Kootenay Wild

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
Free self parking
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Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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230 Mountain View Drive, Nelson, BC, V1L 0A7
  • Place, Kootenay River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Balfour Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Balfour Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

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West Arm View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Selkirk Mountain View Master Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 670 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

  • Kootenay River - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Balfour Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Balfour Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park - 16 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Cones - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dock 'N' Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Proctor Village Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lang's Marina & Snack Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • Kooteny Bay Restaurant

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.

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

  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number H085364477

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. 98 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 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

Heidi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like quiet and relax stay, this is the right place to stay. The room is so clean and nice, washroom is so so big.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time there,only place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one word: BEAUTIFUL!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. The hosts are very nice. It’s about a half hour drive to Nelson, but on the bright side, we were also only about 20 mins from Ainsworth Hot Springs in the other direction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic stay. I was there to visit Kaslo Jazz Festival and not expecting anything. But the place was sooo comfortable and quiet. It was such a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I mistakenly believed the property had cooking facilities. Beautiful and excellent otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited earlier in the year. Went to nearby hikes at the lake but during the time we stayed, and visited the hot springs. The hosts were great and attended our needs. Hosts recommended sites and nearby eateries, including showing us the up and coming services to be provided in the future. Had a very nice and pleasant quiet stay, as the suite was nice and large. When we get more time, would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home is beautiful with each suet having a view of Kootenai Lake. We enjoyed sitting on the little patio overlooking the mountains and the lake and breathing the fresh air. The suet was very well appointed with gorgeous floors, lighting, fireplace, luxurious bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful and quiet place, will go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Lake Country

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite spot to stay in the Kootenays
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Everything was PERFECT!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star stay

Incredible stay; we'll certainly be back. Richard was a wonder host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Lake Country

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We love this little gem. Our go to place away from home when we visit the Kootenays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back

They thought of everything - we look forward to coming back! We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, the staff (owner) was super friendly, and there was stuff to do for little kids. The room we stayed in was immaculately clean and we were also welcomed with little chocolates. We had everything we needed and it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house / suite was beautiful. The owner was very nice. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and Comfortable

Very comfortable and roomy. Lovely view. Only downside is about half an hour from Nelson and no restaurants closer than that. But thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Excellent

It was excellent. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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