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3-star hotels in Nelson
This shortlist covers 3-star hotels in Nelson, Canada, from heritage addresses on Baker Street to lodges and resorts well outside town. It is for travellers weighing a central, walkable base against a quieter stay, using each hotel's guest rating, review count and facilities as the guide.
Staying in Nelson
Nelson sits in a scenic mountain and lake setting in the Kootenays, and visitors come for its heritage architecture, year-round outdoor activities and the compact, walkable downtown of shops, galleries and restaurants along Baker Street. The waterfront along Kootenay Lake offers parks and a promenade. In winter, Whitewater Ski Resort is a short drive away; in summer, the lake and surrounding trails attract hikers, cyclists and boaters. Festivals and events run through the year.
The hotels here cluster in the historic core: addresses on Baker Street, Victoria Street, Vernon Street and Front Street put guests 0.2 to 0.8 km from the centre, while others sit further out along Highway 31, Bealby Point Rd, Bodard Drive, Crawford Creek Road and Porto Rico Ymir Road, up to 21.1 km away. The central properties suit short breaks, couples and business travellers who want to walk to dinner; the outlying inns, lodges and resorts suit families and longer stays with a car.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Cloudside Hotel
410 Victoria Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereCloudside Hotel places guests 0.4 km from the centre of Nelson, on Victoria Street, with free car parking on site and a garden to come back to. Rooms come with a kitchen or kitchenette, and there are family rooms and non-smoking rooms. Bike rental service is available for getting around town, and a bar/lounge closes the day. From 108 reviews, guests rate it 4.8 out of 5, which suits families and longer stays.
See Cloudside HotelHume Hotel & Spa
422 Vernon St, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRight on Vernon St, 0.3 km from the centre of Nelson, the Hume Hotel & Spa keeps guests within a short walk of downtown. An on-site restaurant and bars handle meals and drinks, and massage is there when you want to slow down. Family rooms, a 24 hour front desk, lifts and luggage storage cover the practical side, while pets allowed means the dog can come too. Free Wifi runs throughout. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1123 reviews, a strong signal for couples and families wanting a full-service 3-star base.
See Hume Hotel & SpaBest Western Plus Baker Street Inn
153 Baker Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Baker Street, 0.7 km from the centre, Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn adds a fitness centre, a spa and a Jacuzzi to its restaurant and bar. Breakfast is served, pets are allowed, and free car parking plus free wifi keep the logistics simple, with a business centre and room service for working travellers. Its 632 reviews give a guest rating of 4.5 out of 5.
See Best Western Plus Baker Street InnSavoy Hotel
198 Baker Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Savoy Hotel on Baker Street stands 0.6 km from the centre, listing a sauna, spa and Jacuzzi alongside a restaurant and bar. Rooms include a kitchen, and pets are welcome. A terrace and picnic area extend the living space outdoors. Guests give it 4.4 out of 5 across 241 reviews. Skiing and canoeing also appear among the facilities for guests planning days out.
See Savoy HotelThe Adventure Hotel
616 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereClosest of this group to the middle of town at 0.2 km, The Adventure Hotel on Vernon Street lists a fitness centre and aerobics alongside bike rental service for getting around. Pets are allowed and units include a kitchenette, with a lounge and bar for downtime, plus an ATM and currency exchange on hand. A guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 comes from 412 reviews.
See The Adventure HotelPrestige Inn Nelson
1301 Front Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay herePrestige Inn Nelson sits at 1301 Front Street, 0.8 km from the centre, and lists a lake among its facilities as well as a tennis court. Breakfast is available, free car parking is on site, and pets are allowed. Family rooms, a balcony or patio and a kitchen or kitchenette make longer stays easier. Its 407 reviews produce a guest rating of 3.7 out of 5.
See Prestige Inn NelsonWing Creek Resort
9114 Highway 31, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt 9114 Highway 31, Wing Creek Resort is the one for water: a private beach, a swimming pool and a lake all appear on its facility list, with canoeing and massage available and a spa on site. A games room, garden, terrace and picnic area give everyone space, and free car parking comes with the stay. Its 6 reviews give a guest rating of 5.0 out of 5.
