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Elkwater Lake Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area
Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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401 4th Street, Elkwater, AB, T0J 1C0
  • Place, Elkwater Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hidden Valley Ski Resort
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cypress Hills

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Fireplace

Standard Room, Fireplace

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

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Suite, Jetted Tub

Suite, Jetted Tub

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

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

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Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Elkwater

Located in Elkwater, Elkwater Lake Lodge is in a provincial park, within a 15-minute walk of Elkwater Marina and Elkwater Visitors Centre. .This golf resort is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hidden Valley Ski Resort.
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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 - 40 min drive - 74.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪12-34 Cafe & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪12 34 Cafe & Pub and Elkwater Fuel Stop Ltd. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buglers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elkwater Landing Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Camp Cookhouse and General Store - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Elkwater Lake Lodge

Resort with free parking, near Elkwater Marina
Elkwater Lake Lodge offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Buglers Restaurant serving guests of Elkwater Lake Lodge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Elkwater Lake Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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

  • In-room 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 available
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 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 at 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 cribs 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
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

Elkwater Lake Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 246 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thelma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was small and soft but overall not too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It is a beautiful area and the lodge is in a gorgeous setting. It is showing its age though and little things are not being attended to. The fellow at the front desk was not friendlty or welcomi g. The fan in our room didnt work - no AC - and we were hot and uncomfortable the whole night. A few repairs and some friendliness would go a long way here!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management went out of their way to make our stay very comfortable. They were friendly and accommodating. Clean facilities and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon R.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra, Calgary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Could be better

Check in with the front staff person was more interested in getting back to his phone call, than answering any questions. We had supper at Buglers ordered Cheese Burger the burger tasted like it had been precooked earlier in the day and reheated. It was tough, dry and did not taste fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk was so nice , he deserves a big raise , he treated me like a queen, I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail M, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought the area would have more choices for places to eat .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon R.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Asma

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
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

Neil, Calgary

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Cody

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025