The Wood Carver's House
The Wood Carver's House, Banff-Windermere Parkway, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0, Canada- Attraction
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Mountain Views from Every Terrace
At Gables Motel, wake up to breathtaking mountain views from the terrace of every room. Enjoy the convenience of ski storage and room service in this 2-star motel. Stay connected with free WiFi and park your car for free during your stay.
Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in every corner with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom in each room. Relax on crisp bed linens and make use of the provided fridge for added convenience.
Outdoor Adventures Await
Explore the beauty of Radium Hot Springs with hiking and skiing opportunities just moments away. Make the most of your stay by immersing yourself in the natural wonders surrounding Gables Motel.
Book your stay now at Gables Motel for a memorable mountain getaway!
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
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No breakfast included.
The room seemed clean, but dated, and the tub/shower is in very poor condition. There were two straight back chairs to sit in, but they are definitly not for relaxing in. The owner and staff that we spoke to were very pleasant, and a non-working coffee maker was replaced immediately. The restaurant discounts are very nice, and the availibility of towels for use at the hot springs was very helpful. Also, the refrigerated creamers are a lovely change from the usual dust packets!
Just the tub/shower area; it really needs some help. We would love to see a couple of easy chairs for comfortable reading and entertaining
The location was great
It's an older motel. It could stand updating.
Shower water temperature fluctuated wildly
Convenience of parking right outside our door. Table and two chairs in unit
The bathroom is old and tired looking. Broken shelf in fibreglass surround. Water leak damaged ceiling tiles. Hot water tap leaks when in use. One Keurig pod for regular coffee and one for decaf. To be shared between two people 😩. Rug is needing a good cleaning. Overpriced for the condition of property. Arrived September 4 only to find Hot springs on winter schedule before the Labour Day weekend. Very disappointing. Since we stopped especially to do a soak.
A great place to get some sleep after a long journey. It has everything you need, and there's a discount on breakfast in the cafe. No complaints. The administrator has a great sense of humor. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Host gentilissimo e ricco di consigli. Hotel in ottima posizione, camera pulita e letto comodissimo. Ristorante consigliato dal gestore, a breve distanza, ottimo.
Struttura e camere datate, ma non sono rimasto deluso, non mi aspettavo altro.
Das Positive zuerst: Die Betreiber des Motel sind unglaublich nett.
Leider ändert das nichts daran, dass das Motel selbst in einem renovierungsbedürftigen Zustand ist. Der Hinterhof ist mit Gerümpel vollgestellt, das könnte man wesentlich ansprechender gestalten. Insgesamt könnte es auch etwas sauberer sein. Zudem schaltet sich der Kühlschrank ständig deutlich hörbar an, das war in der Nacht sehr störend. Auch liegt das Motel direkt an der Hauptstraße.
Host
It needs renovations i guess
Excellent water pressure in updated showers. Premium toilet paper. Discount on the radium pools and free towels to use. Really quiet. Outside looked like a Swiss chalet hotel. Loved all the flowers outside. Keurig in room with retro fridge. Staff was beyond super friendly. Will definitely stay here again.
Lock on the door was a bit finicky. The portable ac was loud but it was needed.
Love the scenery from front porch!
See above!
The beds were very comfortable!
The bathroom was run down and needs updating. The bathtub had mouldy spots that could have been easily wiped up. No plug for the tub to actually have a bath. The sink had rust areas.
Very clean, nice beds and pillows, and the most wonderful host!
Mold in the wash room
Land sliding was behind the metal
Sehr nette Betreuung. Alles im Zimmer was wir brauchten, sogar ein Kühlschrank. Da es sehr warm war, war das super um die Getränke zu kühlen. Lage gut und ruhig.
Motel insgesamt schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Manager and wife were very helpful and friendly. Went out of their way to help me because of my disability. Older place but comfortable and clean. Good location.
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Le propriétaire très sympathique L'ambiance La proximité des bains
Very friendly people who ran it
The location, the hospitality of the staff. He is most likely the owner/ manager.
The room was ok but the air condition was not working. It was terribly hot and I couldn't have a good night's sleep after a long day of driving. The fan provided by the owner helped a little bit but very disappointed at this.
The location was where we expected. close to restaurants and the hot springs. the management was very friendly and helpful. The room small but comfortable and clean.
The parking was very difficult to get out of. The tents were in the area that was needed to back up as you were asked not to back in. The WIFI was not secure and my device advised me not to use it. I had to use my Hot Spot which used up a lot of data.
The owner was so wonderful
No air conditioning
No breakfast
Friendly greeting, good nights sleep and great location. It was only a stop over but perfect and really welcoming.
Nothing
Owner was great and very accommodating. BBQ and public spaces were nice
Old but extremely clean, good parking available in front of your room door. Tom the desk was incredibly helpful and gave us coupons for neighbouring restaurants.
Personalet var sød. God beliggenhed.
Sengene er lidt for små, men behagelige.
Friendly owner
Carpet was not good. Dirty I like the location and owner was excellent
The hosts were so friendly and helpful. They gave us great recommendations on sights to see and where to get good coffee!
Nothing
Location was great and very easy to get to (right off the main highway) and just a few minutes away from the hot springs, the staff were extremely kind and helpful upon check in and throughout the stay, offering maps of places to go and recommendations on where to eat in the area. The rooms were well kept and comfortable and there were lots of amenities. We didn't end up using the BBQ or table areas available, but we played a few fun rounds of corn hole!
Floors, baseboards and behind the bedside table were slightly dirty, but the beds and linens were all clean and satisfactory. Overall, not much to say for negatives.
Tom welcomed us as if we were kings. His kindness was very appreciated from all the families. The motel is very well located and the beds were so comfortable. We all slept very well and it was a good motel experience for all of us.
