Bear Hill Lodge

Our family of 4 (incl. 2 young adults) shared a Chalet Suite, and it was perfect! Close enough to town that we could walk to nearly all the shops and restaurants, but it had a small kitchenette so we could make quick breakfasts and lunches to pack for our days out doing activities. The grounds are absolutely charming, the beds are super comfy, the units were pristinely clean, and the patio was delightful. There is no AC, but you won't need it in the summer; we are from Texas, it was 95 in Jasper while we were there, and by leaving the windows open and the fans on, we stayed cool even during the day. I would stay here again every time I visit. Strong recommend!

This review is for the Summer Cottage We arrived here on what was almost the hottest day recorded for Jasper at 30°C. After checking in, we drove the car to the front of our Summer Cottage number 12 and opened the front door to be greeted by the most intense heat ever. We opened all the windows and turned the fan they provided on to try and cool the room down. We knew there was no a/c and this was not a problem. Our second day was even hotter at 33°C but by keeping the curtains closed when we were out, this helped a little. If you are considering booking this accommodation, here are some points to note: • The Summer Cottages are small. And when I say small, I mean very small. • There is no storage for clothes - no drawers and a couple of pegs on the wall to hand a couple of items. We were here for 3 nights and I do not recommend this lodge type for any more than one night, 2 at a push. • There is no fridge in this cottage and in the height of the summer, this is not ideal. We found a way round this by filling the recycling bin (from outside the cottage) with ice and putting our bottles of water in it to keep them cool. • The quilt on the bed was the UK equivalent of either a 9 tog or 10.5 tog and is far too heavy. In the summer months, a top sheet and a light(ish) blanket or 2 for the cooler nights would be more than sufficient. We took the quilt out of its cover and used that. Temperatures overnight for us were around mid-teens. • The kettle and cups etc are located on a table near the bathroom door, however, there is no power socket there to use it. The nearest socket is either on the floor where the TV is plugged in, or by the sofa bed (not sure why this is in a room so small) at the end of the room. • There are no power sockets located either side of the bed. Actually, there are very few accessible power sockets located in this cottage. • You need long arms to be able to get the toilet paper. The cottage could be improved by removing the sofa bed and replacing this with a countertop with possibly a small fridge underneath and perhaps some drawers. The kettle would then be more accessible and safer to use. Location wise, the town is a 15-20 minute flat walk. It is also free to park your car on site and on the nearby local roads. There are parking charges the nearer you get to town. All accommodation in Jasper is expensive, as is most of Canada, but I think you get poor value for this cottage against what is provided. However, I would recommend Bear Hill Lodge as a place to stay, but from a value for money point of view, if you are staying more than one night and can afford to, book a different style lodge.

This hotel is perfect. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was practically brand new (unit 42). The LG split AC worked flawlessly as it was warm during my visit. The owners are renovating units throughout the property to make them comfortable year-round (-40 to +40 C), and they did not cut corners. A beautiful fireplace occupied the corner, but I didn't try it out since it's summer. The faucets, fixtures (dimmable kitchen and recessed lights throughout), and materials are all high quality brands. The nightstands were very nice, and proved to be a great place to store items. My unit did include a stove, kitchen sink, pantry, and dishes for two to make your own meals, but we just drove or walked into Jasper to eat. The wall mounted TV worked great. I was even able to mirror from my iPad to stream shows at night. The bathroom sink was on the smaller side and there wasn't much counter space, but the shower and water pressure was excellent. The main office does have one clothes washer and drier. They sell detergent for $1, and can break bills into quarters for the machines. One minor piece of feedback...a full length mirror would be a nice to have for 'fit checks' before heading out.

We were in Signal Cabin 6 and it was wonderful. I need to disclose that we were there Monday July 22nd when Jasper had an emergency evacuation due to wildfire. We had to scramble and pack up at 10pm. The young woman working at the office was outside - calm and composed - collecting keys and told us where to head (Hwy 16 to Valemount) which was critical as we had no idea what to do. I am so happy the cabins were spared from the fire. We loved our two nights prior to the fire. The location was walkable. The cabin was well-appointed and comfortable. We were very happy and I hope when reconstruction of the town begins and visitors return to this beautiful area, that you will consider Bear Hill lodge cabins.

We really enjoyed our stay in a studio cabin at Bear Hill Lodge. It was lovely, with great attention to detail and everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Staff were welcoming and the location was great. It was a nice walk into Jasper with easy access to restaurants, shops and other attractions including the local gallery.

This place is fabulous!!! It's a gorgeous log cabin type of resort but in town!! Excellent location with 15 minutes walk to downtown. Free parking. Excellent WiFi. Laundry also good with nice, new, big machines and reception sell little single use boxes of Tide. Our cabin was No 1 which was newly built. Just gorgeous!! Fabulous shower room, excellent kitchenette with everything you needed, great TV, lovely sitting area and super comfy bed. Everything is so well thought out and so tastefully done. Don't hesitate to book!!