Elkwater Lake Lodge

3.0 star property
Resort with free parking, near Elkwater Marina

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Exterior
Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Golf
Lobby
Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Fireplace

Highlights

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

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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Medicine Hat Mall - 49 min drive - 74.6 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

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, ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, outdoor furniture and a lift
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

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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

More

  • 10 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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 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.

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Elkwater Lake Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 227 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, and well equipped rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and cozy and the bed was super comfortable. The area itself is beautiful, it was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location is great, poor ventilation keeps the hot air and chlorine smell in the hall ways.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area. Toilet ran all night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Asma

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Clean room but overpriced, kitchenette but no utensils, stairwell railings loose, no water view rooms. This hotel is not on the water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice community. I get the sense this place is not being kept up. Service was minimal through our stay and the workers didn't seem to know what they were supposed to do. It was disappointing that the staff are not trained and the place is not being maintained as you can see it had been a nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet property. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very well used and out dated for the price of the room there wasn’t even a facecloth to wash your face sorry always wanted to spend a weekend there but was very disappointed and other guests I was speaking with also felt the same.Dont know for certain but must be owned by a corporate operation and not really looking after it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhoda

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

8/10 Good

Chavon

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Go somewhere else !!

This is a very sad, dated place, worn carpets and furnishings. No utensils provided apart from a couple of cups. They had a fridges and microwave but no knives forks or spoons. Check in was not very friendly, given the place was virtually empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, quick and nice spot in the little town.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel

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

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property nestled in the picturesque Cyprus Hills park close to the lake has very much a lodge feeling. The accomodating staff make every effort to make the stay an enjoyable one. A great place to meet up with friends or share time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnel

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

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

6/10 Okay

Glen R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The snow drifts were about 3 feet high blocking the access to our jacuzzi room that cost over $300. There were no wine glasses or a functioning corkscrew. The room had a kitchenette but most of the drawers and cupboards were empty, so bringing our own food was pointless. The attached restaurant had limited hours for a Saturday night so we felt rushed. The food tasted good, sadly some of it was served cold. The dining service was slow and very poor. The wine was stale, you could taste that the bottle had been open for quite some time. We did not even have our dirty plated removed even after putting them on another table. The restaurant was not busy, only 3 table occupied so that was not the reason for the poor service. The prices are high enough you would expect much more for such a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Linda

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

Jason

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

Yearly Vacation

We stay here every year to take in Elkwater parks’ many winter amenities. Our rating dropped a notch this year as the pool is in need of some TLC. Filters are ransacked with hair, hot tub is at room temperature, tile floors are grimy, and the liner in the bottom of the pool is lifting in all areas. Overall, still one of our favourite vacations of the year and already booked again for Christmas 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023