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 centre and the Golden Golf and Country Club are both 14 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Golden
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  • Sonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    Great lodge & terrific location at the resort (we were here in summer, but in winter it is ski-in ski-out). Ken & Lori were terrific hosts, and helped with lots of information about the Golden area. The breakfasts were also fantastic.
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    Adnan
    Canada Canada
    Ken and Lori were wonderful going beyond expectations to make the stay pleasant. Location is about as close to the gondola as possible. Great common spaces. Breakfast was excellent: Fresh fruits, Home made scones and bread. Yumm.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ken and Lori

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Ken and Lori
All the logs in Vagabond Lodge were hand peeled by Lori. The logs were all from the property where Vagabond Lodge now stands. Rooms do not have TVs. Vagabond is a great spot to unplug and get away. Vagabond Lodge is across the road from the Gondola at Kicking Horse Resort. Their backyard is an adventure playground.
Lori and Ken built and operate Vagabond Lodge. The history of the name goes back to Club Vagabond in Leysin Switzerland where they both lived in the early 70's. Lori and Ken love to ski, hike, kayak, and bike whenever they get a chance.
Our backyard is an adventure playground. Not only is there skiing and snowboarding out our back yard but in the summer, golf, mountain biking(downhill and cross country) whitewater rafting, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking and more is just a short walk or drive away. If you love outdoor activities this is the place. Yoho and Glacier National Parks are only about a 30 minute drive away and Banff just slightly longer(1 and a half hours)
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa American Express Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note all guest rooms are located on the top floor with no lift available.

    Guest rooms do not feature a TV set.

    The property does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

    All Guests need to show proof of Vaccination prior to arrival for the safety of other guest, hosts, staff and community. Vagabond Lodge will only accept guests who are fully vaccinated for covid 19.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    License number: 865127823BT0001

    FAQs about Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse

    • Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding

    • The prices at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse on this page.

    • Check-in at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse is 3.7 miles from the centre of Golden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.