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Located just a 2-minute walk from Whistler Village and the lifts of Blackcomb Mountains, this hotel offers a tranquil escape amidst snowy forests and breathtaking skies. A winter stay provides access to a delicious breakfast buffet, ski boot dryers and lockers, fat tire bike rentals, and snowshoe rentals.
Summer guests can enjoy a secure bike vault, bike valet, a bike wash station, and valley trail bike rentals. After a day of adventure, unwind in the heated pool or hot tub or relax with coffee in the lobby. This non-smoking hotel also offers underground parking, housekeeping, and laundry facilities.
For business travelers, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, fax, photocopy, and printing services are available. The beautifully decorated rooms provide a comfortable and relaxing ambiance.
A stay at Aava Whistler Hotel places you in the heart of Whistler, within a 10-minute walk of Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort and Whistler Village Gondola. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Whistler Mountain Bike Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Scandinave Spa Whistler.
Make yourself at home in one of the 192 individually furnished guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Room code: DBL.DX-1
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Room code: ROO.DX-QN
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