Stays in Kelowna

Kelowna Discovery suits larger families: the aparthotel has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen, with a balcony and air-conditioning. Children have a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, while the sauna and hot tub are for adults. Tugboat Bay is a 4-minute walk and Lake Okanagan about 600 metres away, so beach days need little planning. Guests give it 9.8, on nine reviews so far.

The Royal Anne Hotel is a three-star downtown Kelowna address, and I would recommend it to families who like to walk. City Park is a ten-minute walk away and the Lake City Casino two blocks, so the area suits adults too. A complimentary continental breakfast and free WiFi take care of the morning, there is a small fitness centre with a sauna, and the Irish pub on site covers an easy dinner. Do not expect a pool.

An indoor swimming pool and a hot tub give children something to do whatever the weather at this La Quinta, and a fitness centre covers the parents. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Pets are welcome. The hotel is 7 km from Kelowna International Airport, so it works for arrival days, with the Okanagan Valley a drive away.

Hyatt Place Kelowna sits in Kelowna city centre, so families can walk to the shops, restaurants and the Okanagan Lake waterfront without moving the car. The indoor pool and hot tub are the evening routine children look forward to, and air-conditioned rooms help in the Okanagan summer heat. The American restaurant serves meals on site when nobody wants to go out again, and pets are welcome. A guest score of 8.6 from 856 reviews points to consistently good stays.

Siesta Suites is an all-suite hotel in Kelowna's Okanagan Mission neighbourhood, so families get more room than a standard hotel room. Children have an indoor pool all year and a seasonal outdoor pool in summer, plus a hot tub. Picnic areas with gas barbecue grills make outdoor dinners easy, and beaches, biking trails and Mission Park Shopping Centre are within walking distance. A guest score of 8.6 from 807 reviews is a strong sign.

Comfort Suites Kelowna has an indoor pool with a waterslide, which settles most debates with children on a rainy afternoon, plus a hot tub for parents. Every room has a microwave and a refrigerator, handy for snacks and simple meals, and breakfast is provided daily. Gyro Beach Park on Okanagan Lake is 8 km away for summer swimming, and Big White Ski Resort is an hour's drive in winter. Rated 8.6 across 728 reviews, I would book it for a family trip in any season.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna East sits off Highway 97, about 6 km from Kelowna city centre and Okanagan Lake. Families get an indoor pool and hot tub for the evenings, a free hot breakfast before heading out, and free Wi-Fi. Pets are accepted, which helps on an Okanagan road trip. The 8.5 score from 548 reviews is reassuring. I would book it as a car-based family base rather than a lakeside stay.

Accent Inns Kelowna gives families two seasons of use: a seasonal outdoor pool for summer days in the Okanagan Valley, and downhill and cross-country skiing within reach in winter. Every room has a refrigerator, handy for snacks and drinks, and the on-site restaurant saves a drive at dinner time. Pets are accepted. I would choose it for families who want a practical, fairly priced base and plan to explore the valley by car.

Coast Capri Hotel is in downtown Kelowna, just blocks from Okanagan Lake, so families can reach the beaches and lakeside paths without much driving. The outdoor pool is a summer favourite for children, and two restaurants plus a coffee shop on site make meals easy at any hour. Rooms have a refrigerator for drinks and snacks, cable TV and free WiFi. Parents can book the spa or use the fitness centre. A guest score of 8.3 from 661 reviews is reassuring.

Park Inn by Radisson Kelowna, 7 km from Kelowna International Airport, gives families a lot under one roof: an indoor pool, a games room for rainy afternoons, a fitness room and a restaurant and bar on site. Rooms are family-friendly and air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome. It makes a convenient base for day trips around the Okanagan Valley. With an 8.2 score from 452 reviews, I would book it for a family road trip.

The year-round heated pool with a water slide is what children will remember here, and it works in every Okanagan season. A daily breakfast buffet with a waffle maker gets the day going without a restaurant hunt, and free coffee sits in the lobby. Kelowna Airport is a 10-minute drive, easy on arrival day. Despite a ski-in/ski-out tag, Big White Ski Resort is a 45-minute drive, so ski families should plan on the car each morning.

Recreation Inn and Suites is a family-owned hotel in Kelowna, and its suites with full kitchens are the main reason families book it. Cooking breakfast and dinner in the room makes a week by Okanagan Lake far easier, and standard rooms still have a microwave and mini-fridge. The seasonal covered barbecue area adds outdoor meals in summer, and rooms are air-conditioned. Pets are welcome. A score of 8.0 from 1,033 reviews points to a reliable, well-run stay.

Dilworth Inn is a straightforward family base in Kelowna, about 9 km from Kelowna International Airport. Family rooms come with air-conditioning, which counts in an Okanagan summer, and a continental breakfast is served daily, so mornings start without a café hunt. Some rooms add a kitchenette with a stovetop and toaster, so ask for one if you plan to cook. The garden and outdoor seating help after a day out. Pets are accepted, and 1,067 reviews average 7.9.

Prestige Beach House sits across from Hot Sands Beach, so summer days on Okanagan Lake start with a short walk. Families also get free use of sporting equipment and board games, an indoor pool and a hot tub for cooler evenings, and on-site dining. Rooms have balconies, and pets are accepted. I would book it for families who want the beach close by and some easy entertainment included, while keeping expectations in line with its 7.8 rating.

Borgata Lodge Resort works well for families in Kelowna who want space to cook and some extras on site. Family rooms have private balconies, air-conditioning and kitchenettes, and the aparthotel adds a family-friendly restaurant, barbecue areas, yoga classes and spa facilities. I recommend it for a practical Okanagan stay with children, especially with an early flight, since Kelowna International Airport is 3 km away. Guests rate it 7.8 from 65 reviews.

Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Center is a three-star hotel with an indoor swimming pool, and I would recommend it to families who drive and want free on-site parking. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned with private bathrooms. The hot tub and fitness center add to the pool, and an on-site restaurant covers dinner. It also has meeting rooms, so it serves business guests as well as leisure stays.

Water is the draw for families at this Kelowna Best Western: an indoor heated mineral pool for children and two outdoor hot tubs for parents, both usable year-round in the Okanagan. The full-service spa gives adults a treat while the kids swim. The on-site restaurant saves a drive at dinner, and Kelowna International Airport is about 10 minutes away, which helps on arrival day. Only some rooms have a small fridge, so request one when booking if you need it.

Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna is a three-star hotel minutes from outdoor activities, and I would recommend it to families who come for the summer. The seasonal outdoor heated pool and the outdoor whirlpool tub are the draw, a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, and rooms have a mini-fridge, coffee maker and flat-screen TV. Pets are welcome and on-site laundry helps on longer trips. The pool is seasonal, so check dates.

Super 8 by Wyndham Kelowna offers family rooms with mountain views, air-conditioning and private bathrooms, which covers the basics for an Okanagan trip. A daily continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free private parking keep costs and logistics simple. There is a hot tub, a lounge and an outdoor seating area, but no pool is listed. The 7.0 score from 489 reviews is middling, so I would book it as a simple base for days out.