Looking for a wellness escape that merges adventure with restfulness? Nita Lake Lodge is the perfect retreat. As a wellness spaces consultant, I carefully select locations that provide the perfect blend of fitness, serenity and holistic healing. Nita Lake Lodge checks all the boxes.
Gracing the tranquil shores of Nita Lake in Whistler, British Columbia is this elegant 77-suite mountain retreat. It’s located about two hours north of Vancouver in the majestic setting of this popular ski resort town.
With its picturesque mountain and lake views, the Nita Lake Lodge welcomes you with soothing, muted rustic chic decor – a favorite style of mine. It’s less than a 10 minute drive from Whistler Village, where the action is, and the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the Village.
I stayed in a spacious corner studio suite with a balcony while visiting in early September. It was a perfect time to visit – fewer tourists, lower room rates, gorgeous scenery, and excellent weather with a hint of fresh autumnal scents in the air.
The supremely comfortable pillowtop mattress and placid surroundings ensured a nourishing sleep after a long day researching Whistler’s wellness hotels, restaurants and spas, which you’ll find in this video. My room had a spacious bathroom that included a double soaker tub and glass-enclosed rain shower.
While there are restaurants at Nita Lake Lodge – The Den, Fix Cafe, and Cure Lounge & Patio, I opted to pick up food at some of the casual nutrition-focused eating establishments in the Village like Green Moustache and Naked Sprout.
One evening, I enjoying dining on a bench overlooking the tranquil lake. Dinner came from the health-oriented fast food chain, Freshii– a nutritious wrap-up to a busy day!
My room had a decent size kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, and dishes.
More elements that make the Nita Lake Lodge a top notch wellness hotel are their amenities. In winter, they offer complimentary fat bikes (off-road bicycle with oversized tires), snowshoes, toboggans and ski lockers.
In summer/fall, you can hop on the lake in one of their complimentary canoes, paddleboards or kayaks. I opted to go kayaking – one of the highlights of my exceptional stay! There were only three other vessels on the lake the first afternoon I was there and it was so incredibly peaceful. The following morning, I went kayaking on the calming waters and had the whole lake to myself. Pure bliss!
Nita Lake Lodge also offers complimentary tennis rackets, basketballs and cruiser bikes. I took an invigorating ride on one of the bikes on the extensive valley trail, part of which skirted Nita Lake. The trail is flat in some areas but you get a bit of a workout on the hillier parts.
This hotel has a small fitness centre complete with motivational sayings donning the electric green walls. You have your choice of cardio machines, free weights, and weight machines.
Plus, there are a cozy outdoor hot tub and small plunge pool.
Capping off the wellness experience is the Spa at Nita Lake Lodge whose services include massages, scrubs, body treatments, and medical aesthetics.
Also on offer are rooftop hot tubs, a refreshing eucalyptus steam room, and a small relaxation lounge.
Ready to unwind? With so many great wellness amenties on offer, a getaway to the Nita Lake Lodge will surely leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!
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I’m thankful you dropped by. Wishing you a healthy week!
