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3-star hotels in Whitehorse
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Whitehorse, from downtown addresses to lakeside cabins and highway stops beyond the city. It is for travellers using Whitehorse as a base for aurora viewing, Kluane or Dempster trips, and for anyone who wants a simple room in town.
Staying in Whitehorse
Whitehorse sprawls along both sides of the Yukon River in a way that surprises people who came expecting a frontier village. It is home to more than 70% of Yukoners, with about 38,600 people, a Walmart, a Canadian Tire, three Tim Hortons and a proper hospital. The Alaska Highway strip is where the box stores and highway motels sit, while the older residential neighbourhoods climb the clay cliffs on the west side. Winter here is dark and cold but functional — the city runs, buses run, restaurants stay open.
These hotels spread well beyond the downtown core. Town and Mountain Hotel sits on Main Street, Yukon Inn on 4Th Ave and Raven Inn on Keish Street, so those three put you within walking distance of restaurants. Skky Hotel is out on the Alaska Highway, convenient for drivers and early flights, while Northern Lights Resort & SPA, Southern Lakes Resort, Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast, Cabins Over Crag Lake and Boréale Ranch place you in the rural shoulder areas. Couples chasing aurora and travellers on a road trip get the most from the out-of-town addresses; anyone wanting to walk to dinner should take a downtown room.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Northern Lights Resort & SPA
41 Gentian Lane, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star base on Gentian Lane with the highest guest rating on this list, 4.9 from 289 reviews. Travellers who want quiet evenings indoors have a fireplace and a garden, and the spa and bar give the stay its own shape after a day out. Free car parking and free wifi cover the practical side, while breakfast, a concierge and dry cleaning service round it out. It suits couples and visitors who prefer a smaller property to a large hotel.
See Northern Lights Resort & SPASouthern Lakes Resort
1702 Ten Mile Road, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet on Ten Mile Road, this 3-star resort earns 4.8 from 110 reviews. Its clearest draw is the water: a private beach and lake on site, with canoe and fishing among the options, plus a terrace and garden for slower hours. The restaurant and bar mean meals stay close by, and family rooms, free parking and free wifi make it workable for groups travelling with children.
See Southern Lakes ResortRaven Inn Whitehorse
Box 31291 150 Keish Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRaven Inn Whitehorse on Keish Street holds 4.4 from 304 reviews, a steady score across a large guest base. Air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk cover late arrivals and warm days, and breakfast starts the morning without leaving the building. Balconies, a bar and a desk in the room suit guests on business or anyone who likes a private outdoor corner. A solid 3-star choice for travellers who want amenities in the centre.
See Raven Inn WhitehorseSkky Hotel
91622 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Canada
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn the Alaska Highway, Skky Hotel is a 3-star stop rated 4.2 by 390 reviewers. Air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk with security keep things simple at any hour, while the concierge helps with plans and the bar and banquet space serve evenings and gatherings. Balconies and alarm clocks in the rooms point to guests who want predictable comfort before an early start. A practical pick for road travellers and groups needing event space.
See Skky HotelYukon Inn
4220 4Th Ave, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereYukon Inn on 4Th Ave is a 3-star hotel with 3.7 from 331 reviews. Breakfast, a bar and banquet facilities mean the day can begin and end without leaving, and the 24 hour front desk with security covers late check-ins. Air conditioning and alarm clocks are in place for warmer days and early departures, and a business center plus ATM add convenience. It fits guests who value a central base and dependable basics over extras.
See Yukon InnTown and Mountain Hotel
401 Main Street, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTown and Mountain Hotel on Main Street keeps the offer narrow: free wifi, free car parking and a 24 hour front desk, with an ATM on site. It is a 3-star property rated 3.6 from 138 reviews, so it suits travellers who want a straightforward room and a walkable Main Street location rather than a long list of facilities. Best for short stays and guests arriving by car who want parking included.
See Town and Mountain HotelTriple B Bed n Breakfast
2 Aster Pl Whitehorse Yt Y1a 7A1 Canada, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTriple B Bed n Breakfast on Aster Pl scores 4.9 from 18 reviews, a small property with a guesthouse feel. Breakfast and breakfast in room are both offered, and a fireplace gives the common space warmth on cold Whitehorse days. Family rooms, free wifi and free car parking make it easy for those travelling together with a vehicle. It suits visitors who prefer a handful of rooms and personal attention to a full-service hotel.
See Triple B Bed n BreakfastHidden Valley Bed and Breakfast
40 Couch Road, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereHidden Valley Bed and Breakfast on Couch Road spreads out across a garden and lounge, with breakfast and breakfast in room among the options. Canoe and fishing sit alongside a nearby beach, and horse back riding, skiing and a picnic area extend the day outdoors. Family rooms, a kitchen and free parking support longer stays, and pets are allowed. A 3-star property for guests who want a rural setting with plenty to do on site.
See Hidden Valley Bed and BreakfastCabins Over Crag Lake
Km Post 42 Tagish Road Box 141, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereCabins Over Crag Lake sits at Km Post 42 on Tagish Road, and the name is the programme: cabins by a lake, with canoe and fishing available and a terrace and garden to sit in. Kitchens, kitchenettes, a refrigerator and microwave let guests self-cater, while a fireplace and jacuzzi add comfort indoors. Family rooms, free parking and free wifi are included, and pets are allowed. It suits families and longer stays that want space and water nearby.
See Cabins Over Crag LakeBoréale Ranch
1827 South Klondike Highway, Whitehorse, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereBoréale Ranch on the South Klondike Highway combines a 3-star stay with spa and swimming pool on site, a rarity among these hotels. A bar, games room, lounge and terrace fill the evenings, and a fireplace warms the indoor hours. Special diets are catered for, luggage storage and express check-in ease arrivals, and free parking and free wifi are included. It suits guests who want recreation and facilities on the property itself rather than a simple room.
