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Chameleon Hotel

2.5 star property
Ski-in/ski-out property with free breakfast in Castlegar

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Guests can enjoy a festive winter wonderland atmosphere in our outdoor area.
Cozy space with a staircase, fireplace, and festive touches.
Compact kitchen with a modern design, featuring a refrigerator, table, and cabinet.
Cozy room with a kitchenette area, featuring a dining table, microwave, and coffee maker.
Enjoy a compact room with a dining table, window with blinds, kitchenette, and air conditioning unit.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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330 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N1G5
  • Stephenville Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Castlegar City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kootenay Gallery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a desk, chair, and wardrobe in a compact room with a window and wall-mounted painting.

Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

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Relax in a serene space with a large floral painting, a comfortable bed, and a cozy nightstand.

Comfort Studio

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

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Relax in this serene space with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, and a comfortable chair.

Economy Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Relax in a cozy space with a single bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, table, and lamp.

Panoramic Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a floral-patterned bed, a comfortable chair, and a small table for relaxation.

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, plus a bathroom with a shower.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

About the area

Castlegar

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

What's nearby

  • Stephenville Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CPR Station Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castlegar City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kootenay Gallery - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Castlegar Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cartwright's Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cuisine of India - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lion's Head Pub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Chameleon Hotel

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

This Castlegar property 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Moldovan, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Urdu

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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
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 19 2025 to August 24 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from August 19 2025 to August 24 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the property will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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

Chameleon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 207 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ken

I'm adding this because travelocity won't let me submit my rankings without something in this box. :(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

satnam

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

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want to find a place where there is no sleep this is the place, everything makes noises and you can hear everyone, place is very outdated place with moldy smells and old and cringy bathroom, they kick you out by 10 am, so no chance to try to recuperate from the sleepless night I would never stay here ever again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minwoo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Folks, quiet Stay but needs major Reno.

The people who worked there were lovely and helpful the the hotel needs to be updated and hopefully they will do so as they can afford to but the actual room was clean and tidy and the the mattress was comfortable. And it was $40 a night cheaper than anything else. The hotel was in the old downtown core of Castlegar and had several good restaurants and a pharmacy almost next door. Even though it was “downtown” it was really quite quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael, Cranbrook

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Classic, large family-owned Chamelon hotel

It is worth calling the hotel directly, this is a small town and staffing hours are very thin as hotel employees juggle other jobs. However, they are super welcoming and made our check-in incredibly smooth, even at 11pm. Continental, serve-yourself breakfast was included near the front desk, where the coffee maker is located (not in the room). Downsides were the mattress (soft, I like firm), poor sound proofing I suspect, creaky floors- the building is very old. The latter could be a plus. Very fresh smell, silky sheets, newly renovated room, mini fridge for less than $100/night. So happy I chose it. Next time I would book with the hotel directly, I think the price is the same.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they did not stay there was real bad If I was Expedia I would remove from you list
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected but that's not a bad thing!

It was a weird experience, in general but it was very quiet and really clean is spite of the age of everything! It was pretty cool overall tho, and the staff was quite nice as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karandeep

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated. The air-conditioning was not sufficient for the room. The room was clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jazmine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

Fantastic little hotel

Charming little hotel in the heart of Castlegar. The owner greeted me and got me checked in. She was very nice and personable. She offered me croissants and other baked goods for breakfast. I wish I had spent more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Sudharsanan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Unique hotel Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Francis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Despite a good price, would not stay again even if it was free. This place seemed a bit outdated from the exterior but we kept optimistic as maybe it had some unique charm/character. The inside is still quite 'vintage' which creates some interesting character, but the overall condition made it a terrible stay. The hallways had a very strange smell - like mould masked in cleaning chemicals. The room was only slightly better. The toilet and sink mainly seemed to have been kept clean, but the soap dispenser had an alarmingly large amount of dirty build-up. The shower curtain had mould all over the bottom of it. The bed covering smelled of dirty bodies and odors. The floor would sink underfoot in places, like it's rotting away. Breakfast was a few pieces of fruit, a few things in a mini-fridge to help yourself to, and a dirty coffeepot. Pretty bad time.