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Kootenay Wild

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Kootenay Lake

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Aerial view
Ziplining
Point of interest
Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
230 Mountain View Drive, Nelson, BC, V1L 0A7
  • Kootenay River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kootenay Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Balfour Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite

Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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West Arm View Suite

West Arm View Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 43 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nelson

At Kootenay Wild, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Kootenay Lake and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Balfour Golf Course. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and furnished balconies. .Enjoy access to mini golf, a driving range and basketball. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Nelson guest house include Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and Fletcher Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Balfour Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Balfour Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 8 min drive
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 49 min drive
  • Kokanee Springs Golf Course - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock 'N' Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old World Bakery and Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tees Clubhouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lang's Marina & Snack Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dockers Pub & Take Out - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kootenay Wild

Guesthouse with free parking, near Kootenay Lake
Kootenay Wild offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kootenay Wild also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nelson guest house.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kootenay Wild offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nelson guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
There are outdoor hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Outdoor hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Kootenay Wild Nelson
Kootenay Wild Guesthouse
Kootenay Wild Guesthouse Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kootenay Wild?

Yep, Kootenay Wild has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Kootenay Wild?

The closest beach to Kootenay Wild is Moyie Beach (33.3 km).

Is Kootenay Wild family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as on-site mini golf and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kootenay Wild is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kootenay Wild?

No, Kootenay Wild does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kootenay Wild?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kootenay Wild?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kootenay Wild?

There is a golf course next to Kootenay Wild.

Kootenay Wild Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous property! The owners are so friendly. The pickle ball and basketball court are awesome for kids after a long car ride. Our room was very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place!
This was a very lovely place - spacious, clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed the outside sports area where one could either play pickleball, badminton or throw a basketball!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect vacation retreat.This is our second stay and it didn’t disappoint.It is the only place to stay in the Nelson- Balfour area. Barry
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and awakening to the songbirds every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is stunning with an incredible view of the lake. The hosts are some of the most hospitable that I’ve ever met. If you love sports like basketball, badminton or pickleball this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We both enjoyed our stay, beautiful facility , beautiful view , very relaxing...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic 'Home Base' for a Getaway Retreat... Close to the Balfour / Kootenay Bay Ferry Crossing... Hiking & Climbing, Golf, Water Sports a short drive away in all directions, as are Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, and Nelson / Balfour for terrific dining! You'll love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soini

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very friendly and the property is immaculate❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Lake Country

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Absolutely beautiful facilities surrounded by natures beauty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant Suite Living
Amazing suite. Had everything we needed for our trip! So clean and very elegant. I recommend it for a couples get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Parker

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an unexpected treat especially for the cost per night! The grounds were impeccable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely amazing with a beautiful view. Friendly and courteous staff. I would definitely recommend the Kootenay Wild and we will see you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. There was a pickle ball court and basketball. The property was perfectly manicured with lots of beautiful vegetation. I'm a walker so walked the hills in the neighborhood daily. Lots of peace and serenity there. I would go back again. Sharon Wold
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Suberb in all respects
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing spot with an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Lake Country

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 3 nights over the long weekend in September. Rooms and property were beautiful. Small putting green, basketball, and Pickleball court there! Richard the owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

We where surprised by the quality of the whole
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022