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The Approach Hotel

2.0 star property
Escape to mountain bliss with skiing adventures at your doorstep. Relax after an action-packed day by soaking up sun at one of two outdoor pools.

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • Toby Chairlift - 6 min walk
  • Rk Heliski - 8 min walk
  • Red Carpet - 9 min walk
  • Greywolf Golf Course - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪T-Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cliffhanger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lusti's Cappuccino Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack Pine Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mile One Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Approach Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Panorama Mountain Ski Area
Located close to Mile 1 Quad Express and Red Carpet, The Approach Hotel provides a golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and shopping on site. Hit the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or spa tub, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like mountain biking and snowboarding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 57 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Golf course
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August

Property is 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

Does The Approach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Approach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Approach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Approach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Approach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Approach Hotel located?

Located in the mountains, this Panorama hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 10-minute walk of Panorama Mountain Ski Area, Toby Chairlift, and Mile 1 Quad Express. Rk Heliski and Red Carpet are also within 10 minutes.

The Approach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 534 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room is comfortable and quiet. Close to lift chair and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Octavian, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction around the property. The parking lot was a patch of dirt. It felt raw. But enjoy the stay anyway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Paola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff servicio was terrible, except at the check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Norallyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yogesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surrounding area is excellent, hotel services are horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so hot. Had a fan but was very stuffy and noisy at times. Location was great. Nice to be on hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clayton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The weekend was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disorganized check in. Stairs everywhere, no direct access elevator. No fridge, no microwave, no AC. Room worn and dated, not the cleanest. Improper sheets on bed. Staff around resort mostly unhelpful with directions, etc. Will never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Edmonton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All services was grate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning was disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claudius

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, Quiet Safe, Will Return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Zach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were unbearably hot 35 degrees
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mohanad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could hear doors slamming. Not sound proof at all. Didn’t sleep well because of that but also we were excited to have lower level with screen door to easily access the new coaster but upon arrival learned it wasn’t ready (lots of rain caused delays which is understandable just disappointing since we drove 22 hours round trip for that reason) most of the time we had people camped out right out front out door they even set up a table with their food. So when coming and going we had to step through the people sitting right out our door. Seemed to be the rest spot for the mountain bikers. Surprised the restaurant that was close closed its kitchen by 9. No fridge it or microwave in the room. We are a family that stays up late so not having a kitchenette and no access to food or drink after 9 wasn’t ideal for us. The pool was great! Although for a resort it would be nice if they had food/drinks available at or near the pool along with some music.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ski in ski out location with ski storage and a coffee shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away!
Hotel is dated. Elevators only go to certain floors in one wing. No elevators in other wing which is 5 stories. No mini fridge, no microwave. Check in time is 5pm two of our rooms weren’t ready until after 5pm. I would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with partner
Close to lifts and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024