Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort

3.0 star property

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A lodge with a prominent wooden facade, a balcony, and a snow-covered landscape.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a view of a deck.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa set, a coffee table, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase, and a dining area.
A large lodge with a stone chimney, wooden balconies, and a sign indicating a mountain view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1581 Cache Close, Box 177, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0
  • Place, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Nordic Ski Club - Dawn Mountain Trails
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Eagle Express Gondola
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Golden

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is within a 5-minute walk of Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort while other popular sites like Stairway to Heaven Chair Lift are within a few miles (5 km). This 3-star lodge has 10 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, ski-in/ski-out access, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden Nordic Ski Club - Dawn Mountain Trails - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pioneer Chair Lift - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Golden Eagle Express Gondola - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Catamount Chair Lift - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Eleven22 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪HuskyHouse Restaurant / Greyhound Bus Depot - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort

Guests staying at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort enjoy access to ski-in/ski-out access, a gym, and a sauna. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Other amenities at this ski lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include ski-in/ski-out access, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 10 and younger (only guests older than 10 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number PM074877012

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Vagabond Kicking Horse
Vagabond Kicking Horse Golden
Vagabond Lodge Kicking Horse Resort
Vagabond Lodge Kicking Horse Resort Golden
Vagabond At Kicking Horse
Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort Lodge
Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort Golden
Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort Lodge Golden

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

Located steps from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, this lodge is in Golden, and within a 10-minute walk of Golden Eagle Express Gondola and Catamount Chair Lift. You'll also find Pioneer Chair Lift and Golden Nordic Ski Club - Dawn Mountain Trails less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort on Aug 12, 2026 start from $429, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lodge include a deep soaking bathtub, premium bedding, and bathrobes.

Does Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this lodge.

Does Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort.

Does Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort that offer a balcony.

Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great staff and amenities. Breakfast was abundant and delicious. Beds were comfy and the location was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the kindest owners and best place to stay in Golden. The breakfast is incredible and Ken and Lori are such thoughtful people. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Such nice friendly and accommodating people
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, good location. An afternoon wine “bar” would be a nice addition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very clean and quiet and perfect, I would recommend this place and I would stay there again, only suggestion would be have an another chair and table in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like home. Really friendly staff. Excellent hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hikes ,beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of stay

Owners and lodge were fabulous. Wonderful scenery and convenient to sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nestled at the base of Kicking Horse Mountain

Once you arrive you forget about living in the city and the hectic pace of everyday living. You are greeted by the owners and made to feel welcome upon arrival. After you view the entire lodge you can settle into your room or rest in the lounge/living room where others guests talk about the ventures for the day or where they are going to go next. Once again the owners will share with you hikes within the area or assist you in discovering something you have never experienced before. The most relaxing holiday in years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The owners make you feel like you are home !!!

I love it , owners are Awsome!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed / Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A most welcoming treatment by owners.

The lodge is in an isolated area developed mostly for skiing and hiking. We made it in mid September just before closing for the summer season. The owners who live on the site were most helpful and friendly in assisting our travel plans to the Icefields Parkway located about 100 km away and then off to Banff and Lake Louise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Only downside is no tv or fridge in the room, must use the common ones.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxation in comfort and beauty

This is a gorgeous lodge run by friendly and helpful people. It was a delightful place for rest and relaxation in a beautiful mountain setting. Would totally recommend it! We would love to return someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden

Nous sommes allés en haut du mont kicking horse. Très beaux sentiers de randonnée. Bon restaurant en haut de la montagne. Les hôtes de l'hôtel Vagabond Lodge sont très accueillants. Endroit recommandé.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Excellent lodge in every way. Extremely comfortable, delicious breakfast and exceptionally friendly, helpful service from Lori and Ken. Would definitely recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent sur toute la ligne!!!

Très bel endroit situé à quelques pas des pistes (ski in, ski out). Très propre également. Ken et Lori sont des hôtes extraordinaires!!! Les repas inclus sont de bonne qualité. Nous allons certainement y retourner! Nous le recommandons à tous!!! A++++++++++++++
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful lodge with fantastic hosts

Stayed here for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. We stayed in room 6 which had two small double beds and was a split level room. Ken and Laurie are the hosts and they made the stay extra special. They were always willing to go the extra mile. The hot tub outside was always a welcome relief after a long day on the slopes. The breakfast and lunch supplied were also top quality.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful owners great food

They were very accommodating and friendly beautiful lodge
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best ski trip ever

Owner operator took very good care of us!!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful lodge with the friendliest owners

We stayed at Vagabond Lodge because the price was quite affordable for our September trip to kicking horse. We were welcomed to the lodge and shown around and was stunned by the beautiful atmosphere and the friendliest owner Ken. Must stay if you're in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

canada get away

Hosts were great people & were very helpful in planning activities in the area. We would love to go back there in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a quiet mountain-style lodge.

We enjoyed the Vagabond's casual comfort and charm. On a warm day, the veranda is a nice place to relax with a coffee and listen to the birds nesting in the trees. The indoor common spaces are perfectly suited for reading and conversation. All bedrooms are upstairs, decorated in warm tones and natural woods. Our room had a large window seat, allowing us to stretch out for a rest in the afternoon sun. The hosts are extremely friendly, always taking time to chat and offer ideas for enjoying the nearby trails and activities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Resort

We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and yet not spend all our time traveling. The Vagabond Lodge was a perfect fit. The lodge itself is beautiful, nestled in the side of the mountain and well kept up. Lori and Ken are wonderful hosts and the breakfasts and service were excellent. We enjoyed the peace and beauty the area had to offer and look forward to our next stay at the Vagabond Lodge and discovering more about area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic spot with great and friendly hosts. Everything was perfect.