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SUN PEAKS ACCOMMODATION
With everything from full-service hotels
to self-catering condos
and chalets,
there's something to suit everyone, and every budget! Compass
Tours offers the best in Sun Peaks accommodation!
For central convenience during your Sun Peaks holiday, choose from
hotels
and lodges
located in the village core! They're all either ski in/out or just
a couple of minutes' walk from the main lift base, and have immediate
access to all the amenities this charming resort has to offer!
Base your family vacation in a condo
on the village outskirts, now with the added perk of a free
village shuttle - there's stop nearby most complexes! Some properties
are ski in/out, and many are within an easy walk of the village
or a lift base.
Ask
us for more information about the various properties ... we've
been there, walked the distances, and will let you know the truth
about your holiday accommodation so that the only surprises you
get during your Sun Peaks vacation are good ones! More
info...
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| Use the Sun Peaks FREE
VILLAGE SHUTTLE service! Make this winter vacation a vehicle-free
holiday!
The route starts from Parking Lot 5 in the East Village to the
Village Day Lodge, before heading out to the west village via Fairways
and Burfield drives, and returning to the day lodge via Sun Peaks
Road.
The service will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout winter,
with extended service during the holiday periods of December 22/07-January
8/08, February 16-25/08 and March 9-18/08.
The round trip service takes approximately every 30 minutes, starting
from 8.15am to noon, then 1pm to 4pm.
Stops are located at Woodhaven/P5, Stones Throw, Timberline, Village
Day Lodge, Fairways at Eagle Court, Fairways at Mountain View, Burfield
Drive, Sun Peaks Road, The Villas, Alpine Greens, and The Peaks.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the shuttle and wave to let the
driver know you want him to pick you up!
Ski School starting times are scheduled to coincide with the first
run of the shuttle service.
View the Village
Map to get an idea of the lay of the land, then click
on the Sun Peaks accommodation types (if need
help with accommodation definitions, click
here) to learn more about each property.
Compass
Tours can help you choose which options are best suited to you
whether its a ski vacation or a golf vacation, a honeymoon package
or a family vacation, a winter holiday or a summer holiday!
For the ultimate convenience, have your grocery
shopping done for you - it will be delivered to your unit on
the day you arrive!
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| Glossary of Terms:
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| Hotel |
| Hotel properties usually feature rooms and suites
without kitchen facilities, and have extensive services like
daily housekeeping, and on-site amenities such as any combination
of the following: hot tub and/or heated in/outdoor pool, fitness
room, 24 hour front desk, restaurant, bar, retail stores, elevators,
indoor or outdoor parking for which a fee applies, room service,
etc. One full en suite bathroom per room. Some hotels have self-service
laundry facilities as well as in-house valet laundry/dry-cleaning
service. Some hotels are pet-friendly in certain room categories.
Mostly suitable for adults, and families with children who are
old enough to have their own room/s. Hotels tend to be more
expensive than condo accommodation, but are often more centrally
located than condo's. |
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| Condo |
| These self-catering condominium or townhouse
units include some form of kitchen facilities, weekly or bi-weekly
housekeeping, indoor or outdoor parking which is often free
of charge, no elevators. Most often one bathroom per bedroom,
with master bathroom en-suite, but this occasionally varies
(ie: a 2-bedroom may have 1 bathroom, or a 3-bedroom may have
4 bathrooms). If there is no washer/dryer in the unit, there's
usually a laundry room with coin-operated machines in the complex.
Check-in/out location is often not at the same place as the
condo property. Most condo's are not pet-friendly. Condo's are
suitable for all guests, especially extended families and those
with small children. Condo's tend to be more economical than
hotel/lodge-style accommodation, but are usually not as centrally
located. |
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| Lodge |
| This is a combination of hotel and condo-style
accommodations. Units, located in one large building, often
feature some form of kitchen facilities, sometimes daily housekeeping,
a few on-site amenities but not as extensive as the hotel properties,
elevator, front desk, etc. If there is no washer/dryer in the
unit, there's usually a laundry room with coin-operated machines
in the building. Some lodges have a few pet-friendly units. |
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| Hotel room |
| A traditional bedroom usually with king, queen,
two double or two single beds, en-suite bathroom with vanity,
bath and/or shower, toilet. No kitchen facilities although better
properties include tea/coffee-making machines. All rooms have
a television set, often with on-demand movies and games, at
least one telephone, and hotel rooms often offer internet access. |
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| Studio |
| An hotel room with some form of kitchen facilities.
