BEST Lodging in Kelowna

The population of Kelowna is approximately 100,000. Greater Kelowna, which includes Kelowna, Peachland, Westbank and Winfield has a total population of around 140,000.

Kelowna offers all the amenities and conveniences of a larger community but has all of the charm and warmth of a smaller town. The city itself rests right on the shores of Okanagan Lake. There are other lakes, hills and the full spectrum of recreational activities within minutes of downtown by car.

Water sport opportunities abound as Okanagan Lake stretches 114 miles and is up to 1000 feet deep in some parts. Boating, water-skiing, windsurfing, swimming, snorkeling and fishing await you by day and there are great restaurants and even a world class casino to keep you entertained at night.

The Okanagan Valley boasts 40 golf courses. 10 of these are within a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna. Lush greens stand out against the majestic mountain back drop.

Also know as "British Columbia's Ski Country", the region offers, beautiful mountain vistas and abundant snowfall, fabulous helicopter skiing, cross-country trails and seemingly endless snowmobile terrain waiting to be explored. There are four major Ski resort destinations in the Okanagan - Sun Peaks, Silver Star Mountain, Big White and Apex Mountain, plus three community-based ski resorts - Mt. Baldy , Harper and Phoenix Mountains. 

No trip to the Kelowna area would be complete without stopping in and visiting the areas many wineries. The Okanagan climate and setting provide perfect conditions for wine grapes. Spectacular Okanagan lake views and Great Canadian wines make Kelowna a breathtaking vineyard destination.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, golf, ski, play on the beach or just relax, Kelowna offers the BEST of everything. There are lodging accommodations in Kelowna of all types to fit all budgets. You can stay at the BEST Bed and Breakfast in Kelowna or the BEST Hotel in Kelowna or any one of several other properties that have earned the BEST OF Kelowns designation. There are also hundreds of shops and places to eat, drink, play and relax. You can choose from a wide range of touring, recreation, shopping, eating as well as accommodations.

For the BEST lodging in Kelowna as well as restaurants, entertainment,  real estate information, services and community events, click on to the category of your choice below and start planning your trip to beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.