See Wing Creek ResortLakeshore Boutique Inn Inc.
2125 Bealby Point Rd Nelson, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereLakeshore Boutique Inn Inc. sits at 2125 Bealby Point Rd, 3.7 km from the centre, with a garden, terrace and barbeque for meals outdoors, plus a picnic area. Breakfast is served, free car parking and free wifi are part of the stay, and room service is offered. The property is wheelchair accessible. From 6 reviews it holds a guest rating of 5.0 out of 5.
See Lakeshore Boutique Inn Inc.Wedgwood Manor and Glamping Retreat
16002 Crawford Creek Road, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereWedgwood Manor and Glamping Retreat spreads out on Crawford Creek Road with a garden, terrace and picnic area outside, and a library and arcade indoors. A restaurant is on site and breakfast is provided, with bicycle hire for heading out and fishing listed as options. Free car parking and free wifi are included, and it is wheelchair accessible. Guests give it 4.3 out of 5 from 15 reviews.
See Wedgwood Manor and Glamping RetreatCreekside B & B
3460 Bodard Drive, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereCreekside B & B is the far-out option, 12.4 km from the centre on Bodard Drive, and comes with breakfast, free wifi and free car parking. A garden and terrace are there for quieter hours, and skiing is listed among its facilities. The property is wheelchair accessible. Free parking on site makes it workable for guests arriving by car rather than on foot.
See Creekside B & BLogden Lodge
6225 Porto Rico Ymir Road, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereLogden Lodge lies 21.1 km out at 6225 Porto Rico Ymir Road, with a fireplace and a kitchen among the room features and family rooms available. Skiing, badminton, darts and diving are all listed, massage is offered, pets are allowed and a babysitting service is available. Breakfast, free wifi and free car parking are included, with a garden, balcony and picnic area outside.
See Logden LodgeThe Baker Suite Vacation Rentals
380 Baker Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBaker Street is the address, 0.4 km from the centre of Nelson, and The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals is built around a kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making kit, so you can shop locally and eat in. Free car parking takes the worry out of arriving by road, and free Wifi plus a lounge with free internet access cover the evenings. Air conditioning, a TV, DVD player and iPod dock round out the suite. A property of 1 - 50 rooms, it suits longer stays and self-catering travellers.
See The Baker Suite Vacation RentalsVictoria Falls House Inn
203 Victoria Street, Nelson, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVictoria Falls House Inn stands at 203 Victoria Street, 0.6 km from the centre, with a garden, terrace and balcony outside and a kitchen or kitchenette inside the units. It is wheelchair accessible, pets are allowed, and a washing machine helps on longer trips, along with free car parking and free wifi. Skiing is listed, with a lake and a beach nearby among the facilities.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudside Hotel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 108 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Hume Hotel & Spa | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,123 | – | – | Yes | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn | ★★★ | 4.5 | 632 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Savoy Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 241 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| The Adventure Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 412 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Prestige Inn Nelson | ★★★ | 3.7 | 407 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Wing Creek Resort | ★★★ | 5.0 | 6 | Yes | – | Yes | – | – |
| Lakeshore Boutique Inn Inc. | ★★★ | 5.0 | 6 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 3.7 km |
| Wedgwood Manor and Glamping Retreat | ★★★ | 4.3 | 15 | Yes | Yes | – | – | – |
| Creekside B & B | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | 12.4 km |
| Logden Lodge | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 21.1 km |
| The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Victoria Falls House Inn | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Highest guest ratings
Cloudside Hotel scores 4.8 out of 5 from 108 reviews, Hume Hotel & Spa 4.6 from 1123 and Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 4.5 from 632. Wing Creek Resort and Lakeshore Boutique Inn also hold 5.0, each from 6 reviews, so the rating rests on a much smaller sample.
Cloudside Hotel · Hume Hotel & Spa · Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn · Wing Creek Resort · Lakeshore Boutique Inn Inc.
Closest to the centre
The Adventure Hotel is 0.2 km from the centre, Hume Hotel & Spa 0.3 km, and Cloudside Hotel and The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals 0.4 km each. These are the shortest walks into downtown Nelson, which suits anyone planning to spend the trip on foot among the shops and restaurants.
