Elkwater Lake Lodge

3.0 star property
Resort with restaurant, near Elkwater Marina

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Exterior
Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, Jetted Tub | Living area | TV
Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Ski passes
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $155
includes taxes & fees
$143 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 800 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
401 4th Street, Elkwater, AB, T0J 1C0

What's nearby

  • Elkwater Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elkwater Visitors Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cypress Hills Provincial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cypress Hills - 13 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Medicine Hat, AB (YXH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12-34 Cafe and Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪12 34 Cafe & Pub and Elkwater Fuel Stop Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Camp Cookhouse and General Store - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Elkwater Lake Lodge

Adjacent to a golf course, Elkwater Lake Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Elkwater. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Buglers Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 73 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Mini golf
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 10 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2005
  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Buglers Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of CAD 10.00

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Elkwater Lake Lodge
Elkwater Lake Hotel Alberta
Elkwater Lake Lodge Resort
Elkwater Lake Lodge Elkwater
Elkwater Lake Lodge Resort Elkwater

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Elkwater Lake Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Elkwater Lake Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elkwater Lake Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Elkwater Lake Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Elkwater Lake Lodge also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Elkwater Lake Lodge?
Yes, Buglers Restaurant offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Elkwater Lake Lodge like?
Elkwater Lake Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Cypress Hills Provincial Park and 11 minutes' walk from Elkwater Marina.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

randal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice. Had den area, bedroom, two bathrooms. With kitchen. Was very nice. Also had balcony
donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great place to stay, the only problem is the prices at the restaurant
Chavon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hot tub in bad shape, king bed very squeaky, fan in loft not working
Carole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to get away for a bit
Chavon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay
Rhoda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Poorly managed
In the room we booked, the toilet stopped flushing. It was not clogged, and the staff suggested taking the toilet paper out. They then moved us to the room next to it, which was filthy, as if they were doing renovations and did not clean it.
Kenton, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We stayed Friday & Saturday in a fireplace room getting away after a lose of a Parent. The room set up is a bit different but works actually really well. We didn't swim or eat in the restraunt as we were looking for more of a secluded weekend. Our room was tidy but the tub wasn't very clean because the doesn't drain so there was a lot of hair and things in the bottom, which we know was due to the lack of drainage & drying after cleaning. Sunday morning before check out time, they were knocking on doors which I found of & have never had happen before. We don't live that far and though we thought the weekend was okay, we'd likely opt to not stay a full weekend again, maybe just a night before/after skiing if the weather's bad.
Karen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not happy
The wifi wasn’t working, the hot tub is out of commission-which was not disclosed prior to me going down to use it and found it taped off, there was no gluten free options, even though it said on the menu there would be…it was just awful that I ended up checking out four hrs later & driving three hours home. This has not been my experience previously. They are usually a lovely place to stay-not sure what was going on this time that all the places stopped carrying GF options-other than a salad & not letting you know about the hot tub
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

CONS:They need to lose the old 'Motel' wing that the diner is in as it detracts from the overall first impression. This lodge has great potential but needs to address a couple of key issues. The restaurant is awful. Even if they make decent food the environment is bad enough to turn your stomach, especially to spend premium dollars on a steak. Little things like the children's size mismatched damaged cutlery, dirty menus, artwork not mounted in the frame or the waiter's shirt half tucked into his pants. Plainly simple, the restaurant needs a new, updated location to fit into the look and feel of the lodge. No grab-bar in the shower and floor level shower is without a glass door and wall. It's very dangerous if you slip or lose your balance. The hide-a-bed is low-end and very uncomfortable!! PROS: The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. The main lobby is nice and exudes the wilderness atmosphere. This lodge is very welcoming and the rooms have a beautiful wilderness feel and appearance. Good fridge and microwave, very comfortable king size bed. The whirlpool tub for two is very nice as is the fireplace. Decent flat-screen with Shaw cable (needs to have a movie package added that's easily available from Shaw). Good air-conditioning/heating and a secure double-lock door with privacy pull-down, at least there was one in a jacuzzi suite. The lodge is located close to everything as Elkwater is small and lakeside. This is an amazing place to visit.
Dana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Close to restaurants and the beach. Dog friendly room was right next to the elevator so with the increased traffic/noise caused increased barking. Probably should have those rooms down at the end of the hallway on both floors.
Todd, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cypress Hills, 5*, Elkwater Lake Lodge, 3*
We enjoyed our stay in the Cypress Hills. Our room was clean. However, we were disappointed by the lack of property maintenance. This needed care and attention. There was an old truck filled with broken appliances and bits of wire (trash) that was very visible as you drove from the office to the parking lot. Discarded refrigerators and washing machines were visible. The outside garbage can was full so it was difficult to dispose of garbage. We noted surrounding properties were clean. While we appreciate there may be staff shortages, first impressions and outward appearance count, especially in the hospitality industry. The Elkwater Lake Lodge would benefit from taking a look at itself from a visitor’s perspective. Perhaps “Management” should start a quality assurance program.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. Will definitely be going back. Nice clean rooms. The staff where great.
Noel, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Located well to walk anywhere in town/lake. The room was not ready at check in time. Bring your own food as there was only 1 place to eat and the hours of operation were limited. Thank you.
Linda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly staff, clean, kids loved the pool. I would stay here again.
Grace, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Enjoyed stays at this property in the past, but the new management appears to have no experience or training in hospitality services. Unlike every other hotel that we have used, no daily maid service is provided (e.g. bed-making, bathroom cleaning, etc.) and this was not indicated at check-in. Room was not ready at 4:00pm check-in time. This is not the three star hotel that it used to be - more of a campers' hostel.
Patrick, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

An upper floor room would’ve been excellent had balcony and quieter no one above but felt as paid through Expedia automatically got a room on main floor versus top (2nd) floor.
Michele, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful scenery
Jody, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room was not clean , the sheet had a spot . The hotel main area was not clean .
Irene, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was amazing, the lodge is just really old but that’s to be expected at these locations and the lodge has a lot of unique characteristics and the kids has a great time!! Family friendly!! The on-site restaurant is more of a pub, sticky floors and over priced, was not clean and dark and dingy. The rooms have full kitchens so better to cook your own food.
Aaron, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The resort is far above excellent with regards to facilities, cleanliness, and I mean the stay is really great."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM