Charts Comparing Phase 2 Properties
This page is a guideline of comparisons between the big 3 Phase 2 hotels: 1) Westin Resort and Spa, 2) Pan Pacific Mountainside, and 3) Four Seasons Hotel. The Blackcomb Springs would not be considered one of the big 3, but the location is excellent on the side of Blackcomb Mountain. While the Four Seasons Hotel is not ski-in ski-out, it has a shuttle bus to and from the slopes with a Ski Concierge Shop location at the Base of Blackcomb Mountain, which offers a first-class ski-valet experience. Most buyers include it when considering a Phase 2 purchase.
Considered a commercial purchase, each of these Phase 2 hotel condo properties has a variation on the owner’s financial statements, so it is difficult to determine which property produces the most revenue based on the capital outlay. In addition, owner booking restrictions and cancellations also vary.
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Hotel Condo Overview
Note: This chart is a guideline and should be verified. Rules change.
| Westin | Pan Pacific Mountainside | Four Seasons Hotel | Blackcomb Springs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel operations | Westin is a franchise of Marriott International Inc. | Pan Pacific | Four Seasons | Clique Hotels and Resorts |
| Hotel management | Evolution Hospitality | Pan Pacific Hotel Group | Four Seasons | Summit Resort |
| # of hotel room strata lots | 400 hotel rooms | 121 suites | 273 rooms | 186 suites |
| Type of hotel condos | Studio, one bedroom, two bedrooms | Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms | Studio, I bedroom and the 2 bedrooms have an adjoining door with 2 exterior doors | Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms |
| Strata Management | WRM | Pacific Quorum | WRM | WRM |
| Strata type | Hotel and commercial lots | Hotel strata lots | Sectional: hotel lots; FS management lots; employee lots; and Private Residences | No commercial |
| Owners involvement | Home Owners Association - very involved | Home Owners Corporation. | No mention of Owner's involvement to run the property | Owners Community |
| Hotel/Owners Management and Rental Pool Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pets | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Housekeeping for owner stays | No extra check-out cleaning fees | Owner or personal guests using the unit pay full clean at check out. Additional cleaning upon request | Daily housekeeping service required and check out cleaning charge | No extra check-out cleaning fees |
| In-suite storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage locker | One ski-locker per suite available access year round | One ski-locker per suite available access year round | One ski-locker per suite available access year round | |
| Ski-in Ski-out | Yes | Yes | Hotel shuttle service to and from slopes, storage of equipment at Base of Blackcomb | Yes |
| Ski Concierge | Yes, on site | Yes, on site | Yes, store front location at Base of Blackcomb. Drop off location at the Blackcomb Gondola | Yes, on site |
| Kitchen facilities | Full kitchen | Full kitchen | No kitchen facilities. The 5 Premium Specialty Suites have a full kitchen | Full kitchen |
| Last Renovation | 2026 - 2027 | Small, consistent upgrades | 2019 | Small, consistent upgrades |
Owner Use
Note: This chart is a guideline and should be verified. Rules change.
