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title: "Dancing Bear Inn vs Prestige Inn Nelson: which hotel is better?"
description: "Dancing Bear Inn or Prestige Inn Nelson in Nelson (BC)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Dancing Bear Inn vs Prestige Inn Nelson

Both are in Nelson (BC), 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Downtown
## [Dancing Bear Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dancing-bear-inn-nelson-bc/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 4 of 9

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1339856/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Nelson
## [Prestige Inn Nelson](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/prestige-inn-nelson-nelson-bc/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 9

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1979527/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Dancing Bear Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.4)
-   to walk to the sights (410 m / 1.0 km)

### Why is Dancing Bear Inn better than Prestige Inn Nelson?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.4) (+1.1)
2.  580 m closer to the city centre (−580 m)

### Why is Prestige Inn Nelson better than Dancing Bear Inn?

1.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dancing Bear Inn | Prestige Inn Nelson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.4 |
| Location | – | 5.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | – | 7.7 |
| Public transport | – | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+1.1) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 19  (+5) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5  (+0.9) | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | 299 | 464  (+165) |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 5.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 410 m  (−580 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | – | 780 m |
| To public transport | – | 950 m |
| To the airport | – | 34 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 13  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.4 km apart

Prestige Inn Nelson: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Nelson Electric Tramway Streetcar Station: 950 m, Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG): 34 km, beach: 780 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Dancing Bear Inn or Prestige Inn Nelson: common questions

### Which is better, Dancing Bear Inn or Prestige Inn Nelson?

They are evenly matched. Dancing Bear Inn is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating; Prestige Inn Nelson is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, listed amenities.

### Which is cheaper, Dancing Bear Inn or Prestige Inn Nelson?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Dancing Bear Inn is closer: 410 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Prestige Inn Nelson.

### How far apart are Dancing Bear Inn and Prestige Inn Nelson?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/dancing-bear-inn-nelson-bc-vs-prestige-inn-nelson-nelson-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/