly remodeled rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds with loads of pillows! Very convenient location walkable to everything. The proprietor was friendly and always available." - "Fabulous property- extremely knowledgeable owners who gave us great information on hikes and restaurants. Seamless check in and check out."

Boasting a sauna and hot tub, this Golden boutique hotel is located next to Kicking Horse Ski Resort. It offers ski in / ski out accommodations. The boutique hotel also features rooms with mountain views. Vagabond Lodge’s guest rooms are furnished in a European style and each are equipped with a unique private bathroom with heated floors. Select rooms open out to a balcony. A full breakfast is served daily. The Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort has a spacious common area with a large wood-burning fireplace and billiards. Ski storage is also offered. Activities near the Kicking Horse Lodge include white water rafting, horseback riding, snowboarding and skiing. Golden city center and the Golden Golf and Country Club are both 8.7 mi away.

- "Great hosts, lots of space, great breakfast, great location" - "Vagabond Lodge was an exceptional place to stay. It was in a fabulous location, spotlessly clean, lots of relaxing spaces to use and very tasty and fresh breakfast options. We went for our honeymoon and Ken and Lori made us so welcome and helped us plan many days out exploring this beautiful area, we will definitely be back!" - "Food was delicious, location was private, quite, and the rooms were really high quality. Staff and owners were so friendly."

This 2 story Victorian-styled inn, located in the village of Radium Hot Springs, is 5 minutes' drive from the Radium Hot Springs pools in Kootenay National Park. This adult-orientated, child and pet-free boutique hotel offers rooms with cable TV. Each air-conditioned room at Inn on Canyon offers free WiFi, and flat-screen TV, and a separate entrance. The rooms also include a 3 piece private bathroom. Some rooms have veranda access or electric fireplaces. Breakfast is available in the common room of the Inn. Breakfast can be enjoyed by the 2-sided fireplace or on the terrace. Free parking is available Inn on Canyon is 20 minutes’ drive from both James Chabot Provincial Park and Windermere Lake. The inn is located 1 block form main street restaurants and shops.

- "The place was so quiet" - "Very good hot breakfast. Comfortable room. Very quiet, great location across from park." - "Nice cute Inn. I will definitely stay again. Very fast check in and check out. The room was very cozy and modern looking. Beautiful views from the windows, located at quite neighborhood. Friendly and helpful staff." - "Nice little place in Radium. The morning breakfast was good, staff were very friendly." - "The receptionist was very polite and professional. We had a small problem but the receptionist solved everything very professionally."

Located in Nelson city center, this boutique hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Granite Pointe Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive away. Property-wide WiFi is provided. Comfortably furnished rooms at Adventure Hotel Nelson provide cable TV. A full private bathroom is also included in each room. Featuring a metropolitan atmosphere, the on-site Louie’s Steakhouse & Bar serves up steaks, seafood and a variety of martinis. In the evening, guests can also socialize at Uptown Sportsbar. A guest lounge, rooftop patio, infrared sauna and fitness room are provided. A liquor store is conveniently located on site. Adventure Hotel Nelson also provides conference and banquet facilities. Ski packages are available on-site. Whitewater Ski Resort is 25 minutes’ drive away. Nelson & District Community Complex offers recreational facilities just a 2 minutes’ walk away.

- "The location in town is perfect, easy to access and walkable from everywhere. I think my favorite thing is the front desk staff was exceptional, incredibly friendly, helpful and managed many last minute changes and adjustments from our group with ease. I also really like all the food options on-site and having the shared kitchen and fridge was great. I will definitely be staying here on my next trip to Nelson!" - "Staff there is awesome" - "Very friendly staff. Clean room. Pub in the hotel is open till midnight, serving the best Caesar drinks. Taras with sauna. Parking charge free at backyard."