Kootenay Wild

3.0 star property

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Aerial view
Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Point of interest
Ziplining
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
  • Kootenay Gourmet
    5 min drive
  • Old World Bakery and Deli
    5 min drive

Room options

Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite

  • 670 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

West Arm View Suite

  • 460 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

Located in Nelson, Kootenay Wild is in a provincial park, a 2-minute drive from Kootenay Lake and 8 minutes from Balfour Golf Course. .This golf guesthouse is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Kokanee Springs Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Balfour Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 8 min drive
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 49 min drive
  • Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal - 60 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 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nelson guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are outdoor hot springs open between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 - 108 ºF
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 - 9:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 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 available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kootenay Wild Nelson
Kootenay Wild Guesthouse
Kootenay Wild Guesthouse Nelson

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled 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

Traveled 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