Idaho Resorts
The following list represents many of Idaho’s full-service, luxury destination resorts. For a complete list of all of Idaho’s great resorts, visit ef www.visitidaho.org.
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Set on Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho’s Panhandle, the Coeur d’Alene Resort is a taste of luxury. The architecture alone is a magnificent sight set amid this lakeside community. With luxurious accommodations, rejuvenating spa treatments, sumptuous cuisine and breathtaking holiday displays, this four-star resort continues to be the destination of choice for travelers worldwide.
As a signature golf course with a world-famous floating green, the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course is a lush park-like environment with mountains and water to make the experience even more spectacular. The 6,767-yard, par 71 course is designed around four distinct geographic features: an expansive lakeshore, a forested ridge, gently rolling woodlands and Fernan Creek, a revitalized trout stream. This course is playable for families and challenging enough for the pros.
Pamper yourself and let go of the stress of life with a treatment at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Spa. Or, enjoy a fine dining experience at the infamous Beverly’s Restaurant, located on the seventh floor of the resort overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene. For a more casual breakfast, lunch or dinner, enjoy a meal at Docksider Restaurant.
Activities abound in this picturesque area with front-door access to four season adventures such as fishing, skiing, white water rafting, hiking and golf.
Contact: www.cdaresort.com
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Either winter or summer, there are many ways to take in the beauty Schweitzer Mountain Resort near Sandpoint. With a vertical drop of 2,400 feet, a top elevation of 6,400 feet and an average annual snowfall of 300 inches, the mountain is certainly a winder paradise. Check out the slopes on skis or a board, go tubing, air boarding or snowshoeing. Summertime adventures include biking, hiking, paintball games and many special events.
Lodging facilities include the rustic Selkirk Lodge with amenities including slopeside access, outdoor heated pool, three hot tubs with stunning mountain views, restaurants, cafés and shopping within walking distance. Or try White Pine Lodge, the newest addition to Schweitzer, with its contemporary mountain architecture and northwest interiors. Fully furnished condominium-style units offer full kitchens, living rooms and fireplaces, along with access to large outdoor hot tubs, a cardio and weights room and outdoor heated pool.
Contact: www.schweitzer.com
Sun Valley Resort
Nestled in the heart of the Sawtooth National Forest, world-famous Sun Valley Resort has been welcoming skiers since 1936. Home to the world’s first chair lift, Sun Valley is a haven for ski enthusiasts whether on vivacious Bald Mountain or the beginners hill, Dollar Mountain.
The resort features year-round recreational opportunities including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountain biking and hiking. Or for a more relaxed atmosphere, enjoy a spa treatment, shop in the many local boutiques, dine at the finest restaurants, take in a show or just relax with a book by the fire or pool.
Contact: www.sunvalley.com
Tamarack Resort
Tamarack, Idaho’s newest all-season resort, is situated near the town of Donnelly about 90 miles north of Boise. The resort gets its name from the local Tamarack trees that reside in the forests surrounding the property, making the autumn landscape a golden spectacle.
With abundant summer and winter activities, this new resort community is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The 2004-2005 ski season was Tamarack’s first with 35 runs, 7 lifts, including 3 high-speed quads, a vertical drop of 2,800' and 850 total skiable acres.
Summertime adventures include Idaho’s newest Robert Trent Jones II Signature Golf Course, which lies in the heart of Tamarack Resort. Located between dry meadows and large wetlands, it provides exceptional challenges. Greens have been placed against a backdrop of aspens, on the lakeshore, and between stands of mature ponderosa pines on the mountainside.
Fun on Lake Cascade includes waterskiing and wakeboarding, kayaking and sailing, along with three designated bird sanctuaries on the nearby shoreline.
Contact: www.tamarackidaho.com
Teton Springs Resort
Located in eastern Idaho amidst the Teton Mountain Range in Victor, Teton Springs is an experience in excellence with a western flare. This year-round resort offers it all to guests wanting an escape. Summertime adventures include a round of golf on the prestigious Headwaters Club at Teton Springs. The Sports Club, now under construction and opening soon, will offer swimming in a 25-meter pool, a children's wet play area and hot tubs. Tennis will be available on two courts and basketball is also part of the design. A 3,000 square-foot Sports Club building will include locker rooms, two massage units, a retail area and a snack bar for swim and tennis guests. A state-of-the-art fitness center already exists on the property and includes strength training stations, free weights and individual cardio training equipment along with a great room suitable for yoga, Pilates or aerobics. The Rendezvous Spa will offer a selection of spa treatments including massage, manicures and pedicures.
Contact: www.tetonsprings.com
Whitetail Club
Whitetail Club is a private luxury resort set on the shores of beautiful Payette Lake in McCall. The pristine beauty of the area is captured inside the resort with décor and furnishings reminiscent of an outdoor hideaway.
Activities abound during both the summer and winter months. Located between Brundage Mountain and Tamarack Resort, skiers can take in both challenging terrain or ride into the wilderness on snowmobiles.
Summertime fun includes golf on the resort’s Andy North Championship gold course, tennis, swimming, racquetball, basketball and a complete fitness center. Or take in a hike or mountain bike ride on one of the many local routes. Lakeside fun includes fishing, swimming, waterskiing, kayaking, sailing, boating and wakeboarding.
Fine dining is available, combining a tranquil atmosphere with the best in superb cuisine. For a relaxing evening, guests will find Whitetail’s own Ford Theater a great spot for a movie and popcorn.
Contact: www.whitetailclub.com