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River Retreat Kananaskis

3.5 star property

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Luxury Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Reception
Terrace/patio

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
  • Maggie's Diner
  • Chain Lakes Provincial Park
  • Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, Mountain View

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

About this property

River Retreat Kananaskis

Beachfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour fitness centre
Catch some rays on River Retreat Kananaskis's private sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy kayaking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
River Retreat Kananaskis offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a private beach, a lazy river, Access to hot tub and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

The on-site spa 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. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
River Retreat Kananaskis features free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the lazy river
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages or reflexology at the spa
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • 24.1 miles (38.8 km) from Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at River Retreat Kananaskis such as a lazy river and a 24-hour fitness centre.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach bed & breakfast also offers a hot tub, a sauna and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
River Retreat Kananaskis has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

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
  • Hot tub
  • 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 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
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: CAD 50.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • Lending library access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from 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 (subject to availability)
  • Hot tub fee: CAD 50 per stay
  • Firewood fee: CAD 20.00 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before 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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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