Predator Ridge

Carlie made our bachelor party dinner at Predator Ridge one of the highlights of the trip. She handled our high-energy group smoothly, kept things fun and professional, and made sure everyone was looked after. The timing was just right, with no rushed moments or awkward gaps, and she read the room well. The meal itself was thoughtful and carefully done. The flavors had plenty of punch without being too much, and everything looked great. It takes a lot to impress our group, but she absolutely nailed it. If you get the chance to have Carlie take care of you at Predator Ridge, go for it. Straight up, she slayed it.

We had a mostly positive visit at the end of September, though there are things that could be better. The resort grounds are gorgeous, with lots of trails and places to explore. The decor was great, the golf courses are top tier, and it was handy to have a coffee shop and a market stocked with what you might need for meals and alcohol. The bike rental shop closes early, so plan around that. The guest hot tub was lukewarm, around 99-100 degrees, and you need a key from the front desk both to enter and to leave the pool and hot tub area. The rooms had everything we needed, including a dishwasher and full-size fridge, and the bed was comfortable. We were disappointed there was no housekeeping during our stay. At a resort, I expected someone to at least make the bed each day, which is one of the things that distinguishes a resort or hotel from an Airbnb or VRBO. Staff around the property were friendly, especially at check-in, but didn’t always know much about other areas. The gym desk couldn’t tell us where the resort hot tub was, and the resort desk didn’t know when the bike rental shop closed or how long rentals lasted. At Pallino's on our first night, the burrata carpese salad was phenomenal, but the pizza was underwhelming. Service was 7/10 and the atmosphere 5/10. Lunch at the Range the next day was better for drinks and appetizers, with 7/10 service and a sunny patio atmosphere we rated 10/10. Dinner at the Range on our last night had excellent cocktails again, but the packed patio was extremely warm with all the walls closed. The food was average, 7/10, and service was atrocious, 4/10.

We discovered Predator Ridge Resort online while looking for a golf vacation and decided to go there instead of our usual Whistler trip. It lived up to expectations. We stayed in the new, cozy Vista building and loved the magnificent view. Both courses were immaculately maintained, with views we won’t forget, and the food at the Range restaurant was delicious. Cori, the Front Desk Manager, greeted us with a smile and gave us professional, welcoming service throughout our stay. The location was another plus, with nearby hiking tracks and interesting places, and downtown Vernon just 15 minutes away. We plan to return with friends.

The Ridge course might be my favorite I’ve ever played. The pace was great, the views were a treat, and the whole experience was phenomenal. There was a small technology glitch with our tee time that caused a delay, but they more than made up for it by reducing the green fees and comping food and drinks. I can’t wait to come back.