Dancing Bear Inn vs Prestige Inn Nelson
Both are in Nelson (BC), 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Nelson
Prestige Inn Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 4 of 9
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.4)+1.1
- 2580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
Why is Prestige Inn Nelson better than Dancing Bear Inn?
- 1Later 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 vs Prestige Inn Nelson: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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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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