Some have fully equipped kitchens, while others only have efficiency
units with just a small fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle.
Bed configuration is similar to an hotel room but some have
a double or queen size murphy bed, and some studios also have
a double or queen size pull-out sofabed. |
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| 1 Bedroom unit |
| Similarly equipped to a studio, but these units
have the bedroom private from the living area. The bathroom
is usually off the living area, and full kitchen facilities
are often included. One-bedroom units in some hotels do not
have kitchens. Bed configurations vary but options are mostly
king, queen or 2 singles or 2 double beds in the bedroom, most
often with a double or queen size pull-out sofabed in the living
area. |
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| 2 Bedroom unit |
| Similar to a 1-bedroom, except that there are
two bedrooms private from the living area. Often with one en-suite
bathroom, and one bathroom off the living area, although some
2-bedroom units only feature one bathroom off the living area.
Bed configuration does vary but is most often king or queen
in the master, 2 doubles or 2 singles or an adult-size bunk
set in the second, and a sofabed in the living area. |
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| 3 Bedroom unit & larger, and private
homes |
| Three or more bedrooms private from living area,
the number of bathrooms can vary but is usually at least two
full bathrooms (one of which may be en suite), or a bathroom
for each bedroom (usually en suite on master bedroom only) -
more deluxe units may also have a powder room. Usually with
full kitchen, and bed configurations which vary widely. |
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| Loft |
| Lofts occur either on their own or in conjunction
with larger units. A loft is simply an elevated area that has
a view over the lower level - the loft most often houses a sleeping
area. Lofts do not offer complete privacy from the common area.
Bathrooms in lofted units may be up- and/or downstairs. |
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| Den |
| A den is an extra room that may or may not
offer additional sleeping space. Usually dens offer some level
of privacy from the living area, but are often not completely
private. They do tend to be smaller in size. These rooms are
not called bedrooms because they may not have a cupboard (although
they may have a chest-of-drawers) and/or a window to the outside. |
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| Kitchen |
| All kitchens are equipped with some level of
cutlery, crockery, and glassware. The size of the kitchen will
determine the extent of cooking utensils and large appliances,
and small electrical items like coffee makers and toasters.
"Full" kitchens usually have everything - fully equipped
as you're used to at home. "Kitchenettes" vary widely
but often have a microwave, toaster, kettle or coffee maker,
minifridge, etc. |
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| Ski in |
| Means that you can ski from the ski hill to
your hotel, lodge or condo complex, either directly from a ski
run or via a cat track. |
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| Ski out |
| Means that you can ski from your hotel, lodge
or condo complex to the ski area. The access may be via a ski
run or cat track, not necessarily directly via a lift base. |
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| Ski in/out |
| Means that you have slopeside accommodation
with very easy access to the ski hill. The access may be onto
a ski run or cat track, not necessarily directly to a lift base.
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| Check-in time |
| Refers to the time of day after which your room
will be ready for your arrival. You may present yourself at
the check-in desk prior to this time, but there is no guarantee
that your room will be ready. The front desk staff may be able
to store your luggage and provide a parking pass, though, so
that you can to explore while you're waiting for your room to
become available. |
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| Check-out time |
| Refers to the time of day by which you and your
party, and all luggage, must be removed from your room. The
front desk staff may be able to store your luggage and provide
a parking pass, however, so that you are free to do other things
if you're planning a later departure. |
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| Murphy bed |
| This is a double or queen size bed that folds
down from the wall. Mattresses are usually regular quality. |
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| Sofabed |
| This is a double or queen size bed that folds
out from the sofa in the living area or den. |
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| Tribunk |
| This is a regular set of bunks, except that
the lower level is three-quarter, double- or queen-size. |
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| Quadbunk |
| A set of bunks with both beds being double or
queen size. |
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