Golden is a small town in southeastern British Columbia. Known for beautiful natural resources, it is home to several national parks that offer a variety of activities depending on the season of visit. Note that Golden is the first significant town you will come across when you enter British Columbia when traveling from Calgary, Banff, or Lake Louise. In actuality, it might not appear to be much from the highway. You will merely pass by petrol stations and fast food restaurants if you don’t make a slight turn into the village, skipping this ancient mountain hamlet and the nearby Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The welcoming community makes Golden a wonderful place for a quick stay. The abundant natural landscape of the area makes it an ideal glamping spot. For such options, check out our list of the best glamping spots near Golden, Canada.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location that facilitates glamping or is close to glamping spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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1. Luxe Serenity Dome (from USD 108)
This accommodation was created to provide a distinctive experience and to highlight the magnificent Canadian surroundings. Comfortable amenities include a queen bed, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a full bathroom with locally created, environmentally friendly soaps. The rental also features a composting toilet.
The hosts request guests to only use the natural soaps offered here and make sure their products are 100% eco-friendly because the dome employs a grey water system. You will also enjoy the patio area, picnic table, fire pit, and ample green space. Additionally, guests also have access to the common cedar sauna outside the dome.
Top guest reviews
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grace and lucas were faboupus hostsgrace was a great hostgrace was a fantastic hostthank you for hosting usgrace and lucas were great hosts very quick to respond and super accommodating of usLocation:
location and geodome was very beautiful and greatthe location is also great short drives to attractions and national parkswe really liked the place and made our visit to banff even more memorablewould definitely recommend we will definitely book this place again should we ever be in the area againCleanliness:
communication is great and the place is clean and as advertised in picturesthe geodome was very clean and advertised as in picturesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
at night there’s a perfect view of the stars right from your bed
2. Two Ravens (from USD 107)
If you’ve always wanted to experience staying at a yurt but have second thoughts about it, try staying at Two Ravens. The place is modern and has everything for a cozy and comfortable stay. Located at the base of Moberly Mountain, there is plenty of wildlife surrounding the area. The place is designed with adults in mind as the indoor source of heat is a wood stove. The rental also has an open kitchen for your convenience.
For adventurous guests, you can go rafting and canoeing without worries as one of the hosts is a certified canoe instructor and white water raft guide. Pets are welcome to stay.
Top guest reviews
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suzanne was a wonderful host and the yurt was incrediblesuzanne is a wonderful hostsuzanne was a great hostthe hosts are very kind and genuinethe host is lovely and available if neededLocation:
beautiful location caught a bautiful sunset through the treesit is located in a pretty remote location; however it is just a short drive from goldenwe absolutely loved loved loved this place it is so unique in style and locationperfect location and setting to get away from every day routine very quiet peaceful and rejuvenatingpeace and quiet with the wilderness at your fingertipsCleanliness:
very clean and cozythe two ravens yurt is clean cozy and just funthis place was amazing very clean very cozy and privateamazing place to stay in cozy clean and romanticvery well structured charming and clean with all necessitiesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the amenities were very easy to use and made for a very comfortable stayit is just as described and was very comfortable lodgingbeautiful yurt with adjacent warmed bathroom and toilet with amazing showerthe bathroom was comfortablethe space is so warm and cozy and we just feel in love with the place
3. Kicking Horse Yurt (from USD 69)
Taking your vacation up a notch, Kicking Horse Yurt offers an upscale experience with views across Columbia Valley to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Dogtooth Range. Depending on your interest, you can go for more adventurous activities such as skiing, hiking, or biking. You can also choose to lounge and enjoy spectacular views, cook in a kitchen, or have a cinema-quality movie night on the 80” screen.
There’s a hot tub and a wrap-around deck with seating so you get to fully enjoy the surroundings and breathe in the fresh air. Take note that guests will need to bring in their own drinking water while on their stay.
