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Elkwater Lake Lodge

3.0 star property
Resort with free parking, near Elkwater Marina
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Lobby
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 74 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Jetted Tub

Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Fireplace

Standard Room, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Property grounds

Cozy cabin in charming Cypress Hills with WiFi

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
Cozy cabin in charming Cypress Hills with WiFi
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About the area

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

What's nearby

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

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

Resort near Elkwater Marina
Located close to Elkwater Visitors Centre and Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Elkwater Lake Lodge provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a firepit. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this resort. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Buglers Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to mini golf and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a vending machine and outdoor furniture
  • ATM/banking services, a ballroom and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Buglers Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Mini golf
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: CAD 10.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Property is 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

Is Elkwater Lake Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Elkwater Lake Lodge?

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elkwater Lake Lodge on 9 Jan 2025 start from AU$219.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elkwater Lake Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elkwater Lake Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elkwater Lake Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Elkwater Lake Lodge located?

Situated in Elkwater, this golf resort is within a 15-minute walk of Elkwater Marina and Elkwater Visitors Centre. Hidden Valley Ski Resort is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 204 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Marshall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very nice other then the couch was very bad! had to move it back and slid the chairs over to sit want watch tv. Very nice place and would go back. But hope they undate the couch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michaela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is showing its age and could use some updates. The room I was in had a rancid smell that I couldn’t get out without leaving the window open (problematic in December).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot tub and pool were down TV and Satellite weren’t even hooked up Poor options at the restaurant and had to wait longer than normal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VINU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and hotel facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet upstairs didn’t flush well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Had den area, bedroom, two bathrooms. With kitchen. Was very nice. Also had balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chavon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, the only problem is the prices at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot tub in bad shape, king bed very squeaky, fan in loft not working
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get away for a bit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rhoda

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenton

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Will definitely be going back. Nice clean rooms. The staff where great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, kids loved the pool. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023