Name: Southside Lodge Hostel
Address: 2102 Lake Placid Drive PO Box 1232,Lake Placid Drive, Alta Lake, Alta Lake, Alta Lake, V0N 1B2, Canada
Rating: 8

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Whistler-Green Lake Airport

Southside Lodge Hostel

Alta Lake

Spend 2 days rent was in budget. Its in the main location everything was is just 4-5 min drive from this location.nice and clean rooms, private washroom. I recommend to stay at this location if you are looking for budget location.

Very comfort, super friendly staff. Thankyou for nice treating with us.

Where do I begin? I can not say enough nice things about this Lodge and the sweet owners Julie and Max. They were both SO accommodating and welcoming to the area, definitely provided ease while travelling alone. They are so timely with getting back to there guests and are super hospitable; you can tell they enjoy what they do to comfort and welcome others, and that it isn’t just a business to them! The room was very clean and super affordable, compared to other rooms in Whistler. Super convenient location to the main village and spectacular view from the room. Recommend to ANYONE while staying out here in Whistler. Will definitely be back here to stay again!!!  
-Kristy

AMAZING- everything you need, compassionate owners

Yes, the hostel is old, and yes, it may not have the right hostel-residence atmosphere, but I have to say a good word about the Southside. Julie and Max are super nice hosts. The rooms are spacious, there's plenty of storage space and hooks to hang on. The bathrooms are very clean and new. The mattresses were probably the most comfortable on my 11-month trip. The kitchen is well equipped. And the location is also great.

Great for long term rentals.

I recently stayed at this hostel and it was, overall, a good experience. One thing to note straight off. This hostel is in Whistler Creekside. The main Whistler village is a couple of miles north. It's a few minutes drive, a local bus ($2.50CAD per ride) or a 35 minute walk. That being said, it is in an excellent position for accessing Whistler Mountain.

The hostel itself was habitable. It did not look like much investment had been put into it in a long time. The plug sockets were particularly bad (a number in the kitchen area didn't work). The rooms themselves were OK, very dated and tired, but clean. There were lockers available to use in the room which was good. The room had a living space with a TV and ensuite bath/showerroom. The room was only half full while I stayed as it is a quiet time of year. 

The bar downstairs is a separate business, so the entrance to the hostel is at the rear of the building. There was no disability access as far as I could see. 

If you have any questions after office hours there is a free-phone number with a handset to contact the manager. 

Overall a good stay and cheap. Not the best hostel I've stayed in, but not the worst either. Would recommend. 

Good place to stay, but don't expect swish accommodation!

I stayed at Southside Lodge for 11 days in March in a 4 bed-dorm. It's such a great budget option, and I found Creekside a great spot for me and had everything I needed. The room was comfortable, the kitchen very well equipped. I was also lucky enough to meet some very nice people also staying there. The kitchen, as it seems to be in most homes is the hub of the place and where you get to hang out with others staying there. 

It's super convenient too, just a short walk to the gondola, with the supermarket and other amenities even closer. The diner downstairs was also great, really good service and food for both breakfast and dinner. There is also a launderette on the premises. And yes great Wifi.

I received great service from Max who runs the Lodge. I arrived late at night and arrangements were made so I could check in easily which was very helpful. Check  I ended up staying an extra day, and although the Lodge was fully booked, he went out of his way to secure me a bed elsewhere. 

If I come back to Whistler I will definitely try to book back here.

Thank you.

Exceeded Expectations!

The location is absolutely fantastic - 5 minute walk to the Creekside Gondola which you can also ski down to (mostly intermediate runs). 2 minute walk to/from the bus stop which takes you to the village (+/- 15 minute ride, $2.50 each way). Creekside Village has a supermarket, liquor store, some restaurants, Starbucks, pub and Whistler Guest Services (lift tickets etc). 

The staff are lovely. They are welcoming and helpful. They are often not on site but are easily contactable by phone and email.

The hostel is very basic but has all the necessities - warm, comfy beds, wifi, spacious rooms, adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Can be difficult to meet people as the kitchen is the only common place and it's quite small.

Would definitely stay again

The accommodation is amazing because of it's great value and awesome location. Check in and check out were super smooth and easy and the place had all the facilities we needed for a sweet trip to Whis. What is even better is the service - Max goes above and beyond to help you out which is so appreciated - what could've been a disastrous trip was saved by Max. Highly recommended!!!!

Best service ever!

Can't go wrong with breakfast here. One of the last bastions af the ol' Whistler vibe. Denver omlette was amazing. Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike. The Heuvos Rancheros is legendary and the real thing...

A Whister Classic

Southside Lodge is an excellent hostel... I was here five years ago in the winter and just had to come back! This property is perfect for the winter and has affordable prices. The gondola can be reached on foot in 2 minutes. The village can be reached by bus (bus stop right in front of the door). The staff is friendly and very helpful. The kitchen and rooms are clean and the accommodation has a great atmosphere. Perfect accommodation to meet great people to go to the slopes with.

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