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Prestige Lakeside Resort WorldHotels Elite

701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, CA
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Prestige Lakeside Resort WorldHotels Elite is a 4-star Best Western property located in the heart of Nelson, BC. The hotel sits centrally within walking distance of major attractions—just 4 minutes on foot from the Nelson & District Community Complex and 7 minutes from Touchstones Museum. With 101 guest rooms and 6 suites, the property serves as a full-service destination for both leisure and business travelers.

Each of the 101 air-conditioned guest rooms includes a flat-screen television, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms feature in-room safes, coffee and tea makers, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5, reflecting well-appointed accommodations.

Dining options include Port 701, a family restaurant with a bar and lounge serving local and international cuisine. A coffee shop and café are also on-site. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee. The property operates one restaurant and one bar/lounge.

Recreational and wellness amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. A hair salon, concierge services, and complimentary wireless internet are available throughout the property. The hotel features conference space totaling 10,000 square feet with one meeting room, along with a business center and banquet facilities. For outdoor recreation, the resort offers free bicycles, kayaking and rowing on-site, and direct water access via a dock and walkway to the water.

The property is positioned 0.4 miles from Lakeside Park and Bodhi Day Spa. Kootenay Lake and numerous outdoor pursuits—hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and rock climbing—are nearby. Castlegar Airport is approximately 40 kilometers south via Highway 3A. Overall guest ratings stand at 4.4 out of 5 across 1,001 reviews, with 76.5% recommending the property.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs up to 80 pounds are welcome; maximum two dogs per room. Pets must remain leashed in common areas and cannot be left unattended in rooms unless crated. Service animals are exempt from fees. The property is smoke-free, offers free self-parking, and features wheelchair-accessible facilities including pathways, parking, registration, pool, and restaurant.

Location & nearby attractions

Prestige Lakeside Resort, WorldHotels Elite is centrally located in Nelson, a 4-minute walk from Nelson & District Community Complex and 7 minutes by foot from Touchstones Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lakeside Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bodhi Day Spa.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Nelson Streetcar #23 - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nelson & District Community Complex - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kootenay River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Touchstones Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lakeside Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bodhi Day Spa - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Tea Garden Salon & Spa - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Baldface Lodge - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kootenay Lake - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Cottonwood Falls Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Big Orange Bridge - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The Cube Climbing Centre - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Granite Pointe Golf Club - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi

The nearest major airport is Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 41.5 km / 25.8 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Port 701, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Nelson? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

From Castlegar Airport: drive south on highway 3A for 40km to Nelson.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary parking included with every stay. Please notify us if you require parking for an oversize vehicle such as a semi-truck or bus.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • 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
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Dogs under 80 pounds
  • other pets at the discretion of hotel management. Pets must be on leashes at all times in the hotel and not left alone in guestrooms. If a pet is left unattended it must be in its crate. Owners are responsible for any costs associated with room damage or complaints by other guests.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 10.0 per day<

Know before you go

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).