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title: "August Jack Inn vs Mountain Retreat: which hotel is better?"
description: "August Jack Inn or Mountain Retreat in Squamish (BC)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# August Jack Inn vs Mountain Retreat

Both are in Squamish (BC), 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★ · Squamish
## [August Jack Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/august-jack-inn-squamish-bc/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 5 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1165808/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Squamish
## [Mountain Retreat](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mountain-retreat-squamish-bc/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1868893/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick August Jack Inn

It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose August Jack Inn if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 3.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (31 / 5)

### Choose Mountain Retreat if you want

-   to walk to the sights (790 m / 1.4 km)

### Why is August Jack Inn better than Mountain Retreat?

1.  2.1 km closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 3.2 km) (−2.1 km)
2.  2.0 km closer to the area centre (−2.0 km)
3.  26 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+26)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 31) (+23)

### Why is Mountain Retreat better than August Jack Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | August Jack Inn | Mountain Retreat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Location | 5.5  (+1.5) | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | – |
| Public transport | – | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 32  (+19) |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 384 | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5  (+1.5) | 4.0 |
| Distance to Squamish centre | 120 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | – |
| To public transport | – | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 56 km  (−2.1 km) | 58 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31  (+26) | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.1 km apart

August Jack Inn: city centre: 1.4 km, Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 56 km, beach: 1.0 km, 31 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Mountain Retreat: city centre: 790 m, nearest station BC Rail-Squamish: 1.2 km, Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 58 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## August Jack Inn or Mountain Retreat: common questions

### Which is better, August Jack Inn or Mountain Retreat?

August Jack Inn leads in 5 of 12 categories, including location score, distance to Squamish centre, to the airport. Mountain Retreat is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, August Jack Inn or Mountain Retreat?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

August Jack Inn is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Mountain Retreat.

### How far apart are August Jack Inn and Mountain Retreat?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/august-jack-inn-squamish-bc-vs-mountain-retreat-squamish-bc/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/