Bathroom needs renovation
Reception guy was so friendly!
Friendliness and willingness to help from staff
Small room , hard to manouver around with a dog.
The location is perfect for us and close to everything like restaurant, gas station etc..... The owner was very nice and very helpful. He told us where are the other places that we can explore while we are there.
Nothing
The atmosphere was excellent, and the owner was very friendly. The beds were comfortable and firm, which we really liked. The suite had been upgraded with laminate flooring, and the owner also offered discounts at selected restaurants and coffee shops.
The place feels a bit outdated, and the bathroom—particularly the tub and sink—wasn’t in the best condition. However, we understand that the owner is gradually updating the facilities.
The owner was so friendly, knowledgeable and even gave us discounts for things nearby.
Staff was very friendly and service was excellent, it was a bonus to have a discount for breakfast.
Friendly and helpful staff, location, and value.
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The owner was incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived. Even though we’ve been to Radium a few times, he went out of his way to share great tips and recommendations—it really made our stay even better. (I wish I could remember his name).
While the accommodations are slightly dated, they have a quaint charm. The location and view during sunrise and sunsets, more than make up for it.
Loved the location as just a couple miles from Radium Hot Sorings. Tom (the owner) even had a bag w a nice towel and discounted tickets. He gave me lots of information about the area which was so helpful. The queen room was wonderful as you could park your car right outside. The fridge and microwave were clean. Probably one of the best small hotels for the price I have ever stayed with all the small homey touches.
Everything was great!
Tom is a legend & so welcoming and accommodating! What a cute spot also!
Very relaxing and safe area, conveniently located with very friendly people. The bed is comfortable too :)
Location.
Staff were friendly, made sure we were given the discount to the new restaurant in town and set us up with towels and tokens for the hot springs
The staff were warm , welcoming and provided us with local knowledge.
Our stay was perfect
The staff was amazing.
Tv remote control was not great very hard to change channels and wasn't able to use volume controls had to walk to TV to change volume. Despite this I still highly recommend this place as the service is amazing.
Tom was a wonderful host. The property is classic Radium Springs, just minutes down the road from the springs.
Nothing!
Very friendly staff , actually showed us to our room.
Small clean room with fridge in a convenient location within walking distance to town / restaurants.
Clean
The motel’s location is right outside the entrance to Kootenay NP, and many restaurants are a close walk away. The staff is nice and personable. The motel, while older, is spacious and clean. A refrigerator and microwave is in the room. Gas grills are available to guests.
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Gables is a good option for a short stay. The rooms are clean though a little compact in size. There is open space outside the rooms to eat/drink or simply chill. The host Tom was very helpful and shared a lot of information regarding the activities around the area. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a short and budget friendly stay.
Wow the hotel manager was so friendly. The place was so cute. We loved it all.
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Parfait
Clean, and met our requirements. Close proximity to the Hot Springs.
Not much we didn’t like. Motel could do with some updating, but everything was working fine.
We liked the place. The service was extraordinary. The room was pretty clean and cozy.
The AC was noisy. The stay could be a litlle more affordable.
There was no air conditioning so the tiny room was very hot. They provided a fan but it was super noisy so kept me up most of the night. I rented room 3 but I got room 1 and since that was the smoking area I couldn't even open my window to let some air in. No ice machine either so had to ask for ice but felt bad so never asked for more.
The best part about the Gables is the staff. We've stayed multiple times and this time found it a little dirty, mostlt the bathroom. This hotel would be perfect with a few little updates.
It was a very hot day and the air conditioning could have worked better. However, our stay was great and it is a very nice town.
Very clean, comfortable bed. Good location, easy to get around. Owner great, very knowledgeable about area and local restaurants.
cleanliness of first room was not appreciated moved rooms because of allergies
Just not what was expected, but suited a one night stay.
The photos of this property are misleading and do not accurately reflect the actual condition of the accommodations. The door was flimsy and lacked a deadbolt, and both the property and the rooms were quite dated, showing clear signs of wear and a need for repairs and renovations. For the price being charged, I expected significantly better quality. I also expect more from Expedia in terms of ensuring property photos are a true representation and providing transparency around the sources of reviews.
Nothing special,but good for on going travellers.It's expensive in sense of facilities
Wir waren hier um in den Radium Hot Springs zu baden und dafür war dieses Motel perfekt. Wir konnten an der Rezeption ermäßigte Eintrittskarten zum Bad erhalten und Leih-Handtücher sowie eine Gratis-Tasche dazu. Das Personal war super freundlich und die Zimmer sauber und bequem. Jedes Zimmer hat einen eigenen Parkplatz genau vor der Tür und es gibt einen Gartenbereich zum Grillen und geselligem Beisammensein.
Place was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. The hotel is very very old and run down. I did not feel I got value for money. Stayed there because it was a halfway point of a journey but would not stay again.
The host was very pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. We had a king-sized bed and there was still lots of space. A small fridge, a Keurig coffee machine, and a microwave were included.
No air conditioning meant a very warm night trying to sleep. There was a fan in the room to try help with the air circulation.
Nice older property
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Cleanliness
7.86/10Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues, specifically mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9.33/10Consistently praised for excellent service from staff across several reviews.
Location
8.87/10Conveniently located near Kootenay NP, with positive mentions of proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.82/10Some reviews noted rooms were compact and dated with minor issues.
Amenities
8.35/10Amenities were generally adequate but some indicated room for improvement, e.g. air conditioning.
Value for Money
8.81/10Generally considered a good value for the location and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.96/10Food evaluation not present; assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.83/10Most reviewers had a positive experience despite minor issues.