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Kokanee Glacier Resort

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Nelson with free parking

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Children's area
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located near Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, this resort offers a peaceful getaway with its outdoor firepit and garden. Guests can dine at KGR Restaurant, let children explore the playground, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Extended parking makes coming and going easy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2615 HWY 3A, Nelson, BC, V1L 6K9

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Park - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Baldface Lodge - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Empire Coffee - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Kokanee Glacier Resort

Motel near Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Kokanee Glacier Resort. Be sure to enjoy a meal at KGR Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Kokanee Glacier Resort boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • KGR Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kokanee Glacier Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Kokanee Glacier Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kokanee Glacier Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Kokanee Glacier Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kokanee Glacier Resort located?

Situated in Nelson, this beach motel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and within 32 mi (52 km) of Whitewater Ski Resort and Cody Caves Provincial Park.

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Kokanee Glacier Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 241 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Friendly, helpful staff & very clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean but older property it is good value, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, friendly, accommodating, all in all a very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gizella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kokanee Glacier Resort was a wonderful stay — clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything one could need. The Meimei was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Check-in and check-out were smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostess! Lovely room with all facilities Restaurant vey good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean, comfortable place to spend the night while we explored the area. Proprietor was very pleasant and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and clean room. Staff is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and super accommodating. The view from the property was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a nice older property. The room I had would be great for an extended stay as it had a full kitchen. Not a lot of amenities, but this staff was great and very attentive to details. Would definitely stay here again if the price is right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run motel. We were upgraded to a suite which I would recommend as the dining options are limited in the area with the exception of driving to Nelson. The on-site restaurant was lovely - went there for dinner on our first night. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property overlooking the lake. Bbq , sitting area and even a look out . Wow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room. Nice property and amenities (bbq, laundry). Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Very reasonable pet policy. The owner was very approachable and attentive to our needs. We really enjoyed our stay here with our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed here 12-13 yrs ago so just had to go back…The owner was super nice and couldn’t do enough for us. Room was recently renovated and so was very nice. 15 min from downtown, close to free ferry to Crawford Bay and about 45 minutes to Ainsworth Hot Springs.Would definitely stay again, hopefully soon. Recommend highly if staying in/near Nelson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were lovely and great for our dogs. Rooms were new and felt luxurious but bedside table and lamps would have been nice. Hall closet had no shelves and no coat hooks in rooms. Overall very comfortable and nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this property are incredible. The air and water here are amazing. Lots of dining choices. They are pricey but great quality. 9.5/10 for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comfort, much room, the complete equipment and the awesome view from the beautifull yard. All was outstanding! The restaurant was very good and with the beautifull view on the terrace. The owner very friendly. Could not have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from the tree house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good accommodations for family stays Full kitchen Quiet Safe area for children to play
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms come fully equipped with a dishwasher, utensils and full kitchen. The patio has a smoking section as well as a barbecue. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very pretty property. With everything modern inside and very clean outside. We found that our extra pullout bed was not particularly comfortable. But otherwise everything was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patio and bbq were great and we used them. Private, very quiet and close to town. Very nice staff. Didn't make ig to yhr restaurant..next time!! Great views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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