The Cove Lakeside Resort is at 4205 Gellatly Road in West Kelowna, on the shore of Okanagan Lake, about 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna. It has 100 one, two and three-bedroom private residence suites with views, and its facilities include a spa, two outdoor pools open in season, a putting green, a fitness centre, fire pits and barbecue grills, and tennis and pickleball courts. Paddle boarding and jet-ski hire are available through an on-site operator, and some rooms are pet-friendly. In the warmer months the resort offers overnight guests a wine guide to partner wineries, cideries and a brewery in West Kelowna. It suits families, groups and couples who want space and a lake setting.
Location and getting around
The resort sits on the West Kelowna lakeshore, with downtown Kelowna about 20 minutes away across the bridge. You will want a car, because the wineries, restaurants and shops are spread out, though many of the best estates are within a short drive. Mission Hill and Quails' Gate are both on the West Kelowna side, so the resort is well placed for a winery day.
The rooms and the feel
The suites are private residences with one to three bedrooms, so they are more spacious than a standard hotel room and suit families or two couples sharing. The resort describes elegant decoration and in-room amenities, and each suite has views. Outside, the lakeside pools and fire pits are best from late spring to early autumn, while the spa and fitness centre are useful when the weather turns. The booking page does not mention an on-site restaurant, so plan your meals in West Kelowna or downtown Kelowna.
Who it suits and what to know: families, wine lovers and groups will get the most from it, especially from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving, when the wine guide is offered and the pools are open. In November, expect a quieter resort, with seasonal facilities closed, so check which amenities are running. Pets are welcome in designated rooms, so ask about fees and rules when you book. It is less suited to visitors who want to walk to downtown dining, because the setting is residential and lakeside rather than urban.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakeshore setting
- ✓100 one to three bedroom suites
- ✓Spa at the Cove
- ✓Two seasonal outdoor pools
- ✓Tennis and pickleball courts
- ✓Putting green
- ✓Fire pits and barbecue grills
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms (check the resort)
Good questions
Where is the Cove Lakeside Resort?+
It is at 4205 Gellatly Road in West Kelowna, on Okanagan Lake, about 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna. A car is the easiest way to get around.
What kind of rooms does it have?+
It has 100 private residence suites with one, two or three bedrooms and views. They suit families or groups sharing.
Is it open for pools all year?+
The two outdoor pools are seasonal, so check which facilities are running in cool months. The spa and fitness centre are available as well.
