Nita Lake Lodge
50°06′ N 123°00′ WBoutique hotel
Nita Lake Lodge suits couples and families who want a spa hotel on a lake in Creekside with the Creekside Gondola close by. It sits 5 km south of Whistler Village, so nights out in the Village run on the hotel shuttle or a car.
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- Meals
- Breakfast buffet at The Den daily from 8 am to 11 am ($39)
- Check-in
- In from 16:00, out by 11:00
- Best for
- Couples, families
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Nita Lake Lodge
Nita Lake Lodge stands on the shore of Nita Lake beside the Whistler train station, and the lodge calls this part of the valley the original Whistler. Suites run from studios to two-level two-bedroom units, and every room has a basalt gas fireplace. The lodge says the One Bedroom Lake View Suite is its most popular, and it looks over the glacier-fed lake. The lodge guarantees a balcony or patio in its one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, so book one of those to sit outside.
Winter guests get free snowshoes and slopeside ski lockers, and skis stay out of the rooms. The lakeside hot tub and plunge pool open from 8 am to 10 pm, and a barrel sauna sits by the water. Self-parking costs $35 a night plus taxes. Dogs are welcome in reserved pet rooms, and the fee of $35 a night plus tax stops after two nights.
In October 2026 The Den was serving breakfast only, and the Lakeside Lounge took over dinner with a three-course fall menu for $38 from 5:30 pm. Fix Cafe opens at 6:30 am for Salt Spring Island Coffee, and Creekbread's wood-fired flatbreads are a short walk away. The lodge says direct bookings for winter made by 30 November save up to 25% and come with a dinner credit.
Highlights
- Every room has a basalt gas fireplace.
- The lakeside hot tub and plunge pool are free for guests from 8 am to 10 pm.
- A courtesy shuttle runs guests to Whistler Village when it has room.
- Nita Lake Lodge says the MICHELIN Guide has given it a Key three years running.
The essentials
- Prices
- The lodge quotes live rates only. Self-parking costs $35 a night plus taxes, and dining and spa guests park free.
- Meals
- Breakfast buffet at The Den daily from 8 am to 11 am ($39); dinner in the Lakeside Lounge; Fix Cafe from 6:30 am to 3 pm
- Amenities
- SpaHot tubPlunge poolSaunaGymRestaurantBarParkingEv chargingPet friendlyFireplaceShuttleWifi
- Best for
- CouplesFamiliesSpa staysDog owners
- Bike rental
- Guests borrow commuter bikes for the Whistler Valley Trail at no charge.
- To the lifts
- Creekside has its own gondola station, which loads for Whistler Mountain in winter, and the lodge keeps free slopeside ski lockers for guests in season.
- Shuttle
- A free courtesy shuttle runs guests to Whistler Village and back when the front desk has space on it.
Quick answers about Nita Lake Lodge
How far is Nita Lake Lodge from Whistler Village?
Nita Lake Lodge is in Creekside, which lies 5 km south of Whistler Village. The lodge runs a free courtesy shuttle to the Village when it has space.
Is Nita Lake Lodge ski-in, ski-out?
No. Nita Lake Lodge is in Creekside, which has its own gondola up Whistler Mountain in winter, and the lodge keeps free ski lockers for guests in season.
Does Nita Lake Lodge allow dogs?
Yes. Nita Lake Lodge reserves pet-friendly rooms, and the pet fee is $35 a night plus tax for no more than two nights.
Are meals included at Nita Lake Lodge?
Nita Lake Lodge: Breakfast buffet at The Den daily from 8 am to 11 am ($39); dinner in the Lakeside Lounge; Fix Cafe from 6:30 am to 3 pm.
What does Nita Lake Lodge have?
Nita Lake Lodge lists spa, hot tub, plunge pool, sauna, gym, restaurant, bar, parking, ev charging, pet friendly, fireplace, shuttle, wifi.
Who is Nita Lake Lodge good for?
Nita Lake Lodge suits couples, families, spa stays, dog owners.
Is Nita Lake Lodge bike-friendly?
Nita Lake Lodge has published no cycling policy. Guests borrow commuter bikes for the Whistler Valley Trail at no charge.
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