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Boutique Hotels in Kelowna, British Columbia
- Kelowna is in the heart of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, offering chances for activities year-round -- including kayaking in Okanagan Lake and skiing at the Big White Ski Resort. This city also features boutique hotels with luxury designer suites and views of Okanagan Lake. All of Kelowna's boutique hotels are within 10 minutes of the city's downtown district, home to Kelowna Farmer's Market -- open from May through October -- and Kelowna Art Gallery.
- The Hotel Eldorado was founded in 1926, making it one of the oldest continually operating hotels in Kelowna. This hotel is in southwestern Kelowna and has rooms with views of Okanagan Lake. Hotel features include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness room, spa with massages and the Lakeside Kelowna Dining Room, which offers views of the lake. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The hotel has 19 Heritage Rooms, which are the original rooms of the hotel -- these rooms have vintage radios, claw-foot bathtubs and balconies overlooking the lake. The six lakefront luxury suites have whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and kitchenettes. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, a recreation area with hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Lakefront restaurants on Lakeshore Road are a short walk from the hotel. The Eldorado Marina, the hotel's onsite marina, features boat slips and rentals.
- The Prestige Hotel is in western Kelowna, within walking distance of the city's Hot Sands Beach area. This beach is in City Park and offers chances for swimming in Okanagan Lake -- the recreation section of City Park has walking paths and picnicking areas overlooking the lake. Local eateries on Bernard Avenue and Water Street are within five minutes of the hotel. Prestige Hotel offers massages and body treatments at the onsite Heaven on Earth Day Spa. Other hotel features include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and Danoha's, a restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel has five designer suites with different themes, including French Provencal, Egyptian and medieval castle decors. These suites have living rooms and private whirlpool tubs.
- The Coast Capri Hotel is in downtown Kelowna and has a tropical beach theme. This theme is seen in the swimming pool area, which features a sundeck and tropical plants, and the colorful décor in the guest rooms. The Coast comfort rooms are on floors one through three and have balconies with swimming pool views -- the superior rooms have living room areas and private whirlpool tubs. Pets may stay for an additional fee. The hotel also features Vintner's Poolside Grill -- this restaurant has indoor and outdoor poolside seating -- and the Beyond Wrapture Day Spa -- which offers facials, massages and body treatments. Complimentary shuttle service is available from the hotel to Kelowna International Airport. The hotel is adjacent to the Capri Centre Mall, a shopping center with retail stores and restaurants. The Lake City Casino is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Hotel Eldorado
Prestige Hotel Kelowna
Coast Capri Hotel
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