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Elkwater Lake Lodge

3.0 star property
Resort with restaurant, near Elkwater Marina

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Nestled near Elkwater Marina, Elkwater Lake Lodge offers an action-packed getaway. Unwind by the firepit, tee off at the 9-hole golf course, or enjoy a delicious meal at Buglers Restaurant. With mini golf and laundry facilities on site plus free in-room WiFi and bike rentals available you're all set for adventure.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,102
CNY1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Fireplace | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Resort view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cypress Hills Provincial Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Elkwater Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elkwater Visitors Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Medicine Hat Mall - 57 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪12-34 Cafe & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buglers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Camp Cookhouse and General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪12 34 Cafe & Pub and Elkwater Fuel Stop Ltd. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elkwater Lake Lodge

  • When you stay at Elkwater Lake Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Elkwater Marina and Elkwater Visitors Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Buglers Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this resort is just a 5-minute drive from Hidden Valley Ski Resort.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 73 units
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Reviews

Elkwater Lake Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Location
Food
Hot Tub
Bed
Family friendly
Shower
Balcony

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and cozy and the bed was super comfortable. The area itself is beautiful, it was a very enjoyable stay!
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for our family!

We loved the loft room for our little family! Kids loved the outdoors and the indoor pool. Super friendly staff!
Cody, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, neat, and well equipped rooms.
Meghan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet property. We will definitely go back.
Dorell, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Very beautiful
Gail M, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

King studio was great. Bed was really comfortable too
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Half the light bulbs were burnt out . Snow wasn’t shovellled off deck . Phone didn’t work . Chairs were very uncomfortable in room . Big equipment was parked sideways in the parking stalls so couldn’t park in stall in front of room . . Hallway was so hot you could hardly stand it . Restaurant closed . Tv terrible , hard to figure out and hardly any channels . Staff not very helpful . Pop machine empty and snack machine almost empty . Bed was fairly comfortable and heat worked good but won’t be staying there if improvements aren’t made .
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful scenery
Jody, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

I liked almost everything. The internet was very slow and the towels didn’t smell freshly washed. The rest area and cleanliness was amazing. This is the reason I gave 4 stars.
Asma, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful but very dated lodge. Kind front desk staff, very accommodating and professional. We are a family with two young kids and hotel had a pack and play in room waiting for us. Indoor pool and hot tub were great for rainy days. Hot tub was too hot though and pool too cold. Temp didn’t work at all our entire stay but we made do. They also have board games to rent and bikes! Kitchenette in room was very lacking - no pots, bowls, mugs, cutting knives, or cups. Bring with you if you plan to cook\BBQ a ton. Overall a nice stay!
Pool
BBQ
Balcony from top floor
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Marshall, 1-night trip
Verified

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

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

So we had booked this place earlier in the year and at the time on Expedia we could only obtain one room for 2 nights and then would have to switch to another room for our final night. The price was reasonable and we were prepared to move. When we arrived at the property the front desk staff immediately made sure that we would not have to switch rooms. We didn't even have to ask. Then we got to our room and found it was a huge suite with a full kitchen, living room, two full bathrooms and a loft with a large king bed. Wow. Perfect location for our family reunion which was being held at a YMCA camp close by and easy to get to when we needed a bread from the reunion of 100+ people including many children. The staff were very accommodating and even though we didn't need the kitchen as the reunion had planned all the meals the huge room was very restful for a couple in their late 70's
ROBERT, 1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

I always wanted to stay here, and I finally got to knock that item off my bucket list. It was everything I hoped. I'll share a story from my stay. I pulled up and was greeted by the sweetest golden retriever. I gave him some attention, and he lapped it up. He must have decided we were friends because he followed me into the lobby to check in. I just assumed he must belong to the family that runs the resort and thought nothing of it. Really one of the sweetest dogs. There was no one around, but my keys and everything were ready for me. (Late check-in. It was so nice just to be able to go straight to my room after driving in less-than-ideal weather all day.) I teased the dog that my room must have come with a friend. He seemed to agree. The dog followed me back out of the lobby to where a truck had pulled up. A guy & 2 boys got out. Turns out they live in town and the dog had gotten out of the yard. They were quite thankful and very relieved to find their furry loved one. Best part? The roads down from the highway were really yucky, so I asked the dog's owner if he knew about what time the snow plow goes through. "Did you know my dad works for Volker Stevin?" The boy asked. I had no idea. I was sort of shocked for a minute. So of course, he knew exactly when the plow would go through. That really made my night 😂😍 It's always beautiful here, but there's something special about this place in the winter. Everyone is so friendly and kind.
Angie, 2-night trip
Verified

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

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

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Rhoda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The management went out of their way to make our stay very comfortable. They were friendly and accommodating. Clean facilities and comfortable.
Vincent, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Something else
Norbert, 4-night trip