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Chameleon Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Castlegar guestrooms with comfy beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a decorative plant.
A staircase with a Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments, a fireplace with a mantel, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink. There is a wall decal with kitchen rules and a small green basket on the countertop.
A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, tables with white tablecloths, and chairs.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a snowman sculpture and Christmas lights.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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330 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N1G5
  • Place, Stephenville Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlegar Station Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Old Castle Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a decorative plant.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A small, tidy room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a painting, and a lamp.

Comfort Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Economy Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Room

A bed with a white bedspread and green pillows, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

Panoramic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Castlegar

In Castlegar .With a stay at this Castlegar hotel, you'll be steps from Stephenville Square and Castlegar Station Museum. Columbia River and Spirit Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stephenville Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Spirit Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castlegar Station Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castlegar City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Old Castle Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MapleMirch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panago Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Chameleon Hotel

Castlegar guestrooms with comfy beds
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Chameleon Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Castlegar hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Chameleon Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per night
  • Breakage deposit: CAD 150.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Chameleon Castlegar
Chameleon Hotel
Chameleon Hotel Castlegar
Hotel Chameleon
Chameleon Hotel Hotel
Chameleon Hotel Castlegar
Chameleon Hotel Hotel Castlegar

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chameleon Hotel to the airport?

Chameleon Hotel is 4.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Castlegar, BC (YCG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chameleon Hotel?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chameleon Hotel on Nov 5, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Chameleon Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chameleon Hotel.

How close is Chameleon Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (16-min drive) from Shoreacres Beach and 14 mi (21-min drive) from Crescent Valley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chameleon Hotel offer free breakfast?

Chameleon Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 5 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Chameleon Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Chameleon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chameleon Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Chameleon Hotel have a pool?

Chameleon Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Chameleon Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Chameleon Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chameleon Hotel to downtown Castlegar?

Chameleon Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Castlegar.

Chameleon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 235 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good place to stay for a night. The front office lady was very warm and helpful. The room was cute. The continental breakfast was good. Muffins, yogurt, coffee, bananas. Simply but yummy. The outside of the building and the interior is a bit rough, but the room itself was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hosts, clean and well kept property located downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
manager on site was very pleasant and we appreciated the included breakfast in the little kitchen aera.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cheap and owner was so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Unique hotel Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a little dark when you first walk in but Caden was very friendly and welcoming and the room was bright and clean! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Owners were helpful in identifying restaurants, attractions & local conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Hotel owners are super friendly and accomodating. Very nice quaint hotel. It was fum to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its unique The bathroom is clean and the staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but clean and quiet. Good value for your money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a classic old school hotel ...
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff; clean and comfortable rooms. The hotel in undergoing some renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay at if you're in the Castlegar area. The owner/manager met me at check-in, and we had a great chat. The room was as advertised, and I enjoyed my short stay. I'd definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is old, the operators have done a nice job updating the rooms and they are comfortable and clean. Helpful front desk. I would stay here again. Very reasonable room rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good owner, laid back, spotless and Covid safe, in the centre of town
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a older building it wasok, the beds were very comfortable. It was one of the better night sleeps I had in a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is not a five star hotel but it is very comfortable and was perfect for my stay. I felt at home there. I met both of the owners and they are both very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean quit and affordable. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning in the room.older place but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the nicest people, right downtown so close to everything. Cool property, i love the vibe. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for the price

Extremely kind and approachable staff. Comfortable beds. Very good value for the price. Only nitpick is that the water pressure in the shower was rather weak
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025