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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
Sports facility
Sauna

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
  • Pool
    Pool
Main amenities
  • 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 centre
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
For families
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

Placing you only 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 57 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop
  • 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
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski passes
  • Downhill skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Skiing lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Ski hire
  • 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Pine Inn Panorama Mountain Resort
Pine Inn Mountain Resort
Pine Panorama Mountain
Panorama Mountain Resort Pine Inn
Mountain Resort Pine Inn
Panorama Mountain Pine
Pine Inn at Panorama Mountain Resort
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 such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the on-site 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 centre and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Approach Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site 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 Silver Platter.

The Approach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

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

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 family trip
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4/10 Fair

Surrounding area is excellent, hotel services are horrible
Yogesh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was so hot. Had a fan but was very stuffy and noisy at times. Location was great. Nice to be on hill.
Anna, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
aman, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The weekend was a great experience.
Clayton, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Curtis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Bryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All services was grate!
Sandra, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

No air conditioning was disappointing
Chance, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good stay, Quiet Safe, Will Return.
Claudius, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Rooms were unbearably hot 35 degrees
Zach, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Very nice
mohanad, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Nancy, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Ronald, 2-night trip
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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 romance trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Great ski in ski out location with ski storage and a coffee shop!
JoAnn, 4-night trip
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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
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4/10 Fair

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.
Terry, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to lifts and amenities
Ann Marie, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Not worth the location
The Approch is right off the hill, and this room seems like a deal…. Until it’s 2am and you can sleep from the T-Bar rave going on, and the hords of lifting tracking past your room screaming and yelling. Wouldn’t recommend if you want to sleep through the night.
Rae, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was clean resort
Helen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was clean but that was about it. Kinda felt like the recent renovation was done cheaply and some of the fundamentals were missed. Elevator was broken. Tv didnt work. some of the electrical sockets werent working. No phone to call the desk. Guy tried to fix the tv but nothing ever happened. Wont be recommending Panorama or the approach anytime soon..
Jake, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very convenient location
Scott, 2-night family trip
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