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The Approach Hotel

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with ski storage, near Panorama Mountain Ski Area

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Yoga
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Sauna
Experience the mountain charm of The Approach Hotel, with ski-in/ski-out access to Panorama Mountain Ski Area and nearby Mile 1 Quad Express. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, indulge in a rejuvenating massage, or simply enjoy mini golf on site. With two restaurants serving breakfast through dinner and activities like hiking/biking and snowboarding, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Golf course
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ski rentals and lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2040 Summit Dr, Panorama, BC, V0A 1T0

What's nearby

  • Panorama Mountain Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mile 1 Quad Express - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Toby Chairlift - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Red Carpet - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Greywolf Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alto Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cliffhanger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Cafe & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪T Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Shack at Greywolf - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Approach Hotel

Placing you just steps from Panorama Mountain Ski Area, The Approach Hotel has ski-in/ski-out access, allowing you more time for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Guests can indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a golf course, and a bar/lounge. Ski passes, storage, rentals, and lessons are also available.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 57 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1981
  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski passes
  • Downhill skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, December, November, February, March, and April:
  • Children's club
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
  • Water park

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from July to August

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Pine Inn Mountain Village
Pine Inn Panorama Mountain Village
Pine Panorama Mountain Village
Pine Inn Panorama Mountain Resort
Pine Inn Mountain Resort
Pine Panorama Mountain
Panorama Mountain Resort Pine Inn
Mountain Resort Pine Inn
Pine Inn at Panorama Mountain Resort
Pine Inn at Panorama Mountain Village
The Approach Hotel Hotel
The Approach Hotel Panorama
The Approach Hotel Hotel Panorama
Panorama Mountain Resort Pine Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Approach Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Approach Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Approach Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Approach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Approach Hotel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy fun activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the onsite golf course. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. The Approach Hotel also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Approach Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Approach Hotel like?

The Approach Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Panorama Mountain Ski Area and 6 minutes' walk from Toby Chairlift.

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Reviews

The Approach Hotel Reviews

6.4

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Refrigerator
Bed
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Service staff
Location
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Food

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The weekend was a great experience.
Clayton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All services was grate!
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was excellent
Irma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The access to get your things to your room is very challenging. Other than that challenge it was a great stay. We stayed in he approach 2.
warren, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Despite the room being clean when checking in it was still dirty. Numerous issues were found in the room (sink clogged etc.). Signage to the room was confusing and no elevator or easy access to the 5th floor.
Karim, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Staff servicio was terrible, except at the check in.
Paola, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall decent stay, and i would recommend. Keep in mind that it is an extremely basic stay marketed as a luxurious resort. The room lacked allot of really basic amenities (minimal furniture, no mini fridge, no housekeeping, no air conditioning, etc). I also wish they had disclosed that the pool was closed prior to our booking.
Cassidy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rooms were unbearably hot 35 degrees
Zach, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Close to the ski hill . Not expensive . Close to parking . Good bed . Good bath shower in a good sized bathroom . Clean . Newly refitted renovated . Wifi was good . No kettle . No fridge . TV had no signal . No front desk . No nearby elevator . Inadequate light . Rooms are not made up every day . Staff is not in evidence at all .
Alexander, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is definitely not a 5-star property but if interest is on-hill accommodation at Panorama it fits well. The rooms are rather spartan but are large and clean. The Fireside Cafe win the hotel is a good option for breakfast. It would be good if the staff were better trained and provided with information. I could not locate my room as it was in a second building. None of the staff seemed to know this and I had to return to the central check-in to get details. I do not understand why the hotel makes check-out difficult. One has to return to the resort's central office via a lift and walk to check-out rather than just leaving keys in the room or visiting the resort's information desk beside the horel
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The 4th floor did not have access to ice machine, no a/c or mini fridge, no signage for ice machine, screen door on balcony did not work, loud party music Until the early Morning hours
Donna, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great place but poor service

Hotel guests are not the main focus here. Garbage left in the hallwsy in front of our room for two days. Our room was not cleaned during our stay.
Rogerio, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

No A/C

No air conditioner in room , room was over the top hot and uncomfortable stay was good rest was not
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Getaway

Not as quiet as we hoped but lota to do.
Troy, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad, but can improve

Location is excellent, bike storage is great, just bring your lock. The room had a fan but was not enough to circulate air in the room, so was a bit too hot. The mattress are not confortable, you will sink into a hole. Also, it is a better deal booking directly with Pano if you plan to use the attraction there to get discounts! They will not offer discount if you booked with 3rd party like Hotels.com
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Not bad

Good location in the heart of the village. But rooms were not cleaned and in room coffee was not refreshed each day. Not a huge deal but the village coffee shop doesn’t open until 8am. Just a bit of a pain.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

No air conditioning, thankfully gets cool at night
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed and decent mini fridge
Ariya, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Be Careful!

I was given a room beside the ice machine, beside the elevator and overtop of the room that heated and cooled the entire building. My room was shaking and rumbling none stop and it was insanely warm in the room. The AC control was deactivated and all I had was a small fan. On night two my key card stopped working so they called for a new card. I waited 15 minutes for the card and when they brought it they found out that the battery for my door was dead. I wanted another 20 minutes, sitting on the floor in front of my room the people walking by me smirking and laughing. I finally got in my room but had to wait for maintenance to take the door apart, replace the battery and put it back. The restaurants on site were insanely expensive but the food was horrible. It’s not that it was served cold or the service was bad. The food itself was the cheapest frozen food anyone could buy, and then they cooked that and served it. Nothing was made from scratch.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Stay in a Fantastic Area

This was our second stay at Panorama Mountain Resort but our first stay at The Approach Hotel. We stayed for 3 nights in July and used the location as a pit stop for trips out to other areas such as Golden and Lussier Hot Springs. We thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool and hot tubs, but really wished they would allow access later than 10:00 pm as the sun was just going down and we would have loved to continue relaxing in the peaceful scenery under the stars. The Approach is a self-serve type stay and we did not mind this in the least. More towels or other requests were easily placed with the main check in. The only snag we hit was calling T-Bar & Grill to order takeout - the phone was never answered so we had to walk over, order and then wait for food. Still not a big deal and the food was very good! The rooms were very nicely refinished, modern and clean and we appreciated that the toiletries in the shower were in locked dispensers instead of bottles that could possibly be tampered with. Such a great stay in an incredibly beautiful area - we will be back soon!
Cyndee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was mice and clean. Accessible to everything. We love our stay and definitely we’ll comeback. 😁
Bon Vizmark, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice area
Shareen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing room and location! They even accommodated, so we could stay an extra night.
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Nemat, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, lots of things to do. Pool was a bit crowded with screaming kids. Too bad no adults only pools lol. Also only one restaurant open, wish more choices. Staff was great. Everything way overpriced.
Cheryl, 4-night trip