Imagine having to walk 1.5 km with your whole family in ski boots trying to carry your skis and poles all while making sure you don't lose any gloves, goggles or helmets. Almost impossible, right? Walking in ski boots is annoying enough as it is. Add a few crying kids and 4 more pairs of skis - it's a nightmare waiting to happen.
But, lucky for you, if you choose the right hotel with the right location this can stay a thing of your nightmares. Here are the top 5 family friendly hotels in Whistler - summer or winter - and what they have to offer.
1. Pan Pacific Village Centre
Pan Pacific Village Centre is in the heart of the village and about a 10 minute walk to the lifts. The valet and gear storage is located at the Pan Pacific Mountainside just steps from the Whistler Village and Excalibur gondolas so you don’t have to carry your gear through the village.
The Village Centre is in a much quieter location than Mountainside but still within walking distance of the entire village which is why it’s more recommended for families.
2. Four Seasons Resort
The Four Seasons is in the Upper Village about 500m to the Blackcomb Gondola and 1km to Whistler Village. If you don’t feel like walking, you can take the complimentary shuttle from right outside the front door. The ski concierge is located right at the base of Blackcomb Gondola.
Art classes available for the kids, a kids welcome amenity, child sized robes and slippers and a seasonal playroom.
3. Legends Creekside
Legends is located at Creekside base about 100m from the Creekside Gondola. Here are you about a 10 minute drive from the main village but you have everything you need within walking distance including restaurants, grocery store, lakes and ski school.
Creekside is the most quiet base and it’s perfect for families. For a small fee you can take a 10 minute shuttle or taxi to explore the main village. Each unit has a washer/dryer and full kitchen. Legends is your home away from home.
4. The Westin Resort and Spa
The Westin Resort is located right next to the Whistler Village Gondola - perfect for summer and winter!
All suites have a kitchen so you don’t have to worry about going out for every meal and with laundry on site you will be able to dry your kids wet gloves before heading out onto the mountain the next day.
5. The Hilton
The Hilton Hotel is right in Whistler Village about 300m from the Whistler Village and Excalibur Gondolas. It is in walking distance of the entire village and anything you could possibly need.
Airbnb
Airbnb is the perfect solution if you have a big group or your simply looking for a more "homey" accommodation on your ski trip. Cook at home, relax in your pyjamas and enjoy a cosy after ski in your own private home away from home.
Just be sure that if you're coming in the winter, your Airbnb isn't too far from the lifts!
