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Reviews of Kokanee Glacier Resort 2 stars

2615 Highway 3A, V1L 6K9 Nelson, Canada

#16 of 21 hotels in Nelson

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 81 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great for a soccer tournament weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sofa bed was a bit uncomfortable but the couch was great for my kid.

    Meimei is amazing. She takes very good care of you. The rooms were clean and the main bed comfortable. Kitchenette was really nice to have.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Would come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pull out couch as a bed needs to be replaced. Would also suggest a more detailed clean (corners, under furniture)

    Unit was recently renovated and provided most of what was needed, anything else we needed (kitchen items) the owner was very responsive and helpful to address and solve right away. Main bed was very comfortable, but the pull-out needs to be replaced. Bathroom was great. Kitchen was great. Small unit but as expected so no issues. Was great for myself and my two boys attending a soccer tournament. I'd also suggest more hooks around the whole unit to hang things, bathroom included.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its very clean and well equipped

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    We had a great stay in one of the recently redone units.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No beach access.

    Great view of the lake.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay for a couple of nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looked a bit like a motel not a resort. Missing glasses and cutlery in kitchen were replaced on request.

    The staff were very friendly and the Asian restaurant on site was excellent .It was well situated on the lake with swimming beach close by.Were given an upgrade to 2 bedroom suite on arrival with nice patio.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet, clean, very good facilities

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view and spacious!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    It was very enjoyable.... Perfect location and nice staff.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was unable to pull couch out to make a bed. I found it comfortable, my son did not.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nowhere to put suitcase

    full size fridge was excellent, view was great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    Didn’t like being told my dog peed on the rug when the stain was there when we arrived other then that it was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They let us use the beach there was a separate room and one person could sleep in the front it was quiet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful place to stay. Owners were very friendly and helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have eaten at the restaurant that adjoins the lobby but it was quite expensive. The restaurant is beautiful and the food may have been excellent but it was out of our price range.

    We stayed in room 201, which overlooks the lake. The view was beautiful and we spent time on the balcony enjoying the sunshine. It is convenient to downtown, just a short drive away. Two bedrooms and a kitchenette stocked with everything we needed. We didn’t cook there but could have. The beds were comfortable. The highway is very close by but it was never noisy at night. We slept well. We would definitely stay there again especially if we could get that room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom functional but a little tired.

    Good and quiet location away from Nelson which in July was heaving. Very nice owner who was happy to let us check in when we arrived three hours early. There’s a small restaurant, open only 3.30 pm - 8.00 pm, but a few tables outside overlooking the lake. Vietnamese style food.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful accommodation for a summer beach trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the beach and rooms with kitchen.

    Perfect location with views of the lake and access to a beach. Nelson is a short drive away. The suites are comfortable with small kitchens. We’ve stayed here several times and it’s always been wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Changed expected price from March booking. Perhaps did not get loyalty Booking discount but ended up paying $100. more for stay. Possibly the newly renovated was more but not told. Price paid was 2 bedroom price and we just had one. ( not taxes) Pull- out bed not very comfortable but adequate for one. Auto entrance and exit poorly designed. Needs to be changed especially for restaurant usage.

    Newly renovated with full kitchen. Bed in bedroom comfortable, full bathroom and nice shower.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I expected to be closer to the water based on the advertising for the “resort”

    We ended up with a suite with a separate bedroom when I told front desk that our adult daughter would be visiting overnight. Liked in-suite kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    A super place to explore Nelson from
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The kitchen could have used a smaller cooking pot (only 1 larger one found, maybe a baking tray) but generally well equipped. Unfortunately there was no lake access available to hotel guests (families might be disappointed).

    A super location about 10 minutes away from downtown Nelson. Great views across the lake, rooms have nice updates and layout. Stove, fridge, microwave, toaster and dishwasher. Quiet smoking area near room with a nice view of the lake (with a friendly local cat that likes pats).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    9.0
    Great views and big rooms, great for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay, but there are a few small things that would've made our stay even better. It would be great to have dish soap in the room for guests, in addition to the dishwasher packs that were provided. Maybe also provide a step stool for guests to get to the top shelves where the pots were located as we had to pull a chair over to reach them. Please make sure to take a duster to every corner when cleaning the rooms as there were a few spider webs hiding out. It would be great to have hooks on the wall beside the entry door to hang jackets and coats. More that one hook in the bathroom for towels would be better too. Overall though, a great place to stay and I would recommend.

    Awesome value for money. Great views. Really nice rooms with ample space. Perfect for families to stay with kids. We had a great stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 14 nights

    I found the Kokanee Glacier Resort to be clean, comfortable and quiet. The Manager, Meimei, was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    7.0
    Good place to stay for a couple of nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When I booked, I was looking for two beds. I was expecting the second bed to be a standard hide-a-bed. Instead the second bed was a thinly upholstered couch with a fold down back. Not particularly comfortable for sleeping and not particularly comfortable for sitting, either.

    Generally, this motel was fine for a couple of nights. The location was convenient -- a few minutes to downtown Nelson.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    9.0
    Comfortable, convenient and peaceful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in one of the 2 bedroom suites with a private balcony overlooking the lake. Very spacious, comfortable furniture, full kitchen. Large common outdoor area to roam around in, and out of the hubbub of downtown Nelson. Mei Mei is a very gracious host, and runs a great onsite restaurant with excellent food.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    7.0
    Lovely host and comfy room to have as a base to explore the Kootenays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t enough crockery for two people. Though in fairness, we didn’t make the owner aware of this or ask for more. The towels were two small for an adult sized person. The decor could do with a spruce up - but I appreciate that the pandemic has probably put a dent in any funds towards refurbishment.

    The location is fantastic. Just an 18 min drive away from downtown nelson. Great place to stay as a home base. Quiet hotel. The bed was really comfy and we slept soundlessly. The food at the restaurant was tasty - try the LAKSA! MeiMei (owner) was lovely and accommodating. Really cheerful and available to us when needed.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    great inexpensive getaway close to Nelson
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no problems encountered

    nice view of the lake had a kitchenette and the host was superb

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couch and chairs very uncomfortable.

    Clean, comfortable, lots of room, quiet, friendly host

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    8.0
    Had a very nice time. Hi Meimei, is an excellent hostess. Thanks ,will be in touch. Paul
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    the cable tv did not work.

    Stayed in August 2022

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