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The Approach Hotel

2.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel near Panorama Mountain Ski Area

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, a water park, and a mountainous backdrop.
A golf course with a flagstick, surrounded by dense forests and mountains.
A group of people toasting at a wooden table with a view of a ski lift and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture of mountains.
A large, multi-story building with a wooden deck in front, featuring a covered outdoor seating area and a balcony with wooden railings.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2040 Summit Dr, Panorama, BC, V0A 1T0
  • Place, Panorama Mountain Ski Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Toby Chairlift
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mile 1 Quad Express
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Panorama

Near the slopes.Your stay at this Panorama hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Panorama Mountain Ski Area and Toby Chairlift. Mile 1 Quad Express and Rk Heliski are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Panorama Mountain Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Village Gondola - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Toby Chairlift - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mile 1 Quad Express - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Red Carpet - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cliffhanger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Pine Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alto Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Approach Hotel

Ski-in/ski-out hotel near Panorama Mountain Ski Area
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the onsite 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/café and a grocery/convenience store. 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 childcare (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
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Approach Hotel offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

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)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, 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-authorize 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-authorize 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 each 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

How close is The Approach Hotel to the airport?

The Approach Hotel is 99.3 mi (124-min drive) away from the Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Approach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Approach Hotel.

Does The Approach Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Approach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Approach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Approach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Approach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Approach Hotel have a pool?

The Approach Hotel features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does The Approach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Approach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Approach Hotel to downtown Panorama?

The Approach Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Panorama.

The Approach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 606 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nemat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and location! They even accommodated, so we could stay an extra night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shareen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service & amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility, family friendly. Only minus - no AC and only so so dining close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated room. Older hotel so yes there is some noise. They provided ear plugs but were not necessary. Great ski in/out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and decent mini fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudius

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, Quiet Safe, Will Return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean-Roch

I think the property can be a little bit cleaner. Great view, Hot tub is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ski slopes were very close, Approach Hotel.is right near one of the main chairlifts which was very convenient. What was not convenient was the wxcessive noise every night in the corridors and in the stairwell of the hotel, and the techno rave music coming from the T-Bar pub next door.The thumping bass continued till 2am in the morning. Staff were hard to find to voice my concerns about this, and the noise continued every night into the early hours which ruined what was otherwise a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hard to get to the room. Only one elevator you have to take up then come down a floor with all your luggage. Large group of college kids all around up. Stayed up till 4 very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Delta

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in poor condition- very old, not clean, very thin towels in the bathrooms, all that was provided in the bathroom was a bar of soap. Walls are paper thin- could hear every noise throughout the hotel (they did have ear plugs in the room). Only good thing was the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

Excellent family holiday!!!

There is lots of activities to do at the resort. The rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. There is no ac in the room so I would recommend packing a fan. We loved all the activities right at the resort!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome resort and great affordable hotel! Just wish their was a mini fridge or microwave for bringing some of your own food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed all in one place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

Getaway

Not as quiet as we hoped but lota to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The weekend was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Close to lifts and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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