What Phase 2 means
Phase 2 covenants are designed around hotel-style operation. Units are generally required to participate in one integrated rental pool and owner use is limited. A common limit is 28 days in summer and 28 days in winter, subject to the wording registered against the property.
How the rental pool works
The hotel operator markets and rents participating suites, then allocates revenue according to the management agreement. The statement may deduct management, housekeeping, front desk, strata fees, Tourism Whistler assessments, furniture reserves, and other operating costs before an owner receives a distribution.
Owner-use details to verify
The headline number of days does not explain booking windows, blackout dates, minimum stays, cancellation rules, maintenance closures, guest privileges, or whether unused owner days can be rented. Ask how the calendar works in practice.
Compare net outcomes
Phase 2 is not simply a lower-priced version of Phase 1. Compare net income, personal-use value, financing options, GST and income-tax treatment, renovation obligations, reserve requirements, and resale demand.
Documents to review
Use independent legal, tax, lending, and insurance advice alongside the property records.
- Registered Phase 2 covenant
- Hotel or rental-pool management agreement
- Recent owner revenue statements
- Strata budget, minutes, Form B and depreciation report
- Furniture, renovation and brand-standard obligations
- Owner-use calendar and reservation policy
Specific Phase 2 options
Where buyers commonly find Phase 2 hotel condos in Whistler
These property profiles from Richard’s original complex library show how suite size, location, amenities, and hotel operation differ even when the same Phase 2 label is used.
Adara Hotel
Central Village boutique hotel with studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 370–855 sq. ft., kitchenettes, and an outdoor pool and hot tub.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 370–855 sq. ft.
Alpenglow
On the edge of Whistler Village with studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 315–670 sq. ft., plus an outdoor pool, hot tub, and gym.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 315–670 sq. ft.
Blackcomb Springs Suites
A slope-side Blackcomb hotel with studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 420–1,020 sq. ft., outdoor pool, hot tubs, and pet-friendly operation noted in the original profile.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 420–1,020 sq. ft.
Cascade Lodge
Hotel units near the edge of Whistler Village, primarily studios to two bedrooms at approximately 240–930 sq. ft. The complex also includes a small number of larger employee-housing units.
- Phase 2 hotel units
- Separate employee housing
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
Delta Whistler Village Suites
A central Village hotel with studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 240–860 sq. ft. The original profile notes that some operating charges are deducted before owner distributions.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 240–860 sq. ft.
Four Seasons Resort
Premium Benchlands hotel suites from studios to three bedrooms, approximately 550–2,900 sq. ft., with hotel services, outdoor pool, and hot tub.
- Phase 2
- Studios–3 bedrooms
- Approx. 550–2,900 sq. ft.
Pan Pacific Mountainside
Beside Skiers Plaza and the gondolas, with studios to two-bedroom units, approximately 390–830 sq. ft., and a slope-facing outdoor pool and hot tub.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 390–830 sq. ft.
Pan Pacific Village Centre
Central Village hotel with studios to three-and-a-half-bedroom suites, approximately 580–1,700 sq. ft., plus an outdoor pool and hot tub.
- Phase 2
- Studios–3.5 bedrooms
- Approx. 580–1,700 sq. ft.
Pinnacle International Resort
Whistler Village hotel made up primarily of studio units, approximately 280–430 sq. ft., with underground parking, an outdoor pool, and restaurants in the building.
- Phase 2
- Studios
- Approx. 280–430 sq. ft.
Westin Resort & Spa
Gondola-adjacent Village hotel with studios to two-bedroom suites, approximately 290–1,065 sq. ft., hotel amenities, and an integrated rental pool.
- Phase 2
- Studios–2 bedrooms
- Approx. 290–1,065 sq. ft.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you go
Can I opt out of a Phase 2 rental pool?
Generally no. Phase 2 is built around a single integrated rental pool, but the exact covenant and management agreement govern the property.
Does a Phase 2 unit produce guaranteed income?
No. Revenue and expenses can vary with hotel performance, suite type, operator terms, seasonality, renovations, and owner use.
Sources and further reading