Top guest reviews
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thanks again to the hoststristan the host was really helpful and excellent to work withtristan was very responsive and provided great recommendations around the areatristan was an amazing host and we loved every second of our staythe host tristian was very communicative and awesomeLocation:
in the middle of many gorgeous national parkshad everything we needed in a beautiful location and was so quiet and enjoyablea great place to spend a few days over the winterit was so lovely staying at your yurt such a neat place and romantic locationCleanliness:
sweet place everything was super clean and perfectthe yurt contained everything we need and was sparkling cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
wifi is excellent shower is amazingsuper comfortable bed and really warm blankets
4. Rustic yurt with parking (from USD 43)
This rental is great for more adventurous guests who enjoy going back to basics. Living a simple life in an off-grid location is definitely an experience for the books so come prepared. Contrary to typical yurts, this stay can accommodate up to six guests.
Power is limited since everything is solar-powered but there is enough power for devices that are charged via USB. On average, cell reception is decent but can be spotty for some networks. The rental does not have hot running water so you would need to heat water from the stove.
Top guest reviews
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jair & melanie are fantastic hostsjair was a fantastic host and quick to respond to any questionshosts we're very friendlyjair & tom were very kind and welcomingthis yurt is a gem jair and his family were most gracious and helpful hostsLocation:
the location is pretty isolated but that’s clear from the adthis place is really cute the inside is extremely spaciousthe location is beautiful & perfect to do things in the nearby national parksabsolutely unique and amazing space to stay and very close to everything we wanted to visitwe enjoyed learning and seeing up close the amazing earthship in progressCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable accommodationsawesome place clean spacious and comfortablethe compost bathroom was my first experience with one but it was very clean and easyremote clean and with an awesome wet saunathe yurt was clean spacious and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we slept comfortably and there was definitely room for a lot more folks very beautiful yurtcomfortable beds and a well appointed kitchen were the icing on the cakeit was very comfortable and had everything we neededwe definitely enjoyed the wood fired sauna/shower after a day of exploringthe beds were very comfortable and the composting toilet was easy and (relatively) odourless
5. Dome with barbecue grill
Bask in the glorious views of Columbia Valley in this glamping dome for two. The indoor space is compact yet functional with modern amenities such as a refrigerator, TV, and coffee machine. The outdoor space is wide enough to have the hot tub, barbecue grill, and some seating fit into the patio.
There is a private outhouse but no shower is available. There’s a water pump setup for the kitchen sink if you need running water. If you are planning to bring along your pets, make sure to find out about the pet fee. The host also requires your pets to be leashed when outside the dome.
Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia, Canada
35.4 km (22.0 mi) from Yoho National Park Of CanadaAccommodates: 2
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the hosts made sure everything was greatamazing accommodations with great hosts will be back for sureLocation:
what a great and unique place to stayRead more reviewsCleanliness:
very nice clean stay with great privacy and a nice view
6. The Paper Crane (from USD 90)
The Paper Crane is all about simple glamping. Come and enjoy the mountain life and the activities that come with it, such as hiking, biking, and going on trails. Essential to any good glamping experience, there is an outdoor fire pit with ample seating wherein you can enjoy dinner and drinks under the night sky. Drinking water is available as well as a small tank of water for washing dishes and cleaning.
There is no Wi-Fi or electricity in the accommodation to emphasize connecting with nature. The kitchen setup is completely outdoors and guests are not allowed to bring food or scented products inside the tent.
Top guest reviews
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the hosts are very easy to communicate with and very helpfulas for the hosts tanis and her family including the kids were amazingvery helpful and goes above and beyondLocation:
the location is great for those who like smaller town lifeit was nice and quiet despite its close proximity to the highwaythe place is cute and fully stockedsuch a sweet place to spend a couple dayssuch a cute little place would definitely recommend going here photos don’t do it justiceCleanliness:
tent was very clean and cozy at nightvery clean and host was very accomodating cute place to spend weekendRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the tent had the perfect amount of room and heightthe bed was super comfortable and we were warm all night
Glamping in Golden
Whether you’re a newbie traveler or a seasoned adventurer, you are sure to find something in Golden. There are activities and stays to cater to different kinds of people with varying levels of comfort. Here we’ve rounded up yurts from rustic to modern, presenting a diverse range of environments and experiences that you can choose from.
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