We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Nelson, Canada. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, apartments, guest houses, lodges, chalets, villas, romantic hotels and holiday homes. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Apartment.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Mistiso's Place Vacation Rentals is located in downtown Nelson, less than 2 minutes' walk from historic Baker Street and 12 km from Whitewater Ski Resort. All guest units have a kitchenette, equipped with fridge, kitchenware, toaster, microwave and coffee machine. Each unit is equipped with a full, private bathroom. Guests have the option to book adjoining suites on the same floor. Mistiso's Place Vacation Rentals less than 5 minutes' walk from local shops and restaurants. Nelson & District Community Complex is 270 metres away. The nearest airport is Castlegar Airport, 40 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most creative and well designed apartment in Nelson.
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Located in the historic city centre, Cloudside Hotel has eight rooms, suites and apartments. All rooms have private bathrooms, high-speed wireless, air conditioning and satellite TV. At the front of the property is a private garden terrace, and at the rear there is a large sun-deck. Four rooms have private entrances, one has a balcony with mountain views. All have fridges and tea and coffee facilities. Cloudside Hotel is walking distance to all of the downtown restaurants and shops, 30 minutes (33km) from Castlegar Regional Airport, 22 minutes (20km) from the Whitewater Ski Resort, and 5 minutes (2km) from Kootenay Lake.Show full description
Villa. Luxe Modern Timberframe - Iconic Panorama Views with AC is situated in Nelson. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the villa can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 43 km from Luxe Modern Timberframe - Iconic Panorama Views with AC.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among women. This restored heritage property in Nelson boasts on-site dining options. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi are provided. They offer a small fridge and ironing facilities. Whitewater Ski Resort is just 15 km away. Cable TV and a desk are furnished in each room at Hume Hotel. The traditionally styled rooms feature warm colours. Hotel Hume offers a fresh, made-to-order breakfast each morning. Guests can also enjoy a full dinner at the main restaurant, drinks at the pub or dancing at the nightclub. This hotel is a ski pass vendor and offers an on-site liquor store. Granite Pointe Golf Club is 5 minutes’ drive away. Kootenay Lake is 600 m from Hume Hotel.Show full description
The most elegant and historic luxury hotel in Nelson.
Apartment. Located in Nelson in the British Columbia region, Gallery Suite art-cation vacation! has a patio and lake views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. The accommodation provides full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a car rental service. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 43 km from Gallery Suite art-cation vacation!.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Lovely interior design. The Kootenay Lake Ferry is less than 20 minutes’ drive from this bed and breakfast. This non-smoking hotel features free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. A small fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities are provided for guest convenience. Rooms offer lake and mountain views. A flat-screen satellite TV is available in all guest rooms at Creekside B&B. A private patio or terrace is included. A full breakfast is included for all guests at the Bed and Breakfast Creekside. Guests can enjoy muffins, eggs Benedict, French toast, quiche, and a selection of breakfast beverages. Nelson is 15 minutes’ drive from the property. Castlegar Airport is 1 hours’ drive away. Ainsworth Hot Springs is 30 minutes’ drive from Creekside.Show full description
Holiday Home.Romantic. Great views. Featuring accommodation with a heated pool, lake view and a patio, Morning Star Log Cabin is set in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Leading onto a terrace with mountain views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Skiing, cycling and walking tours are possible within the area, and a water park is available on-site. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 41 km from the holiday home.Show full description
This holiday home has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar.
Boasting a garden, Stirling All Suites Hotel is set in Nelson. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. All rooms include 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 have bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sauna. Guests at Stirling All Suites Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 42 km from the hotel.Show full description
Chalet. 4 Mile Creek Cabin (Creekside) is located in Nelson and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. The chalet is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. This chalet is allergy-free and non-smoking. For guests with children, the chalet features a baby safety gate. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and 4 Mile Creek Cabin (Creekside) offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Hip. Great location. Popular among women. Located in Nelson in the British Columbia Region, 12 km from Summit Chair, Victoria Falls Guest House displays a magnificent mountain views with each suite. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, wifi, and a terrace. The rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Whitewater Ski Resort is 12 km from Victoria Falls Guesthouse. The nearest airport is Castlegar Airport, 32 km from Victoria Falls Guest House.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most stylish guest houses in Nelson. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Camp Site. Set in Nelson in the British Columbia region, Boho Bungalow has a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests. The kitchen is fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a shared bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like skiing, cycling and fishing. If you would like to discover the area, canoeing, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 41 km from Boho Bungalow.Show full description
Guest House.Popular among couples. Set in Nelson, Kootenay Wild Guest Suites offers accommodation with seating area. The property has lake and garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have mountain views. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play mini-golf at the guest house, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Skiing, windsurfing and diving are possible within the area, and Kootenay Wild Guest Suites offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 71 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. Great views. Situated on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, this resort offers views of the lake and Elephant Mountain. It has an on-site restaurant and provides an indoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable are available in all luxuriously decorated rooms at Prestige Lakeside Resort, WorldHotels Crafted. They also feature a private balcony with a view of the lake and mountain. West Coast Grill, the on-site restaurant, serves fresh cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also an on-site coffee house. Guests can fish, swim, and sail in the lake at Prestige Lakeside Resort, WorldHotels Crafted. The on-site Mountain Waters Spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments using organic products. Guests can enjoy free use of sporting equipment items such as bikes, balls, beach toys and games, board games, and more. Chahko-Mika Mall is 300 meters from the resort. Granite Pointe Golf Club is 3.4 km away.Show full description
Lively. Great value. This eco-friendly hotel on historic Baker Street is just 20 km from Whitewater Ski Resort. It boasts an on-site hot tub and fitness centre. Each modern room includes free WiFi. A microwave and fridge provide in-room convenience at Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn. A flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are also standard in all rooms. Nelson Museum is 6 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Wildlife viewing is possible at Kootenay Lake 1 km away. Ainsworth Hot Springs are about 45 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This might be the most lively hotel in Nelson. It also has great affordability.
Lodge.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Nelson in the British Columbia region, Logden Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with a balcony with garden views, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a coffee machine. The lodge offers a sun terrace. Hiking, skiing and diving are possible within the area, and Logden Lodge offers a ski pass sales point. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL lodge in Nelson. It also has beautiful surroundings!
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