Coast Capri Hotel stands on Harvey Avenue, the main east-west road through Kelowna, attached to the Capri Mall and a few minutes by car from City Park and Okanagan Lake. It is a long-standing hotel with a mix of facilities that suits families and road-trippers: a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, a poolside grill with a children's menu, a coffee shop, an on-site spa offering massage and body treatments and free self-parking, including space for larger vehicles. Rooms run from compact queen and double rooms up to larger premium rooms with a sofa bed and mountain views, and a pool-level queen room with a sofa bed gives easy access to the water. Free Wi-Fi is included. The hotel also has a bowling alley and a handful of shops and services on site or next door, which is unusual for a hotel and a real plus on a wet day. Pets are accepted in limited numbers for a nightly fee.
Location and getting around
The hotel is central, with the lake and City Park about a few minutes away by car and the downtown restaurant district not far beyond. Capri Mall is a short walk, so groceries, banking and everyday shopping are easy. Most visitors drive, and the free parking is a real advantage over downtown properties that charge nightly. The airport is a short drive, and several wine tour operators collect guests from central Kelowna hotels, so ask about pickup when you book a tour.
The rooms and the feel
The rooms are straightforward and comfortable, with sizes that increase through the categories. The coast king and queen rooms suit couples, the two-bed rooms suit families, and the premium rooms add space, a sofa bed and a view of the hills. The hotel has a relaxed, practical atmosphere rather than a boutique one, with a restaurant by the pool and a spa for treatments.
The outdoor pool is seasonal and usually closes in the cooler months, so check the dates if you are travelling in late autumn or winter. Breakfast is cooked to order for an extra charge, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants within a short drive.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups, travellers with a large vehicle or a pet and anyone who values free parking and on-site facilities over a lake view will be well served. It is a good value choice in peak summer, when waterfront rooms are expensive. The trade-off is that you will drive or take a short ride to the lake and the waterfront, so it does not offer the stroll-to-the-beach convenience of the downtown hotels.
If you want that, look at the lakefront hotels in this guide, and use this one as the practical, budget-conscious option for exploring the valley.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Poolside grill with children menu
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓On-site spa treatments
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms for a fee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Bowling alley and shops nearby
Good questions
Where is Coast Capri Hotel?+
It is at 1171 Harvey Avenue, next to Capri Mall, a few minutes by car from City Park and Okanagan Lake. Most guests drive.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self-parking is free, and larger vehicles can be accommodated. This is a real saving compared with downtown hotels that charge nightly.
Is the pool open all year?+
The outdoor pool is seasonal and usually closes in the cooler months, so check the dates if you travel outside summer. Other facilities such as the spa and restaurant have their own hours.
