The Cove Lakeside Resort

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Unknown to many who enjoy boating culture on Okanagan Lake, is the fact that there are a handful of lakeshore restaurants and pubs where you can pull right up in your vessel, tie up to the dock, and order drinks and appies from the comfort of your boat. Well, maybe not quite, but you can certainly tie up and go in for dinner or drinks.

One such place is The Cove Lakeside Resort, located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by lush landscape and set against a back-drop of rolling hills and barren, sun-weathered rock faces. When you first see The Cove from the water you can tell that a fair amount of time and process went into designing the establishment: it seems to flow out of the landscape itself, and reflects elements of design that seem to mimic the movement of the water.

The Cove Lakeside is a full-service, luxury resort hotel located in West Kelowna. It's cleverly tucked away in its own private cove and offers the ultimate in privacy, relaxation and comfort. With a beachfront walkway, outdoor pools, hot tubs, a water slide, putting green and private marina, it has fast become a favourite playground among kids and adults alike.

Inside this 3.5-star hotel, rooms come equipped with kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Designed for comfort, rooms sport a modern look and feel, and beg that you kick off your shoes and kick-back. One hundred air-conditioned suites open to fresh-air balconies and offer separate sitting areas, sofa beds outfitted with premium bedding, and plasma televisions with cable/satellite. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

After a day of exploring area hiking trails, hanging out on the lake, hitting the water for skiing or kayaking in the afternoon sun, or shopping in Kelowna City, take in a treatment at the full-service spa, or an early evening walk on the private beach fronting the resort. The following day, after a fresh breakfast, you can work on your strokes or your putting game on one of Kelowna’s beautiful area golf courses or tour any one of dozens of estate wineries.

It's clear that much time and care went into deciding the features and amenities that would be included for guests. Nothing was overlooked, answering virtually every need that guests may encounter to ensure a relaxed, worry-free stay. Features and Amenities include: 24-hour front desk, airport transportation (surcharge), an arcade and games room, childcare services, banquet facilities, wired (high-speed) Internet access, tennis courts, beauty services, conference rooms, dry cleaning and laundry service, event catering, fitness facilities, health spa, wedding services and much more. There is a restaurant, a coffee shop/café and a lounge on-site. Public areas are equipped with wired high-speed Internet access, and there is a children's club and children's pool.

Experience local exotic ingredients at the Bonfire Grill, combined with expert culinary finesse, through classic and rustic cookery techniques. The menu is loaded with refreshing, bright, and colourful dishes that are, whenever possible, created from produce and goods drawn from local farms. Enjoy fantastic meals while overlooking picturesque Okanagan Lake indoors or on the patio.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as direct-dial phones with voice mail; free local calls are also provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

You can take a virtual tour of The Cove Lakeside Okanagan Resort Hotel at http://www.covelakeside.com