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Solara Resort & Spa: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
187 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, Alberta T1W 0A3, Canada
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Solara Resort & Spa
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Edmonton, Canada
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“Good place to stay, but we aware of misleading offers”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We booked a 2 bedroom apartment for 4 adults and one kid. The offer came with a "2x1" dinner at the Iron Goat Restaurant. We got a voucher for the 2 x 1 but only for one meal, irrespective of the number of people in the room. I explained the manager that 2 x 1, means 4 x 2...that if for example in a shoe store it says "2x1" I would pay 2 pairs of shoes if I buy 4. He said that no, that was only a voucher, even if were 4 adults in the same apartment. The hotel is nice, the only thing we disliked were that the hottub is indoors and the cheap management that will not honour their word.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Sara K, Front Office Manager at Solara Resort & Spa, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Dear MarioFeld,

Thank you for your review of Solara Resort & Spa, our management teams reads all reviews uses them to continually grow and increase our level of service to our guests.

We are sorry to read that you were disappointed with our Stay from $129 promotional offer that included a 2 for 1 Entree and that you found it be misleading. This of course is never our intention. The offer was designed and priced to include one voucher per room not per couple as stated in the description of the promotion on our website. We have run many promotions that have included this 2 for 1 entree offer at a restaurant in Canmore and have always received positive feedback. We will definitely look at our verbiage again to ensure that the descriptions are clear for our promotions, thank you for bringing your experience to our attention.

We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the resort, we do hope to be able to welcome you back to Solara or to another one of our Bellstar Properties the next time you are in the area. Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like to discuss your stay in further detail as I am always pleased to speak with our past, present, and future guests to ensure an exceptional experience!

Yours In Hospitality,
Sara Kinzie
Guest Services Manager
Solara Resort & Spa
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Calgary
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“Great time in Canmore”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

My girlfriend and I spent our 2yr anniversary at the Solara resort. First the bad, I had noted when I booked online we requested a 3rd or 4th floor room. We ended up with a second floor room, right above the main underground garage. The room was also right beside the garbage room, so we heard a constant loud buzzing noise all day and night. I was told all rooms were occupied. Too bad as sleeping at night wasn't as comfortable as we were hoping. Good thing for ear plugs.

Now for the good. We stayed in a 1 bed suite in the Bow building. The room was fantastic, very clean, extremely spacious and had everything you need to relax and stay in Canmore. We did not really use any of the amenities but heard really good things about them. The wifi worked great, mainly for web surfing. The bed was large (King) and extremely comfortable. We loved the shower with the multiple shower jets and heads. This shower helped after our snowshoeing days.

We can't wait to stay here again. As a repeat customer, I am told we can get a 15% discount, let's hope this is true.

Room Tip: I suggest you stay in either the Chinook or Bow buildings. Bow rooms are in the main building which...
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tanya Y, General Manager at Solara Resort & Spa, responded to this review
March 8, 2013
Desi_Travel_Guy,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your stay. We, at Bellstar, use all of our reviews to constantly improve our services to fit our guests needs. I would like apologize for the inconvenience of the location of the room you were staying, we do try our best to meet everyones requests.

I am glad to hear that you did indeed enjoy the room and what it had to offer as well as enjoy some outdoor activity which Canmore is well known for. We are looking forward to your return and when you make your reservation please express your preferences and we will do our best to accomodate them. Don't forget to mention that your are a repeat guest so you can take advantage of our loyalty discount.

Yours in Hospitality

Tanya Yurko
Area General Manager
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“Weekend in Canmore”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

Decided to pop down to Canmore this past weekend short notice was able to get a 1 bed suite at the Solara resort and spa. Cost for what we recieved was excellent, front counter staff very welcoming upon arrival filled us in on the ammenities within the building, place even has a theatre. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definetly stay again.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sara K, Front Office Manager at Solara Resort & Spa, responded to this review
February 1, 2013
Dear KingKevie,

We always appreciate when guests take the time to share their experience with the Trip Advisor community and are delighted that you chose to stay with Solara Resort & Spa on your most recent trip to Canmore!

We never get tired of hearing that our guests’ enjoyed their stay with us! All of our teams at the resort are passionate about providing exceptional experiences for all our guests, from our Housekeeping team through to our Guest Services Team! We love sharing all that Solara has to offer: our relaxation pools, kids splash park and of course our full size movie theatre; as well as the amazing activities that the Bow Valley has to offer.

Our rooms are equipped with state of the art kitchens and the top of the line furnishings making for a most comfortable stay. Great as a base to explore the Bow Valley, or just sit and relax with the fireplaces on!

Thank you for your review of Solara Resort & Spa and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Don’t forget to take advantage of our Exclusive Repeat Guest rates when making your next booking!

Yours In Hospitality,
Sara Kinzie
Guest Services Manager
Solara Resort & Spa
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Vancouver, Canada
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“This is the way to enjoy the area!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

There's no better way to visit the Canmore and Banff area than to take a lovely condo unit and soak up the beauty of our magnificent Rocky Mountains. Solara's units are chic and cozy; the beds are the ultimate in comfort! Some buildings have better wifi reception than others. If you need to conduct business during your visit, make sure you ask for a room with good wifi.

Room Tip: Aurora building has some Wifi issues. Bow building (directly across from the lobby) was fine.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
“Great time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We booked at this resort for a friend's wedding as it was being held at the resort. We were not expecting to have a room as large as the one we got and had a great time while there. We booked a one bedroom and it was plenty of space for the two of us, we will definitely be returning for another stay. The huge kitchen and washer and dryer were not expected and were a great surprise! The muliple shower heads/jets were also a treat. The only downside was the mattress was a little on the hard side so the first night was difficult to sleep but that could possibly be due to my 9 months pregnant self.
We did not make it to the swimming area as we were busy with wedding related activites but will be checking it out next time.
Even though housekeeping was not scheduled to clean our room they still knocked on the door and asked if we needed anything.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Solara Resort & Spa

Also Known As:
Solara Hotel
Solara Hotel Canmore
Solara Resort And Spa
Solara Resort & Spa Canmore, Alberta
Address: 187 Kananaskis Way, Canmore, Alberta T1W 0A3, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Kananaskis Country > Canmore
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Canmore
#3 Luxury Hotels in Canmore
#8 Romantic Hotels in Canmore
#12 Family Hotels in Canmore
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Stunning Rocky Mountain architecture grounds the Solara vacation experience in authenticity, making your retreat the perfect Canmore vacation! Solara Resort blends the absolute best of a Rocky Mountain holiday with the elegant details of a high-end urban hotel. Choose from spacious, fully equipped 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suites with up to 1700 square feet of luxurious space. Linger on your own private balcony or terrace, soak in breathtaking mountain views or snuggle beside your slate fireplace. ... more   less 
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