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The Approach Hotel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with 2 restaurants

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Waterslide
Sports facility
Bicycling
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Yoga

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the area

Panorama

A family-friendly stay in Panorama awaits you at The Approach Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Panorama Mountain Ski Area and Toby Chairlift. Highlights at this ski hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a golf course. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for downhill skiing and cross-country skiing, and you'll find 3 outdoor tennis courts on site. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a hot tub. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Panorama hotel include Mile 1 Quad Express and Rk Heliski.

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 slopeside fun with 2 restaurants
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the on-site golf course. Soothe your muscles in the hot tub or take an invigorating swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools after a day on the slopes. The Approach Hotel helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. Self parking is free.

This Panorama hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1981
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Approach Hotel offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding

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

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-authorise 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 and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in 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

Is parking available at The Approach Hotel?

Yep, The Approach Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Approach Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does The Approach Hotel have a pool?

The Approach Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from July to August.

What luxury perks are available at The Approach Hotel?

The Approach Hotel features 2 outdoor pools, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants.

Is The Approach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, a children's pool and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that The Approach Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Approach Hotel?

No, The Approach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Approach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Approach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Approach Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Approach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 539 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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