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Helmcken Falls Lodge

3.0 of 5
Wells Gray Park, Clearwater, British Columbia V0E 1N0, Canada
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Kelowna BC Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Besides having a difficult name to remember the price charged for one night here seems high. But one night can be enough to see all the sights and wildlife which are close to the road. The road in from clearwater is paved, scenic and takes about 20 min. Once there the lodge itself seems home built but the rooms are... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

This hotel is in a fantastic location, there is no doubting that. It is a fair way off the main road and well in to the National Park but oh boy is it disappointing. We arrived after a long day of travelling, food options here are very limited and if they aren't for you there is a long drive back... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Arrived as a party of 8 adults, after driving 4hours to be offered lemonade and crisps!! Alarm bells should have rung then - rooms were dark, very tired bedlinen and worn, and in someplaces dirty.Not the most hospitable welcome especially after the previous 3 accomodations we had stayed in. HF is isolated and a good 25 mins drive from Clearwater... More

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Nottingham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2012

The lodge is just outside Wells Gray Park, which means its a good 35km from Clearwater. This means any trip into town for a meal involves a fairly long, if pleasant, drive. We ate in Clearwater (warned by previous reviewers) and arrived after 9pm, and were given the impression the owner had either almost given up on us arriving at... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

After spending 1 night here on our way to Jasper, our feelings are quite mixed. The setting is beautiful, we had the chance to spot a bear not far from the lodge and sweet hummingbirds just outside the reception; staff was friendly and gave us some good advice on where to have a walk to try to see some mooses... More

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KAMLOOPS
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This is our third year going to this fantastic lodge Rooms and Meals were great. Cross country skiing for 22 km then back to lodge for a relaxing dinner Not sure what others expected but if you are wanting a great get away at a fantastic price this is it. Thank you to the staff for making it such a... More

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

We stayed for one night en route from Jasper to Whistler and having read previous reviews expected the average standard of sleeping accommodation, worn and tired might be a good description. If as indicated in a previous review, the rooms are being upgraded piecemeal, thats understandable. The welcome was good our main concern was the food. Average dinner but expensive.... More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

Having been to Wells Grey before, but always in rush mode, we decided to stay a few days before travelling on to Vancouver. I needed to find a place of peace to recharge, so on a whim, we decided to stay at Helmcken Falls Lodge. What a treat! Our Welcome was fabulous and at first I wondered if this was... More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

The hotel is situated in a beautiful scenery, with the Wells Gray Park just minutes away. The rooms were very basic and outdated. Service and dinner were ok.

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Vancouver, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

We had stayed here a while back in the winter, and thought it good value, so decided to try it in the summer. Front desk staff was very helpful and offered recommendations on hikes. Overall, 'deluxe room' was satisfactory, but contained only 2 double beds, washroom and small table with two chairs. There was no fridge, tv, phone, or any... More

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Additional Information about Helmcken Falls Lodge

Also Known As:
Helmcken Falls Hotel Clearwater
Helmcken Falls Hotel
Address: Wells Gray Park, Clearwater, British Columbia V0E 1N0, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Clearwater
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 13 Speciality lodging in Clearwater
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

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