Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
Jan 6, 2010
over the years my wife and I have stayed at many places on Blackcomb or in the
Village. While handy, typically most are crowded, active and noisy and you have
to cram into the hot tub. The village restaurants are typical of any resort -
good but not great value.
The Edgewater Lodge is everything those resorts are not. It is quiet, peaceful,
has a spectacular view and a great restaurant. Rooms are not ultra lux but clean
and comfortable. Each room has a huge picture window with a view across the lake
to both mountain faces - spectacular even at night when you can see the lights
of the snow cats grooming the hills. With only a handful of rooms this is the
perfect escape - only minutes away from Whistler but in many respects a world
away.
We will be back soon.
Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
Dec 21, 2009
My daughter was married at the Edgewater and we can't say enough good things
about the facility and the staff. This is the perfect spot for a small wedding.
They were able to accommodate both families and were available for every
request. The food at the reception was exceptional and the Belgian Chocolate
wedding cake was one of the best desserts I've had! The staff helped make a very
special time even more memorable with their caring attention to every detail.
Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
Nov 18, 2009
We stayed at Edgewater during the second leg of our honeymoon trip, following a
recommendation from friends. It didn't disappoint! Coming from Vancouver, the
lodge couldn't have been more of a contrast from the hustle and bustle of the
cosmopolitan city. It's in a quite, idyllic, location. It's romantically rustic,
fairly anonymous but friendly, atmosphere is it's charm. (If you're into your
5-star monstrosity of a hotel with opulent furnishings it isn't for you.) The
rooms all look out at the lake, and the windows are large to maximise the view /
light. It's comfortable with all the amenities you'll need, with the bonus of a
plentiful breakfast included in the price. We ate dinner at the restaurant once
during our 2-night stay, and the food lived up to the beautiful situation of the
restaurant - and I'm quite a foodie! The hot-tub over looking the lake was a
treat!
An activity centre is within a 2-minute walk from the lodge which offers boating
/ canoeing / horse-riding trips. We did an hours canoeing on the lake first
thing one beautiful morning, and it couldn't have been lovelier! My husband was
particularly fascinated at getting up close to the the small sea planes which
take off and land on the lake (although at the time I was more concerned with
staying upright in the canoe!). Don't be worried by these though, they're not
very noisy and only run during sociable hours!
Whistler is only a couple of km's down the road. A lovely resort, but I actually
enjoyed staying out of the town at the very reasonably priced Edgewater Lodge,
which I'd recommend to anyone.
Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
Sept 4, 2009
We needed to spend the night in Whistler while completing a project. We travel
with our dog and I had researched dog-friendly accommodations in Whistler the
night before.
We had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant. Extremely good value for the
quality. Loved every bite.
After dinner we spent some time in the hottub, relaxing after our hard day's
work. Had a tasty breakfast (coffee, juice, fruit, yogourt, granola,
toast, hardboiled eggs) and set off well satisfied with our stay.
King-sized bed with nightstands and bedside lamps. TV with cable. I didn't use
my laptop, but apparently there is WIFI. The decor is not opulent, by any means,
but more of a somewhat rustic cottage feel. It was clean, cosy and comfortable.
Lots of space to hang your things.
The staff was welcoming and friendly. We were given room 1, which was the
closest to the hot tub. All the rooms have outside entrances connected by a
covered porch. The room was a good size, with a lovely window seat that looked
out on the lake.
Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
July 20, 2009
Our group booked ten of the twelve rooms at the lodge in late June, and we were
not disappointed with our stay. Even though the weather was rainy and overcast,
the views of Whistler and Blackcomb were stunning. It was comfortable and
rewarding to simply sit in the window seat and read a book and feel close to
nature. Karina, in the office, gave service above and beyond, recommending
activities to do in the damp weather, making arrangements for our lake to lake
canoe experience, making sure we were comfortable in our accommodations, eager
to help in any way possible.
Our mornings started with a delicious continental breakfast which included fresh
baked pastries, fruit, yogurt, juices, etc. (much better than most we have
experienced in our travels) served in the cozy dining room - with a view,
naturally. Our group was able to enjoy an unhurried meal before starting off on
our day's activities.
The dining staff was very accommodating in setting up our table for 16 adults
and two very young children, and everyone raved about their entrees as well as
desserts.
Our room was quite comfortable; we enjoyed the rustic feel of the entire lodge.
We were away from the bustle of the village, yet close enough to drive to in a
matter of minutes.
My husband and I liked the solitude Edgewater provided.
My husband found Edgewater Lodge while surfing the web for a place to go with
several hiking friends and family members. He was in contact with Kylie numerous
times over the course of 10 months and always found her to be extremely cordial
and helpful in setting up our block of rooms.
We have already recommended the lodge to friends and will continue to do so! We
had a wonderful four days that we will remember for years to come.
Guests Review about the Edgewater Lodge at Whistler
Jul 11, 2009
Stayed 2 nights at the Edgewater as part of a wedding. The views are stunning
from the rooms and the main dining area. The wedding on the lawn at the edge of
the lake was breathtaking.
However, the rooms are very tired and lacking air conditioning. The main items
that I would replace are the beds (quite firm), bedding (showing age), curtains
(black out drapes would be nice), shower curtain (almost opaque), lighting (very
dim). Given the cost of the hotel in peak summer season, I would have expected a
hotel more in keeping with others in that price range. Do not try to sleep in
past 9AM, if the light coming through the venetian blinds doesn't get you, then
the heat will! |
