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Fully-furnished suites, 24-minute drive from Whistler, on-site pool and hot tub
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi, free parking and free mountain bike rentals
- Free shuttle service to Whistler lifts during the ski season
- Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable
- The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service
- Many reviewers enjoyed the on-site pool and hot tub
- Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
Cons
- No on-site restaurant
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Apr 10, 2013
Overview
This hotel is situated on Portage Road (or Highway 99) and is about a 24-minute drive from Whistler. Offering fully furnished suites, this property is well suited for guests who prefer self-contained accommodations.
more This property is 100% smoke free and offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. All suites include free Wi-Fi, a 32" flat screen TV and DVD player, an iPod dock, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer and air conditioning.
Studio suites also include a kitchenette (including a toaster, stove-top, mini-fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and dishes and utensils) plus a seating area. One- and two-bedroom suites include full kitchens (full-size fridge, stove, and dishwasher in addition to kitchenette amenities), a seating area and a dining area.
Select suites also feature a sheltered balcony. Two-bedroom suites include a fireplace, a second 32" flat screen TV and DVD player and in-suite laundry facilities.
Studio suites are furnished with one queen bed, one-bedroom suites are furnished with one queen bed and a sofabed, and two-bedroom suites are furnished with two queen beds and one sofabed. Some studio suites have the option to connect to one-bedroom suites with in-room connecting doors.
Studio suites also include a kitchenette (including a toaster, stove-top, mini-fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and dishes and utensils) plus a seating area. One- and two-bedroom suites include full kitchens (full-size fridge, stove, and dishwasher in addition to kitchenette amenities), a seating area and a dining area.
Select suites also feature a sheltered balcony. Two-bedroom suites include a fireplace, a second 32" flat screen TV and DVD player and in-suite laundry facilities.
Studio suites are furnished with one queen bed, one-bedroom suites are furnished with one queen bed and a sofabed, and two-bedroom suites are furnished with two queen beds and one sofabed. Some studio suites have the option to connect to one-bedroom suites with in-room connecting doors.
Free underground and above-ground parking is available on site and pets under 75 lbs are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $45 per stay (or per 5 days with a maximum of two pets per room). Pet-friendly rooms are equipped with food and water dishes.
A breakfast service is available daily from 7 am to 10 am. Breakfast delivery to guest rooms is also available. This hotel does not offer an on-site restaurant.
On-site recreational facilities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness centre, free mountain bike rentals, free bike storage and access to a bike wash station. There is also a massage studio that also offers esthetic services and body treatments. Other on-site amenities include guest laundry facilities, meeting/event facilities and a 24-hour sundry shop.
A free shuttle service to the Whistler ski lifts is available during the ski season. The shuttle leaves for Whistler daily at 8 am and returns from Whistler at 4 pm. Travel may be arranged in advance with the front desk.
The Whistler Airport (YWS) is a 26-minute drive away, while the Whistler gondolas and lifts are about 30 minutes away by car. The town of Whistler is also about a 30-minute drive away and features shopping, restaurants, nightlife, galleries and a convention centre. The Chateau Whistler Golf Course is 33 minutes away by car, while the Whistler Golf Course and Driving Range is a 28-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The Good
This property received many rave reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis. There were several aspects of this hotel that received praise.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable. One reviewer thought that this property appeared new, while another guest said that she could see that housekeeping paid great attention to detail. Some other reviewers found their rooms to be well appointed, spacious and well equipped with amenities. A few guests agreed that their rooms were furnished with everything they needed, while a few other reviewers who stayed in two-bedroom suites appreciated the in-suite laundry facilities and fireplaces.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Many reviewers enjoyed the outdoor pool and hot tub, while one guest found the pool to be comfortably heated. Several guests appreciated the underground parking and a couple of reviewers enjoyed the free mountain bike rentals.
Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the property offered good value for the money they spent. One reviewer said that this hotel was a fraction of the cost compared to other hotels in the Whistler area.
Several guests said that this hotel was situated in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of Whistler. A few guests described amazing views from their rooms or the pool area. Several guests thought that the location was convenient for accessing Whistler and Pemberton area restaurants. However, a couple of guests disagreed (see below for more details).
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests found this hotel located too far from Whistler. A couple of reviewers were disappointed that this property did not have an on-site restaurant.
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Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5, with 96% of 183 guests recommending the property.TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #2 out of 3 hotels in Pemberton, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 131 reviews.
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# 1490 Portage Road, Pemberton, BC