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
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 12
Hotel★★★Squamish
Mountain Retreat
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 4 of 12
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?
- 12.1 km closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 3.2 km)−2.1 km
- 22.0 km closer to the area centre−2.0 km
- 326 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 31)+23
Why is Mountain Retreat better than August Jack Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0)+0.3
- 2Higher 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 vs Mountain Retreat: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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