Coast High Country Inn is at 4051 4th Avenue in downtown Whitehorse, within a short walk of the Yukon River waterfront and the sights clustered around it. The S.S. Klondike historic site and the Old Log Church Museum are about a ten-minute walk away, and the visitor centre is closer still, which makes the hotel an easy base for a first visit when you want to explore the compact centre on foot. Rooms are classically furnished, with a flat-screen television with cable, a coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, and some have views of the Yukon River. The hotel is a full-service property rather than a bare-bones motel. It has the Bistro on Fourth, which offers a seasonal menu and a large wine selection, and the Deck, one of the largest outdoor patios in Whitehorse, serving local dishes and drinks. There is also a bar, a gym with cardio equipment, a heated outdoor deck, a tour desk, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk, as well as a gift shop, an ATM and currency exchange. Free on-site parking and a free shuttle to the airport, about six kilometres away, take much of the friction out of arrivals and departures.
Location and getting around
In winter, being downtown matters. The pavements are icy and the cold makes long walks tiring, so a hotel a few minutes from restaurants, the waterfront and the main museums saves energy for the activities that matter. The tour desk can help you organise day trips and aurora tours, and many operators collect guests from downtown hotel lobbies, so ask when you book which pick-up points are used and whether this hotel is one of them.
For independent travellers, the street network around the hotel is flat and compact, and the Millennium Trail along the river is close at hand.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a comfortable, traditional room rather than a design hotel, with the practical comforts that cold-weather travellers appreciate, including a coffee maker and a television, and a gym for days when the weather keeps you in. The two eating options mean you can have breakfast, a relaxed dinner or a drink on the patio without leaving the property, which is useful after a late-night aurora tour or a long day out in the snow.
In summer the Deck comes into its own with long evening light. The hotel is listed as pet-friendly, so confirm the current policy, any fees and the number of pets allowed before you travel.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples, families and groups who want a central base with food and drink on site, and drivers who value free parking. It is a good middle option between the boutique and modern downtown properties and the budget motels on the highway.
If you want a very quiet room, ask for one away from the patio, and if river views matter to you, request one when booking and check availability for your dates. As with any hotel, confirm services such as breakfast times, shuttle schedules and winter parking arrangements directly before arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓Free airport shuttle
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Yukon River view rooms
- ✓Bistro on Fourth restaurant
- ✓The Deck patio and bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓Tour desk and concierge
Good questions
Does Coast High Country Inn have an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a free shuttle runs to Whitehorse airport, about 6 km away. Check the schedule against your flight times.
Where is the hotel?+
At 4051 4th Avenue in downtown Whitehorse, about a ten-minute walk from the S.S. Klondike and a few minutes from the visitor centre.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes. The Bistro on Fourth serves a seasonal menu, and the Deck is a large outdoor patio with local dishes and drinks.
