The Royal Kelowna Guests: Waterfront Luxury & Wine Country Discovery with Red Dog
The Royal Kelowna
Staying at The Royal Kelowna? Add a relaxed afternoon in Okanagan wine country to your downtown waterfront getaway with Red Dog Wine Tours. Located at 1288 Water Street in the heart of downtown Kelowna, The Royal Kelowna puts you steps from Okanagan Lake, the waterfront promenade, restaurants, shops and downtown attractions.
The all-suite hotel features spacious condo-style accommodations, gourmet kitchens, gas fireplaces, in-suite laundry and a rooftop infinity pool and hot tubs with spectacular lake and city views. With Red Dog handling the driving, you can enjoy four wineries on the West Kelowna wine trail without worrying about navigating, parking or driving after wine tasting.
Why Red Dog Wine Tours Is a Great Fit for The Royal Kelowna
Our popular afternoon wine tours are designed to make exploring Kelowna wine country easy. We visit four wineries during a relaxed four-hour wine experience, with tasting fees included, local commentary, scenic vineyard views and transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter or Metris passenger van.
We pick you up directly from The Royal Kelowna, typically between 1:00 and 1:30 PM, and return you to your hotel after the tour. There is no need to drive yourself to the wineries or find a designated driver.
That leaves you free to enjoy the rooftop pool and hot tubs, relax in your suite, walk the waterfront or continue your evening downtown after your wine tour.
The West Kelowna wine region is just across the bridge from downtown Kelowna, making The Royal Kelowna a convenient starting point for a Westside wine tour.
Wineries You’ll Experience on Our West Kelowna Route
We visit a selection of wineries throughout the West Kelowna wine region. The exact lineup can vary by tour, availability and winery schedules, but may include:
- Quails’ Gate Winery – A long-established West Kelowna winery known for its lake and vineyard views.
- Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – A distinctive winery built around the area’s volcanic landscape and terroir.
- Frind Estate Winery – A lakeside winery offering a relaxed setting and contemporary tasting experience.
- Little Straw Vineyards – A family-owned winery with impressive views across the valley and vineyards.
- Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – A West Kelowna winery surrounded by the region’s distinctive volcanic landscape.
- The Hatch Winery – A creative and unconventional winery with a relaxed atmosphere.
- Black Swift Vineyards – A boutique winery focused on small-production wines.
- Crown & Thieves Winery – An atmospheric winery with an unusual, prohibition-era-inspired character.
Four wineries per tour gives you enough time to enjoy each stop without turning the afternoon into a race from one tasting room to another.
Why The Royal Kelowna Guests Choose Red Dog
The Royal Kelowna is designed for guests who want more than a standard hotel room. Its waterfront location, spacious suites and rooftop amenities make it an ideal base for a Kelowna getaway. A Red Dog wine tour adds an easy way to experience the surrounding wine country without giving up the comfort of your hotel.
- Couples & Romantic Getaways – Enjoy wine country together without worrying about who has to drive.
- Celebrations & Special Occasions – A private wine tour can be a memorable addition to birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations.
- Friends & Small Groups – Comfortable Mercedes transportation makes it easy for everyone to enjoy the afternoon together.
- Luxury Kelowna Getaways – Combine a waterfront suite with an afternoon exploring some of West Kelowna’s best wineries.
A Relaxed Afternoon in Kelowna Wine Country
A wine tour from The Royal Kelowna is more than transportation between wineries. It is a chance to slow down, enjoy the scenery and learn about the Okanagan wine region from a local guide.
We handle the driving while you concentrate on tasting, taking in the vineyard scenery and enjoying the experience. After visiting four wineries, we return you to The Royal Kelowna so you can continue enjoying your evening in downtown Kelowna.
Book Your Kelowna Wine Tour
Staying at The Royal Kelowna and want to explore Okanagan wine country? Red Dog Wine Tours offers daily afternoon wine tours with free pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
Our popular West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour includes four winery visits, tasting fees, snacks, bottled water, professional guiding and comfortable Mercedes transportation.
Check availability and book your Kelowna wine tour online.
What Makes Red Dog Wine Tours Special?
Red Dog Wine Tours has earned the Viator Experience Award in 2023, 2024 and 2025, along with 5-star reviews from guests on TripAdvisor and Google. Our focus is simple: comfortable transportation, knowledgeable local guides, carefully planned winery visits and a relaxed approach to experiencing Kelowna wine country.
Staying at The Royal Kelowna gives you a luxurious waterfront base in downtown Kelowna. Let Red Dog take you across the bridge and into wine country for an afternoon of great wines, beautiful scenery and relaxed Okanagan hospitality.
Planning your stay? Visit The Royal Kelowna website for hotel information, then book your Red Dog Wine Tour and let us handle the driving.
Quick FAQs for The Royal Kelowna Guests
Do you pick up from The Royal Kelowna?
Yes. Red Dog Wine Tours offers free pickup and drop-off directly from The Royal Kelowna at 1288 Water Street in downtown Kelowna. Pickup is typically between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM, with your driver coordinating with you on tour day. You do not need to drive to the wineries or arrange a designated driver.
What is included in a Red Dog Wine Tour?
Red Dog Wine Tours include door-to-door transportation in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Metris passenger van, visits to four wineries, all tasting fees, light snacks, bottled water and a professional local guide. Pickup and drop-off from The Royal Kelowna are included.
How many wineries do you visit?
Our popular West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour visits four wineries. We keep the pace relaxed so you have time to enjoy each tasting and the scenery rather than rushing from one winery to the next.
How long is the wine tour?
The afternoon wine tour is approximately four hours of wine touring, with hotel pickup typically beginning between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM and return to The Royal Kelowna around 5:30 PM. Exact pickup and return times can vary slightly depending on the day’s hotel pickups and winery schedule.
Do I have to drive after wine tasting?
No. Red Dog Wine Tours provides door-to-door transportation from The Royal Kelowna to the wineries and back. You can enjoy the wine tastings without worrying about driving afterward.
