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.
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 & Pub - 3 min walk
Buglers - 1 min walk
12 34 Cafe & Pub and Elkwater Fuel Stop Ltd. - 3 min walk
Camp Cookhouse and General Store - 20 min walk
Elkwater Landing Restaurant - 9 min walk
About this property
Elkwater Lake Lodge
Adjacent to a golf course, Elkwater Lake Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Elkwater. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Buglers Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
All inclusive
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).
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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING
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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Elkwater Lake Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Location
Hot Tub
Food
Family friendly
Bed
Balcony
Children
What guests liked
The indoor pool and hot tub were great for rainy days, providing a fun and relaxing experience for kids. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Thought the area would have more choices for places to eat .
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Room was very clean and cozy and the bed was super comfortable. The area itself is beautiful, it was a very enjoyable stay!
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Clean, neat, and well equipped rooms.
Meghan
Meghan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
everything was great
Nabaa
Nabaa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
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
Cody, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 11, 2025
Beautiful area. Toilet ran all night.
Nora
Nora, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
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
Asma, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Location is great, poor ventilation keeps the hot air and chlorine smell in the hall ways.
Henry
Henry, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 22, 2025
Clean room but overpriced, kitchenette but no utensils, stairwell railings loose, no water view rooms. This hotel is not on the water
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Very clean and quiet property. We will definitely go back.
Dorell
Dorell, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2024
Great stay
Rhoda
Rhoda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Beautiful grounds and hotel facilities
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
King studio was great. Bed was really comfortable too
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great place to get away for a bit
Chavon
Chavon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
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.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 24, 2025
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
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Great place to stay, the only problem is the prices at the restaurant
Chavon
Chavon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2023
Friendly staff, clean, kids loved the pool.
I would stay here again.
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
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
Marshall, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2023
Beautiful scenery
Jody
Jody, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Room was nice. Had den area, bedroom, two bathrooms. With kitchen. Was very nice. Also had balcony
donna
donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2023
Very nice place. Will definitely be going back. Nice clean rooms. The staff where great.
Noel
Noel, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2024
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
Troy
Troy, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 10, 2025
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.