Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre

Few Kelowna addresses put you closer to the water than Water Street. The downtown waterfront is where the city keeps its parks, its promenade, its marina and most of its summer events, and a hotel on this block sits within walking distance of the Bernard Avenue restaurants, the cultural district and the beaches that draw people to the valley in the first place.

If you are planning a stay, season matters more here than in most places. July and August are the peak, the city is busy and rooms near the lake go early, while May, June and September are quieter with the weather still good. Ask about parking when you book, because downtown parking is a genuine consideration and hotel arrangements differ. Anyone arriving by air should note that the airport sits well to the northeast, out along Highway 97 rather than across town, so allow for the drive at the end of a summer afternoon. For meetings, ask early about room layouts and catering, since both tend to be committed well in advance.