| Westin | Pan Pacific Mountainside | Four Seasons Hotel | Blackcomb Springs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage Phase 2 | 28 days winter season and 28 days summer season | 28 days winter season and 28 days summer season | 28 days winter season and 28 days summer season | 28 days winter season and 28 days summer season |
| Winter Bookings | Nov 16 - April 15 | Nov 16 - May 15 | Nov 15 - April 16 | Nov 15 - April 16 |
| Summer Bookings | April 16 - Nov 15 | May 16 - Nov 15 | April 16 - Nov 15 | April 16 - Nov 15 |
| Booking Calendar deadlines | Deadline for owner's calendar submission is 6-7 months out | Deadline for owner's calendar submission is 6-7 months out | Deadline for owner's calendar submission is 6-7 months out | Book your condo at any time based upon availability |
| Booking information/season | No major restrictions | The first 21 days bookings in 7 day increments. The last 7 days can be booked individually | The first 21 days bookings in 7 day increments. The last 7 days can be booked individually | Book your condo at any time based upon availability |
| Weekend Bookings | No Friday/Saturday combo restrictions | Friday and Saturday must be booked together | Friday and Saturday must be booked together | No Friday/Saturday combo restrictions |
| Missed the deadline, now subject to Management | 30 days before the next month the calendar is open for owner bookings subject to hotel management | 30 days out reservations for 5 consecutive dates; Up to 15 days reserved not more than 15 days out | 30 days out reservations for 5 consecutive dates; Up to 15 days reserved not more than 15 days out | No specific deadline. Take your chances if you don't book well in advance |
| Cancellations | Summer 14 day cancellation policy. Winter 30 day cancellation | 30 days out from reservation, and less than 30 days with managers approval | 30 days out from reservation, with managers approval | Minimum 10 days notice to cancel owner reservations and condo should go back into the rental pool |
| Cancellations and Rental Pool | Don't follow cancellation policy and the your unit is not in Renal Pool | Don't follow cancellation policy and the your unit is not in Renal Pool | Don't follow cancellation policy and the your unit is not in Renal Pool | Not as restrictive as comparison properties |
| Close-in Reservations | 30 days prior to following month, e.g. May 1 for June dates | Within 30 days book up to 5 days; within 15 days book up to 15 days | Within 30 days book up to 5 days; within 15 days book up to 15 days | Contact Owner Relations and see what is available |
| Personal Guests not staying with the Owner | Owner rates and friends and family rates. Subject to non-peak dates | Owners friends can use owners unit at no charge as part of the 28 days/season | No mention of friend's use in mangement agreement | Friends offered a discounted rate |
Owner Financial Statements
Note: This chart is a guideline and should be verified. Rules change.
| Westin | Pan Pacific Mountainside | Four Seasons Hotel | Blackcomb Springs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Reporting | Detailed Financials | Excellent Detailed Financials | Excellent Detailed Financials | Detailed, but simple statements |
| Owner Rental Pool Statements | Does not show the revenue for the full hotel | Shows room, parking and cancellation revenue | Shows hotel units rental pool revenue | Includes hotel room nights, availability, occupancy, and revenue |
| FF&E | Taken from Funds in Capital Reserve when needed | Separate line item in rental pool statement | Separate line item in rental pool statement | Separate line item in rental pool statement |
| Funds at completion date | Funds in Capital Reserve remain with the unit as per HMA section 16.2.8 | Manager pays owners net rental revenue to seller | Manager pays owners net rental revenue to seller | Manager pays owners net rental revenue to seller |
| Management Fees | % not provided $ amount per unit with no reference | 42% | 45% after 2years | Fees not detailed on the owner statements |
| Strata Fees | Deducted from rental pool revenue | Not deducted from rental pool revenue | Not deducted from rental pool revenue | Not deducted from rental pool revenue |
| Property Taxes | Deducted from rental pool revenue. additional to strata fee | Not covered by hotel: Owners directly responsible to pay municipality | Not covered by hotel: Owners directly responsible to pay municipality | Not covered by hotel: Owners directly responsible to pay municipality |
| Tourism Whistler | Deducted from rental pool revenue. additional to strata fee | Not covered by hotel: Owners pay directly | Not covered by hotel: Owners pay directly | Not covered by hotel: Owners pay directly |
| Insurance | Deducted from rental pool revenue, additional to strata fee | Included in strata fee | Included in strata fee | Deducted from rental pool revenue, additional to strata fee |
Next Steps
If you are not already working with a realtor, contact Marion Anderson, marion@marionanderson.com, to set up an appointment to discuss your options and clarify your understanding of Phase 2 property in Whistler.
Marion Anderson Real Estate Agent
Sutton Group – West Coast Realty, Whistler, B.C.
marion@marionanderson.com (604) 938-3885