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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Whistler
17 stays · 10 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Whistler are the natural fit for a resort where groups and families arrive with ski or bike gear and stay for a week or more. A kitchen, a separate living area and somewhere to dry equipment matter more here than in most destinations, and the format also suits long stays for seasonal work.
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Where to stay in Whistler
Whistler Village
- first-time visitors
- ski and bike access
- car-free stays
Whistler Village is the main base area at the foot of the Village Gondola. It was designed around a pedestrian Main Street Village Stroll and an elevated covered walkway system, with vehicles kept to the outside of the developed area, and it has shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The Village Shuttles, routes 4 and 5, run at no charge.
Stays in or near Whistler Village
- Carleton Lodge · in the area
- Whistler Blackcomb VR at Town Plaza · about 300 m away
- The best ski in ski out two bedroom condo at Aspens · about 800 m away
- Private Residences at the Cascade Lodge · about 300 m away
Upper Village and Blackcomb
- skiers
- families
- quieter evenings
Upper Village sits at the base of Blackcomb, where Wikipedia places the Blackcomb Gondola. Wikivoyage describes Village North (Blackcomb Village), built around the old base of Blackcomb, as smaller than the main village but with a number of restaurants and hotels. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola links Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top.
Stays in or near Upper Village and Blackcomb
- The best ski in ski out two bedroom condo at Aspens · in the area
- Carleton Lodge · about 700 m away
- Whistler Blackcomb VR at Town Plaza · about 700 m away
- Best ski in ski out condo at Whistler · in the area
Whistler Creekside
- skiers
- local feel
- long stays
Creekside is built around the original gondola on the south side of Whistler Mountain, according to Wikivoyage, and Wikipedia lists the Creekside Gondola among the resort's five gondolas. It is one of the resort's separate neighbourhoods rather than part of the main village, so check the bus or Valley Trail route to the shops you will use.
Stays in or near Whistler Creekside
- Legends Whistler, by Lodging Ovations · about 200 m away
- Evolution Whistler, by Lodging Ovations · about 200 m away
- First Tracks Lodge, by Lodging Ovations · about 300 m away
- Lake Placid Lodge by Whiski Jack · about 200 m away
Function Junction
- local services
- longer stays
Function Junction is the area the Resort Municipality describes as Whistler's primary location for light industrial, service commercial and hardware and household-goods retail, serving local businesses and residents. It is separate from the gondola bases, so it suits longer stays where you will use the bus or Valley Trail to reach the lifts.
Getting around Whistler
Vancouver International Airport is the main gateway, about 2 to 2.5 hours away by road on the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), according to Wikivoyage. Coach operators including Epic Rides and YVR Skylynx run the route, and Wikivoyage also lists the Whistler Shuttle. Wikipedia puts Whistler about 125 km north of Vancouver, and a hire car is an alternative if you want flexibility.
Local transit is run through a partnership between the Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Transit and operated by Whistler Transit Ltd. Buses run from 5.20am to 3am daily, with expanded winter service. The Valley Trail network connects most of the resort's neighbourhoods by paved paths, according to Wikivoyage, so walking and cycling are practical outside the winter months.
Living in Whistler for longer
Because the village is largely pedestrian, a stay in or near Whistler Village means you can leave the car parked for most days. Creekside and Function Junction are separate districts, so check the bus or Valley Trail route to the nearest shops before choosing a base for several weeks.
Wikivoyage notes that Whistler Public Library on Main Street offers free internet access and the Whistler Health Care Centre provides urgent and emergency care during its daily opening hours. For longer assignments or seasonal work, serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
When to visit Whistler
Whistler has cold, wet winters with significant snowfall and cloud cover, and warm, somewhat dry summers, according to Wikipedia. Average annual snowfall is about 419 cm and Wikipedia counts around 11 days a year above 30 degrees Celsius. Wikivoyage says winter daytime temperatures average about 0 degrees Celsius with snow typically present from December to April.
The resort opens on the fourth weekend of November and operates until late April, with Blackcomb Glacier skiing offered for a few hours a day from mid-June to early August. In summer, mountain biking is the main draw on Whistler Blackcomb, and Wikivoyage also mentions alpine hiking and golf courses in the valley. Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics as the Host Mountain Resort.
Whistler is a resort municipality about 125 km north of Vancouver, in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains. The 2021 census recorded 13,982 permanent residents plus an estimated 3,241 seasonal residents, and over two million visitors arrive each year for skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking in summer. The main choice is between the village bases, which sit by the gondolas, and quieter neighbourhoods up and down the valley. Read what is an aparthotel for background, and see the Canada hub for other destinations.
Long-stay tips for Whistler
Of the 17 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
17 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 79 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel brands in Whistler
Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Fraser (1).
Other cities in Canada
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Mont-Tremblant, Mississauga, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stay in Whistler?
Whistler Village is best for first visits and car-free stays. Upper Village suits Blackcomb skiers, while Creekside is quieter with its own gondola.
How do I get from Vancouver airport to Whistler?
Wikivoyage lists coach services such as Epic Rides and YVR Skylynx, plus shuttles, with a journey of about two to two and a half hours on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Do I need a car in Whistler?
Not in the main village, which is pedestrian, and Whistler Transit buses run from 5.20am to 3am daily. A car can help for day trips along Highway 99.
When does the ski season run in Whistler?
According to Wikivoyage the resort opens on the fourth weekend of November and operates until late April.
Is Whistler worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Mountain biking is a major draw, and Wikivoyage describes summer days as quite warm, reaching the high 20s Celsius.
How many aparthotels are there in Whistler?
We currently list 17 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Whistler.
Do aparthotels in Whistler have kitchens?
17 of the 17 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Whistler have a washing machine?
8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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