See Boréale RanchHotel Carmacks
Klondike Hwy Carmacks Yt Y0b 1C0 Canada, Whitehorse, Canada
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Carmacks is a 3-star address on the Klondike Hwy in Carmacks, listed here under Whitehorse. Air conditioning and carpeted rooms with a private bath, desk, alarm clock and coffee cover the essentials, and cleaning keeps things tidy. A bar and banquet space handle drinks and group meals without leaving the property, while the ATM and copy service cover small practical needs. It suits travellers and small groups who want their stops and services in one place.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Resort & SPA | ★★★ | 4.9 | 289 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Southern Lakes Resort | ★★★ | 4.8 | 110 | Yes | – | – |
| Raven Inn Whitehorse | ★★★ | 4.4 | 304 | – | Yes | – |
| Skky Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 390 | – | – | – |
| Yukon Inn | ★★★ | 3.7 | 331 | – | Yes | – |
| Town and Mountain Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 138 | Yes | – | – |
| Triple B Bed n Breakfast | ★★★ | 4.9 | 18 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins Over Crag Lake | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Boréale Ranch | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Carmacks | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For aurora and quiet
Northern Lights Resort & SPA, Southern Lakes Resort, Cabins Over Crag Lake and Boréale Ranch all sit outside the city, away from streetlights. Guest ratings run from 4.8 to 4.9 at the first two.
Northern Lights Resort & SPA · Southern Lakes Resort · Cabins Over Crag Lake · Boréale Ranch
For walking to dinner
Town and Mountain Hotel on Main Street, Yukon Inn on 4Th Ave and Raven Inn on Keish Street are the downtown addresses on this list. If you want to walk to a restaurant, site guidance is to stay downtown proper, and these three are the rooms that let you do it. Raven Inn carries a 4.4 guest rating from 304 reviews.
For families
Southern Lakes Resort, Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast and Cabins Over Crag Lake all list family rooms. The first adds a private beach, canoe and picnic area; Hidden Valley has a kitchen, cot and sofa bed; Cabins Over Crag Lake offers a kitchenette and a jacuzzi. All three are rural, so a car comes with the choice.
Southern Lakes Resort · Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast · Cabins Over Crag Lake
For the highest ratings
Northern Lights Resort & SPA holds a 4.9 guest rating from 289 reviews, and Triple B Bed n Breakfast also scores 4.9, from 18 reviews. Both are small-scale and outside the downtown core, so pick them for the review scores rather than for a walkable location.
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Whitehorse sprawls along both sides of the Yukon River, with the Alaska Highway strip — Two Mile Hill Road and the Alaska Highway — carrying the box stores and highway motels. Site guidance divides the city usefully: staying anywhere in the city works if you are using it as a base for aurora viewing, Kluane trips or the Dempster, because you will be in a car most of the time anyway. If you want to walk to a restaurant, stay downtown proper. The airport hotels on the escarpment are convenient for early flights and useless for anything else. Winter here is dark and cold but functional — the city runs, buses run, restaurants stay open.
When to go
Aurora viewing at Fish Lake Road runs September through April: head 15 minutes southwest until you are past the last streetlight, park at a pullout, kill the engine and wait. It is free but requires a car, warm clothes and no cloud cover. Winter in Whitehorse is dark and cold but functional, with the city, buses and restaurants all running. Miles Canyon and the historic tramway trail should not be attempted in icy conditions.
Things to do near Whitehorse
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- Engineering for Nature: The Whitehorse Fishway & Salmon Ladder
- Getting to Downtown Whitehorse: By Road, Bus and Air
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Questions, answered
Can I stay in Whitehorse without a car?
Only if you pick a downtown address. Town and Mountain Hotel on Main Street, Yukon Inn on 4Th Ave and Raven Inn on Keish Street are the walkable options on this list. The rural shoulder properties and Skky Hotel on the Alaska Highway assume you are driving.
Which hotels are best for aurora viewing?
Site guidance says staying anywhere in the city works, since you will be in a car most of the time. Northern Lights Resort & SPA, Southern Lakes Resort, Cabins Over Crag Lake and Boréale Ranch are the rural addresses here, away from the highway strip. Fish Lake Road viewing runs September through April and needs clear skies.
How long should I stay in Whitehorse?
Site guidance suggests two days for the city itself — MacBride Museum, Miles Canyon, Takhini Hot Springs, a good dinner. If you are using it as a base for Kluane, Tombstone or aurora chasing, five to seven days makes sense. Any less and you are just driving.
Which hotels suit families?
Southern Lakes Resort, Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast and Cabins Over Crag Lake all list family rooms. Southern Lakes adds a private beach, canoe and picnic area; Hidden Valley has a kitchen, cot and sofa bed; Cabins Over Crag Lake has a kitchenette and jacuzzi.
Are the highest-rated hotels downtown?
No. Northern Lights Resort & SPA scores 4.9 from 289 reviews and Triple B Bed n Breakfast 4.9 from 18 reviews, and both are outside the downtown core. The top-rated downtown room on this list is Raven Inn Whitehorse at 4.4 from 304 reviews.
What is there to do around Whitehorse?
The city itself covers MacBride Museum, Miles Canyon and Takhini Hot Springs. Miles Canyon has a suspension bridge off Miles Canyon Road and a 6 km trail past the old gold rush horse tramway remains, with exposed cliffside sections not to attempt in icy conditions.
Where do the highway motels sit?
The Alaska Highway strip, including Two Mile Hill Road, is where the box stores and highway motels sit. Skky Hotel on the Alaska Highway is the listed hotel there, rated 4.2 from 390 reviews. Airport hotels on the escarpment are convenient for early flights and useless for anything else.