The Adventure Hotel · Hume Hotel & Spa · Cloudside Hotel · The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals
For families
Cloudside Hotel, The Adventure Hotel, Prestige Inn Nelson and Logden Lodge combine family rooms with a cot or with kitchen and kitchenette facilities, which makes self-catering easier. Logden Lodge also lists a babysitting service and badminton, and The Adventure Hotel and Prestige Inn Nelson both sit under 1 km from the centre.
Cloudside Hotel · The Adventure Hotel · Prestige Inn Nelson · Logden Lodge
With a pool or spa
Wing Creek Resort is the only one with a swimming pool, and it adds a spa, massage and a private beach. Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn has a spa, a Jacuzzi and a fitness centre, Savoy Hotel a spa, sauna and Jacuzzi, and Hume Hotel & Spa a massage service and pool bar.
Wing Creek Resort · Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn · Savoy Hotel · Hume Hotel & Spa
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Nelson is reached by road via Highway 3 and Highway 6. The nearest major airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar, about a 45-minute drive away, with limited scheduled service; larger airports are in Kelowna and Spokane, both several hours' drive. By car, Nelson is about a 7-hour drive from Vancouver and a 4-hour drive from Kelowna. Downtown itself is walkable and public transit is available, but a car is useful for exploring the surrounding area and reaching trailheads or the ski resort.
When to go
Summer, from June to September, brings warm weather and suits lake activities, hiking and cycling. Winter, from December to March, is the season for skiing and snowboarding at Whitewater Ski Resort. Spring and autumn are quieter, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds, and events run through the year, so it is worth checking local schedules before booking. Precipitation is spread across the year, with more rain in late autumn and winter.
Questions, answered
Which 3-star hotels in Nelson are closest to the centre?
The Adventure Hotel is at 616 Vernon Street, 0.2 km from the centre, and Hume Hotel & Spa at 422 Vernon St is 0.3 km out. Cloudside Hotel at 410 Victoria Street and The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals at 380 Baker Street are both 0.4 km from the centre, all within walking distance of downtown.
Where is The Adventure Hotel in Nelson?
It is at 616 Vernon Street, 0.2 km from the centre of Nelson. The hotel holds a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 412 reviews, and its facilities include family rooms, a fitness centre, a lounge, bars and free wifi.
Where is Prestige Inn Nelson?
Prestige Inn Nelson is at 1301 Front Street, 0.8 km from the centre. It has 407 reviews and a guest rating of 3.7 out of 5, with family rooms, free wifi, free car parking, a lake, a patio and a tennis court among its facilities.
Can I stay in downtown Nelson without a car?
Yes. Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn at 153 Baker Street, Savoy Hotel at 198 Baker Street and The Baker Suite Vacation Rentals at 380 Baker Street all stand on the main commercial street, 0.4 to 0.7 km from the centre. Downtown Nelson is compact and walkable, and public transit is available, though a car helps for trails and the ski resort.
Do any of these Nelson hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Hume Hotel & Spa, Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, Savoy Hotel, The Adventure Hotel, Prestige Inn Nelson, Logden Lodge and Victoria Falls House Inn, which is 7 of the hotels on this shortlist.
Which hotels in Nelson have lake access?
Wing Creek Resort on Highway 31 lists a private beach, a lake, a swimming pool and a spa. Cloudside Hotel, The Adventure Hotel, Prestige Inn Nelson and Victoria Falls House Inn also list a lake, and Cloudside Hotel, The Adventure Hotel and Victoria Falls House Inn add beach nearby.
What is the best time to visit Nelson?
Summer, from June to September, is best for lake activities, hiking and cycling, while winter, from December to March, is ideal for skiing and snowboarding at Whitewater Ski Resort. Spring and autumn are quieter, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds, and the city hosts events year-round.
Are there family-friendly activities in Nelson?
Yes. Families can enjoy lakeside parks, the Nelson and District Community Complex and nearby outdoor adventures. Among the hotels, family rooms are available at Cloudside Hotel, Hume Hotel & Spa, Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, Savoy Hotel, The Adventure Hotel, Prestige Inn Nelson and Logden Lodge.