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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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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

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Toby Chairlift - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mile 1 Quad Express - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Carpet - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Greywolf Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪T Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alto Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cliffhanger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Pine Pub - ‬5 min walk

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 4-minute walk from Village Gondola 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

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Elevator
Refrigerator
Bed
View
Service staff
Location
Ski
Food
Air conditioning

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Nemat, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice renovated room. Older hotel so yes there is some noise. They provided ear plugs but were not necessary. Great ski in/out
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great facility, family friendly. Only minus - no AC and only so so dining close by
Mikolaj, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service & amenities!
Jenelle, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I think the property can be a little bit cleaner. Great view, Hot tub is great.
Jean-Roch, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great ski in ski out location with ski storage and a coffee shop!
JoAnn, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent family holiday!!!

There is lots of activities to do at the resort. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. There is no ac in the room so I would recommend packing a fan. We loved all the activities right at the resort!!
Pam, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good stay, Quiet Safe, Will Return.
Claudius, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly, room is comfortable and quiet. Close to lift chair and restaurant.
Xia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was clean resort
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very convenient location
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Rooms are comfortable. Building no elevator, difficult with lot of luggage and kids.
Leonard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All services was grate!
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overall a great stay. The Approach room didn't have a fridge which was a little inconvenient but there is a shared ice machine and microwave. The room was clean and quiet with a great view from the balcony. Restaurants were close by with excellent food. Would stay again.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are nicely renovated and very comfortable, the hallways need a refresh but that didn’t bother us too much as we didn’t spend a lot of time there. Our family really enjoyed the pool area, the water slides, the beautiful surroundings and all the fun activities the area has to offer, we’re hoping to go back again next year, it was so fun, definitely a highlight of our summer! The hotel staff was wonderful and kind, especially when my son ended up breaking his arm while on a bike ride in the area and had to go to the hospital in Invermere for x-rays and to get a cast the morning when we were supposed to check out. The hotel staff understood our situation and was very graceful in allowing us to check out later than the usual time given that we had to go to urgent care that morning. Thank you for being so accommodating and understanding!
Carolina, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Stair climber

Comfy bedding, clean room once you get there. No elevator so dragging luggage up stairs was less than ideal. No balcony, no microwave but the pool was nice, after you did those stairs as well.
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Loved the hot pool annd mountain surroundings Room is newly renovated and in a good state. Only downside is lack of daily room cleaning and air conditioning. When it’s 34 degrees outside it’s pretty warm inside and takes forever to cool down. If they even added portable a/c would probably improve the hotel immensely.
Wayne, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Property was outdated, extremely noisey at all hours of the day and night. Geared towards a younger crowd looking to party. Not suitable for families or anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
Lindsey, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was great having a room facing the mountain and a private hot tub away from the main area. Food was excellent at the restaurants and we enjoyed walking everywhere and taking the lift up to trails. Note: rooms on 5th floor require walking up two flights of stairs. Also bring a hair dryer and kettle if you want those amenities.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We were there for a family reunion and had a good time. Found the wine was horribly overpriced. I understand they need to make a profit but to sell wine worth 20.00 in the store for 85.00 is a little over the top . The dinner food and breakfast were good. Not all the pools were open.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Fair

Rooms were way to hot, had no soup to wash you hands after using The facilities, Asked for soap to be delivered to the room, which never came. Room condition looked very beat up, even though it said on the website it had been renovated. Room was never serviced in our stay. Food out of the coffee shop below. It was cold when we ordered hot breakfast sandwiches. Food at the pub/TBar Was not great was not great. Food at the golf course though way better would recommend eating there. Attractions were good suggestion there would be offered two rides on the coaster instead of one. The swimming pool facility was great.
William, 2-night trip