A new 90-room DoubleTree in Kelowna is due to open in October, adding a practical base for Okanagan Lake, wineries, family trips and winter mountain breaks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Kelowna is due to open in October with 90 guest rooms beside Highway 97 North in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The hotel combines an indoor heated pool with waterslides and hot tub with straightforward access to Okanagan Lake, regional wineries and Big White Ski Resort.
Okanagan Lake makes Kelowna a natural leisure base
Kelowna sits on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, putting boating, beaches and waterside days within easy reach of the new hotel. The surrounding valley also gives visitors a large choice of wineries, walking routes and scenic road trips beyond the city itself.
That combination suits LBG readers looking for a holiday where time on the water can be mixed with food, countryside and ordinary family activities. Guests do not need to build the whole trip around a single resort.
The hotel is designed for straightforward family stays
Hilton says the property will offer 90 rooms together with an indoor heated pool, waterslides and a hot tub. Those facilities give families something useful on days when the weather makes the lake or outdoor activities less appealing.
An on-site restaurant and bar will reduce the need to drive for every meal, while a fitness centre adds another practical amenity. The overall offer is closer to an accessible regional holiday hotel than a high-end destination resort.
Highway access opens up more of the Okanagan Valley
The hotel’s Highway 97 North location should make it relatively simple to travel between Kelowna, wineries and other Okanagan destinations by car. Big White Ski Resort is also within the wider leisure catchment, giving the property a role beyond the summer boating season.
For road-trip travellers, that flexibility can be more valuable than staying directly on the waterfront. It allows the same accommodation base to work for lake days, vineyard visits and longer drives through British Columbia.
October opening broadens the shoulder-season choice
Hilton lists October 2026 as the anticipated opening period for DoubleTree by Hilton Kelowna. That timing brings the hotel into the market as autumn travel shifts toward wine-country weekends and then into the winter ski season.
Travellers planning an early stay should confirm the final opening date before making non-refundable arrangements. New hotel schedules can move as fit-out, staffing and final approvals are completed.
Official sources: stories.hilton.com.
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