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River Retreat Kananaskis

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Luxury Room, Mountain View
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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288139 658 Ave W, Longview, AB, T0L 1H0
  • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Chain Lakes Provincial Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Maggie's Diner
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room, Mountain View

Luxury Room, Mountain View

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

About the area

What's nearby

  • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site - 35 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Chain Lakes Provincial Park - 57 min drive - 81.0 km
  • Highwood Golf And Country Club - 60 min drive - 71.7 km
  • Maggie's Diner - 60 min drive - 72.7 km
  • George Lane Park - 61 min drive - 73.0 km

About this property

River Retreat Kananaskis

Beachfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour fitness center
River Retreat Kananaskis offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a private beach, a lazy river, a hot tub, and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Kananaskis Wellness and Conference has 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a lazy river and a hot tub. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
River Retreat Kananaskis has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Lazy river

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: CAD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Spa fee: CAD 50.00 per person, per stay
  • Firewood fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: CAD 50.00 per person, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • Lending library access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CAD 25.00 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50.00
  • Hot tub fee: CAD 50 per stay
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50.00
  • Firewood fee: CAD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

River Retreat Kananaskis Longview
River Retreat Kananaskis Bed & breakfast
River Retreat Kananaskis Bed & breakfast Longview

River Retreat Kananaskis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was qui
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

weekend getaway

beautiful place , clean quiet relaxing . Amazing owners .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna

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

Kananaskis getaway

Beautiful property. Owners very friendly. Delicious home cooked food. A piece of paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most unique, beautiful stays we have had, even after going to Greece. We felt so welcome , and all the special touches are truly made with love! We will definitely be back to stay longer. Thanks Jaxy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025