Elkwater Lake Lodge

Lakeside relaxation meets outdoor adventure at Elkwater Lake Lodge, where guests can enjoy fireside evenings after days filled with golf and exploration

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March 2026

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April 2026

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Located near Elkwater Marina, this lodge is perfect for active travelers. Relax by the firepit, play the 9-hole golf course, or dine at Buglers Restaurant. Enjoy mini golf, laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and bike rentals to explore the area.

Very good

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Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services

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Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Fireplace

Very good

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub

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Fireplace

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

41 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King 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

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

Traditional Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

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

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Elkwater, Elkwater Lake Lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Elkwater Marina and Hidden Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Elkwater Visitors Centre is another place to visit that comes recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating. Visit our Elkwater travel guide

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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
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Medicine Hat Mall
39 min drive - 74.2 km

Getting around

Medicine Hat, AB (YXH)
56 min drive

Restaurants

12-34 Cafe & Pub
3 min walk
Camp Cookhouse and General Store
20 min walk
Buglers
1 min walk
12 34 Cafe & Pub and Elkwater Fuel Stop Ltd.
3 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 travelers may like the cycling at this resort. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Buglers Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' 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 rentals, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
A ballroom, a banquet hall, and outdoor furniture

Room features

All 73 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Free toiletries and hair dryers
TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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).

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￥15,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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 crib
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.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib

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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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

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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Elkwater Lake Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

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

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Linda

Jan 30, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 .

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Apr 8, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody

May 11, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

May 9, 2025

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

Clean, neat, and well equipped rooms.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail M

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorell

Feb 23, 2025

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

Very clean and quiet property. We will definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Aug 12, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Feb 20, 2025

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

King studio was great. Bed was really comfortable too

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Asma

Jun 2, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Jul 26, 2025

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Aug 7, 2023

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

Beautiful scenery

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Aug 30, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Jul 24, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Marshall

Jan 1, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Todd

Sep 4, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Aug 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Aug 10, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Mar 10, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sep 1, 2023

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

Angie

Feb 3, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Sep 14, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

donna

Aug 26, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Norbert

Dec 6, 2025

Something else

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Aug 11, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Thelma

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The bed was small and soft but overall not too bad.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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Elkwater Lake Lodge Reviews

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Linda

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