Victoria Day Weekend in Jasper

May long weekend is almost upon us, and in 2010 the holiday falls on Monday May 24, which means it will indeed earn its colloquial name of the May two-four weekend. Victoria Day weekend, for many, signals the start of summer, and it’s always a busy few days in Jasper. As the weekend approaches there will be fewer and fewer vacancies in Jasper hotels. Needless to say, reservations ahead of time are strongly recommended to guarantee yourself a place to stay. At the time of writing (May 12) some Jasper accommodations had already filled their standard rooms for either May 22, May 23 or both of those dates, however there were still some vacancies available, but you need to act quickly.
**Update** As late as May 20th we were still able to find availability at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for the whole Long Weekend. We were quoted $329 for a Fairmont Room, but the best deal seemed to be with a Bed & Breakfast package which for $349 includes a 1 night stay in a Fairmont Room plus breakfast for 2 the following morning, meaning that you get a hearty buffet breakfast for just $10 per person instead of the usual $26. To book this package, click here.

If you are visiting Jasper between May 21-24 and have not yet booked your accommodation, we recommend you browse the JasperHotels.com website and contact your preferred accommodation as soon as possible to make a reservation.
To see a list of recommended hotels and motels in Jasper, click here.
To see a list of recommended cabins and chalets in Jasper, click here.

Spring Hotel Deals in Jasper

Spring is a wonderful time to visit Jasper and the Canadian Rockies. The mountain peaks are still covered with snow, and for many people the views are more impressive than during the summer. Most summer tours and activities are already up and running, yet the roads and sidewalks are still nice and quiet. And best of all, being low season, hotel rates are generally more affordable in May and early June than during the busier summer months. If you plan to visit Jasper during springtime, you should take a look at some of the special offers we found at various Jasper accommodations:

Maligne Lodge has a bed and breakfast special from May 1 to 31 starting at $67 per person for one night’s accommodation plus breakfast the following morning. A similar B&B package at their sister property, the Tonquin Inn, starts at $72.50 per person, again valid for the month of May.
Mount Robson Inn is offering a May special, whereby the 2nd night of a 2 night stay is given at a 40% discount. This offer applies to any room type throughout May, except for the long weekend of May 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
The Alpine Bed & Breakfast Package at Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites starts at $79 per person for a standard room. This offer is valid until May 31st and includes one night’s lodging, a buffet breakfast, plus a $15 food credit, and the package can be upgraded to include a studio, or a one or two bedroom suite.
For the cabin experience, Pocahontas Cabins has a Soak & Sun package which includes cabin accommodation for one night, a hot breakfast, and a free pass to Miette Hotsprings. From May 7 to May 31 the package starts at $109 per person.
If you are looking for a cheap hotel deal, it’s hard to beat the Spring B&B Special at the Astoria Hotel which comes in at just $44 per person in a twin standard room or $49 per person in a queen standard room, and is valid until May 20th.

If your trip to Jasper is part of a tour of the Canadian Rockies, and you need to find a hotel in Banff, you might also want to check out the hotel deals over at Banff Hotels.org.

*The above offers are based on double occupancy, and are subject to availability, subject to taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please contact the relevant Jasper hotel directly.

Jasper Hotel & Spa Packages

What better way to relax in the Canadian Rockies than to combine a visit to Jasper National Park with a well deserved spa treatment and if you’d like to have all the arrangements taken care of before you arrive, one of the following spa & hotel packages may be just what you are looking for:

The Sawridge Inn offers the Escape Spa Package, which includes 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast plus a spa treatment at Mountain Wellness Day Spa, conveniently located on-site at the Sawridge Inn. Choose between the Classic Facial, the Relaxation Massage, or the Wellness Soak. From May 1 to June 15, and for the month of October 2010 the package costs $276 per person based on double occupancy and from June 16 to Sept 30 the cost is $336 per person.
For a shorter stay, Mountain Park Lodges offer a spa package with one night’s accommodation, breakfast, plus a choice between the Relaxation Massage, the Classic Facial or the Spa Pedicure, again at Mountain Wellness Day Spa. Rates start at $174.50 per person during May 2010 and go up to $210.50 from June 1st to Sept 30th, and are based on double occupancy in a standard room at Marmot Lodge. The package is also available at other Mountain Park Lodge properties at different price points.
No discussion of Jasper spas would be complete without mention of the Spa & Health Club at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. In August 2010, their new $6.7 million Fairmont Spa will be unveiled, which by all accounts will be yet another world class spa facility at a Fairmont Hotel. In the meantime, guests can still enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool and gym, and a full range of spa treatments are offered at the hotel by the Insignia Salon & Spa.
If you would like to spa in Jasper, and stay at a different hotel to those mentioned above, there is nothing stopping you from putting together your own spa package by combining a stay at any hotel in Jasper with a spa treatment of your choosing.

*The above offers are subject to availability, subject to taxes, subject to change, and certain date restrictions may apply. To confirm full details and for reservations, please contact your Jasper hotel directly.